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Broadband in MK45 5LF

Westoning, Central Bedfordshire

Gigabit broadband is available at this postcode.

Best speedGigabit (1Gbps+)
StandardSuperfastGigabit
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Free, independent comparison · Ofcom verified data · Updated 7 March 2026

Flood Risk

Very Low

Fibre (FTTP)

TBC

Best speed

Gigabit (1Gbps+)

Reviewed by Arthur TuringData last verified: 7 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 MK45 5LF

What broadband is like here

Thinking about Westoning? MK45 5LF 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, and ultrafast (100Mbps+) reaches 100%. Maximum download speeds hit Gigabit (1Gbps+) Mbps, which is around the UK average of 69 Mbps.

Key facts for movers

  • The average property price at MK45 5LF is £336,500, based on 2 recorded sales. This is roughly in line with UK averages.
  • The nearest school to MK45 5LF is Westoning Lower School (Primary), 0.11 miles away, rated Not available by Ofsted. There are 10 schools within a few miles.
  • In the latest month of data, 3 crimes were reported in this area (LSOA level). This is a relatively low figure. The most common category was violent crime.
  • Flood risk at MK45 5LF is rated Very Low (Zone 1). This means the area is not considered at significant risk of flooding.
  • Air quality at MK45 5LF is rated Good with PM2.5 levels at 3 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)100%
100%
TBC
Full Fibre (FTTP)N/A
N/A
TBC
Gigabit100%
100%
TBC

Mobile coverage

4G & 5G coverage · Ofcom Connected Nations 2025

4G Outdoor

99.9%

4G Indoor

99.5%

5G Outdoor

97.8%

Networks with 4G

EEO2ThreeVodafone
Ofcom Connected Nations 2025 (Jul 2025) · Data at local authority area level

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Area suitability scores

MK45 5LF

Remote Worker

40

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

60

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

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House prices

Average price

£336,500

Sales (5 yrs)

Trend

unknown

Most recent sale

£310,000 on

DatePriceStreet
£310,000SAMPSHILL ROAD
£363,000SAMPSHILL ROAD

Crime summary

Based on Police.uk data for 2025-12

Total crimes last month: 3

violent crime100%3

Schools nearby

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

SchoolTypeOfstedRatingDistance
Westoning Lower SchoolPrimaryNot available★★★☆☆0.1 mi
Harlington Upper SchoolSecondaryNot available★★★☆☆1.0 mi
Harlington Lower SchoolPrimaryNot available★★★☆☆1.0 mi
Flitwick Lower SchoolPrimaryNot available★★★☆☆1.4 mi
Kingsmoor Lower SchoolPrimaryNot available★★★☆☆1.6 mi
Woodland Middle School AcademySecondaryNot available★★★☆☆1.6 mi
Templefield Lower SchoolPrimaryNot available★★★☆☆1.6 mi
Greenfield CofE VC Lower SchoolPrimaryNot available★★★☆☆2.0 mi
Redborne Upper School and Community CollegeSecondaryNot available★★★☆☆2.6 mi
Parkfields Middle SchoolSecondaryNot available★★★☆☆2.7 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 Central Bedfordshire

D

Most common: Band D

2,071/yr · Central Bedfordshire

A
4%£1,381
B
12%£1,611
C
22%£1,841
D
26%£2,071
E
18%£2,531
F
10%£2,991
G
6%£3,452
H
2%£4,142

Annual council tax estimates for Central Bedfordshire, 2024/25

Valuation Office Agency (VOA) · Check exact band at gov.uk

Transport links

Nearest train stations and towns

Nearest train stations

🚂

Harlington (Beds)

1.3 mi

by road

🚂

Flitwick

1.6 mi

by road

🚂

Lidlington

5.0 mi

by road

Haversine calculation from postcode coordinates · Straight-line distances

GP surgeries nearby

Nearest NHS GP practices

1

FLITWICK SURGERY

MK45 1DW·1.7 miles away
Not accepting

new patients

2

TODDINGTON MEDICAL CENTRE

LU5 6DE·2.9 miles away
Not accepting

new patients

3

C & H (BARTON) LTD

MK45 4LL·3.0 miles away
Not accepting

new patients

4

GREENSAND SURGERY (AMPTHILL)

MK45 2SB·3.1 miles away
Not accepting

new patients

5

HOUGHTON CLOSE SURGERY

MK45 2TG·3.1 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)3 μg/m³

WHO guideline: 15 μg/m³

PM10 (coarse particles)8.5 μg/m³

WHO guideline: 45 μg/m³

NO₂ (nitrogen dioxide)2.9 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

Harlington Supercharger

CCS24 pointsTesla

1.5 mi

away

🔋

Abby-Dawn

Type 27kW · Fast2 points

3.4 mi

away

🔋

Bill-Alan

Type 27kW · Fast2 points

3.4 mi

away

🔋

EV Charger

Type 2

3.7 mi

away

🔋

EV Charger

Type 2

3.7 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: E01017450

Overall IMD Decile

9 / 10

Least deprived

Ranked

27,303

of 32,844 areas

Decile 10 = least deprived 10% of England. Decile 1 = most deprived 10%. Based on Central Bedfordshire 017E (2019 boundaries).

DomainDecileRankAssessment
Income927,000Least deprived
Employment824,737Above average
Education516Average
Health9N/ALeast deprived
Crime7N/AAbove average
English Indices of Deprivation 2019 (MHCLG)

Area demographics

Data for LSOA: Central Bedfordshire 017E

Population

2,258

Census 2021

Density

194

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

Westoning

District

Central Bedfordshire

Region

Constituency

LSOA

E01017450

Frequently asked questions about MK45 5LF

What are the broadband speeds available at MK45 5LF?

Superfast broadband (30Mbps+) is available to 100% of premises at MK45 5LF. Maximum download speeds reach Gigabit (1Gbps+) Mbps. Ultrafast coverage is at 100%.

What is the average house price at MK45 5LF?

Based on 2 recorded transactions, the average property price at MK45 5LF is £336,500.

What schools are near MK45 5LF?

The nearest school is Westoning Lower School (Primary), 0.11 miles away. There are 10 schools within the surrounding area.

Is MK45 5LF a safe area?

In the latest month of available data, 3 crimes were recorded in this LSOA area. This is relatively low compared to national averages.

What is the flood risk at MK45 5LF?

MK45 5LF has a Very Low flood risk rating, classified as Zone 1 by the Environment Agency.

Can I get full fibre broadband at MK45 5LF?

Yes — ultrafast broadband (100Mbps+) is available to 100% of premises at MK45 5LF. Full fibre and gigabit services may be available from providers like BT, Virgin Media, or local full fibre operators.

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