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Broadband in MK44 2EB

Thurleigh, Bedford

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Free, independent comparison · Ofcom verified data · Updated 28 March 2026

Flood Risk

Medium

Fibre (FTTP)

No

Best speed

Basic only

Reviewed by Arthur TuringData last verified: 28 March 2026

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Broadband availability

Source: Ofcom Connected Nations 2025 (Jul 2025)

Living near MK44 2EB

What's MK44 2EB actually like? We checked Thurleigh'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 2EB is below average. Superfast covers just 0% of premises. The UK average sits at 93%. Big gap here. Video calls may drop. Streaming will buffer. Check if 4G or 5G home broadband is an option. Some providers offer mobile broadband alternatives. No gigabit connections available yet. Top speeds listed as Basic only.

Ofcom data covers availability. Ookla measures real performance. Average download at MK44 2EB: 86 Mbps. Upload: 93 Mbps. Latency: 7ms. Around the UK average. Fine for most households. HD streaming and video calls should work well. Multiple devices can share this comfortably. Upload speed is strong for cloud backups. Low latency. Good for gaming and video calls.

Every premises at MK44 2EB meets the broadband USO. Only 0% can reach 300 Mbps though. The baseline is met. Top speeds are another story. Next-gen fibre infrastructure covers 100% of premises. Most of the area has modern fibre connections.

Property prices in Thurleigh average £98,000. That's well below the UK average of £290,000. About 66% lower than the national figure. Based on one Land Registry transaction. Most recent sale: £98,000. A property in October 2021. Few sales on record. Prices may not reflect current market values. Check Rightmove for current asking prices nearby. Below £250k. Stamp duty savings for first-time buyers. A 10% deposit would be around £9,800.

Crime figures for this area: 4 in one month. Low crime area. Fewer incidents than most places this size. Most common type: violent crime (3). Second: criminal damage arson (1). 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 2EB. Nearest: Thurleigh Primary School. Distance: 1.17 miles. Type: Primary. Second nearest: Kymbrook Primary School (1.4 mi). Also: Riseley CofE Primary School (2.24 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: 1.6 µg/m³. Well within WHO guidelines.

Local population: 1,745. Median age: 42. Rural area. 59 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. Living environment quality is lower than average.

Nearest train station: Stockport. Distance: 108.9 miles. You'll need a car to get there. Also: Ashton-under-Lyne (111.5 mi). And Manchester Piccadilly (114.5 mi). Five public EV chargers nearby. Closest: 5.93 miles away. Good EV charging options in the area. Operator: Pod Point.

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: HMP YARL'S WOOD IRC. 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: 15/100. May struggle with demanding remote work. 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+. Run a speed test after installation. If speeds don't match what you're paying for, complain.

Thurleigh 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.

A data profile is a starting point. Visit MK44 2EB before making decisions. Drive the commute at peak time. Walk to the local shops. Check mobile signal inside a property, not just outside. Look at the street on Google Maps and in person. They often tell different stories.

That covers the key data for MK44 2EB. 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)0%
0%
10-20 Mbps
Superfast (30+ Mbps)0%
0%
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 MK44 2EB

10–30 Mbps (100%)

Source: Ofcom Connected Nations 2025

Real-World Speeds at MK44 2EB

Based on 1 Ookla Speedtest results (Q4 2025)

Download

86

Mbps

Upload

93

Mbps

Latency

7

ms

Tests

1

results

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

Digital Divide at MK44 2EB

Below USO (can't get 10/1 Mbps)0%
Unable to receive 30 Mbps (no superfast)100%
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 2EB

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 2EB

Remote Worker

15

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

85

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

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House prices

Average price

£98,000

Sales (5 yrs)

Trend

unknown

Most recent sale

£98,000 on

DatePriceStreet
£98,000KEYSOE ROAD

Crime summary

Based on Police.uk data for 2025-12

Total crimes last month: 4

violent crime75%3
criminal damage arson25%1

Schools nearby

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

SchoolTypeOfstedRatingDistance
Thurleigh Primary SchoolPrimaryNot available★★★☆☆1.2 mi
Kymbrook Primary SchoolPrimaryNot available★★★☆☆1.4 mi
Riseley CofE Primary SchoolPrimaryNot available★★★☆☆2.2 mi
Ravensden CofE Primary AcademyPrimaryNot available★★★☆☆3.6 mi
Wilden CofE VA Primary SchoolPrimaryNot available★★★☆☆3.7 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

