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Broadband in MK43 0QF

Marston Moreteyne, Central Bedfordshire

Superfast broadband covers 14.3% of premises here.

Best speed14% Superfast
StandardSuperfastGigabit
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Free, independent comparison · Ofcom verified data · Updated 21 March 2026

Flood Risk

Medium

Fibre (FTTP)

No

Best speed

14% Superfast

Reviewed by Rex BlackwellData last verified: 21 March 2026

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Source: Ofcom Connected Nations 2025 (Jul 2025)

Living near MK43 0QF

Considering Marston Moreteyne? MK43 0QF 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.

Broadband at MK43 0QF is below average. Superfast covers just 14% of premises. The UK average sits at 93%. Big gap here. Video calls may drop. Streaming will buffer. Check if 4G or 5G home broadband is an option. Some providers offer mobile broadband alternatives. No gigabit connections available yet. Top speeds listed as 14% Superfast.

Coverage tells you what's available. Speed tests show what people get. Average download at MK43 0QF: 1348 Mbps. Upload: 1165 Mbps. Latency: 11ms. 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. Data from 11 speed tests in this area.

Every premises at MK43 0QF meets the broadband USO. Only 0% can reach 300 Mbps though. The baseline is met. Top speeds are another story. Next-gen fibre infrastructure covers 100% of premises. Most of the area has modern fibre connections.

Average property price near MK43 0QF: £600,000. That's well above the UK average of £290,000. About 107% higher than the national figure. Based on one Land Registry transaction. Most recent sale: £600,000. A detached in January 2022. Few sales on record. Prices may not reflect current market values. Check Rightmove for current asking prices nearby. Higher price bracket. Budget for stamp duty carefully. Stamp duty at this level adds thousands to the cost.

Crime figures for this area: 27 in one 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. Monthly figures move around. The pattern matters more.

Five schools near MK43 0QF. Nearest: Shelton Lower School. Distance: 0.71 miles. Type: Primary. Second nearest: Marston Moreteyne VC School (1.14 mi). Also: Holywell School (1.62 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: 1.6 µg/m³. Well within WHO guidelines.

Local population: 1,304. Median age: 42. Rural area. 133 people per km². Expect quiet roads and more space between homes. Fewer local amenities. Car likely a must. Deprivation index: decile 9 out of 10. That's least deprived. One of the least deprived areas in England.

Nearest train station: Stockport. Distance: 114.1 miles. You'll need a car to get there. Also: Ashton-under-Lyne (117.3 mi). And Manchester Piccadilly (119.8 mi). Five public EV chargers nearby. Closest: 1.41 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: 1 miles. Five practices in the wider area. Check directly about new patient availability. GP lists fill up. Register early if you're moving. Close enough for a quick trip. 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: 19/100. May struggle with demanding remote work. 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 is a rural area. Open fields and quiet lanes. A car is a must. Public transport is limited. Nearest supermarket may be a drive away.

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.

Before committing to MK43 0QF, visit at different times. Morning rush hour tells you about traffic and parking. Evening shows you noise levels. Weekends reveal how busy local shops and parks get. Check the walk to the nearest school or station yourself.

That's the full picture for MK43 0QF based on the latest data. Every area has trade-offs. These numbers help you spot them before you commit. Drill into each section above for the details. Compare several postcodes side by side. The right choice depends on what matters most to you. We refresh this data regularly.

TechnologyAvailableCoverageTypical Speed
Standard (ADSL)14%
14%
10-20 Mbps
Superfast (30+ Mbps)14%
14%
30-80 Mbps
Ultrafast (100+ Mbps)0%
0%
100-300 Mbps
Full Fibre (FTTP)N/A
N/A
300-900 Mbps
Gigabit0%
0%
900-1,000 Mbps

Speed Distribution at MK43 0QF

0–2 Mbps (17%)
2–5 Mbps (17%)
10–30 Mbps (67%)

Source: Ofcom Connected Nations 2025

Real-World Speeds at MK43 0QF

Based on 11 Ookla Speedtest results (Q4 2025)

Download

1348

Mbps

Upload

1165

Mbps

Latency

11

ms

Tests

11

results

Source: Ookla Speedtest Open Data (CC BY-SA 4.0)

Digital Divide at MK43 0QF

Below USO (can't get 10/1 Mbps)0%
Unable to receive 30 Mbps (no superfast)100%
Next Generation Access (NGA) coverage100%

Fibre-to-cabinet or better

Decent broadband via Fixed Wireless (FWA)0%

Source: Ofcom Connected Nations 2025

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

Cell Tower Coverage near MK43 0QF

No cell towers found within 2 km. Mobile signal may be weak in this area.

