MK43 postcode
Broadband in MK43 0PY
Marston Moreteyne, Central Bedfordshire
Gigabit broadband is available at this postcode.
Free, independent comparison · Ofcom verified data · Updated 15 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 MK43 0PY
Considering Marston Moreteyne? MK43 0PY sits in the Central Bedfordshire area. We've gathered broadband, property, crime, school, and environmental data for this exact postcode. Ookla speed tests, Land Registry prices, Ofcom coverage stats, Police.uk crime figures. All from verified government sources. No estimates, no guesswork. Just the numbers that matter when choosing where to live.
Internet coverage here is good. Superfast (30Mbps+) reaches 100% of premises. The UK average is around 93%. Marston Moreteyne beats that. Ultrafast (100Mbps+) covers 100%. That puts Marston Moreteyne 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 MK43 0PY: 251 Mbps. Upload: 56 Mbps. Latency: 9ms. 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. Upload speed is strong for cloud backups. Low latency. Good for gaming and video calls. Data from 63 speed tests in this area.
Every premises at MK43 0PY 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.
Homes here average £356,071. That's well above the UK average of £290,000. About 23% higher than the national figure. Based on seven Land Registry transactions. Most recent sale: £370,000. A detached in September 2025. A moderate number of sales. Gives a decent picture. A 10% deposit would be around £35,607. Monthly mortgage payments depend on your rate and term.
Police.uk data: 26 incidents last month. Low crime area. Fewer incidents than most places this size. Most common type: violent crime (13). Second: anti social behaviour (4). Third: shoplifting (3). 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 MK43 0PY. Nearest: Marston Moreteyne VC School. Distance: 0.17 miles. Type: Primary. Second nearest: Shelton Lower School (1.13 mi). Also: Kimberley 16 - 19 Stem College (1.27 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: 1.4 µg/m³. Well within WHO guidelines.
Local population: 1,481. Median age: 34. Suburban area. 2647 people per km². Mix of residential and local shops. Quieter than city centres. Busier than countryside. Deprivation index: decile 6 out of 10. That's less deprived than average. Education deprivation is a concern.
Nearest train station: Stockport. Distance: 115.1 miles. You'll need a car to get there. Also: Ashton-under-Lyne (118.3 mi). And Manchester Piccadilly (120.8 mi). Five public EV chargers nearby. Closest: 0.61 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: MARSTON FOREST HEALTHCARE. Distance: 0.1 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: 80/100. 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.
Marston Moreteyne has a suburban feel. Residential streets with local shops nearby. Garden space is common. Traffic is moderate. Good balance between access and quiet.
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.
A data profile is a starting point. Visit MK43 0PY 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.
MK43 0PY has its strengths and weak spots like anywhere. Use the data above as your starting point. Check providers and schools directly. Visit the area on a weekday and a weekend. Numbers only tell part of the story. The feel of a place matters too. We update these figures regularly as new data is released.
| 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 MK43 0PY
Source: Ofcom Connected Nations 2025
Real-World Speeds at MK43 0PY
Based on 63 Ookla Speedtest results (Q4 2025)
Download
251
Mbps
Upload
56
Mbps
Latency
9
ms
Tests
63
results
Source: Ookla Speedtest Open Data (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Digital Divide at MK43 0PY
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 MK43 0PY
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Area suitability scores
MK43 0PYRemote Worker
85Based on superfast broadband coverage, FTTP %, and 4G mobile outdoor coverage.
Family
80Based on Ofsted school ratings, crime rate, flood risk, and GP surgery proximity.
Value for Money
60Based on broadband quality relative to average house price in the area.
