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Broadband in MK45 1EN

Flitwick, Central Bedfordshire

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Free, independent comparison · Ofcom verified data · Updated 6 March 2026

Flood Risk

Very Low

Fibre (FTTP)

No

Best speed

Gigabit (1Gbps+)

Reviewed by Arthur TuringData last verified: 6 March 2026

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Source: Ofcom Connected Nations 2025 (Jul 2025)

Living near MK45 1EN

Flitwick covers the MK45 1EN postcode in Central Bedfordshire. Below you'll find a data-driven picture of life here. Broadband speeds from Ofcom and Ookla. Property prices from the Land Registry. Crime from Police.uk. Demographics from the ONS. Plus schools, flood risk, mobile coverage, and more. No filler. Just facts that help you decide.

Internet coverage here is good. Superfast (30Mbps+) reaches 100% of premises. The UK average is around 93%. Flitwick beats that. Ultrafast (100Mbps+) covers 100%. That puts Flitwick ahead of most UK postcodes. Enough for streaming, video calls, and smart home devices. Gigabit connections: 92% coverage. Most homes here can get future-proof speeds.

Coverage tells you what's available. Speed tests show what people get. Average download at MK45 1EN: 188 Mbps. Upload: 40 Mbps. Latency: 14ms. Around the UK average. Fine for most households. HD streaming and video calls should work well. Multiple devices can share this comfortably. Data from 17 speed tests in this area.

Every premises at MK45 1EN meets the broadband USO. 100% can get 300 Mbps or faster. That's a strong position for the area. Next-gen fibre infrastructure covers 100% of premises. Most of the area has modern fibre connections.

Zero cell towers within 1km. One within 2km. Sparse tower coverage. Indoor signal may vary. Nearest mast: 1.23km. That distance affects signal. Tower data sourced from OpenStreetMap. More towers generally means better signal and more capacity. Fewer towers can mean congestion at peak times.

Property prices in Flitwick average £450,000. That's well above the UK average of £290,000. About 55% higher than the national figure. Based on one Land Registry transaction. Most recent sale: £450,000. A detached in November 2022. Few sales on record. Prices may not reflect current market values. Check Rightmove for current asking prices nearby.

Police.uk data: 48 incidents last month. Moderate crime levels here. Most common type: violent crime (15). Second: anti social behaviour (8). Third: other theft (5). Crime data is at LSOA level, not postcode. Nearby postcodes share these figures. The area covers roughly 1,500 residents. One month is a snapshot. Look at trends over time.

Five schools near MK45 1EN. Nearest: Templefield Lower School. Distance: 0.43 miles. Type: Primary. Second nearest: Woodland Middle School Academy (0.45 mi). Also: Redborne Upper School and Community College (0.65 mi). Reasonable school options. Check individual school catchment areas for your address.

Flood risk: Very Low. Zone: Zone 1. Lowest category. Unlikely to flood. Insurance shouldn't be affected. Air quality: Fair. PM2.5: 1.7 µg/m³. Well within WHO guidelines.

Local population: 2,578. Median age: 42. Rural area. 438 people per km². Expect quiet roads and more space between homes. Fewer local amenities. Car likely a must. Deprivation index: decile 9 out of 10. That's least deprived. One of the least deprived areas in England.

Nearest train station: Stockport. Distance: 119.2 miles. You'll need a car to get there. Also: Ashton-under-Lyne (122.4 mi). And Manchester Piccadilly (125 mi). Five public EV chargers nearby. Closest: 1.45 miles away. Good EV charging options in the area.

Council tax: mostly Band D. Check your exact band at gov.uk/council-tax-bands. Band affects your annual bill by hundreds of pounds.

Nearest GP: FLITWICK SURGERY. Distance: 0.6 miles. Five practices in the wider area. Check directly about new patient availability. GP lists fill up. Register early if you're moving. Close enough for a quick trip. Register with a GP before you need one. Waiting lists vary between practices.

