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Broadband in MK44 1DD

Riseley, Bedford

Gigabit broadband is available at this postcode.

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Free, independent comparison · Ofcom verified data · Updated 17 March 2026

Flood Risk

Medium

Fibre (FTTP)

No

Best speed

60% Gigabit

Reviewed by Arthur TuringData last verified: 17 March 2026

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Broadband availability

Source: Ofcom Connected Nations 2025 (Jul 2025)

Living near MK44 1DD

What's MK44 1DD actually like? We checked Riseley'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 1DD is solid. Superfast (30Mbps+) reaches 100% of premises. The UK average is around 93%. Riseley beats that. Ultrafast (100Mbps+) covers 60%. Enough for streaming, video calls, and smart home devices. Gigabit connections: 60% coverage. Gigabit rollout is underway but not complete.

Advertised speeds and actual speeds are different things. Average download at MK44 1DD: 286 Mbps. Upload: 237 Mbps. Latency: 10ms. 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. Data from 22 speed tests in this area.

Every premises at MK44 1DD meets the broadband USO. 63.2% have access to 300 Mbps+. Next-gen fibre infrastructure covers 100% of premises. Most of the area has modern fibre connections.

Property prices in Riseley average £573,750. That's well above the UK average of £290,000. About 98% higher than the national figure. Based on four Land Registry transactions. Most recent sale: £585,000. A detached in February 2024. A moderate number of sales. Gives a decent picture. Higher price bracket. Budget for stamp duty carefully. Stamp duty at this level adds thousands to the cost.

Crime figures for this area: 0 in one month. Low crime area. Fewer incidents than most places this size. 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 1DD. Nearest: Riseley CofE Primary School. Distance: 0.48 miles. Type: Primary. Second nearest: Thurleigh Primary School (2.72 mi). Also: Kymbrook Primary School (2.74 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: 1,319. Median age: 42. Rural area. 105 people per km². Expect quiet roads and more space between homes. Fewer local amenities. Car likely a must. Deprivation index: decile 9 out of 10. That's least deprived. One of the least deprived areas in England.

Nearest train station: Stockport. Distance: 106.7 miles. You'll need a car to get there. Also: Ashton-under-Lyne (109.4 mi). And Manchester Piccadilly (112.3 mi). Five public EV chargers nearby. Closest: 6.37 miles away. Good EV charging options in the area. Operator: Believ.

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: 3 miles. Five practices in the wider area. Check directly about new patient availability. GP lists fill up. Register early if you're moving. 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: 69/100. Workable, but check speeds with your employer. 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.

Riseley 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.

Transparency matters. Broadband data: Ofcom Connected Nations 2025. House prices: Land Registry. Crime: Police.uk. Demographics: ONS Census 2021. Flood risk: Environment Agency. Speed tests: Ookla Open Data Q4 2025. Cell towers: OpenStreetMap. All free, all public.

Before committing to MK44 1DD, visit at different times. Morning rush hour tells you about traffic and parking. Evening shows you noise levels. Weekends reveal how busy local shops and parks get. Check the walk to the nearest school or station yourself.

Those are the facts for MK44 1DD. 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)100%
100%
10-20 Mbps
Superfast (30+ Mbps)100%
100%
30-80 Mbps
Ultrafast (100+ Mbps)60%
60%
100-300 Mbps
Full Fibre (FTTP)N/A
N/A
300-900 Mbps
Gigabit60%
60%
900-1,000 Mbps

Speed Distribution at MK44 1DD

30–300 Mbps (37%)
300+ Mbps (63%)

Source: Ofcom Connected Nations 2025

Real-World Speeds at MK44 1DD

Based on 22 Ookla Speedtest results (Q4 2025)

Download

286

Mbps

Upload

237

Mbps

Latency

10

ms

Tests

22

results

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

Digital Divide at MK44 1DD

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

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 1DD

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 1DD

Remote Worker

69

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.

