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Broadband in MK44 2QD

Wilden, Bedford

Superfast broadband covers 100% of premises here.

Best speedSuperfast (30Mbps+)
StandardSuperfastGigabit
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Free, independent comparison · Ofcom verified data · Updated 8 March 2026

Flood Risk

Medium

Fibre (FTTP)

No

Best speed

Superfast (30Mbps+)

Reviewed by Sage MitchellData last verified: 8 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 MK44 2QD

What's MK44 2QD actually like? We checked Wilden'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%. Wilden beats that. Enough for streaming, video calls, and smart home devices. No gigabit connections available yet. Top speeds listed as Superfast (30Mbps+).

Ofcom data covers availability. Ookla measures real performance. Average download at MK44 2QD: 73 Mbps. Upload: 20 Mbps. Latency: 5ms. Around the UK average. Fine for most households. HD streaming and video calls should work well. Multiple devices can share this comfortably. Low latency. Good for gaming and video calls.

Every premises at MK44 2QD 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.

Homes here average £493,333. That's well above the UK average of £290,000. About 70% higher than the national figure. Based on three Land Registry transactions. Most recent sale: £475,000. A semi-detached in July 2025. Few sales on record. Prices may not reflect current market values. Check Rightmove for current asking prices nearby.

Police.uk data: 1 incidents last month. Low crime area. Fewer incidents than most places this size. Most common type: other crime (1). Crime data is at LSOA level, not postcode. Nearby postcodes share these figures. The area covers roughly 1,500 residents. Check the full trend on Police.uk before deciding.

Five schools near MK44 2QD. Nearest: Wilden CofE VA Primary School. Distance: 0.24 miles. Type: Primary. Second nearest: Cambian Walnut Tree Lodge School (0.86 mi). Also: Ravensden CofE Primary Academy (1.27 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: 2.5 µg/m³. Well within WHO guidelines.

Local population: 1,435. Median age: 42. Rural area. 45 people per km². Expect quiet roads and more space between homes. Fewer local amenities. Car likely a must. Deprivation index: decile 5 out of 10. That's mid-range. Living environment quality is lower than average.

Nearest train station: Stockport. Distance: 112.7 miles. You'll need a car to get there. Also: Ashton-under-Lyne (115.4 mi). And Manchester Piccadilly (118.4 mi). Five public EV chargers nearby. Closest: 4.13 miles away. Good EV charging options in the area. Operator: bp.

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: GREAT BARFORD SURGERY. Distance: 2.6 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: 45/100. Workable, but check speeds with your employer. 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.

Wilden 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.

Before committing to MK44 2QD, 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.

MK44 2QD has its strengths and weak spots like anywhere. Use the data above as your starting point. Check providers and schools directly. Visit the area on a weekday and a weekend. Numbers only tell part of the story. The feel of a place matters too. We update these figures regularly as new data is released.

TechnologyAvailableCoverageTypical Speed
Standard (ADSL)100%
100%
10-20 Mbps
Superfast (30+ Mbps)100%
100%
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 2QD

100%
30–300 Mbps (100%)

Source: Ofcom Connected Nations 2025

Real-World Speeds at MK44 2QD

Based on 2 Ookla Speedtest results (Q4 2025)

Download

73

Mbps

Upload

20

Mbps

Latency

5

ms

Tests

2

results

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

Digital Divide at MK44 2QD

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 MK44 2QD

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 2QD

Remote Worker

45

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

50

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

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House prices

Average price

£493,333

Sales (5 yrs)

Trend

unknown

Most recent sale

£475,000 on

DatePriceStreet
£475,000HIGH STREET
£522,000HIGH STREET
£483,000HIGH STREET

Crime summary

Based on Police.uk data for 2025-12

Total crimes last month: 1

other crime100%1

Schools nearby

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

SchoolTypeOfstedRatingDistance
Wilden CofE VA Primary SchoolPrimaryNot available★★★☆☆0.2 mi
Cambian Walnut Tree Lodge SchoolSpecialNot available★★★☆☆0.9 mi
Ravensden CofE Primary AcademyPrimaryNot available★★★☆☆1.3 mi
Renhold VC Primary SchoolPrimaryNot available★★★☆☆1.6 mi
Mark Rutherford SchoolSecondaryNot available★★★☆☆2.4 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

