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Broadband in MK44 3HA

Great Barford, Bedford

Gigabit broadband is available at this postcode.

Best speedGigabit (1Gbps+)
StandardSuperfastGigabit
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Free, independent comparison · Ofcom verified data · Updated 14 March 2026

Flood Risk

Very Low

Fibre (FTTP)

TBC

Best speed

Gigabit (1Gbps+)

Reviewed by Arthur TuringData last verified: 14 March 2026

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Estimated speed needed14 Mbps

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Broadband availability

Source: Ofcom Connected Nations 2025 (Jul 2025)

Living near MK44 3HA

What broadband is like here

Here's the broadband and area guide for MK44 3HA in Great Barford. From internet speeds to schools and house prices, this is what the data says.

Source: Ofcom Connected Nations 2025

What this means

Superfast broadband (30Mbps+) is available to 100% of premises here, and ultrafast (100Mbps+) reaches 100%. Maximum download speeds hit Gigabit (1Gbps+) Mbps, which is around the UK average of 69 Mbps.

Key facts for movers

  • The average property price at MK44 3HA is £500,000, based on 1 recorded sale. This is above the UK average of around £290,000.
  • The nearest school to MK44 3HA is Great Barford Church of England Primary Academy (Primary), 0.31 miles away, rated Not available by Ofsted. There are 10 schools within a few miles.
  • In the latest month of data, 6 crimes were reported in this area (LSOA level). This is a relatively low figure. The most common category was violent crime.
  • Flood risk at MK44 3HA is rated Very Low (Zone 1). This means the area is not considered at significant risk of flooding.
  • Air quality at MK44 3HA is rated Good with PM2.5 levels at 3 µg/m³. This is within healthy limits.
TechnologyAvailableCoverageTypical Speed
Standard (ADSL)100%
100%
10-20 Mbps
Superfast (30+ Mbps)100%
100%
TBC
Ultrafast (100+ Mbps)100%
100%
TBC
Full Fibre (FTTP)N/A
N/A
TBC
Gigabit100%
100%
TBC

Mobile coverage

4G & 5G coverage · Ofcom Connected Nations 2025

4G Outdoor

100%

4G Indoor

99.7%

5G Outdoor

98.9%

Networks with 4G

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

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Area suitability scores

MK44 3HA

Remote Worker

40

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

Family

90

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

Value for Money

35

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

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House prices

Average price

£500,000

Sales (5 yrs)

Trend

unknown

Most recent sale

£500,000 on

DatePriceStreet
£500,000GREEN END ROAD

Crime summary

Based on Police.uk data for 2025-12

Total crimes last month: 6

violent crime50%3
drugs17%1
vehicle crime17%1
anti social behaviour17%1

Schools nearby

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

SchoolTypeOfstedRatingDistance
Great Barford Church of England Primary AcademyPrimaryNot available★★★☆☆0.3 mi
John Donne Church of England Primary SchoolPrimaryNot available★★★☆☆1.8 mi
Roxton Church of England AcademyPrimaryNot available★★★☆☆2.1 mi
Moggerhanger Primary SchoolPrimaryNot available★★★☆☆2.1 mi
Renhold VC Primary SchoolPrimaryNot available★★★☆☆2.4 mi
Cambian Walnut Tree Lodge SchoolSpecialNot available★★★☆☆2.4 mi
Wilden CofE VA Primary SchoolPrimaryNot available★★★☆☆2.5 mi
Sheerhatch Primary SchoolPrimaryNot available★★★☆☆2.8 mi
Maple Tree Primary SchoolPrimaryNot available★★★☆☆2.9 mi
Sandy Secondary SchoolSecondaryNot available★★★☆☆3.1 mi

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Flood risk

Zone 1

🟢

Flood risk: Very Low

This postcode is in Zone 1 — very low risk of flooding from rivers and sea.