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House prices

Average price

£573,750

Sales (5 yrs)

Trend

falling

Most recent sale

£585,000 on

DatePriceStreet
£585,000HIGH STREET
£380,000HIGH STREET
£850,000HIGH STREET
£480,000HIGH STREET

Crime summary

Based on Police.uk data for 2025-12

Total crimes last month: 0

Schools nearby

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

SchoolTypeOfstedRatingDistance
Riseley CofE Primary SchoolPrimaryNot available★★★☆☆0.5 mi
Thurleigh Primary SchoolPrimaryNot available★★★☆☆2.7 mi
Kymbrook Primary SchoolPrimaryNot available★★★☆☆2.7 mi
Eileen Wade Primary SchoolPrimaryNot available★★★☆☆3.0 mi
Sharnbrook PrimaryPrimaryNot available★★★☆☆3.4 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

106.7 mi

by road

🚂

Ashton-under-Lyne

109.4 mi

by road

🚂

Manchester Piccadilly

112.3 mi

by road

NaPTAN · Straight-line distances

GP surgeries nearby

Nearest NHS GP practices

1

SHARNBROOK SURGERY

MK44 1PZ·3.0 miles away
Not accepting

new patients

2

HMP YARL'S WOOD IRC

MK44 1FD·3.9 miles away
Not accepting

new patients

3

KIMBOLTON MEDICAL CENTRE

PE28 0JF·5.0 miles away
Not accepting

new patients

4

HARBOROUGH FIELD SURGERY

NN10 0GP·5.1 miles away
Not accepting

new patients

5

EAST NORTHANTS PCN HUB

NN10 0GP·5.1 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

🔋

Believ

Type 22 points

6.4 mi

away

🔋

Believ

Type 22 points

6.4 mi

away

🔋

Raunds Town Council

Type 22 points

6.8 mi

away

🔋

Gabe-tess

Type 22 pointsPod Point

7.0 mi

away

🔋

Milo-noah

Type 22 pointsPod Point

7.1 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: E01017541

Overall IMD Decile

9 / 10

Least deprived

Ranked

27,109

of 32,844 areas

Decile 10 = least deprived 10% of England. Decile 1 = most deprived 10%. Based on Bedford 001B (2019 boundaries).

DomainDecileRankAssessment
Income823,807Above average
Employment823,282Above average
Education94Least deprived
Health8N/AAbove average
Crime8N/AAbove average
English Indices of Deprivation 2019 (MHCLG)

Area demographics

Data for LSOA: Bedford 001B

Population

1,319

Census 2021

Density

105

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)

Area info

Parish

Riseley

District

Bedford

Region

Constituency

LSOA

E01017541

Frequently asked questions about MK44 1DD

What are the broadband speeds available at MK44 1DD?

Superfast broadband (30Mbps+) is available to 100% of premises at MK44 1DD. Maximum download speeds reach 60% Gigabit. Ultrafast coverage is at 60%.

What is the average house price near MK44 1DD?

Average property price near MK44 1DD: £573,750. Based on 4 Land Registry sales. The most recent sale was a detached for £585,000 in 2024.

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

MK44 1DD 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 1DD area?

The nearest school to MK44 1DD is Riseley CofE Primary School (Primary), 0.48 miles away. There are 5 schools within a few miles of this postcode.

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

In the latest month of data, 0 crimes were reported in this area (LSOA level). This is below average.

How suitable is MK44 1DD for remote working?

MK44 1DD scores 69/100 for remote working suitability, making it reasonably suited 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 1DD?

4G outdoor coverage at MK44 1DD 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 1DD?

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

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 1DD?

The nearest GP surgery to MK44 1DD is SHARNBROOK SURGERY, 3 miles away. There are 5 GP practices within reach.

What transport links are available near MK44 1DD?

The nearest train station to MK44 1DD is Stockport, 106.7 miles away. Other nearby stations include Ashton-under-Lyne (109.4 mi) and Manchester Piccadilly (112.3 mi).

Is MK44 1DD a suitable area for families?

MK44 1DD 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 1DD?

Air quality at MK44 1DD 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 1DD?

The nearest public EV charging point to MK44 1DD is 6.37 miles away (Believ, Type 2). There are 5 charging points within 5 miles.

Can I get full fibre broadband at MK44 1DD?

Ultrafast broadband (100Mbps+) is available to 60% of premises at MK44 1DD. Gigabit coverage reaches 60%. Providers like BT, Virgin Media, or local full fibre operators may serve this area.

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