MK45 postcode

Broadband in MK45 2AG

Maulden, Central Bedfordshire

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Free, independent comparison · Ofcom verified data · Updated 28 March 2026

Flood Risk

Very Low

Fibre (FTTP)

No

Best speed

Gigabit (1Gbps+)

Reviewed by Sage MitchellData last verified: 28 March 2026

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HD uses ~5 Mbps per person. 4K uses ~25 Mbps.

Each person on calls needs around 10 Mbps.

Competitive gaming needs low latency as much as raw speed.

Cameras, thermostats, speakers and similar devices each use a few Mbps.

Estimated speed needed14 Mbps

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Broadband availability

Source: Ofcom Connected Nations 2025 (Jul 2025)

TechnologyAvailableCoverageTypical 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
Gigabit100%
100%
900-1,000 Mbps

Speed Distribution at MK45 2AG

100%
300+ Mbps (100%)

Source: Ofcom Connected Nations 2025

Real-World Speeds at MK45 2AG

Based on 10 Ookla Speedtest results (Q4 2025)

Download

99

Mbps

Upload

61

Mbps

Latency

7

ms

Tests

10

results

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

Digital Divide at MK45 2AG

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

Fibre-to-cabinet or better

Decent broadband via Fixed Wireless (FWA)0%

Source: Ofcom Connected Nations 2025

Cell Tower Coverage near MK45 2AG

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

Source: OpenStreetMap Contributors

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

House prices

Average price

£562,000

Sales (5 yrs)

Trend

unknown

Most recent sale

£562,000 on

DatePriceStreet
£562,000WHEATLANDS CLOSE

Crime summary

Based on Police.uk data for 2025-12

Total crimes last month: 9

anti social behaviour33%3
public order22%2
violent crime22%2
drugs11%1
vehicle crime11%1

Schools nearby

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

SchoolTypeOfstedRatingDistance
Maulden Lower SchoolPrimaryNot available★★★☆☆0.2 mi
Russell Lower SchoolPrimaryNot available★★★☆☆1.6 mi
St Mary's VA CofE Lower SchoolPrimaryNot available★★★☆☆1.8 mi
Greenfield CofE VC Lower SchoolPrimaryNot available★★★☆☆1.8 mi
The Firs Lower SchoolPrimaryNot available★★★☆☆1.9 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

Air quality

Particulate matter & nitrogen dioxide levels

Fair air quality

Air quality data not available.

PM2.5 (fine particles)1.7 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

Area demographics

Data for LSOA: Central Bedfordshire 008D

Population

1,676

Census 2021

Density

555

per km² · Urban

Median Age

38

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)

Deprivation index (IMD)

English Indices of Deprivation 2019 · LSOA: E01017420

Overall IMD Decile

7 / 10

Above average

Ranked

20,627

of 32,844 areas

Decile 10 = least deprived 10% of England. Decile 1 = most deprived 10%. Based on Central Bedfordshire 008D (2019 boundaries).

DomainDecileRankAssessment
Income618,193Average
Employment514,118Average
Education613Average
Health8N/AAbove average
Crime7N/AAbove average
English Indices of Deprivation 2019 (MHCLG)

Transport links

Nearest train stations and towns

Nearest train stations

No train stations found within 15 miles

NaPTAN · Straight-line distances

EV charging nearby

Public EV charging points within 5 miles

🔋

EV Charger

Type 2

0.7 mi

away

🔋

EV Charger

Type 2

0.7 mi

away

🔋

EV Charger

Type 2

0.7 mi

away

🔋

EV Charger

Type 2

0.7 mi

away

🔋

Abby-Dawn

Type 27kW · Fast2 points

3.0 mi

away

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

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

GP surgeries nearby

Nearest NHS GP practices

1

GREENSAND SURGERY (AMPTHILL)

MK45 2SB·1.6 miles away
Not accepting

new patients

2

HOUGHTON CLOSE SURGERY

MK45 2TG·1.6 miles away
Not accepting

new patients

3

WMB COMMUNITY OPHTHALMOLOGY

MK45 2SB·1.6 miles away
Not accepting

new patients

4

COMMUNITY ENT CLINIC

MK45 2SB·1.6 miles away
Not accepting

new patients

5

HILLTON PCN

MK45 2TG·1.6 miles away
Not accepting

new patients

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Living near MK45 2AG

Maulden is home to MK45 2AG. Whether you live here or plan to move, the data below paints a clear picture. Broadband, schools, crime, house prices, and local services all follow. The numbers speak for themselves.

