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Broadband in MK17 9HQ

Potsgrove, Central Bedfordshire

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Free, independent comparison · Ofcom verified data · Updated 26 March 2026

Flood Risk

Very Low

Fibre (FTTP)

TBC

Best speed

Basic only

Reviewed by Rex BlackwellData last verified: 26 March 2026

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Broadband availability

Source: Ofcom Connected Nations 2025 (Jul 2025)

Living near MK17 9HQ

What broadband is like here

MK17 9HQ in Potsgrove — broadband, schools, safety, and property prices all in one place. Here's what the numbers tell us.

Source: Ofcom Connected Nations 2025

What this means

Broadband is available at this postcode. Check with local providers for the latest speed information.

Key facts for movers

  • No recent house price data is available for MK17 9HQ. This can happen in areas with very few residential sales.
  • The nearest school to MK17 9HQ is Woburn Lower School (Primary), 1.46 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 9HQ is rated Very Low (Zone 1). This means the area is not considered at significant risk of flooding.
  • Air quality at MK17 9HQ is rated Good with PM2.5 levels at 3 µg/m³. This is within healthy limits.
TechnologyAvailableCoverageTypical Speed
Standard (ADSL)0%
0%
10-20 Mbps
Superfast (30+ Mbps)0%
0%
TBC
Ultrafast (100+ Mbps)0%
0%
TBC
Full Fibre (FTTP)N/A
N/A
TBC
Gigabit0%
0%
TBC

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

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Area suitability scores

MK17 9HQ

Remote Worker

35

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: 1

violent crime100%1

Schools nearby

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

SchoolTypeOfstedRatingDistance
Woburn Lower SchoolPrimaryNot available★★★☆☆1.5 mi
Eversholt Lower SchoolPrimaryNot available★★★☆☆2.1 mi
St Leonards, Heath and Reach, VA Lower SchoolPrimaryNot available★★★☆☆2.5 mi
Hockliffe Lower SchoolPrimaryNot available★★★☆☆2.7 mi
High Ash Church of England Primary SchoolPrimaryNot available★★★☆☆2.9 mi
Heathwood Lower SchoolPrimaryNot available★★★☆☆3.0 mi
Oak Bank SchoolSpecialNot available★★★☆☆3.0 mi
Husborne Crawley Lower SchoolPrimaryNot available★★★☆☆3.0 mi
Aspley Guise Village SchoolPrimaryNot available★★★☆☆3.1 mi
Vandyke Upper SchoolSecondaryNot available★★★☆☆3.2 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

EPC energy ratings

Energy Performance Certificate distribution for this area

E

Most common: Band E

EPC score 39–54

A
0%
B
0%
C
0%
D
0%
E
1%
F
1%
G
0%
EPC Open Data Communities API

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

🚂

Aspley Guise

3.7 mi

by road

🚂

Woburn Sands

3.8 mi

by road

🚂

Ridgmont

4.1 mi

by road

Haversine calculation from postcode coordinates · Straight-line distances

GP surgeries nearby

Nearest NHS GP practices

1

ASPLANDS MEDICAL CENTRE

MK17 8QP·3.4 miles away
Not accepting

new patients

2

ASCENT PCN HUB

MK17 8QP·3.4 miles away
Not accepting

new patients

3

TODDINGTON MEDICAL CENTRE

LU5 6DE·3.9 miles away
Not accepting

new patients

4

DR JL HENDERSON & PARTNERS

LU7 1AR·4.1 miles away
Not accepting

new patients

5

SALISBURY HOUSE SURGERY

LU7 1RS·4.1 miles away
Not accepting

new patients

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Air quality

Particulate matter & nitrogen dioxide levels

Good air quality

Air quality data not available.

PM2.5 (fine particles)3 μg/m³

WHO guideline: 15 μg/m³

PM10 (coarse particles)9.1 μg/m³

WHO guideline: 45 μg/m³

NO₂ (nitrogen dioxide)2.7 μg/m³

WHO guideline: 25 μg/m³

Open-Meteo Air Quality API (7-day average) · Guidelines: WHO 2021

EV charging nearby

Public EV charging points within 5 miles

PodPoint 50 kW

CCSPodpoint

4.3 mi

away

🔋

PodPoint 7Kw

Type 222kW · RapidPodPoint

4.3 mi

away

🔋

PodPoint 22 kW

Type 27kW · Fast2 pointsPodPoint

4.3 mi

away

Harlington Supercharger

CCS24 pointsTesla

4.4 mi

away

🔌

Gridserve

CHAdeMO

4.5 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: 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).

DomainDecileRankAssessment
Income824,507Above average
Employment927,945Least deprived
Education711Above average
Health10-1Least deprived
Crime8N/AAbove average
English Indices of Deprivation 2019 (MHCLG)

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

Census 2021 (ONS via Nomis NM_2028_1, NM_2026_1)

Area info

Parish

Potsgrove

District

Central Bedfordshire

Region

Constituency

LSOA

E01017451

Frequently asked questions about MK17 9HQ

What are the broadband speeds available at MK17 9HQ?

Broadband is available at MK17 9HQ. Contact local providers for specific speed information.

What schools are near MK17 9HQ?

The nearest school is Woburn Lower School (Primary), 1.46 miles away. There are 10 schools within the surrounding area.

Is MK17 9HQ 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 9HQ?

MK17 9HQ has a Very Low flood risk rating, classified as Zone 1 by the Environment Agency.

Can I get full fibre broadband at MK17 9HQ?

Ultrafast availability data is being updated. Check with providers like BT, Virgin Media, or Openreach for the latest full fibre rollout status at MK17 9HQ.

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