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House prices
Average price
£356,071
Sales (5 yrs)
Trend
rising
Most recent sale
£370,000 on
| Date | Price | Street |
|---|---|---|
| £370,000 | BEANCROFT ROAD | |
| £365,000 | BEANCROFT ROAD | |
| £370,000 | BEANCROFT ROAD | |
| £391,500 | BEANCROFT ROAD | |
| £376,000 | BEANCROFT ROAD | |
| £360,000 | BEANCROFT ROAD | |
| £260,000 | BEANCROFT ROAD |
Crime summary
Based on Police.uk data for 2025-12Total crimes last month: 26
Schools nearby
Nearest schools within 5 miles · Ofsted ratings as at Jan 2026
| School | Type | Ofsted | Rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marston Moreteyne VC School | Primary | Not available | ★★★☆☆ | 0.2 mi |
| Shelton Lower School | Primary | Not available | ★★★☆☆ | 1.1 mi |
| Kimberley 16 - 19 Stem College | Further Education | Not available | ★★★☆☆ | 1.3 mi |
| Thomas Johnson Lower School | Primary | Not available | ★★★☆☆ | 1.6 mi |
| Marston Vale Middle School | Secondary | Not available | ★★★☆☆ | 1.7 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
115.1 mi
by road
Ashton-under-Lyne
118.3 mi
by road
Manchester Piccadilly
120.8 mi
by road
GP surgeries nearby
Nearest NHS GP practices
MARSTON FOREST HEALTHCARE
new patients
WOOTTON VALE AND SHORTSTOWN SURGERY
new patients
HORIZON HEALTHCARE GYNAECOLOGY SERVICE
new patients
GREENSAND SURGERY (AMPTHILL)
new patients
WMB COMMUNITY OPHTHALMOLOGY
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
EV Charger
0.6 mi
away
Cranfield Village Hall
2.4 mi
away
Abby-Dawn
2.8 mi
away
Bill-Alan
2.8 mi
away
EV Charger
3.4 mi
away
Deprivation index (IMD)
English Indices of Deprivation 2019 · LSOA: E01017418
Overall IMD Decile
6 / 10
Average
Ranked
16,956
of 32,844 areas
Decile 10 = least deprived 10% of England. Decile 1 = most deprived 10%. Based on Central Bedfordshire 009C (2019 boundaries).
| Domain | Decile | Rank | Assessment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Income | 5 | 14,243 | Average |
| Employment | 5 | 14,054 | Average |
| Education | 3 | 32 | Below average |
| Health | 5 | N/A | Average |
| Crime | 7 | N/A | Above average |
Area demographics
Data for LSOA: Central Bedfordshire 009C
Population
1,481
Census 2021
Density
2647
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
Marston Moreteyne
District
Central Bedfordshire
Region
Constituency
LSOA
E01017418
Frequently asked questions about MK43 0PY
What are the broadband speeds available at MK43 0PY?
Superfast broadband (30Mbps+) is available to 100% of premises at MK43 0PY. Maximum download speeds reach Gigabit (1Gbps+). Ultrafast coverage is at 100%.
What is the average house price near MK43 0PY?
Average property price near MK43 0PY: £356,071. Based on 7 Land Registry sales. The most recent sale was a detached for £370,000 in 2025.
What is the flood risk for properties at MK43 0PY?
MK43 0PY 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 MK43 0PY area?
The nearest school to MK43 0PY is Marston Moreteyne VC School (Primary), 0.17 miles away. There are 5 schools within a few miles of this postcode.
How does crime rate in MK43 0PY compare to other areas?
In the latest month of data, 26 crimes were reported in this area (LSOA level). This is below average. The most common category was violent crime.
How suitable is MK43 0PY for remote working?
MK43 0PY 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 MK43 0PY?
4G outdoor coverage at MK43 0PY 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 MK43 0PY?
EPC data is not yet available for MK43 0PY. 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 MK43 0PY?
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 MK43 0PY?
The nearest GP surgery to MK43 0PY is MARSTON FOREST HEALTHCARE, 0.1 miles away. There are 5 GP practices within reach.
What transport links are available near MK43 0PY?
The nearest train station to MK43 0PY is Stockport, 115.1 miles away. Other nearby stations include Ashton-under-Lyne (118.3 mi) and Manchester Piccadilly (120.8 mi).
Is MK43 0PY a suitable area for families?
MK43 0PY scores 80/100 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 MK43 0PY?
Air quality at MK43 0PY is rated Fair with PM2.5 levels at 1.4 µg/m³. This is close to WHO guideline levels.
How far is the nearest EV charging point from MK43 0PY?
The nearest public EV charging point to MK43 0PY is 0.61 miles away (EV Charger, Type 2). There are 5 charging points within 5 miles.
Can I get full fibre broadband at MK43 0PY?
Ultrafast broadband (100Mbps+) is available to 100% of premises at MK43 0PY. Gigabit coverage reaches 100%. Providers like BT, Virgin Media, or local full fibre operators may serve this area.
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