MK17 postcode
Broadband in MK17 9HG
Potsgrove, Central Bedfordshire
Gigabit broadband is available at this postcode.
Free, independent comparison · Ofcom verified data · Updated 21 March 2026
Flood Risk
Very Low
Fibre (FTTP)
TBC
Best speed
17% Gigabit
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Broadband availability
Source: Ofcom Connected Nations 2025 (Jul 2025)
Living near MK17 9HG
What broadband is like here
Thinking about Potsgrove? MK17 9HG has 16.7% superfast broadband availability. But there's more to a postcode than download speeds.
Source: Ofcom Connected Nations 2025
What this means
Superfast broadband (30Mbps+) is available to 16.7% of premises here, and ultrafast (100Mbps+) reaches 16.7%. Maximum download speeds hit 17% Gigabit Mbps, which is around the UK average of 69 Mbps.
Key facts for movers
- ✓No recent house price data is available for MK17 9HG. This can happen in areas with very few residential sales.
- ✓The nearest school to MK17 9HG is St Leonards, Heath and Reach, VA Lower School (Primary), 1.98 miles away, rated Not available by Ofsted. There are 10 schools within a few miles.
- ✓In the latest month of data, 1 crime was reported in this area (LSOA level). This is a relatively low figure. The most common category was violent crime.
- ✓Flood risk at MK17 9HG is rated Very Low (Zone 1). This means the area is not considered at significant risk of flooding.
- ✓Air quality at MK17 9HG is rated Good with PM2.5 levels at 3 µg/m³. This is within healthy limits.
| Technology | Available | Coverage | Typical Speed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Standard (ADSL) | 17% | 17% | 10-20 Mbps |
| Superfast (30+ Mbps) | 17% | 17% | TBC |
| Ultrafast (100+ Mbps) | 17% | 17% | TBC |
| Full Fibre (FTTP) | N/A | N/A | TBC |
| Gigabit | 17% | 17% | TBC |
Mobile coverage
4G & 5G coverage · Ofcom Connected Nations 2025
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5G Outdoor
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Area suitability scores
MK17 9HGRemote Worker
20Based on superfast broadband coverage, FTTP %, and 4G mobile outdoor coverage.
Family
90Based on Ofsted school ratings, crime rate, flood risk, and GP surgery proximity.
Value for Money
50Based on broadband quality relative to average house price in the area.
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Crime summary
Based on Police.uk data for 2025-12Total crimes last month: 1
Schools nearby
Nearest schools within 5 miles · Ofsted ratings as at Jan 2026
| School | Type | Ofsted | Rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Leonards, Heath and Reach, VA Lower School | Primary | Not available | ★★★☆☆ | 2.0 mi |
| Woburn Lower School | Primary | Not available | ★★★☆☆ | 2.1 mi |
| Hockliffe Lower School | Primary | Not available | ★★★☆☆ | 2.3 mi |
| Heathwood Lower School | Primary | Not available | ★★★☆☆ | 2.4 mi |
| Oak Bank School | Special | Not available | ★★★☆☆ | 2.4 mi |
| Vandyke Upper School | Secondary | Not available | ★★★☆☆ | 2.5 mi |
| Eversholt Lower School | Primary | Not available | ★★★☆☆ | 2.6 mi |
| Dovery Academy | Primary | Not available | ★★★☆☆ | 2.6 mi |
| Gilbert Inglefield Academy | Secondary | Not available | ★★★☆☆ | 2.6 mi |
| Beaudesert Lower School | Primary | Not available | ★★★☆☆ | 2.6 mi |
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Zone 1
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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
EPC energy ratings
Energy Performance Certificate distribution for this area
Most common: Band D
EPC score 55–68
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
Leighton Buzzard
3.9 mi
by road
Aspley Guise
4.3 mi
by road
Woburn Sands
4.4 mi
by road
GP surgeries nearby
Nearest NHS GP practices
DR JL HENDERSON & PARTNERS
new patients
THE KNOLLS REHAB
new patients
LEIGHTON BUZZARD OPHTHALMOLOGY SERVICE
new patients
LEIGHTON-LINSLADE HEALTH CONNECTIONS HUB
new patients
SALISBURY HOUSE SURGERY
new patients
Air quality
Particulate matter & nitrogen dioxide levels
Good 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
PodPoint 7Kw
3.6 mi
away
PodPoint 22 kW
3.6 mi
away
PodPoint 50 kW
3.6 mi
away
Harlington Supercharger
4.5 mi
away
Gridserve
4.7 mi
away
Deprivation index (IMD)
English Indices of Deprivation 2019 · LSOA: E01017451
Overall IMD Decile
6 / 10
Average
Ranked
19,550
of 32,844 areas
Decile 10 = least deprived 10% of England. Decile 1 = most deprived 10%. Based on Central Bedfordshire 009D (2019 boundaries).
| Domain | Decile | Rank | Assessment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Income | 8 | 24,507 | Above average |
| Employment | 9 | 27,945 | Least deprived |
| Education | 7 | 11 | Above average |
| Health | 10 | -1 | Least deprived |
| Crime | 8 | N/A | Above average |
Area demographics
Data for LSOA: Central Bedfordshire 009D
Population
1,417
Census 2021
Density
36
per km² · Rural
Median Age
42
years (est.)
Estimated from area type (density-based); exact value requires Census TS007 age breakdown
Area info
Parish
Potsgrove
District
Central Bedfordshire
Region
Constituency
LSOA
E01017451
Frequently asked questions about MK17 9HG
What are the broadband speeds available at MK17 9HG?
Superfast broadband (30Mbps+) is available to 16.7% of premises at MK17 9HG. Maximum download speeds reach 17% Gigabit Mbps. Ultrafast coverage is at 16.7%.
What schools are near MK17 9HG?
The nearest school is St Leonards, Heath and Reach, VA Lower School (Primary), 1.98 miles away. There are 10 schools within the surrounding area.
Is MK17 9HG a safe area?
In the latest month of available data, 1 crime was recorded in this LSOA area. This is relatively low compared to national averages.
What is the flood risk at MK17 9HG?
MK17 9HG has a Very Low flood risk rating, classified as Zone 1 by the Environment Agency.
Can I get full fibre broadband at MK17 9HG?
Yes — ultrafast broadband (100Mbps+) is available to 16.7% of premises at MK17 9HG. Full fibre and gigabit services may be available from providers like BT, Virgin Media, or local full fibre operators.
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