112.7 mi

by road

🚂

Ashton-under-Lyne

115.4 mi

by road

🚂

Manchester Piccadilly

118.4 mi

by road

NaPTAN · Straight-line distances

GP surgeries nearby

Nearest NHS GP practices

1

GREAT BARFORD SURGERY

MK44 3HX·2.6 miles away
Not accepting

new patients

2

PUTNOE MEDICAL CENTRE PARTNERSHIP

MK41 9JE·3.0 miles away
Not accepting

new patients

3

PUTNOE WALK IN CENTRE

MK41 9JE·3.0 miles away
Not accepting

new patients

4

ACHE PUTNOE BEDS

MK41 9JE·3.0 miles away
Not accepting

new patients

5

GOLDINGTON AVENUE SURGERY

MK40 3DB·3.8 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)2.5 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

🔋

bp

Type 22 points

4.1 mi

away

🔋

EV Charger

Type 250 points

4.2 mi

away

🔋

BP Pulse

Type 22 points

4.3 mi

away

Wyboston Supercharger

CCS10 pointsTesla

4.5 mi

away

🔋

Wyboston Lakes Destination Charging

Type 24 points

4.6 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: E01017542

Overall IMD Decile

5 / 10

Average

Ranked

14,369

of 32,844 areas

Decile 10 = least deprived 10% of England. Decile 1 = most deprived 10%. Based on Bedford 004D (2019 boundaries).

DomainDecileRankAssessment
Income719,773Above average
Employment617,254Average
Education711Above average
Health8N/AAbove average
Crime7N/AAbove average
English Indices of Deprivation 2019 (MHCLG)

Area demographics

Data for LSOA: Bedford 004D

Population

1,435

Census 2021

Density

45

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

Wilden

District

Bedford

Region

Constituency

LSOA

E01017542

Frequently asked questions about MK44 2QD

What are the broadband speeds available at MK44 2QD?

Superfast broadband (30Mbps+) is available to 100% of premises at MK44 2QD. Maximum download speeds reach Superfast (30Mbps+). Ultrafast coverage is at 0%.

What is the average house price near MK44 2QD?

Average property price near MK44 2QD: £493,333. Based on 3 Land Registry sales. The most recent sale was a semi-detached for £475,000 in 2025.

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

MK44 2QD 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 2QD area?

The nearest school to MK44 2QD is Wilden CofE VA Primary School (Primary), 0.24 miles away. There are 5 schools within a few miles of this postcode.

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

In the latest month of data, 1 crimes were reported in this area (LSOA level). This is below average. The most common category was other crime.

How suitable is MK44 2QD for remote working?

MK44 2QD scores 45/100 for remote working suitability, making it somewhat limited 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 2QD?

4G outdoor coverage at MK44 2QD 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 2QD?

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

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 2QD?

The nearest GP surgery to MK44 2QD is GREAT BARFORD SURGERY, 2.6 miles away. There are 5 GP practices within reach.

What transport links are available near MK44 2QD?

The nearest train station to MK44 2QD is Stockport, 112.7 miles away. Other nearby stations include Ashton-under-Lyne (115.4 mi) and Manchester Piccadilly (118.4 mi).

Is MK44 2QD a suitable area for families?

MK44 2QD 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 2QD?

Air quality at MK44 2QD is rated Fair with PM2.5 levels at 2.5 µg/m³. This is close to WHO guideline levels.

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

The nearest public EV charging point to MK44 2QD is 4.13 miles away (bp, Type 2). There are 5 charging points within 5 miles.

Can I get full fibre broadband at MK44 2QD?

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

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