Flood Zone

Zone 1

Risk Level

Very Low

Environment Agency / getthedata.com Open Flood Risk by Postcode

Council tax bands

Band distribution for Bedford

C

Most common: Band C

1,841/yr · Bedford

A
7%£1,381
B
18%£1,611
C
28%£1,841
D
24%£2,071
E
13%£2,531
F
6%£2,991
G
3%£3,452
H
1%£4,142

Annual council tax estimates for Bedford, 2024/25

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

Transport links

Nearest train stations and towns

Nearest train stations

🚂

Sandy

3.9 mi

by road

🚂

Bedford St Johns

5.2 mi

by road

🚂

Bedford

5.5 mi

by road

Haversine calculation from postcode coordinates · Straight-line distances

GP surgeries nearby

Nearest NHS GP practices

1

GREAT BARFORD SURGERY

MK44 3HX·0.2 miles away
Not accepting

new patients

2

ST. JOHN'S CARE HOME

MK44 3RJ·2.3 miles away
Not accepting

new patients

3

BEDOC HEALTHCARE

MK44 3WJ·3.4 miles away
Not accepting

new patients

4

SANDY HEALTH CENTRE

SG19 1JQ·3.5 miles away
Not accepting

new patients

5

SANDHILLS PCN HUB

SG19 1JQ·3.5 miles away
Not accepting

new patients

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Air quality

Particulate matter & nitrogen dioxide levels

Good air quality

Air quality data not available.

PM2.5 (fine particles)3 μg/m³

WHO guideline: 15 μg/m³

PM10 (coarse particles)8.7 μg/m³

WHO guideline: 45 μg/m³

NO₂ (nitrogen dioxide)2.1 μg/m³

WHO guideline: 25 μg/m³

Open-Meteo Air Quality API (7-day average) · Guidelines: WHO 2021

EV charging nearby

Public EV charging points within 5 miles

🔋

EV Charger

Type 250 points

3.9 mi

away

Wyboston Supercharger

CCS10 pointsTesla

4.0 mi

away

🔋

Wyboston Lakes Destination Charging

Type 24 points

4.2 mi

away

🔋

bp

Type 22 points

4.7 mi

away

🔋

BP Pulse

Type 22 points

5.0 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: E01017495

Overall IMD Decile

9 / 10

Least deprived

Ranked

28,019

of 32,844 areas

Decile 10 = least deprived 10% of England. Decile 1 = most deprived 10%. Based on Bedford 004B (2019 boundaries).

DomainDecileRankAssessment
Income722,497Above average
Employment722,275Above average
Education710Above average
Health9N/ALeast deprived
Crime8N/AAbove average
English Indices of Deprivation 2019 (MHCLG)

Area demographics

Data for LSOA: Bedford 004B

Population

2,252

Census 2021

Density

194

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

Great Barford

District

Bedford

Region

Constituency

LSOA

E01017495

Frequently asked questions about MK44 3HA

What are the broadband speeds available at MK44 3HA?

Superfast broadband (30Mbps+) is available to 100% of premises at MK44 3HA. Maximum download speeds reach Gigabit (1Gbps+) Mbps. Ultrafast coverage is at 100%.

What is the average house price at MK44 3HA?

Based on 1 recorded transaction, the average property price at MK44 3HA is £500,000.

What schools are near MK44 3HA?

The nearest school is Great Barford Church of England Primary Academy (Primary), 0.31 miles away. There are 10 schools within the surrounding area.

Is MK44 3HA a safe area?

In the latest month of available data, 6 crimes were recorded in this LSOA area. This is relatively low compared to national averages.

What is the flood risk at MK44 3HA?

MK44 3HA has a Very Low flood risk rating, classified as Zone 1 by the Environment Agency.

Can I get full fibre broadband at MK44 3HA?

Yes — ultrafast broadband (100Mbps+) is available to 100% of premises at MK44 3HA. Full fibre and gigabit services may be available from providers like BT, Virgin Media, or local full fibre operators.

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