MK42 postcode
Broadband in MK42 8SZ
Kempston, Bedford
Superfast broadband covers 100% of premises here.
Free, independent comparison · Ofcom verified data · Updated 12 March 2026
Flood Risk
Medium
Fibre (FTTP)
TBC
Best speed
Superfast (30Mbps+)
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Broadband availability
Source: Ofcom Connected Nations 2025 (Jul 2025)
Living near MK42 8SZ
What broadband is like here
Thinking about Kempston? MK42 8SZ has 100% superfast broadband availability. But there's more to a postcode than download speeds.
Source: Ofcom Connected Nations 2025
What this means
Superfast broadband (30Mbps+) is available to 100% of premises here. Maximum download speeds hit Superfast (30Mbps+) Mbps, which is around the UK average of 69 Mbps.
Key facts for movers
- ✓The average property price at MK42 8SZ is £1,300,000, based on 1 recorded sale. This is above the UK average of around £290,000.
- ✓The nearest school to MK42 8SZ is St John's School (Special), 0.31 miles away, rated Not available by Ofsted. There are 10 schools within a few miles.
- ✓In the latest month of data, 324 crimes were reported in this area (LSOA level). This is higher than average. The most common category was violent crime.
- ✓Flood risk at MK42 8SZ is rated Medium (Zone 3a). It is worth checking with the Environment Agency for detailed flood maps.
- ✓Air quality at MK42 8SZ is rated Good with PM2.5 levels at 3 µg/m³. This is within healthy limits.
| Technology | Available | Coverage | Typical Speed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Standard (ADSL) | 100% | 100% | 10-20 Mbps |
| Superfast (30+ Mbps) | 100% | 100% | TBC |
| Ultrafast (100+ Mbps) | 0% | 0% | TBC |
| Full Fibre (FTTP) | N/A | N/A | TBC |
| Gigabit | 0% | 0% | TBC |
Mobile coverage
4G & 5G coverage · Ofcom Connected Nations 2025
4G Outdoor
4G Indoor
5G Outdoor
Networks with 4G
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Area suitability scores
MK42 8SZRemote Worker
40Based on superfast broadband coverage, FTTP %, and 4G mobile outdoor coverage.
Family
50Based on Ofsted school ratings, crime rate, flood risk, and GP surgery proximity.
Value for Money
35Based on broadband quality relative to average house price in the area.
Map
House prices
Average price
£1,300,000
Sales (5 yrs)
Trend
unknown
Most recent sale
£1,300,000 on
| Date | Price | Street |
|---|---|---|
| £1,300,000 | HILLGROUNDS ROAD |
Crime summary
Based on Police.uk data for 2025-12Total crimes last month: 324
Schools nearby
Nearest schools within 5 miles · Ofsted ratings as at Jan 2026
| School | Type | Ofsted | Rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| St John's School | Special | Not available | ★★★☆☆ | 0.3 mi |
| Grange Academy | Special | Not available | ★★★☆☆ | 0.4 mi |
| St Joseph's and St Gregory's Catholic Primary School and Nursery | Primary | Not available | ★★★☆☆ | 0.6 mi |
| Westfield Primary School | Primary | Not available | ★★★☆☆ | 0.6 mi |
| Queen's Park Academy | Primary | Not available | ★★★☆☆ | 0.6 mi |
| Bedford Road Primary Academy | Primary | Not available | ★★★☆☆ | 0.6 mi |
| Camestone School | Primary | Not available | ★★★☆☆ | 0.7 mi |
| Rivertree Free School | Special | Not available | ★★★☆☆ | 0.7 mi |
| Cauldwell School | Primary | Not available | ★★★☆☆ | 0.7 mi |
| Peter Pan Nursery School | Nursery | Not available | ★★★☆☆ | 0.7 mi |
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Zone 3a
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Flood risk: Medium
This postcode is in Zone 3a — medium risk of flooding from rivers and sea.
Flood Zone
Zone 3a
Risk Level
Medium
EPC energy ratings
Energy Performance Certificate distribution for this area
Most common: Band A
EPC score 92–100
Council tax bands
Band distribution for Bedford
Most common: Band C
~£1,841/yr · Bedford
Annual council tax estimates for Bedford, 2024/25
Transport links
Nearest train stations and towns
Nearest train stations
Bedford
0.8 mi
by road
Bedford St Johns
1.0 mi
by road
Kempston Hardwick
2.5 mi
by road
GP surgeries nearby
Nearest NHS GP practices
QUEENS PARK HEALTH CENTRE
new patients
CARITAS MEDICAL PCN
new patients
KING STREET SURGERY
new patients
CAULDWELL MEDICAL CENTRE
new patients
ICDS
new patients
Air quality
Particulate matter & nitrogen dioxide levels
Good 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
EV Charger
0.5 mi
away
EV Charger
0.9 mi
away
BP Pulse
0.9 mi
away
EV Charger
1.0 mi
away
EV Charger
1.0 mi
away
Deprivation index (IMD)
English Indices of Deprivation 2019 · LSOA: E01017512
Overall IMD Decile
4 / 10
Below average
Ranked
10,466
of 32,844 areas
Decile 10 = least deprived 10% of England. Decile 1 = most deprived 10%. Based on Bedford 016D (2019 boundaries).
| Domain | Decile | Rank | Assessment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Income | 5 | 13,231 | Average |
| Employment | 3 | 9,394 | Below average |
| Education | 3 | 29 | Below average |
| Health | 4 | N/A | Below average |
| Crime | 4 | N/A | Below average |
Area demographics
Data for LSOA: Bedford 016D
Population
1,505
Census 2021
Density
2466
per km² · Dense urban
Median Age
34
years (est.)
Estimated from area type (density-based); exact value requires Census TS007 age breakdown
Area info
Parish
Kempston
District
Bedford
Region
Constituency
LSOA
E01017512
Frequently asked questions about MK42 8SZ
What are the broadband speeds available at MK42 8SZ?
Superfast broadband (30Mbps+) is available to 100% of premises at MK42 8SZ. Maximum download speeds reach Superfast (30Mbps+) Mbps.
What is the average house price at MK42 8SZ?
Based on 1 recorded transaction, the average property price at MK42 8SZ is £1,300,000.
What schools are near MK42 8SZ?
The nearest school is St John's School (Special), 0.31 miles away. There are 10 schools within the surrounding area.
Is MK42 8SZ a safe area?
In the latest month of available data, 324 crimes were recorded in this LSOA area. This is above average — check Police.uk for a detailed breakdown.
What is the flood risk at MK42 8SZ?
MK42 8SZ has a Medium flood risk rating, classified as Zone 3a by the Environment Agency.
Can I get full fibre broadband at MK42 8SZ?
Ultrafast availability data is being updated. Check with providers like BT, Virgin Media, or Openreach for the latest full fibre rollout status at MK42 8SZ.
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