4G outdoor coverage: 99.9%. 5G outdoor: 97.8%. Strong mobile signal across the area. 5G is widely available here. Data is at local authority level from Ofcom. Street-level signal can vary. Buildings and terrain affect actual reception. Try your handset on-site before switching provider.

Remote working score: 83/100. Good setup for working from home. Family score: 70/100. Ticks the boxes for families. Scores factor in broadband, schools, crime, and GPs. They weight each category by its relevance. A low score doesn't mean the area is bad. It means specific factors may not suit that use case. Compare scores with nearby postcodes to spot patterns.

A note on broadband providers. Ofcom data shows what's available. Not which provider to pick. Actual speeds depend on your line, your router, and your provider. Check BT, Sky, Virgin Media, and local FTTP operators. Compare deals at broadbandcompareuk.com or uSwitch. Contract lengths vary. 18 months is standard. Some offer 12. Ask about setup fees. They range from free to £50+. The area gets good real-world speeds. Most providers should deliver on their promises here.

Flitwick is a rural area. Open fields and quiet lanes. A car is a must. Public transport is limited. Nearest supermarket may be a drive away.

Every figure on this page has a source. Ofcom for broadband. Police.uk for crime. Land Registry for house prices. ONS for demographics. Environment Agency for flood risk. Ookla for real speed tests. We don't estimate or interpolate. If the data isn't available, we say so.

Research is one thing. Being there is another. Walk around MK45 1EN at different times of day. Check if the streets feel safe after dark. Look at how well homes are maintained. Visit the nearest park or green space. These things don't show up in statistics.

That covers the key data for MK45 1EN. Visit in person before deciding. Walk the streets at different times of day. Talk to neighbours if you can. Check parking, noise levels, and local shops. The numbers give you the framework. The visit fills in the rest. Data changes over time. Bookmark this page and check back for updates.

TechnologyAvailableCoverageTypical Speed
Standard (ADSL)100%
100%
10-20 Mbps
Superfast (30+ Mbps)100%
100%
30-80 Mbps
Ultrafast (100+ Mbps)100%
100%
100-300 Mbps
Full Fibre (FTTP)N/A
N/A
300-900 Mbps
Gigabit92%
92%
900-1,000 Mbps

Speed Distribution at MK45 1EN

100%
300+ Mbps (100%)

Source: Ofcom Connected Nations 2025

Real-World Speeds at MK45 1EN

Based on 17 Ookla Speedtest results (Q4 2025)

Download

188

Mbps

Upload

40

Mbps

Latency

14

ms

Tests

17

results

Source: Ookla Speedtest Open Data (CC BY-SA 4.0)

Digital Divide at MK45 1EN

Below USO (can't get 10/1 Mbps)0%
Unable to receive 30 Mbps (no superfast)0%
Next Generation Access (NGA) coverage100%

Fibre-to-cabinet or better

Decent broadband via Fixed Wireless (FWA)0%

Source: Ofcom Connected Nations 2025

Mobile coverage

4G & 5G coverage · Ofcom Connected Nations 2025

4G Outdoor

99.9%

4G Indoor

99.5%

5G Outdoor

97.8%

Networks with 4G

EEO2ThreeVodafone
Ofcom Connected Nations 2025 (Jul 2025) · Data at local authority area level

Cell Tower Coverage near MK45 1EN

Within 1 km

0

towers

Within 2 km

1

towers

Nearest Tower

1.2

km away

Unknown

Source: OpenStreetMap Contributors

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Area suitability scores

MK45 1EN

Remote Worker

83

Based on superfast broadband coverage, FTTP %, and 4G mobile outdoor coverage.

Family

70

Based on Ofsted school ratings, crime rate, flood risk, and GP surgery proximity.

Value for Money

50

Based on broadband quality relative to average house price in the area.