108.9 mi

by road

🚂

Ashton-under-Lyne

111.5 mi

by road

🚂

Manchester Piccadilly

114.5 mi

by road

NaPTAN · Straight-line distances

GP surgeries nearby

Nearest NHS GP practices

1

HMP YARL'S WOOD IRC

MK44 1FD·2.9 miles away
Not accepting

new patients

2

SHARNBROOK SURGERY

MK44 1PZ·3.6 miles away
Not accepting

new patients

3

ELFT CHSB COMPLEX CARE TEAM

MK41 6AT·4.8 miles away
Not accepting

new patients

4

ELFT CHSB CARDIOLOGY NURSING

MK41 6AT·4.8 miles away
Not accepting

new patients

5

ELFT CHSB COMMUNITY NURSING

MK41 6AT·4.8 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)1.6 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

🔋

Pod Point

Type 2

5.9 mi

away

🔋

Pod Point

Type 2

5.9 mi

away

🔋

Pod Point

Type 2

5.9 mi

away

🔋

Pod Point

Type 2

5.9 mi

away

🔋

Pod Point

Type 2

5.9 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: E01017478

Overall IMD Decile

7 / 10

Above average

Ranked

22,373

of 32,844 areas

Decile 10 = least deprived 10% of England. Decile 1 = most deprived 10%. Based on Bedford 003A (2019 boundaries).

DomainDecileRankAssessment
Income721,542Above average
Employment721,073Above average
Education93Least deprived
Health7N/AAbove average
Crime10-1Least deprived
English Indices of Deprivation 2019 (MHCLG)

Area demographics

Data for LSOA: Bedford 003A

Population

1,745

Census 2021

Density

59

per km² · Rural

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

Thurleigh

District

Bedford

Region

Constituency

LSOA

E01017478

Frequently asked questions about MK44 2EB

What are the broadband speeds available at MK44 2EB?

Superfast broadband (30Mbps+) is available to 0% of premises at MK44 2EB. Maximum download speeds reach Basic only. Ultrafast coverage is at 0%.

What is the average house price near MK44 2EB?

Average property price near MK44 2EB: £98,000. Based on 1 Land Registry sale. The most recent sale was a other for £98,000 in 2021.

What is the flood risk for properties at MK44 2EB?

MK44 2EB 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 2EB area?

The nearest school to MK44 2EB is Thurleigh Primary School (Primary), 1.17 miles away. There are 5 schools within a few miles of this postcode.

How does crime rate in MK44 2EB compare to other areas?

In the latest month of data, 4 crimes were reported in this area (LSOA level). This is below average. The most common category was violent crime.

How suitable is MK44 2EB for remote working?

MK44 2EB scores 15/100 for remote working suitability, making it challenging 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 2EB?

4G outdoor coverage at MK44 2EB 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 2EB?

EPC data is not yet available for MK44 2EB. 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 2EB?

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 2EB?

The nearest GP surgery to MK44 2EB is HMP YARL'S WOOD IRC, 2.9 miles away. There are 5 GP practices within reach.

What transport links are available near MK44 2EB?

The nearest train station to MK44 2EB is Stockport, 108.9 miles away. Other nearby stations include Ashton-under-Lyne (111.5 mi) and Manchester Piccadilly (114.5 mi).

Is MK44 2EB a suitable area for families?

MK44 2EB 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 2EB?

Air quality at MK44 2EB is rated Fair with PM2.5 levels at 1.6 µg/m³. This is close to WHO guideline levels.

How far is the nearest EV charging point from MK44 2EB?

The nearest public EV charging point to MK44 2EB is 5.93 miles away (Pod Point, Type 2). There are 5 charging points within 5 miles.

Can I get full fibre broadband at MK44 2EB?

Ultrafast broadband is not currently available at MK44 2EB. Standard and superfast options may still be available. Check with providers for the latest rollout plans.

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