MK45 postcode
Broadband in MK45 1HG
Flitwick, Central Bedfordshire
Gigabit broadband is available at this postcode.
Free, independent comparison · Ofcom verified data · Updated 29 March 2026
Flood Risk
Medium
Fibre (FTTP)
No
Best speed
Gigabit (1Gbps+)
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Broadband availability
Source: Ofcom Connected Nations 2025 (Jul 2025)
Living near MK45 1HG
Flitwick covers the MK45 1HG 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.
Strong broadband in this part of Flitwick. 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: 100% 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 1HG: 294 Mbps. Upload: 47 Mbps. Latency: 13ms. Well above the UK average of around 70 Mbps. 4K streaming on multiple devices at once. No problem. Large file downloads finish in minutes, not hours. Data from 47 speed tests in this area.
Every premises at MK45 1HG 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: 1.66km. 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.
Limited house price data for MK45 1HG. Few residential sales on record here. Could be a commercial area, new development, or rental-heavy. Land Registry only records completed sales. Rentals and new-builds under shared ownership may not appear. Check Rightmove or Zoopla for current asking prices. Talk to local estate agents for a ground-level view.
53 crimes recorded in the latest month. Moderate crime levels here. Most common type: violent crime (19). Second: anti social behaviour (9). Third: vehicle crime (7). 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 1HG. Nearest: Kingsmoor Lower School. Distance: 0.43 miles. Type: Primary. Second nearest: Templefield Lower School (0.45 mi). Also: Woodland Middle School Academy (0.49 mi). Reasonable school options. Check individual school catchment areas for your address.
Flood risk: Medium. Zone: Zone 2/3. Moderate flood risk. Get a flood risk assessment before buying. Insurance premiums may be higher. Air quality: Fair. PM2.5: 1.7 µg/m³. Well within WHO guidelines.
Local population: 1,539. Median age: 38. Semi-rural area. 891 people per km². Between village and suburb in character. Some local services. Others need a drive. Deprivation index: decile 2 out of 10. That's more deprived than average. Income deprivation is high in this area. Education deprivation is a concern. Health outcomes trail the national average.
Nearest train station: Stockport. Distance: 119.5 miles. You'll need a car to get there. Also: Ashton-under-Lyne (122.7 mi). And Manchester Piccadilly (125.3 mi). Five public EV chargers nearby. Closest: 1.82 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: 0.3 miles. Five practices in the wider area. Check directly about new patient availability. GP lists fill up. Register early if you're moving. Walking distance to your GP. Handy. 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: 85/100. 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 sits between village and suburb. More space between homes. Quieter streets. You'll need a car for most errands. Local pubs and shops may be within walking distance.
All data on this page comes from official public sources. Ofcom publishes broadband stats yearly. Police.uk updates monthly. The Land Registry records every sale. We pull it together so you can see the full picture in one place.
A data profile is a starting point. Visit MK45 1HG before making decisions. Drive the commute at peak time. Walk to the local shops. Check mobile signal inside a property, not just outside. Look at the street on Google Maps and in person. They often tell different stories.
That covers the key data for MK45 1HG. 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.
| Technology | Available | Coverage | Typical 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 |
| Gigabit | 100% | 100% | 900-1,000 Mbps |
Speed Distribution at MK45 1HG
Source: Ofcom Connected Nations 2025
Real-World Speeds at MK45 1HG
Based on 47 Ookla Speedtest results (Q4 2025)
Download
294
Mbps
Upload
47
Mbps
Latency
13
ms
Tests
47
results
Source: Ookla Speedtest Open Data (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Digital Divide at MK45 1HG
Fibre-to-cabinet or better
Source: Ofcom Connected Nations 2025
Mobile coverage
4G & 5G coverage · Ofcom Connected Nations 2025
4G Outdoor
4G Indoor
5G Outdoor
Networks with 4G
Cell Tower Coverage near MK45 1HG
Within 1 km
0
towers
Within 2 km
1
towers
Nearest Tower
1.7
km away
Source: OpenStreetMap Contributors
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Area suitability scores
MK45 1HGRemote Worker
85Based on superfast broadband coverage, FTTP %, and 4G mobile outdoor coverage.
Family
70Based on Ofsted school ratings, crime rate, flood risk, and GP surgery proximity.
Value for Money
50Based on broadband quality relative to average house price in the area.
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Crime summary
Based on Police.uk data for 2025-12Total crimes last month: 53
Schools nearby
Nearest schools within 5 miles · Ofsted ratings as at Jan 2026
| School | Type | Ofsted | Rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kingsmoor Lower School | Primary | Not available | ★★★☆☆ | 0.4 mi |
| Templefield Lower School | Primary | Not available | ★★★☆☆ | 0.5 mi |
| Woodland Middle School Academy | Secondary | Not available | ★★★☆☆ | 0.5 mi |
| Flitwick Lower School | Primary | Not available | ★★★☆☆ | 0.6 mi |
| Redborne Upper School and Community College | Secondary | Not available | ★★★☆☆ | 0.7 mi |
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Check Deals →Flood risk
Zone 2/3
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Flood risk: Medium
This postcode is in Zone 2/3 — medium risk of flooding from rivers and sea.
