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Broadband in MK43 0SE

Lidlington, Central Bedfordshire

Superfast broadband covers 100% of premises here.

Best speedSuperfast (30Mbps+)
StandardSuperfastGigabit
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Free, independent comparison · Ofcom verified data · Updated 29 March 2026

Flood Risk

Very Low

Fibre (FTTP)

TBC

Best speed

Superfast (30Mbps+)

Reviewed by Sage MitchellData last verified: 29 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 MK43 0SE

What broadband is like here

MK43 0SE sits in Lidlington, Central Bedfordshire. Whether you're moving in or checking your options, here's the full picture of broadband and local living.

Source: Ofcom Connected Nations 2025

What this means

Great news — nearly homes at MK43 0SE can get superfast broadband. Top speeds reach Superfast (30Mbps+) Mbps.

Key facts for movers

  • The average property price at MK43 0SE is £452,667, based on 3 recorded sales. This is above the UK average of around £290,000.
  • The nearest school to MK43 0SE is Thomas Johnson Lower School (Primary), 0.19 miles away, rated Not available by Ofsted. There are 10 schools within a few miles.
  • In the latest month of data, 3 crimes were reported in this area (LSOA level). This is a relatively low figure. The most common category was violent crime.
  • Flood risk at MK43 0SE is rated Very Low (Zone 1). This means the area is not considered at significant risk of flooding.
  • Air quality at MK43 0SE is rated Good with PM2.5 levels at 2.9 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)0%
0%
TBC
Full Fibre (FTTP)N/A
N/A
TBC
Gigabit0%
0%
TBC

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

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Area suitability scores

MK43 0SE

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

50

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

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House prices

Average price

£452,667

Sales (5 yrs)

Trend

unknown

Most recent sale

£590,000 on

DatePriceStreet
£590,000STATION ROAD
£338,000STATION ROAD
£430,000STATION ROAD

Crime summary

Based on Police.uk data for 2025-12

Total crimes last month: 3

violent crime67%2
anti social behaviour33%1

Schools nearby

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

SchoolTypeOfstedRatingDistance
Thomas Johnson Lower SchoolPrimaryNot available★★★☆☆0.2 mi
Marston Moreteyne VC SchoolPrimaryNot available★★★☆☆1.3 mi
Ridgmont Lower SchoolPrimaryNot available★★★☆☆2.2 mi
Shelton Lower SchoolPrimaryNot available★★★☆☆2.5 mi
Kimberley 16 - 19 Stem CollegeFurther EducationNot available★★★☆☆2.6 mi
Cranfield Church of England AcademyPrimaryNot available★★★☆☆2.6 mi
Holywell SchoolSecondaryNot available★★★☆☆2.6 mi
Marston Vale Middle SchoolSecondaryNot available★★★☆☆2.7 mi
Husborne Crawley Lower SchoolPrimaryNot available★★★☆☆2.8 mi
Alameda Middle SchoolSecondaryNot available★★★☆☆2.8 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

🚂

Lidlington

0.1 mi

by road

🚂

Millbrook (Beds)

1.4 mi

by road

🚂

Ridgmont

1.8 mi

by road

Haversine calculation from postcode coordinates · Straight-line distances

GP surgeries nearby

Nearest NHS GP practices

1

MARSTON FOREST HEALTHCARE

MK43 0LA·1.5 miles away
Not accepting

new patients

2

GREENSAND SURGERY (AMPTHILL)

MK45 2SB·3.1 miles away
Not accepting

new patients

3

HOUGHTON CLOSE SURGERY

MK45 2TG·3.1 miles away
Not accepting

new patients

4

WMB COMMUNITY OPHTHALMOLOGY

MK45 2SB·3.1 miles away
Not accepting

new patients

5

COMMUNITY ENT CLINIC

MK45 2SB·3.1 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)2.9 μg/m³

WHO guideline: 15 μg/m³

PM10 (coarse particles)7.4 μg/m³

WHO guideline: 45 μg/m³

NO₂ (nitrogen dioxide)1.9 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 2

1.8 mi

away

🔋

Abby-Dawn

Type 27kW · Fast2 points

1.9 mi

away

🔋

Bill-Alan

Type 27kW · Fast2 points

1.9 mi

away

🔋

Cranfield Village Hall

Type 25 points

2.6 mi

away

🔋

EV Charger

Type 22 points

3.5 mi

away

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

Area demographics

Data for LSOA: Central Bedfordshire 009G

Population

1,663

Census 2021

Density

111

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

Lidlington

District

Central Bedfordshire

Region

Constituency

LSOA

E01033820

Frequently asked questions about MK43 0SE

What are the broadband speeds available at MK43 0SE?

Superfast broadband (30Mbps+) is available to 100% of premises at MK43 0SE. Maximum download speeds reach Superfast (30Mbps+) Mbps.

What is the average house price at MK43 0SE?

Based on 3 recorded transactions, the average property price at MK43 0SE is £452,667.

What schools are near MK43 0SE?

The nearest school is Thomas Johnson Lower School (Primary), 0.19 miles away. There are 10 schools within the surrounding area.

Is MK43 0SE a safe area?

In the latest month of available data, 3 crimes were recorded in this LSOA area. This is relatively low compared to national averages.

What is the flood risk at MK43 0SE?

MK43 0SE has a Very Low flood risk rating, classified as Zone 1 by the Environment Agency.

Can I get full fibre broadband at MK43 0SE?

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