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Broadband in MK44 1JW

Odell, Bedford

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Free, independent comparison · Ofcom verified data · Updated 4 March 2026

Flood Risk

Medium

Fibre (FTTP)

No

Best speed

Basic only

Reviewed by Rex BlackwellData last verified: 4 March 2026

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Broadband availability

Source: Ofcom Connected Nations 2025 (Jul 2025)

Living near MK44 1JW

What's MK44 1JW actually like? We checked Odell's data across 15+ categories. Broadband speeds and real-world performance. House prices and recent sales. Crime rates and categories. Schools, flood risk, air quality, GP access, and transport links. Everything below comes from official public data. Updated regularly. Specific to this postcode wherever possible.

Broadband at MK44 1JW is below average. Superfast covers just 0% 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 Basic only.

Coverage tells you what's available. Speed tests show what people get. Average download at MK44 1JW: 383 Mbps. Upload: 65 Mbps. Latency: 6ms. 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.

Every premises at MK44 1JW 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.

Limited house price data for MK44 1JW. Few residential sales on record here. Could be a commercial area, new development, or rental-heavy. Land Registry only records completed sales. Rentals and new-builds under shared ownership may not appear. Check Rightmove or Zoopla for current asking prices. Talk to local estate agents for a ground-level view.

Police.uk data: 3 incidents last month. Low crime area. Fewer incidents than most places this size. Most common type: burglary (1). Second: other theft (1). Third: shoplifting (1). 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 MK44 1JW. Nearest: Sharnbrook Academy. Distance: 0.54 miles. Type: Secondary. Second nearest: Pinchmill Primary School (0.79 mi). Also: Sharnbrook Primary (1.08 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: 1.3 µg/m³. Well within WHO guidelines.

Local population: 1,949. Median age: 42. Rural area. 78 people per km². Expect quiet roads and more space between homes. Fewer local amenities. Car likely a must. Deprivation index: decile 8 out of 10. That's least deprived. Living environment quality is lower than average. One of the least deprived areas in England.

Nearest train station: Stockport. Distance: 106.3 miles. You'll need a car to get there. Also: Ashton-under-Lyne (109.2 mi). And Manchester Piccadilly (112 mi). Five public EV chargers nearby. Closest: 5.73 miles away. Good EV charging options in the area. Operator: Pod Point.

Council tax: mostly Band C. Check your exact band at gov.uk/council-tax-bands. Band affects your annual bill by hundreds of pounds.

Nearest GP: SHARNBROOK SURGERY. Distance: 1.5 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: 100%. 5G outdoor: 98.9%. 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: 15/100. May struggle with demanding remote work. Family score: 90/100. 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.

Odell 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.

All data on this page comes from official public sources. Ofcom publishes broadband stats yearly. Police.uk updates monthly. The Land Registry records every sale. We pull it together so you can see the full picture in one place.

Research is one thing. Being there is another. Walk around MK44 1JW at different times of day. Check if the streets feel safe after dark. Look at how well homes are maintained. Visit the nearest park or green space. These things don't show up in statistics.

Those are the facts for MK44 1JW. Compare with other postcodes you're considering. Each section above links to its official source. The data is objective. Your priorities decide which trade-offs matter. What works for a young professional differs from a family with children. Check back for updated figures as new data comes in.

TechnologyAvailableCoverageTypical Speed
Standard (ADSL)0%
0%
10-20 Mbps
Superfast (30+ Mbps)0%
0%
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 MK44 1JW

10–30 Mbps (100%)

Source: Ofcom Connected Nations 2025

Real-World Speeds at MK44 1JW

Based on 9 Ookla Speedtest results (Q4 2025)

Download

383

Mbps

Upload

65

Mbps

Latency

6

ms

Tests

9

results

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

Digital Divide at MK44 1JW

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

100%

4G Indoor

99.7%

5G Outdoor

98.9%

Networks with 4G

EEO2ThreeVodafone
Ofcom Connected Nations 2025 (Jul 2025) · Data at local authority area level

Cell Tower Coverage near MK44 1JW

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

MK44 1JW

Remote Worker

15

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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Crime summary

Based on Police.uk data for 2025-12

Total crimes last month: 3

burglary33%1
other theft33%1
shoplifting33%1

Schools nearby

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

SchoolTypeOfstedRatingDistance
Sharnbrook AcademySecondaryNot available★★★☆☆0.5 mi
Pinchmill Primary SchoolPrimaryNot available★★★☆☆0.8 mi
Sharnbrook PrimaryPrimaryNot available★★★☆☆1.1 mi
Harrold Primary AcademyPrimaryNot available★★★☆☆2.4 mi
Carlton CofE Primary SchoolPrimaryNot available★★★☆☆2.5 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 Bedford

