MK41 postcode

Broadband in MK41 0LD

Renhold, Bedford

Superfast broadband covers 25% of premises here.

Best speed25% Superfast
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Free, independent comparison · Ofcom verified data · Updated 6 March 2026

Flood Risk

Medium

Fibre (FTTP)

No

Best speed

25% Superfast

Reviewed by Rex BlackwellData last verified: 6 March 2026

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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)25%
25%
10-20 Mbps
Superfast (30+ Mbps)25%
25%
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 MK41 0LD

10–30 Mbps (75%)
30–300 Mbps (25%)

Source: Ofcom Connected Nations 2025

Real-World Speeds at MK41 0LD

Based on 1 Ookla Speedtest results (Q4 2025)

Download

1

Mbps

Upload

0

Mbps

Latency

195

ms

Tests

1

results

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

Digital Divide at MK41 0LD

Below USO (can't get 10/1 Mbps)0%
Unable to receive 30 Mbps (no superfast)75%
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 MK41 0LD

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

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

House prices

Average price

£1,712,500

Sales (5 yrs)

Trend

unknown

Most recent sale

£1,225,000 on

DatePriceStreet
£1,225,000BROOK LANE
£2,200,000BROOK LANE

Crime summary

Based on Police.uk data for 2025-12

Total crimes last month: 18

violent crime67%12
anti social behaviour11%2
criminal damage arson11%2
other theft6%1
vehicle crime6%1

Schools nearby

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

SchoolTypeOfstedRatingDistance
Renhold VC Primary SchoolPrimaryNot available★★★☆☆0.5 mi
Mark Rutherford SchoolSecondaryNot available★★★☆☆0.6 mi
Putnoe Primary SchoolPrimaryNot available★★★☆☆0.9 mi
Cambian Walnut Tree Lodge SchoolSpecialNot available★★★☆☆0.9 mi
Ravensden CofE Primary AcademyPrimaryNot available★★★☆☆0.9 mi

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Flood risk

Zone 2/3

🟠

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

Air quality

Particulate matter & nitrogen dioxide levels

Fair air quality

Air quality data not available.

PM2.5 (fine particles)2.5 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: Bedford 004H

Population

2,092

Census 2021

Density

154

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)

Deprivation index (IMD)

English Indices of Deprivation 2019 · LSOA: E01034412

Overall IMD Decile

7 / 10

Above average

Ranked

22,918

of 32,844 areas

Decile 10 = least deprived 10% of England. Decile 1 = most deprived 10%. Based on Bedford 004G (2019 boundaries).

DomainDecileRankAssessment
Income721,122Above average
Employment721,413Above average
Education711Above average
Health9N/ALeast deprived
Crime8N/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

🔋

bp

Type 22 points

2.4 mi

away

🔋

BP Pulse

Type 22 points

2.6 mi

away

🔋

EV Charger

Type 250 points

2.8 mi

away

🔋

EV Charger

Type 22 points

2.9 mi

away

🔋

EV Charger

Type 22 points

2.9 mi

away

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

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

EPC energy ratings

Energy Performance Certificate distribution for this area

D

Most common: Band D

EPC score 55–68

A
0%
B
1%
C
2%
D
6%
E
1%
F
0%
G
0%
EPC Open Data Communities API

GP surgeries nearby

Nearest NHS GP practices

1

PUTNOE MEDICAL CENTRE PARTNERSHIP

MK41 9JE·1.4 miles away
Not accepting

new patients

2

PUTNOE WALK IN CENTRE

MK41 9JE·1.4 miles away
Not accepting

new patients

3

ACHE PUTNOE BEDS

MK41 9JE·1.4 miles away
Not accepting

new patients

4

GOLDINGTON AVENUE SURGERY

MK40 3DB·2.0 miles away
Not accepting

new patients

5

THE DE PARYS GROUP

MK40 2NT·2.2 miles away
Not accepting

new patients

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

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Living near MK41 0LD

Renhold is home to MK41 0LD. 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 MK41 0LD stands at 25%. That is below the UK average of 93%. The maximum download speed recorded is 25% Superfast. That is around the UK real-world average of 69 Mbps.

Looking at the full speed profile for MK41 0LD gives a better picture of what to expect. 75% of connections fall in the 10 to 30 Mbps range. 25% of connections fall in the 30 to 300 Mbps range. No premises here are stuck below 5 Mbps. Every property meets the basic threshold for video calls.

Translating the numbers at MK41 0LD into daily use gives a clearer picture. Upload speeds average 0.32 Mbps. Video calls may drop quality under load. Consider wired connections for important meetings. 4K streaming is possible on one device at a time. HD streaming works across multiple devices. Latency is 195 ms. Casual gaming works fine. Competitive or fast-paced games may suffer from delayed inputs. Remote workers may find speeds limiting during peak hours. A wired ethernet connection helps with consistency.

Fixed Wireless Access is not currently available at MK41 0LD. For properties without fibre, 4G or 5G home broadband from Three, EE, or Vodafone may be an alternative.

Real-world download speeds at MK41 0LD average 0.68 Mbps based on Ookla Speedtest data. This reflects what people actually get, not just what providers advertise. Upload speeds average 0.32 Mbps. Latency sits at 195 ms. Higher latency may affect video calls and gaming. This is based on 1 speed tests run by local users.

The USO guarantees every UK home at least 10 Mbps. At MK41 0LD, 0% of properties do not meet this threshold. 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 7.65 km away.