Flood Zone
Zone 2/3
Risk Level
Medium
Council tax bands
Band distribution for Central Bedfordshire
Most common: Band D
~£2,071/yr · Central Bedfordshire
Annual council tax estimates for Central Bedfordshire, 2024/25
Transport links
Nearest train stations and towns
Nearest train stations
Stockport
119.5 mi
by road
Ashton-under-Lyne
122.7 mi
by road
Manchester Piccadilly
125.3 mi
by road
GP surgeries nearby
Nearest NHS GP practices
FLITWICK SURGERY
new patients
GREENSAND SURGERY (AMPTHILL)
new patients
HOUGHTON CLOSE SURGERY
new patients
WMB COMMUNITY OPHTHALMOLOGY
new patients
COMMUNITY ENT CLINIC
new patients
Air quality
Particulate matter & nitrogen dioxide levels
Fair air quality
Air quality data not available.
WHO guideline: 15 μg/m³
WHO guideline: 45 μg/m³
WHO guideline: 25 μg/m³
EV charging nearby
Public EV charging points within 5 miles
Abby-Dawn
1.8 mi
away
Bill-Alan
1.8 mi
away
EV Charger
1.9 mi
away
EV Charger
1.9 mi
away
EV Charger
1.9 mi
away
Deprivation index (IMD)
English Indices of Deprivation 2019 · LSOA: E01017400
Overall IMD Decile
2 / 10
Most deprived
Ranked
5,758
of 32,844 areas
Decile 10 = least deprived 10% of England. Decile 1 = most deprived 10%. Based on Central Bedfordshire 015B (2019 boundaries).
| Domain | Decile | Rank | Assessment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Income | 2 | 5,255 | Most deprived |
| Employment | 1 | 3,267 | Most deprived |
| Education | 1 | 56 | Most deprived |
| Health | 2 | N/A | Most deprived |
| Crime | 7 | N/A | Above average |
Area demographics
Data for LSOA: Central Bedfordshire 015B
Population
1,539
Census 2021
Density
891
per km² · Urban
Median Age
38
years (est.)
Estimated from area type (density-based); exact value requires Census TS007 age breakdown
Area info
Parish
Flitwick
District
Central Bedfordshire
Region
Constituency
LSOA
E01017400
Frequently asked questions about MK45 1HG
What are the broadband speeds available at MK45 1HG?
Superfast broadband (30Mbps+) is available to 100% of premises at MK45 1HG. Maximum download speeds reach Gigabit (1Gbps+). Ultrafast coverage is at 100%.
What is the average house price near MK45 1HG?
No recent house price data for MK45 1HG. Few residential sales on record, or mainly commercial properties.
What is the flood risk for properties at MK45 1HG?
MK45 1HG has a Medium flood risk rating, classified as Zone 2/3 by the Environment Agency. Check the Environment Agency flood map for detailed risk information.
What schools are nearby in the MK45 1HG area?
The nearest school to MK45 1HG is Kingsmoor Lower School (Primary), 0.43 miles away. There are 5 schools within a few miles of this postcode.
How does crime rate in MK45 1HG compare to other areas?
In the latest month of data, 53 crimes were reported in this area (LSOA level). This is below average. The most common category was violent crime.
How suitable is MK45 1HG for remote working?
MK45 1HG scores 85/100 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 1HG?
4G outdoor coverage at MK45 1HG 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 1HG?
EPC data is not yet available for MK45 1HG. 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 1HG?
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 1HG?
The nearest GP surgery to MK45 1HG is FLITWICK SURGERY, 0.3 miles away. There are 5 GP practices within reach.
What transport links are available near MK45 1HG?
The nearest train station to MK45 1HG is Stockport, 119.5 miles away. Other nearby stations include Ashton-under-Lyne (122.7 mi) and Manchester Piccadilly (125.3 mi).
Is MK45 1HG a suitable area for families?
MK45 1HG 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 1HG?
Air quality at MK45 1HG 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 1HG?
The nearest public EV charging point to MK45 1HG is 1.82 miles away (Abby-Dawn, Type 2). There are 5 charging points within 5 miles.
Can I get full fibre broadband at MK45 1HG?
Ultrafast broadband (100Mbps+) is available to 100% of premises at MK45 1HG. Gigabit coverage reaches 100%. Providers like BT, Virgin Media, or local full fibre operators may serve this area.
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