Broadband in MK44 2JS

Colmworth is home to MK44 2JS. Whether you live here or plan to move, the data below paints a clear picture. Broadband, schools, crime, house prices, and local services all follow. The numbers speak for themselves.

100% of premises at MK44 2JS can access superfast broadband. The UK average is 93%. This postcode meets or exceeds that benchmark. The maximum download speed recorded is Superfast (30Mbps+). That is around the UK real-world average of 69 Mbps.

The speed distribution at MK44 2JS tells a more detailed story than headline figures alone. 100% of connections fall in the 30 to 300 Mbps range. No premises here are stuck below 5 Mbps. Every property meets the basic threshold for video calls.

What do the broadband speeds at MK44 2JS mean in practice? Upload speeds average 72.12 Mbps. That handles HD video calls, cloud backups, and uploading large files without issues. Streaming is possible but may stutter at busy times. SD quality is more reliable than HD here. Latency is 5 ms. That is excellent for online gaming, competitive play, and real-time applications. Remote workers may find speeds limiting during peak hours. A wired ethernet connection helps with consistency.

FWA broadband has not reached MK44 2JS yet. Satellite services like Starlink or 4G home broadband routers can fill the gap where fixed-line options are limited.

Ookla Speedtest users at MK44 2JS see average downloads of 193.98 Mbps. Advertised speeds often differ from reality. These figures come from actual user tests. Upload speeds average 72.12 Mbps. Latency sits at 5 ms. That is excellent for responsive browsing and gaming. This is based on 2 speed tests run by local users.

The USO guarantees every UK home at least 10 Mbps. At MK44 2JS, 0% of properties do not meet this threshold. Every property here meets the minimum standard. That is not the case everywhere. Next-generation access (NGA) reaches 100% of the area. NGA typically means speeds of 24 Mbps or above.

The nearest tower is 11.81 km away.

The average property price at MK44 2JS is £832,999. That is above the UK average of around £290,000. This is based on 4 recorded transactions from Land Registry data.

2 crimes were reported near MK44 2JS in the most recent month. The level is relatively low. The most common category was other theft. Data comes from Police.uk at LSOA level. One month is a snapshot, not a trend.

Kymbrook Primary School is the closest school at 2.23 miles. It is a Primary school. Ofsted rates it as Not available. There are 5 schools within a few miles of this postcode.

Flood risk at MK44 2JS is rated Medium (Zone 2/3). Check Environment Agency flood maps for detailed information. Specialist flood insurance may be needed. Air quality is rated Fair with PM2.5 at 1.3 micrograms per cubic metre.

The LSOA covering MK44 2JS has a population of approximately 1591. Median age is 42. That is close to the national median of 40.

The nearest train station to MK44 2JS is Stockport, 111.4 miles away. The station is some distance away. Consider driving, or check for direct bus routes. Ashton-under-Lyne is the next closest at 114 miles. Manchester Piccadilly offers another option at 117.1 miles.

The most common council tax band near MK44 2JS is Band C. The billing authority is Bedford. The three most common bands are C (28%), D (24%), B (18%). Band C corresponds to 1991 property values of £52,001 to £68,000. Current values are typically much higher. The spread across mid-range bands suggests a varied housing stock.

Outdoor 4G mobile signal at MK44 2JS is available across 100% of the area. Indoor 4G drops to 99.7%. Indoor coverage is close to outdoor levels. Signal should be reliable throughout the building. 5G outdoor coverage is at 98.9%. That makes 5G home broadband a genuine alternative to fixed-line connections. Coverage data covers EE, O2, Three, Vodafone. Check each operator individually, as coverage varies by network.

Suitability scores for MK44 2JS: remote working 40/100, family 85/100, value 35/100. Remote workers may want to verify actual speeds before committing.

The local authority for MK44 2JS is Bedford. The immediate area is Colmworth, a distinct community within the wider district. The MK44 postcode area contains 659 postcodes on this site. Superfast broadband across MK44 ranges from 0% to 100%. MK44 2JS is above the area average of 80%.

How does MK44 2JS compare to its neighbours? MK44 2JT (0.04 miles, Colmworth) has 100% superfast coverage and 0% gigabit. MK44 2JU (0.07 miles, Colmworth) has 100% superfast coverage and 0% gigabit. MK44 2JN (0.09 miles, Colmworth) has 100% superfast coverage and 0% gigabit. MK44 2LY (0.2 miles, Colmworth) has 100% superfast coverage and 36.4% gigabit. Coverage is broadly similar across these neighbouring postcodes.

Not every property at MK44 2JS gets the same speeds. Run a postcode check with each provider before signing up. Headline speeds are not guarantees. If fibre is unavailable, consider 4G home broadband or satellite as alternatives. Speeds may still be adequate for most uses. Compare contract lengths, total costs over the term, and exit fees. The cheapest monthly rate is not always the best deal.

The age profile is close to the national median. A mix of families, professionals, and retirees.

Pulling the data together for MK44 2JS, here is what stands out. Connectivity at MK44 2JS is a strength. Strong broadband coverage gives flexibility for both working and leisure. The area scores well on that front. Bedford as a local authority area has its own planning priorities, council services, and infrastructure investment plans. Check the council website for the latest. The data covers what can be measured. Colmworth has its own character that numbers alone cannot capture. Use these figures as a filter, then visit to get the full picture.

Data sources include Ofcom (broadband and mobile), Land Registry (house prices), Police.uk (crime), Ofsted (schools), Environment Agency (flood risk), and Open-Meteo (air quality). Council tax data comes from the Valuation Office Agency. EPC data is from DLUHC. Transport data uses NaPTAN. Speed distribution figures are from Ofcom Connected Nations. All figures are the latest available at the time of writing.

Before making a decision about MK44 2JS, visit in person. Check the commute at rush hour. Try the mobile signal indoors. Look at local shops and green spaces. Ask about broadband reliability, not just speed. Data sets the scene, but real life fills in the gaps.

That is the full data picture for MK44 2JS in Colmworth. Use it alongside your own research. For the most current broadband speeds, run a live speed test from this page. Check back periodically as data is refreshed with new releases.