MK43 postcode
Broadband in MK43 9RX
Wootton, Bedford
Gigabit broadband is available at this postcode.
Free, independent comparison · Ofcom verified data · Updated 12 March 2026
Flood Risk
TBC
Fibre (FTTP)
TBC
Best speed
Gigabit (1Gbps+)
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Broadband availability
Source: Ofcom Connected Nations 2025 (Jul 2025)
Living near MK43 9RX
What broadband is like here
Here's the broadband and area guide for MK43 9RX in Wootton. From internet speeds to schools and house prices, this is what the data says.
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 MK43 9RX is £395,279, based on 26 recorded sales. This is above the UK average of around £290,000.
- ✓The nearest school to MK43 9RX is Wootton Primary School (Primary), 0.48 miles away, rated Not available by Ofsted. There are 10 schools within a few miles.
- ✓In the latest month of data, 23 crimes were reported in this area (LSOA level). This is a moderate level. The most common category was violent crime.
- ✓Flood risk data for this postcode is being updated.
- ✓Air quality at MK43 9RX is rated Good with PM2.5 levels at 2.9 µg/m³. This is within healthy limits.
| Technology | Available | Coverage | Typical 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 |
| Gigabit | 100% | 100% | TBC |
Mobile coverage
4G & 5G coverage · Ofcom Connected Nations 2025
4G Outdoor
4G Indoor
5G Outdoor
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Area suitability scores
MK43 9RXRemote Worker
40Based on superfast broadband coverage, FTTP %, and 4G mobile outdoor coverage.
Family
75Based on Ofsted school ratings, crime rate, flood risk, and GP surgery proximity.
Value for Money
60Based on broadband quality relative to average house price in the area.
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House prices
Average price
£395,279
Sales (5 yrs)
Trend
rising
Most recent sale
£444,995 on
| Date | Price | Street |
|---|---|---|
| £444,995 | WOODMAN WAY | |
| £349,995 | WOODMAN WAY | |
| £307,995 | WOODMAN WAY | |
| £309,995 | WOODMAN WAY | |
| £304,995 | WOODMAN WAY | |
| £579,995 | WOODMAN WAY | |
| £449,995 | WOODMAN WAY | |
| £619,995 | WOODMAN WAY | |
| £574,995 | WOODMAN WAY | |
| £459,995 | WOODMAN WAY |
Crime summary
Based on Police.uk data for 2025-12Total crimes last month: 23
Schools nearby
Nearest schools within 5 miles · Ofsted ratings as at Jan 2026
| School | Type | Ofsted | Rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wootton Primary School | Primary | Not available | ★★★☆☆ | 0.5 mi |
| Wootton Upper School | Secondary | Not available | ★★★☆☆ | 0.8 mi |
| Kimberley 16 - 19 Stem College | Further Education | Not available | ★★★☆☆ | 1.2 mi |
| Ridgeway School | Special | Not available | ★★★☆☆ | 1.4 mi |
| Shelton Lower School | Primary | Not available | ★★★☆☆ | 1.4 mi |
| Kempston Academy | Secondary | Not available | ★★★☆☆ | 1.5 mi |
| Marston Vale Middle School | Secondary | Not available | ★★★☆☆ | 1.6 mi |
| Balliol Primary School | Primary | Not available | ★★★☆☆ | 1.8 mi |
| Kempston Rural Primary School | Primary | Not available | ★★★☆☆ | 1.8 mi |
| Willow Grove Primary School | Primary | Not available | ★★★☆☆ | 2.0 mi |
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Check Deals →Council tax bands
Band distribution for Bedford
Most common: Band C
~£1,841/yr · Bedford
Annual council tax estimates for Bedford, 2024/25
Transport links
Nearest train stations and towns
Nearest train stations
Kempston Hardwick
0.9 mi
by road
Stewartby
1.5 mi
by road
Millbrook (Beds)
2.5 mi
by road
GP surgeries nearby
Nearest NHS GP practices
WOOTTON VALE AND SHORTSTOWN SURGERY
new patients
HORIZON HEALTHCARE GYNAECOLOGY SERVICE
new patients
CCSB HEALTH VISITORS
new patients
CCSB PAED COMM NURSING
new patients
CCSB SAFEGUARDING
new patients
Air quality
Particulate matter & nitrogen dioxide levels
Good air quality
Air quality data not available.
WHO guideline: 15 μg/m³
WHO guideline: 45 μg/m³
WHO guideline: 25 μg/m³
EV charging nearby
Public EV charging points within 5 miles
EV Charger
1.8 mi
away
EV Charger
2.0 mi
away
EV Charger
2.5 mi
away
BP Pulse
3.7 mi
away
EV Charger
3.8 mi
away
Area demographics
Data for LSOA: Bedford 020F
Population
2,335
Census 2021
Density
2144
per km² · Dense urban
Median Age
34
years (est.)
Estimated from area type (density-based); exact value requires Census TS007 age breakdown
Area info
Parish
Wootton
District
Bedford
Region
Constituency
LSOA
E01034426
Frequently asked questions about MK43 9RX
What are the broadband speeds available at MK43 9RX?
Superfast broadband (30Mbps+) is available to 100% of premises at MK43 9RX. Maximum download speeds reach Gigabit (1Gbps+) Mbps. Ultrafast coverage is at 100%.
What is the average house price at MK43 9RX?
Based on 26 recorded transactions, the average property price at MK43 9RX is £395,279.
What schools are near MK43 9RX?
The nearest school is Wootton Primary School (Primary), 0.48 miles away. There are 10 schools within the surrounding area.
Is MK43 9RX a safe area?
In the latest month of available data, 23 crimes were recorded in this LSOA area. This is a moderate level.
Can I get full fibre broadband at MK43 9RX?
Yes — ultrafast broadband (100Mbps+) is available to 100% of premises at MK43 9RX. Full fibre and gigabit services may be available from providers like BT, Virgin Media, or local full fibre operators.
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