MK44 postcode
Broadband in MK44 1DN
Riseley, Bedford
Gigabit broadband is available at this postcode.
Free, independent comparison · Ofcom verified data · Updated 24 March 2026
Flood Risk
Medium
Fibre (FTTP)
No
Best speed
Gigabit (1Gbps+)
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Gigabit broadband (Gigabit (1Gbps+)) is available at MK44 1DN. That covers your 14 Mbps needs with room to spare.
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Broadband availability
Source: Ofcom Connected Nations 2025 (Jul 2025)
Living near MK44 1DN
What's MK44 1DN 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.
Internet coverage here is good. Superfast (30Mbps+) reaches 100% of premises. The UK average is around 93%. Riseley beats that. Ultrafast (100Mbps+) covers 100%. That puts Riseley ahead of most UK postcodes. Enough for streaming, video calls, and smart home devices. Gigabit connections: 100% coverage. Most homes here can get future-proof speeds.
Coverage tells you what's available. Speed tests show what people get. Average download at MK44 1DN: 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 1DN meets the broadband USO. 100% can get 300 Mbps or faster. That's a strong position for the area. Next-gen fibre infrastructure covers 100% of premises. Most of the area has modern fibre connections.
Limited house price data for MK44 1DN. 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: 0 incidents last 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. One month is a snapshot. Look at trends over time.
Five schools near MK44 1DN. Nearest: Riseley CofE Primary School. Distance: 0.51 miles. Type: Primary. Second nearest: Thurleigh Primary School (2.75 mi). Also: Kymbrook Primary School (2.79 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: 106.6 miles. You'll need a car to get there. Also: Ashton-under-Lyne (109.3 mi). And Manchester Piccadilly (112.3 mi). Five public EV chargers nearby. Closest: 6.32 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: 2.9 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: 85/100. Good setup for working from home. 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.
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.
Numbers only go so far. Visit MK44 1DN on a weekday morning and a Saturday afternoon. Check parking availability. Listen for traffic noise. Look at the condition of nearby properties. Talk to a neighbour if you can. First impressions matter when choosing a home.
That's the full picture for MK44 1DN based on the latest data. Every area has trade-offs. These numbers help you spot them before you commit. Drill into each section above for the details. Compare several postcodes side by side. The right choice depends on what matters most to you. We refresh this data regularly.
| Technology | Available | Coverage | Typical Speed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Standard (ADSL) | 100% | 100% | 10-20 Mbps |
| Superfast (30+ Mbps) | 100% | 100% | 30-80 Mbps |
| Ultrafast (100+ Mbps) | 100% | 100% | 100-300 Mbps |
| Full Fibre (FTTP) | N/A | N/A | 300-900 Mbps |
| Gigabit | 100% | 100% | 900-1,000 Mbps |
Speed Distribution at MK44 1DN
Source: Ofcom Connected Nations 2025
Real-World Speeds at MK44 1DN
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 1DN
Fibre-to-cabinet or better
Source: Ofcom Connected Nations 2025
Mobile coverage
4G & 5G coverage · Ofcom Connected Nations 2025
4G Outdoor
4G Indoor
5G Outdoor
Networks with 4G
Cell Tower Coverage near MK44 1DN
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Area suitability scores
MK44 1DNRemote Worker
85Based 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: 0
Schools nearby
Nearest schools within 5 miles · Ofsted ratings as at Jan 2026
| School | Type | Ofsted | Rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Riseley CofE Primary School | Primary | Not available | ★★★☆☆ | 0.5 mi |
| Thurleigh Primary School | Primary | Not available | ★★★☆☆ | 2.8 mi |
| Kymbrook Primary School | Primary | Not available | ★★★☆☆ | 2.8 mi |
| Eileen Wade Primary School | Primary | Not available | ★★★☆☆ | 3.0 mi |
| Sharnbrook Primary | Primary | Not available | ★★★☆☆ | 3.4 mi |
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Check Deals →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
Council tax bands
Band distribution for Bedford
Most common: Band C
~£1,841/yr · Bedford
Annual council tax estimates for Bedford, 2024/25
Transport links
Nearest train stations and towns
Nearest train stations
Stockport
106.6 mi
by road
Ashton-under-Lyne
109.3 mi
by road
Manchester Piccadilly
112.3 mi
by road
GP surgeries nearby
Nearest NHS GP practices
SHARNBROOK SURGERY
new patients
HMP YARL'S WOOD IRC
new patients
KIMBOLTON MEDICAL CENTRE
new patients
HARBOROUGH FIELD SURGERY
new patients
EAST NORTHANTS PCN HUB
new patients
Air quality
Particulate matter & nitrogen dioxide levels
Fair 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
Believ
6.3 mi
away
Believ
6.3 mi
away
Raunds Town Council
6.8 mi
away
Gabe-tess
7.0 mi
away
Milo-noah
7.1 mi
away
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).
| Domain | Decile | Rank | Assessment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Income | 8 | 23,807 | Above average |
| Employment | 8 | 23,282 | Above average |
| Education | 9 | 4 | Least deprived |
| Health | 8 | N/A | Above average |
| Crime | 8 | N/A | Above average |
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
Area info
Parish
Riseley
District
Bedford
Region
Constituency
LSOA
E01017541
Frequently asked questions about MK44 1DN
What are the broadband speeds available at MK44 1DN?
Superfast broadband (30Mbps+) is available to 100% of premises at MK44 1DN. Maximum download speeds reach Gigabit (1Gbps+). Ultrafast coverage is at 100%.
What is the average house price near MK44 1DN?
No recent house price data for MK44 1DN. Few residential sales on record, or mainly commercial properties.
What is the flood risk for properties at MK44 1DN?
MK44 1DN 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 1DN area?
The nearest school to MK44 1DN is Riseley CofE Primary School (Primary), 0.51 miles away. There are 5 schools within a few miles of this postcode.
How does crime rate in MK44 1DN 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 1DN for remote working?
MK44 1DN scores 85/100 for remote working suitability, making it well 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 1DN?
4G outdoor coverage at MK44 1DN 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 1DN?
EPC data is not yet available for MK44 1DN. 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 1DN?
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 1DN?
The nearest GP surgery to MK44 1DN is SHARNBROOK SURGERY, 2.9 miles away. There are 5 GP practices within reach.
What transport links are available near MK44 1DN?
The nearest train station to MK44 1DN is Stockport, 106.6 miles away. Other nearby stations include Ashton-under-Lyne (109.3 mi) and Manchester Piccadilly (112.3 mi).
Is MK44 1DN a suitable area for families?
MK44 1DN 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 1DN?
Air quality at MK44 1DN 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 1DN?
The nearest public EV charging point to MK44 1DN is 6.32 miles away (Believ, Type 2). There are 5 charging points within 5 miles.
Can I get full fibre broadband at MK44 1DN?
Ultrafast broadband (100Mbps+) is available to 100% of premises at MK44 1DN. Gigabit coverage reaches 100%. Providers like BT, Virgin Media, or local full fibre operators may serve this area.
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