Map

House prices

Average price

£450,000

Sales (5 yrs)

Trend

unknown

Most recent sale

£450,000 on

DatePriceStreet
£450,000ASTWOOD DRIVE

Crime summary

Based on Police.uk data for 2025-12

Total crimes last month: 48

violent crime31%15
anti social behaviour17%8
other theft10%5
vehicle crime10%5
other crime8%4
criminal damage arson8%4
burglary6%3
public order6%3
drugs2%1

Schools nearby

Nearest schools within 5 miles · Ofsted ratings as at Jan 2026

SchoolTypeOfstedRatingDistance
Templefield Lower SchoolPrimaryNot available★★★☆☆0.4 mi
Woodland Middle School AcademySecondaryNot available★★★☆☆0.5 mi
Redborne Upper School and Community CollegeSecondaryNot available★★★☆☆0.7 mi
Flitwick Lower SchoolPrimaryNot available★★★☆☆0.7 mi
Kingsmoor Lower SchoolPrimaryNot available★★★☆☆0.8 mi

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Flood risk

Zone 1

🟢

Very low flood risk

This postcode has no recorded flood risk from rivers or sea according to Environment Agency data.

Flood Zone

Zone 1

Risk Level

Very Low

Environment Agency / getthedata.com Open Flood Risk by Postcode

Council tax bands

Band distribution for Central Bedfordshire

D

Most common: Band D

2,071/yr · Central Bedfordshire

A
4%£1,381
B
12%£1,611
C
22%£1,841
D
26%£2,071
E
18%£2,531
F
10%£2,991
G
6%£3,452
H
2%£4,142

Annual council tax estimates for Central Bedfordshire, 2024/25

Valuation Office Agency (VOA) · Check exact band at gov.uk

Transport links

Nearest train stations and towns

Nearest train stations

🚂

Stockport

119.2 mi

by road

🚂

Ashton-under-Lyne

122.4 mi

by road

🚂

Manchester Piccadilly

125.0 mi

by road

NaPTAN · Straight-line distances

GP surgeries nearby

Nearest NHS GP practices

1

FLITWICK SURGERY

MK45 1DW·0.6 miles away
Not accepting

new patients

2

GREENSAND SURGERY (AMPTHILL)

MK45 2SB·1.2 miles away
Not accepting

new patients

3

HOUGHTON CLOSE SURGERY

MK45 2TG·1.2 miles away
Not accepting

new patients

4

WMB COMMUNITY OPHTHALMOLOGY

MK45 2SB·1.2 miles away
Not accepting

new patients

5

COMMUNITY ENT CLINIC

MK45 2SB·1.2 miles away
Not accepting

new patients

NHS website (NHS.uk find a GP) · Nearest 3 GP practicesFind a GP →

Air quality

Particulate matter & nitrogen dioxide levels

Fair air quality

Air quality data not available.

PM2.5 (fine particles)1.7 μg/m³

WHO guideline: 15 μg/m³

PM10 (coarse particles) μg/m³

WHO guideline: 45 μg/m³

NO₂ (nitrogen dioxide) μg/m³

WHO guideline: 25 μg/m³

Open-Meteo Air Quality API · Guidelines: WHO 2021

EV charging nearby

Public EV charging points within 5 miles

🔋

Abby-Dawn

Type 27kW · Fast2 points

1.4 mi

away

🔋

Bill-Alan

Type 27kW · Fast2 points

1.4 mi

away

🔋

EV Charger

Type 2

2.1 mi

away

🔋

EV Charger

Type 2

2.1 mi

away

🔋

EV Charger

Type 2

2.1 mi

away

OpenStreetMap Overpass API (replaces decommissioned DFT National Chargepoint Registry, which closed Nov 2024) · Within 5 miles

Deprivation index (IMD)

English Indices of Deprivation 2019 · LSOA: E01017406

Overall IMD Decile

9 / 10

Least deprived

Ranked

28,391

of 32,844 areas

Decile 10 = least deprived 10% of England. Decile 1 = most deprived 10%. Based on Central Bedfordshire 016D (2019 boundaries).