Source: OpenStreetMap Contributors

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Area suitability scores

MK43 0QF

Remote Worker

19

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

Family

80

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

£600,000

Sales (5 yrs)

Trend

unknown

Most recent sale

£600,000 on

DatePriceStreet
£600,000BEANCROFT ROAD

Crime summary

Based on Police.uk data for 2025-12

Total crimes last month: 27

violent crime48%13
anti social behaviour15%4
shoplifting11%3
drugs7%2
burglary7%2
other theft4%1
criminal damage arson4%1
possession of weapons4%1

Schools nearby

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

SchoolTypeOfstedRatingDistance
Shelton Lower SchoolPrimaryNot available★★★☆☆0.7 mi
Marston Moreteyne VC SchoolPrimaryNot available★★★☆☆1.1 mi
Holywell SchoolSecondaryNot available★★★☆☆1.6 mi
Cranfield Church of England AcademyPrimaryNot available★★★☆☆1.7 mi
Kimberley 16 - 19 Stem CollegeFurther EducationNot available★★★☆☆1.7 mi

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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

Environment Agency flood risk data

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

🚂

Stockport

114.1 mi

by road

🚂

Ashton-under-Lyne

117.3 mi

by road

🚂

Manchester Piccadilly

119.8 mi

by road

NaPTAN · Straight-line distances

GP surgeries nearby

Nearest NHS GP practices

1

MARSTON FOREST HEALTHCARE

MK43 0LA·1.0 miles away
Not accepting

new patients

2

WOOTTON VALE AND SHORTSTOWN SURGERY

MK43 9JJ·2.2 miles away
Not accepting

new patients

3

HORIZON HEALTHCARE GYNAECOLOGY SERVICE

MK43 9JJ·2.2 miles away
Not accepting

new patients

4

CIRCLE INTEGRATED CARE

MK42 7NY·3.6 miles away
Not accepting

new patients

5

CCSB HEALTH VISITORS

MK42 7PN·3.7 miles away
Not accepting

new patients

NHS website (NHS.uk find a GP) · Nearest 3 GP practicesFind a GP →

Air quality

Particulate matter & nitrogen dioxide levels

Fair air quality

Air quality data not available.

PM2.5 (fine particles)1.6 μg/m³

WHO guideline: 15 μg/m³

PM10 (coarse particles) μg/m³

WHO guideline: 45 μg/m³

NO₂ (nitrogen dioxide) μg/m³

WHO guideline: 25 μg/m³

Open-Meteo Air Quality API · Guidelines: WHO 2021

EV charging nearby

Public EV charging points within 5 miles

🔋

EV Charger

Type 2

1.4 mi

away

🔋

Cranfield Village Hall

Type 25 points

1.7 mi

away

🔋

EV Charger

Type 22 points

2.6 mi

away

🔋

Abby-Dawn

Type 27kW · Fast2 points

3.7 mi

away

🔋

Bill-Alan

Type 27kW · Fast2 points

3.7 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: E01033821

Overall IMD Decile

9 / 10

Least deprived

Ranked

27,836

of 32,844 areas

Decile 10 = least deprived 10% of England. Decile 1 = most deprived 10%. Based on Central Bedfordshire 009B (2019 boundaries).

DomainDecileRankAssessment
Income826,139Above average
Employment1029,782Least deprived
Education79Above average
Health10-1Least deprived
Crime6N/AAverage
English Indices of Deprivation 2019 (MHCLG)

Area demographics

Data for LSOA: Central Bedfordshire 009H

Population

1,304

Census 2021

Density

133

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

Marston Moreteyne

District

Central Bedfordshire

Region

Constituency

LSOA

E01033821

Frequently asked questions about MK43 0QF

What are the broadband speeds available at MK43 0QF?

Superfast broadband (30Mbps+) is available to 14% of premises at MK43 0QF. Maximum download speeds reach 14% Superfast. Ultrafast coverage is at 0%.

What is the average house price near MK43 0QF?

Average property price near MK43 0QF: £600,000. Based on 1 Land Registry sale. The most recent sale was a detached for £600,000 in 2022.

What is the flood risk for properties at MK43 0QF?

MK43 0QF 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 0QF area?

The nearest school to MK43 0QF is Shelton Lower School (Primary), 0.71 miles away. There are 5 schools within a few miles of this postcode.

How does crime rate in MK43 0QF compare to other areas?

In the latest month of data, 27 crimes were reported in this area (LSOA level). This is below average. The most common category was violent crime.

How suitable is MK43 0QF for remote working?

MK43 0QF scores 19/100 for remote working suitability, making it challenging 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 0QF?

4G outdoor coverage at MK43 0QF 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 0QF?

EPC data is not yet available for MK43 0QF. 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 0QF?

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 0QF?

The nearest GP surgery to MK43 0QF is MARSTON FOREST HEALTHCARE, 1 miles away. There are 5 GP practices within reach.

What transport links are available near MK43 0QF?

The nearest train station to MK43 0QF is Stockport, 114.1 miles away. Other nearby stations include Ashton-under-Lyne (117.3 mi) and Manchester Piccadilly (119.8 mi).

Is MK43 0QF a suitable area for families?

MK43 0QF 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 0QF?

Air quality at MK43 0QF is rated Fair with PM2.5 levels at 1.6 µg/m³. This is close to WHO guideline levels.

How far is the nearest EV charging point from MK43 0QF?

The nearest public EV charging point to MK43 0QF is 1.41 miles away (EV Charger, Type 2). There are 5 charging points within 5 miles.

Can I get full fibre broadband at MK43 0QF?

Ultrafast broadband is not currently available at MK43 0QF. Standard and superfast options may still be available. Check with providers for the latest rollout plans.

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