Superfast broadband (30 Mbps+) coverage at MK45 2AG stands at 100%. That is above the UK average of 93%. Ultrafast broadband (100 Mbps+) reaches 100% of properties. That is solid coverage for bandwidth-heavy households. Gigabit-capable connections cover 100% of premises. Most homes can access gigabit speeds if they choose to. The maximum download speed recorded is Gigabit (1Gbps+). That is around the UK real-world average of 69 Mbps.

Looking at the full speed profile for MK45 2AG gives a better picture of what to expect. 100% of connections fall in the 300 Mbps or faster range. No premises here are stuck below 5 Mbps. Every property meets the basic threshold for video calls. Over half of connections exceed 300 Mbps. That supports multiple 4K streams, large file transfers, and cloud gaming without issue.

Here is how the broadband at MK45 2AG maps against common household needs. Upload speeds average 60.79 Mbps. That handles HD video calls, cloud backups, and uploading large files without issues. Streaming is possible but may stutter at busy times. SD quality is more reliable than HD here. Latency is 7 ms. That is excellent for online gaming, competitive play, and real-time applications. Remote workers may find speeds limiting during peak hours. A wired ethernet connection helps with consistency.

FWA broadband has not reached MK45 2AG yet. Satellite services like Starlink or 4G home broadband routers can fill the gap where fixed-line options are limited.

Ookla Speedtest users at MK45 2AG see average downloads of 99.37 Mbps. Advertised speeds often differ from reality. These figures come from actual user tests. Upload speeds average 60.79 Mbps. Latency sits at 7 ms. That is excellent for responsive browsing and gaming. This is based on 10 speed tests run by local users.

0% of premises at MK45 2AG fall below the Universal Service Obligation of 10 Mbps. Every property here meets the minimum standard. That is not the case everywhere. Next-generation access (NGA) reaches 100% of the area. NGA typically means speeds of 24 Mbps or above.

The nearest tower is 3.71 km away.

House prices near MK45 2AG sit at £562,000 on average. This puts the area above the national benchmark. This is based on 1 recorded transaction from Land Registry data.

9 crimes were reported near MK45 2AG in the most recent month. The level is relatively low. The most common category was anti social behaviour. Other frequent types include public order and violent crime. Data comes from Police.uk at LSOA level. One month is a snapshot, not a trend.

The nearest school to MK45 2AG is Maulden Lower School. It is a Primary school, 0.19 miles away. Ofsted rates it as Not available. There are 5 schools within a few miles of this postcode.

Flood risk at MK45 2AG is rated Very Low (Zone 1). The area is not considered at significant risk of flooding. Standard home insurance should be straightforward. Air quality is rated Fair with PM2.5 at 1.7 micrograms per cubic metre.

The LSOA covering MK45 2AG has a population of approximately 1676. Median age is 38. That is close to the national median of 40.

Stockport station is the closest rail link at 119.5 miles from MK45 2AG. The station is some distance away. Consider driving, or check for direct bus routes. Ashton-under-Lyne is the next closest at 122.6 miles. Manchester Piccadilly offers another option at 125.2 miles.

The most common council tax band near MK45 2AG is Band D. The billing authority is Central Bedfordshire. The three most common bands are D (26%), C (22%), E (18%). Band D corresponds to 1991 property values of £68,001 to £88,000. Current values are typically much higher. The spread across mid-range bands suggests a varied housing stock.

4G outdoor coverage at MK45 2AG reaches 99.9%. Indoor 4G drops to 99.5%. Indoor coverage is close to outdoor levels. Signal should be reliable throughout the building. 5G outdoor coverage is at 97.8%. That makes 5G home broadband a genuine alternative to fixed-line connections. Coverage data covers EE, O2, Three, Vodafone. Check each operator individually, as coverage varies by network.

Suitability scores for MK45 2AG: remote working 40/100, family 90/100, value 35/100. Remote workers may want to verify actual speeds before committing.

MK45 2AG falls within the Central Bedfordshire local authority area. The immediate area is Maulden, a distinct community within the wider district. The MK45 postcode area contains 1253 postcodes on this site. Superfast broadband across MK45 ranges from 0% to 100%. MK45 2AG is above the area average of 94%.

