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Broadband in MK43 9NS

Stewartby, Bedford

Superfast broadband covers 100% of premises here.

Best speedSuperfast (30Mbps+)
StandardSuperfastGigabit
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Free, independent comparison · Ofcom verified data · Updated 13 March 2026

Flood Risk

Very Low

Fibre (FTTP)

TBC

Best speed

Superfast (30Mbps+)

Reviewed by Sage MitchellData last verified: 13 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 9NS

What broadband is like here

Thinking about Stewartby? MK43 9NS has 100% superfast broadband availability. But there's more to a postcode than download speeds.

Source: Ofcom Connected Nations 2025

What this means

Superfast broadband (30Mbps+) is available to 100% of premises here. Maximum download speeds hit Superfast (30Mbps+) Mbps, which is around the UK average of 69 Mbps.

Key facts for movers

  • The average property price at MK43 9NS is £302,250, based on 9 recorded sales. This is roughly in line with UK averages.
  • The nearest school to MK43 9NS is Willow Grove Primary School (Primary), 1.03 miles away, rated Not available by Ofsted. There are 10 schools within a few miles.
  • In the latest month of data, 109 crimes were reported in this area (LSOA level). This is higher than average. The most common category was violent crime.
  • Flood risk at MK43 9NS is rated Very Low (Zone 1). This means the area is not considered at significant risk of flooding.
  • Air quality at MK43 9NS is rated Good with PM2.5 levels at 2.9 µg/m³. This is within healthy limits.
TechnologyAvailableCoverageTypical Speed
Standard (ADSL)100%
100%
10-20 Mbps
Superfast (30+ Mbps)100%
100%
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

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

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Area suitability scores

MK43 9NS

Remote Worker

40

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

60

Based on broadband quality relative to average house price in the area.

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House prices

Average price

£302,250

Sales (5 yrs)

Trend

rising

Most recent sale

£300,000 on

DatePriceStreet
£300,000MANOR ROAD
£325,000MANOR ROAD
£315,000MANOR ROAD
£333,500MANOR ROAD
£333,500MANOR ROAD
£339,750MANOR ROAD
£333,500MANOR ROAD
£275,000MANOR ROAD
£165,000MANOR ROAD

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
Willow Grove Primary SchoolPrimaryNot available★★★☆☆1.0 mi
Wootton Primary SchoolPrimaryNot available★★★☆☆1.3 mi
Ridgeway SchoolSpecialNot available★★★☆☆1.3 mi
Wixams AcademySecondaryNot available★★★☆☆1.4 mi
Kempston AcademySecondaryNot available★★★☆☆1.4 mi
Wixams Tree Primary AcademyPrimaryNot available★★★☆☆1.4 mi
Balliol Primary SchoolPrimaryNot available★★★☆☆1.5 mi
Kimberley 16 - 19 Stem CollegeFurther EducationNot available★★★☆☆1.6 mi
Marston Vale Middle SchoolSecondaryNot available★★★☆☆1.6 mi
Springfield Primary SchoolPrimaryNot available★★★☆☆1.6 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

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

🚂

Kempston Hardwick

0.2 mi

by road

🚂

Stewartby

1.7 mi

by road

🚂

Millbrook (Beds)

2.9 mi

by road

Haversine calculation from postcode coordinates · Straight-line distances

GP surgeries nearby

Nearest NHS GP practices

1

CCSB HEALTH VISITORS

MK42 7PN·1.0 miles away
Not accepting

new patients

2

CCSB PAED COMM NURSING

MK42 7PN·1.0 miles away
Not accepting

new patients

3

CCSB SAFEGUARDING

MK42 7PN·1.0 miles away
Not accepting

new patients

4

CCSB SCHOOL NURSING

MK42 7PN·1.0 miles away
Not accepting

new patients

5

CIRCLE INTEGRATED CARE

MK42 7NY·1.0 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)2.9 μg/m³

WHO guideline: 15 μg/m³

PM10 (coarse particles)7.4 μg/m³

WHO guideline: 45 μg/m³

NO₂ (nitrogen dioxide)1.9 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

🔋

EV Charger

Type 2

1.7 mi

away

🔋

EV Charger

Type 2

2.1 mi

away

🔋

EV Charger

Type 2

2.3 mi

away

🔋

BP Pulse

Type 22 points

3.1 mi

away

🔋

EV Charger

Type 2

3.2 mi

away

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

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 9NS

What are the broadband speeds available at MK43 9NS?

Superfast broadband (30Mbps+) is available to 100% of premises at MK43 9NS. Maximum download speeds reach Superfast (30Mbps+) Mbps.

What is the average house price at MK43 9NS?

Based on 9 recorded transactions, the average property price at MK43 9NS is £302,250.

What schools are near MK43 9NS?

The nearest school is Willow Grove Primary School (Primary), 1.03 miles away. There are 10 schools within the surrounding area.

Is MK43 9NS a safe area?

In the latest month of available data, 109 crimes were recorded in this LSOA area. This is above average — check Police.uk for a detailed breakdown.

What is the flood risk at MK43 9NS?

MK43 9NS has a Very Low flood risk rating, classified as Zone 1 by the Environment Agency.

Can I get full fibre broadband at MK43 9NS?

Ultrafast availability data is being updated. Check with providers like BT, Virgin Media, or Openreach for the latest full fibre rollout status at MK43 9NS.

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