MK43 postcode
Broadband in MK43 9TL
Wootton, Bedford
Superfast broadband covers 100% of premises here.
Free, independent comparison · Ofcom verified data · Updated 6 March 2026
Flood Risk
TBC
Fibre (FTTP)
TBC
Best speed
Superfast (30Mbps+)
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Broadband availability
Source: Ofcom Connected Nations 2025 (Jul 2025)
Living near MK43 9TL
What broadband is like here
MK43 9TL in Wootton — broadband, schools, safety, and property prices all in one place. Here's what the numbers tell us.
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 9TL is £329,250, based on 6 recorded sales. This is roughly in line with UK averages.
- ✓The nearest school to MK43 9TL is Wootton Primary 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, 24 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 9TL 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) | 0% | 0% | TBC |
| Full Fibre (FTTP) | N/A | N/A | TBC |
| Gigabit | 0% | 0% | TBC |
Mobile coverage
4G & 5G coverage · Ofcom Connected Nations 2025
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4G Indoor
5G Outdoor
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Area suitability scores
MK43 9TLRemote 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
£329,250
Sales (5 yrs)
Trend
stable
Most recent sale
£320,500 on
| Date | Price | Street |
|---|---|---|
| £320,500 | RAWLINS GARDENS | |
| £330,000 | RAWLINS GARDENS | |
| £335,000 | RAWLINS GARDENS | |
| £330,000 | RAWLINS GARDENS | |
| £330,000 | RAWLINS GARDENS | |
| £330,000 | RAWLINS GARDENS |
Crime summary
Based on Police.uk data for 2025-12Total crimes last month: 24
Schools nearby
Nearest schools within 5 miles · Ofsted ratings as at Jan 2026
| School | Type | Ofsted | Rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wootton Primary School | Primary | Not available | ★★★☆☆ | 0.1 mi |
| Wootton Upper School | Secondary | Not available | ★★★☆☆ | 0.5 mi |
| Ridgeway School | Special | Not available | ★★★☆☆ | 1.1 mi |
| Kempston Academy | Secondary | Not available | ★★★☆☆ | 1.2 mi |
| Kempston Rural Primary School | Primary | Not available | ★★★☆☆ | 1.4 mi |
| Balliol Primary School | Primary | Not available | ★★★☆☆ | 1.5 mi |
| Shelton Lower School | Primary | Not available | ★★★☆☆ | 1.6 mi |
| Kimberley 16 - 19 Stem College | Further Education | Not available | ★★★☆☆ | 1.7 mi |
| Greys Education Centre | Other | Not available | ★★★☆☆ | 1.9 mi |
| Rivertree Free School | Special | 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
1.2 mi
by road
Stewartby
2.0 mi
by road
Millbrook (Beds)
3.0 mi
by road
GP surgeries nearby
Nearest NHS GP practices
WOOTTON VALE AND SHORTSTOWN SURGERY
new patients
HORIZON HEALTHCARE GYNAECOLOGY SERVICE
new patients
CIRCLE INTEGRATED CARE
new patients
CCSB HEALTH VISITORS
new patients
CCSB PAED COMM NURSING
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
2.3 mi
away
EV Charger
2.3 mi
away
BP Pulse
3.5 mi
away
EV Charger
3.6 mi
away
Deprivation index (IMD)
English Indices of Deprivation 2019 · LSOA: E01017554
Overall IMD Decile
6 / 10
Average
Ranked
17,175
of 32,844 areas
Decile 10 = least deprived 10% of England. Decile 1 = most deprived 10%. Based on Bedford 020D (2019 boundaries).
| Domain | Decile | Rank | Assessment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Income | 4 | 12,044 | Below average |
| Employment | 5 | 13,869 | Average |
| Education | 5 | 18 | Average |
| Health | 4 | N/A | Below average |
| Crime | 8 | N/A | Above average |
Area demographics
Data for LSOA: Bedford 020D
Population
1,980
Census 2021
Density
4374
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
E01017554
Frequently asked questions about MK43 9TL
What are the broadband speeds available at MK43 9TL?
Superfast broadband (30Mbps+) is available to 100% of premises at MK43 9TL. Maximum download speeds reach Superfast (30Mbps+) Mbps.
What is the average house price at MK43 9TL?
Based on 6 recorded transactions, the average property price at MK43 9TL is £329,250.
What schools are near MK43 9TL?
The nearest school is Wootton Primary School (Primary), 0.11 miles away. There are 10 schools within the surrounding area.
Is MK43 9TL a safe area?
In the latest month of available data, 24 crimes were recorded in this LSOA area. This is a moderate level.
Can I get full fibre broadband at MK43 9TL?
Ultrafast availability data is being updated. Check with providers like BT, Virgin Media, or Openreach for the latest full fibre rollout status at MK43 9TL.
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