Property at MK41 0LD averages £1,712,500, which is above the UK average of around £290,000. This is based on 2 recorded transactions from Land Registry data.

18 crimes were reported near MK41 0LD in the most recent month. The level is relatively low. The most common category was violent crime. Other frequent types include anti social behaviour and criminal damage arson. Data comes from Police.uk at LSOA level. One month is a snapshot, not a trend.

The nearest school to MK41 0LD is Renhold VC Primary School. It is a Primary school, 0.51 miles away. Ofsted rates it as Not available. There are 5 schools within a few miles of this postcode.

Flood risk at MK41 0LD is rated Medium (Zone 2/3). Check Environment Agency flood maps for detailed information. Specialist flood insurance may be needed. Air quality is rated Fair with PM2.5 at 2.5 micrograms per cubic metre.

The LSOA covering MK41 0LD has a population of approximately 2092. Median age is 42. That is close to the national median of 40.

Stockport station is the closest rail link at 112.8 miles from MK41 0LD. The station is some distance away. Consider driving, or check for direct bus routes. Ashton-under-Lyne is the next closest at 115.6 miles. Manchester Piccadilly offers another option at 118.5 miles.

The most common council tax band near MK41 0LD is Band C. The billing authority is Bedford. The three most common bands are C (28%), D (24%), B (18%). Band C corresponds to 1991 property values of £52,001 to £68,000. Current values are typically much higher. The spread across mid-range bands suggests a varied housing stock.

Outdoor 4G mobile signal at MK41 0LD is available across 100% of the area. Indoor 4G drops to 99.7%. Indoor coverage is close to outdoor levels. Signal should be reliable throughout the building. 5G outdoor coverage is at 98.9%. 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. Strong 4G coverage combined with limited fixed broadband means 4G home broadband could be a practical alternative here.

Suitability scores for MK41 0LD: remote working 20/100, family 75/100, value 35/100. Remote workers may want to verify actual speeds before committing.

MK41 0LD falls within the Bedford local authority area. The immediate area is Renhold, a distinct community within the wider district. The MK41 postcode area contains 1051 postcodes on this site. Superfast broadband across MK41 ranges from 0% to 100%. MK41 0LD is below the area average of 98%.

How does MK41 0LD compare to its neighbours? MK41 0JL (0.08 miles, Renhold) has 91.7% superfast coverage and 0% gigabit. MK41 0JZ (0.09 miles, Renhold) has 85.7% superfast coverage and 0% gigabit. MK41 0LE (0.1 miles, Renhold) has 0% superfast coverage and 0% gigabit. MK41 0JG (0.12 miles, Renhold) has 100% superfast coverage and 0% gigabit. Neighbouring postcodes tend to have better superfast coverage.

Not every property at MK41 0LD gets the same speeds. Run a postcode check with each provider before signing up. Headline speeds are not guarantees. 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.

What does all of this mean for someone considering MK41 0LD? Where fixed broadband falls short, strong 4G coverage offers a practical backup.

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 MK41 0LD. 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.

MK41 0LD in Renhold: 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 MK41 0LD

What are the broadband speeds available at MK41 0LD?

Superfast broadband (30 Mbps+) is available to 25% of premises at MK41 0LD. Maximum download speeds reach 25% Superfast.

What is the average house price near MK41 0LD?

The average property price at MK41 0LD is £1,712,500, based on 2 recorded transactions.

What is the flood risk for properties at MK41 0LD?

MK41 0LD has a Medium flood risk rating, classified as Zone 2/3. Check Environment Agency maps for detail.

What schools are nearby in the MK41 0LD area?

The nearest school is Renhold VC Primary School (Primary), 0.51 miles away. There are 5 schools within a few miles.

How does crime rate in MK41 0LD compare to other areas?

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

How suitable is MK41 0LD for remote working?

MK41 0LD scores 20/100 for remote working suitability. Speeds may limit video-heavy workflows.

What is the mobile signal like at MK41 0LD?

4G outdoor coverage at MK41 0LD is 100%. 5G reaches 98.9%. Indoor coverage may be lower.

What is the most common energy efficiency rating near MK41 0LD?

EPC data for MK41 0LD is being updated. Check the EPC register for individual property ratings.

What is the council tax band distribution at MK41 0LD?

The most common council tax band near MK41 0LD is Band C. The billing authority is Bedford.

How accessible are GP surgeries near MK41 0LD?

GP surgery data for MK41 0LD is being updated. Check NHS.uk for the latest.

What transport links are available near MK41 0LD?

The nearest train station to MK41 0LD is Stockport, 112.8 miles away. Ashton-under-Lyne is also nearby.

Is MK41 0LD a suitable area for families?

MK41 0LD scores 75/100 for family suitability. The area offers a reasonable mix of schools and safety.

What is the air quality like at MK41 0LD?

Air quality at MK41 0LD is rated Fair. PM2.5 levels are 2.5 micrograms per cubic metre. Sensitive individuals should take note.

How far is the nearest EV charging point from MK41 0LD?

EV charging data for MK41 0LD is being updated. Check Zap-Map for the latest.

Can I get full fibre broadband at MK41 0LD?

Full fibre availability at MK41 0LD is being updated. Check Openreach for the latest rollout status.

Area suitability scores

MK41 0LD

Remote Worker

20

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

Family

75

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

Renhold

District

Bedford

Region

Constituency

LSOA

E01034412

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