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Broadband in MK43 9GX

Stewartby, Bedford

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Free, independent comparison · Ofcom verified data · Updated 3 March 2026

Flood Risk

Medium

Fibre (FTTP)

No

Best speed

Gigabit (1Gbps+)

Reviewed by Arthur TuringData last verified: 3 March 2026

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Estimated speed needed14 Mbps

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Broadband availability

Source: Ofcom Connected Nations 2025 (Jul 2025)

Living near MK43 9GX

Considering Stewartby? MK43 9GX sits in the Bedford area. We've gathered broadband, property, crime, school, and environmental data for this exact postcode. Ookla speed tests, Land Registry prices, Ofcom coverage stats, Police.uk crime figures. All from verified government sources. No estimates, no guesswork. Just the numbers that matter when choosing where to live.

Internet coverage here is good. Superfast (30Mbps+) reaches 100% of premises. The UK average is around 93%. Stewartby beats that. Ultrafast (100Mbps+) covers 100%. That puts Stewartby 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.

Advertised speeds and actual speeds are different things. Average download at MK43 9GX: 380 Mbps. Upload: 105 Mbps. Latency: 11ms. 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.

Every premises at MK43 9GX 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 MK43 9GX. 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.

Crime figures for this area: 109 in one month. Around average for a populated area. Most common type: violent crime (38). Second: public order (15). Third: anti social behaviour (14). 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 MK43 9GX. Nearest: Ridgeway School. Distance: 0.54 miles. Type: Special. Second nearest: Kempston Academy (0.58 mi). Also: Balliol Primary School (0.73 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: 2.4 µg/m³. Well within WHO guidelines.

Local population: 1,540. Median age: 42. Rural area. 376 people per km². Expect quiet roads and more space between homes. Fewer local amenities. Car likely a must. Deprivation index: decile 7 out of 10. That's less deprived than average.

Nearest train station: Stockport. Distance: 114.1 miles. You'll need a car to get there. Also: Ashton-under-Lyne (117.1 mi). And Manchester Piccadilly (119.8 mi). Five public EV chargers nearby. Closest: 0.99 miles away. Good EV charging options in the area.

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: CIRCLE INTEGRATED CARE. Distance: 0.3 miles. Five practices in the wider area. Check directly about new patient availability. GP lists fill up. Register early if you're moving. Walking distance to your GP. Handy. 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: 55/100. Mixed for families. Depends on priorities. 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.

Stewartby 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.

Every figure on this page has a source. Ofcom for broadband. Police.uk for crime. Land Registry for house prices. ONS for demographics. Environment Agency for flood risk. Ookla for real speed tests. We don't estimate or interpolate. If the data isn't available, we say so.

Before committing to MK43 9GX, 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.

That covers the key data for MK43 9GX. Visit in person before deciding. Walk the streets at different times of day. Talk to neighbours if you can. Check parking, noise levels, and local shops. The numbers give you the framework. The visit fills in the rest. Data changes over time. Bookmark this page and check back for updates.

TechnologyAvailableCoverageTypical 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
Gigabit100%
100%
900-1,000 Mbps

Speed Distribution at MK43 9GX

100%
300+ Mbps (100%)

Source: Ofcom Connected Nations 2025

Real-World Speeds at MK43 9GX

Based on 5 Ookla Speedtest results (Q4 2025)

Download

380

Mbps

Upload

105

Mbps

Latency

11

ms

Tests

5

results

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

Digital Divide at MK43 9GX

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 MK43 9GX

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

MK43 9GX

Remote Worker

85

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

Family

55

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: 109

violent crime35%38
public order14%15
anti social behaviour13%14
shoplifting8%9
criminal damage arson8%9
drugs6%7
vehicle crime6%7
other theft4%4
burglary3%3
other crime2%2
possession of weapons1%1

Schools nearby

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

SchoolTypeOfstedRatingDistance
Ridgeway SchoolSpecialNot available★★★☆☆0.5 mi
Kempston AcademySecondaryNot available★★★☆☆0.6 mi
Balliol Primary SchoolPrimaryNot available★★★☆☆0.7 mi
Wootton Primary SchoolPrimaryNot available★★★☆☆1.0 mi
Kempston Rural Primary SchoolPrimaryNot available★★★☆☆1.1 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