DomainDecileRankAssessment
Income1030,809Least deprived
Employment1029,865Least deprived
Education88Above average
Health10-1Least deprived
Crime8N/AAbove average
English Indices of Deprivation 2019 (MHCLG)

Area demographics

Data for LSOA: Central Bedfordshire 016D

Population

2,578

Census 2021

Density

438

per km² · Suburban

Median Age

42

years (est.)

Estimated from area type (density-based); exact value requires Census TS007 age breakdown

Census 2021 (ONS via Nomis NM_2028_1, NM_2026_1)

Area info

Parish

Flitwick

District

Central Bedfordshire

Region

Constituency

LSOA

E01017406

Frequently asked questions about MK45 1EN

What are the broadband speeds available at MK45 1EN?

Superfast broadband (30Mbps+) is available to 100% of premises at MK45 1EN. Maximum download speeds reach Gigabit (1Gbps+). Ultrafast coverage is at 100%.

What is the average house price near MK45 1EN?

Average property price near MK45 1EN: £450,000. Based on 1 Land Registry sale. The most recent sale was a detached for £450,000 in 2022.

What is the flood risk for properties at MK45 1EN?

MK45 1EN has a Very Low flood risk rating, classified as Zone 1 by the Environment Agency. This means the area is not considered at significant risk of flooding.

What schools are nearby in the MK45 1EN area?

The nearest school to MK45 1EN is Templefield Lower School (Primary), 0.43 miles away. There are 5 schools within a few miles of this postcode.

How does crime rate in MK45 1EN compare to other areas?

In the latest month of data, 48 crimes were reported in this area (LSOA level). This is below average. The most common category was violent crime.

How suitable is MK45 1EN for remote working?

MK45 1EN scores 83/100 for remote working suitability, making it well suited for home workers. This score factors in superfast broadband coverage, full fibre availability, and mobile signal strength.

What is the mobile signal like at MK45 1EN?

4G outdoor coverage at MK45 1EN is 99.9%, with 5G outdoor at 97.8%. Networks available include EE, O2, Three, Vodafone. Data is at local authority level from Ofcom Connected Nations.

What is the most common energy efficiency rating for homes near MK45 1EN?

EPC data is not yet available for MK45 1EN. Energy Performance Certificates are recorded when properties are sold or rented. Check the EPC register at epc.opendatacommunities.org for individual property ratings.

What is the council tax band distribution at MK45 1EN?

The most common council tax band in Central Bedfordshire is Band D. Band D council tax is approximately £2154 per year. Check your exact band at gov.uk.

How accessible are GP surgeries near MK45 1EN?

The nearest GP surgery to MK45 1EN is FLITWICK SURGERY, 0.6 miles away. There are 5 GP practices within reach.

What transport links are available near MK45 1EN?

The nearest train station to MK45 1EN is Stockport, 119.2 miles away. Other nearby stations include Ashton-under-Lyne (122.4 mi) and Manchester Piccadilly (125 mi).

Is MK45 1EN a suitable area for families?

MK45 1EN scores 70/100 for family suitability, rated very suitable. This score considers Ofsted school ratings, crime rates, flood risk, and proximity to GP surgeries.

What is the air quality like at MK45 1EN?

Air quality at MK45 1EN is rated Fair with PM2.5 levels at 1.7 µg/m³. This is close to WHO guideline levels.

How far is the nearest EV charging point from MK45 1EN?

The nearest public EV charging point to MK45 1EN is 1.45 miles away (Abby-Dawn, Type 2). There are 5 charging points within 5 miles.

Can I get full fibre broadband at MK45 1EN?

Ultrafast broadband (100Mbps+) is available to 100% of premises at MK45 1EN. Gigabit coverage reaches 92%. Providers like BT, Virgin Media, or local full fibre operators may serve this area.

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