How does MK45 2AG compare to its neighbours? MK45 2AS (0.01 miles, Maulden) has 100% superfast coverage and 100% gigabit. MK45 2AQ (0.03 miles, Maulden) has 100% superfast coverage and 100% gigabit. MK45 2PG (0.06 miles, Maulden) has 100% superfast coverage and 100% gigabit. MK45 2FF (0.07 miles, Maulden) has 100% superfast coverage and 100% gigabit. Coverage is broadly similar across these neighbouring postcodes.

When choosing a broadband provider at MK45 2AG, check what technology reaches your specific address. Availability varies by street and sometimes by building. If fibre is unavailable, consider 4G home broadband or satellite as alternatives. Speeds may still be adequate for most uses. Compare contract lengths, total costs over the term, and exit fees. The cheapest monthly rate is not always the best deal.

The age profile is close to the national median. A mix of families, professionals, and retirees.

Looking at the overall picture for MK45 2AG, a few things are worth highlighting. Connectivity at MK45 2AG is a strength. Strong broadband coverage gives flexibility for both working and leisure. The area scores well on that front. Central Bedfordshire as a local authority area has its own planning priorities, council services, and infrastructure investment plans. Check the council website for the latest. The data covers what can be measured. Maulden has its own character that numbers alone cannot capture. Use these figures as a filter, then visit to get the full picture.

Data sources include Ofcom (broadband and mobile), Land Registry (house prices), Police.uk (crime), Ofsted (schools), Environment Agency (flood risk), and Open-Meteo (air quality). Council tax data comes from the Valuation Office Agency. EPC data is from DLUHC. Transport data uses NaPTAN. Speed distribution figures are from Ofcom Connected Nations. All figures are the latest available at the time of writing.

Numbers tell part of the story for MK45 2AG. Visit at different times of day. Talk to neighbours. Check mobile signal indoors. Walk the route to the nearest school or station. Test the broadband speed from inside the property. These things do not show up in data.

MK45 2AG in Maulden: broadband, house prices, crime, schools, and more. All from verified sources. Run a speed test above for a live reading. Compare with nearby postcodes to see how this area stacks up against its neighbours.

Frequently asked questions about MK45 2AG

What are the broadband speeds available at MK45 2AG?

Superfast broadband (30 Mbps+) is available to 100% of premises at MK45 2AG. Maximum download speeds reach Gigabit (1Gbps+). Ultrafast coverage is at 100%.

What is the average house price near MK45 2AG?

The average property price at MK45 2AG is £562,000, based on 1 recorded transactions.

What is the flood risk for properties at MK45 2AG?

MK45 2AG has a Very Low flood risk rating, classified as Zone 1. The area is not at significant risk.

What schools are nearby in the MK45 2AG area?

The nearest school is Maulden Lower School (Primary), 0.19 miles away. There are 5 schools within a few miles.

How does crime rate in MK45 2AG compare to other areas?

9 offences were recorded in this LSOA area in the latest month. This is relatively low.

How suitable is MK45 2AG for remote working?

MK45 2AG scores 40/100 for remote working suitability. Speeds may limit video-heavy workflows.

What is the mobile signal like at MK45 2AG?

4G outdoor coverage at MK45 2AG is 99.9%. 5G reaches 97.8%. Indoor coverage may be lower.

What is the most common energy efficiency rating near MK45 2AG?

EPC data for MK45 2AG is being updated. Check the EPC register for individual property ratings.

What is the council tax band distribution at MK45 2AG?

The most common council tax band near MK45 2AG is Band D. The billing authority is Central Bedfordshire.

How accessible are GP surgeries near MK45 2AG?

GP surgery data for MK45 2AG is being updated. Check NHS.uk for the latest.

What transport links are available near MK45 2AG?

The nearest train station to MK45 2AG is Stockport, 119.5 miles away. Ashton-under-Lyne is also nearby.

Is MK45 2AG a suitable area for families?

MK45 2AG scores 90/100 for family suitability. Good schools and low crime contribute to a high score.

What is the air quality like at MK45 2AG?

Air quality at MK45 2AG is rated Fair. PM2.5 levels are 1.7 micrograms per cubic metre. Sensitive individuals should take note.

How far is the nearest EV charging point from MK45 2AG?

EV charging data for MK45 2AG is being updated. Check Zap-Map for the latest.

Can I get full fibre broadband at MK45 2AG?

Ultrafast broadband (100 Mbps+) reaches 100% of premises. Check Openreach and local operators for FTTP availability.

Area suitability scores

MK45 2AG

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.

Map

Area info

Parish

Maulden

District

Central Bedfordshire

Region

Constituency

LSOA

E01017420

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