114.1 mi

by road

🚂

Ashton-under-Lyne

117.1 mi

by road

🚂

Manchester Piccadilly

119.8 mi

by road

NaPTAN · Straight-line distances

GP surgeries nearby

Nearest NHS GP practices

1

CIRCLE INTEGRATED CARE

MK42 7NY·0.3 miles away
Not accepting

new patients

2

CCSB HEALTH VISITORS

MK42 7PN·0.4 miles away
Not accepting

new patients

3

CCSB PAED COMM NURSING

MK42 7PN·0.4 miles away
Not accepting

new patients

4

CCSB SAFEGUARDING

MK42 7PN·0.4 miles away
Not accepting

new patients

5

CCSB SCHOOL NURSING

MK42 7PN·0.4 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)2.4 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

🔋

EV Charger

Type 2

1.0 mi

away

🔋

EV Charger

Type 2

1.4 mi

away

🔋

BP Pulse

Type 22 points

2.6 mi

away

🔋

EV Charger

Type 2

2.7 mi

away

🔋

EV Charger

Type 22 points

2.7 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: E01034424

Overall IMD Decile

7 / 10

Above average

Ranked

21,844

of 32,844 areas

Decile 10 = least deprived 10% of England. Decile 1 = most deprived 10%. Based on Bedford 018D (2019 boundaries).

DomainDecileRankAssessment
Income617,877Average
Employment720,734Above average
Education517Average
Health9N/ALeast deprived
Crime7N/AAbove average
English Indices of Deprivation 2019 (MHCLG)

Area demographics

Data for LSOA: Bedford 018H

Population

1,540

Census 2021

Density

376

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

Stewartby

District

Bedford

Region

Constituency

LSOA

E01034424

Frequently asked questions about MK43 9GX

What are the broadband speeds available at MK43 9GX?

Superfast broadband (30Mbps+) is available to 100% of premises at MK43 9GX. Maximum download speeds reach Gigabit (1Gbps+). Ultrafast coverage is at 100%.

What is the average house price near MK43 9GX?

No recent house price data for MK43 9GX. Few residential sales on record, or mainly commercial properties.

What is the flood risk for properties at MK43 9GX?

MK43 9GX 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 MK43 9GX area?

The nearest school to MK43 9GX is Ridgeway School (Special), 0.54 miles away. There are 5 schools within a few miles of this postcode.

How does crime rate in MK43 9GX compare to other areas?

In the latest month of data, 109 crimes were reported in this area (LSOA level). This is around average. The most common category was violent crime.

How suitable is MK43 9GX for remote working?

MK43 9GX 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 MK43 9GX?

4G outdoor coverage at MK43 9GX 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 MK43 9GX?

EPC data is not yet available for MK43 9GX. 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 MK43 9GX?

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 MK43 9GX?

The nearest GP surgery to MK43 9GX is CIRCLE INTEGRATED CARE, 0.3 miles away. There are 5 GP practices within reach.

What transport links are available near MK43 9GX?

The nearest train station to MK43 9GX is Stockport, 114.1 miles away. Other nearby stations include Ashton-under-Lyne (117.1 mi) and Manchester Piccadilly (119.8 mi).

Is MK43 9GX a suitable area for families?

MK43 9GX scores 55/100 for family suitability, rated reasonably suitable. This score considers Ofsted school ratings, crime rates, flood risk, and proximity to GP surgeries.

What is the air quality like at MK43 9GX?

Air quality at MK43 9GX is rated Fair with PM2.5 levels at 2.4 µg/m³. This is close to WHO guideline levels.

How far is the nearest EV charging point from MK43 9GX?

The nearest public EV charging point to MK43 9GX is 0.99 miles away (EV Charger, Type 2). There are 5 charging points within 5 miles.

Can I get full fibre broadband at MK43 9GX?

Ultrafast broadband (100Mbps+) is available to 100% of premises at MK43 9GX. Gigabit coverage reaches 100%. Providers like BT, Virgin Media, or local full fibre operators may serve this area.

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