C

Most common: Band C

1,841/yr · Bedford

A
7%£1,381
B
18%£1,611
C
28%£1,841
D
24%£2,071
E
13%£2,531
F
6%£2,991
G
3%£3,452
H
1%£4,142

Annual council tax estimates for Bedford, 2024/25

Valuation Office Agency (VOA) · Check exact band at gov.uk

Transport links

Nearest train stations and towns

Nearest train stations

🚂

Stockport

106.3 mi

by road

🚂

Ashton-under-Lyne

109.2 mi

by road

🚂

Manchester Piccadilly

112.0 mi

by road

NaPTAN · Straight-line distances

GP surgeries nearby

Nearest NHS GP practices

1

SHARNBROOK SURGERY

MK44 1PZ·1.5 miles away
Not accepting

new patients

2

HARROLD MEDICAL PRACTICE

MK43 7DX·2.1 miles away
Not accepting

new patients

3

HMP YARL'S WOOD IRC

MK44 1FD·3.2 miles away
Not accepting

new patients

4

ELFT CHSB COMPLEX CARE TEAM

MK41 6AT·4.0 miles away
Not accepting

new patients

5

ELFT CHSB CARDIOLOGY NURSING

MK41 6AT·4.0 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)1.3 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

🔋

Pod Point

Type 2

5.7 mi

away

🔋

Pod Point

Type 2

5.7 mi

away

🔋

InstaVolt

Type 2

5.7 mi

away

🔋

Pod Point

Type 2

5.7 mi

away

🔋

Pod Point

Type 2

5.7 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: E01017504

Overall IMD Decile

8 / 10

Above average

Ranked

24,355

of 32,844 areas

Decile 10 = least deprived 10% of England. Decile 1 = most deprived 10%. Based on Bedford 002D (2019 boundaries).

DomainDecileRankAssessment
Income823,262Above average
Employment722,089Above average
Education94Least deprived
Health9N/ALeast deprived
Crime7N/AAbove average
English Indices of Deprivation 2019 (MHCLG)

Area demographics

Data for LSOA: Bedford 002D

Population

1,949

Census 2021

Density

78

per km² · Rural

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

Odell

District

Bedford

Region

Constituency

LSOA

E01017504

Frequently asked questions about MK44 1JW

What are the broadband speeds available at MK44 1JW?

Superfast broadband (30Mbps+) is available to 0% of premises at MK44 1JW. Maximum download speeds reach Basic only. Ultrafast coverage is at 0%.

What is the average house price near MK44 1JW?

No recent house price data for MK44 1JW. Few residential sales on record, or mainly commercial properties.

What is the flood risk for properties at MK44 1JW?

MK44 1JW 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 MK44 1JW area?

The nearest school to MK44 1JW is Sharnbrook Academy (Secondary), 0.54 miles away. There are 5 schools within a few miles of this postcode.

How does crime rate in MK44 1JW compare to other areas?

In the latest month of data, 3 crimes were reported in this area (LSOA level). This is below average. The most common category was burglary.

How suitable is MK44 1JW for remote working?

MK44 1JW scores 15/100 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 MK44 1JW?

4G outdoor coverage at MK44 1JW is 100%, with 5G outdoor at 98.9%. 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 MK44 1JW?

EPC data is not yet available for MK44 1JW. 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 MK44 1JW?

The most common council tax band in Bedford is Band C. Band D council tax is approximately £1988 per year. Check your exact band at gov.uk.

How accessible are GP surgeries near MK44 1JW?

The nearest GP surgery to MK44 1JW is SHARNBROOK SURGERY, 1.5 miles away. There are 5 GP practices within reach.

What transport links are available near MK44 1JW?

The nearest train station to MK44 1JW is Stockport, 106.3 miles away. Other nearby stations include Ashton-under-Lyne (109.2 mi) and Manchester Piccadilly (112 mi).

Is MK44 1JW a suitable area for families?

MK44 1JW scores 90/100 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 MK44 1JW?

Air quality at MK44 1JW is rated Fair with PM2.5 levels at 1.3 µg/m³. This is close to WHO guideline levels.

How far is the nearest EV charging point from MK44 1JW?

The nearest public EV charging point to MK44 1JW is 5.73 miles away (Pod Point, Type 2). There are 5 charging points within 5 miles.

Can I get full fibre broadband at MK44 1JW?

Ultrafast broadband is not currently available at MK44 1JW. Standard and superfast options may still be available. Check with providers for the latest rollout plans.

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