MK43 postcode

Broadband in MK43 0FN

Marston Moreteyne, Central Bedfordshire

Gigabit broadband is available at this postcode.

Best speed21% Gigabit
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Free, independent comparison · Ofcom verified data · Updated 20 March 2026

Flood Risk

Medium

Fibre (FTTP)

No

Best speed

21% Gigabit

Reviewed by Rex BlackwellData last verified: 20 March 2026

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Estimated speed needed14 Mbps

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Broadband availability

Source: Ofcom Connected Nations 2025 (Jul 2025)

TechnologyAvailableCoverageTypical Speed
Standard (ADSL)53%
53%
10-20 Mbps
Superfast (30+ Mbps)53%
53%
30-80 Mbps
Ultrafast (100+ Mbps)21%
21%
100-300 Mbps
Full Fibre (FTTP)N/A
N/A
300-900 Mbps
Gigabit21%
21%
900-1,000 Mbps

Speed Distribution at MK43 0FN

10–30 Mbps (47%)
30–300 Mbps (32%)
300+ Mbps (21%)

Source: Ofcom Connected Nations 2025

Real-World Speeds at MK43 0FN

Based on 142 Ookla Speedtest results (Q4 2025)

Download

292

Mbps

Upload

64

Mbps

Latency

12

ms

Tests

142

results

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

Digital Divide at MK43 0FN

Below USO (can't get 10/1 Mbps)0%
Unable to receive 30 Mbps (no superfast)47%
Next Generation Access (NGA) coverage100%

Fibre-to-cabinet or better

Decent broadband via Fixed Wireless (FWA)0%

Source: Ofcom Connected Nations 2025

Cell Tower Coverage near MK43 0FN

No cell towers found within 2 km. Mobile signal may be weak in this area.

Source: OpenStreetMap Contributors

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

Crime summary

Based on Police.uk data for 2025-12

Total crimes last month: 26

violent crime50%13
anti social behaviour15%4
shoplifting12%3
drugs8%2
burglary8%2
criminal damage arson4%1
possession of weapons4%1

Schools nearby

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

SchoolTypeOfstedRatingDistance
Marston Moreteyne VC SchoolPrimaryNot available★★★☆☆0.3 mi
Shelton Lower SchoolPrimaryNot available★★★☆☆1.2 mi
Thomas Johnson Lower SchoolPrimaryNot available★★★☆☆1.5 mi
Kimberley 16 - 19 Stem CollegeFurther EducationNot available★★★☆☆1.5 mi
Marston Vale Middle SchoolSecondaryNot available★★★☆☆1.9 mi

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Flood risk

Zone 2/3

🟠

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

Air quality

Particulate matter & nitrogen dioxide levels

Fair air quality

Air quality data not available.

PM2.5 (fine particles)1.4 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

Area demographics

Data for LSOA: Central Bedfordshire 009I

Population

1,367

Census 2021

Density

4561

per km² · Dense urban

Median Age

34

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)

Deprivation index (IMD)

English Indices of Deprivation 2019 · LSOA: E01033822

Overall IMD Decile

9 / 10

Least deprived

Ranked

27,836

of 32,844 areas

Decile 10 = least deprived 10% of England. Decile 1 = most deprived 10%. Based on Central Bedfordshire 009B (2019 boundaries).

DomainDecileRankAssessment
Income826,139Above average
Employment1029,782Least deprived
Education79Above average
Health10-1Least deprived
Crime6N/AAverage
English Indices of Deprivation 2019 (MHCLG)

Transport links

Nearest train stations and towns

Nearest train stations

No train stations found within 15 miles

NaPTAN · Straight-line distances

EV charging nearby

Public EV charging points within 5 miles

🔋

EV Charger

Type 2

0.9 mi

away

🔋

Cranfield Village Hall

Type 25 points

2.2 mi

away

🔋

Abby-Dawn

Type 27kW · Fast2 points

2.8 mi

away

🔋

Bill-Alan

Type 27kW · Fast2 points

2.8 mi

away

🔋

EV Charger

Type 22 points

3.2 mi

away

OpenStreetMap Overpass API (replaces decommissioned DFT National Chargepoint Registry, which closed Nov 2024) · Within 5 miles

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

GP surgeries nearby

Nearest NHS GP practices

1

MARSTON FOREST HEALTHCARE

MK43 0LA·0.4 miles away
Not accepting

new patients

2

WOOTTON VALE AND SHORTSTOWN SURGERY

MK43 9JJ·2.5 miles away
Not accepting

new patients

3

HORIZON HEALTHCARE GYNAECOLOGY SERVICE

MK43 9JJ·2.5 miles away
Not accepting

new patients

4

GREENSAND SURGERY (AMPTHILL)

MK45 2SB·3.6 miles away
Not accepting

new patients

5

WMB COMMUNITY OPHTHALMOLOGY

MK45 2SB·3.6 miles away
Not accepting

new patients

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Living near MK43 0FN

Looking at MK43 0FN in Marston Moreteyne? Here is what the data says. From broadband coverage to crime rates, this is the full picture. All numbers are from official sources. The guide is updated as new data becomes available.

52.6% of premises at MK43 0FN can access superfast broadband. The UK average is 93%. There is room for improvement here. Ultrafast broadband (100 Mbps+) reaches 21.1% of properties. Fewer than half of homes here can get ultrafast speeds. Gigabit-capable connections cover 21.1% of premises. Gigabit is available but not yet widespread at this postcode. The maximum download speed recorded is 21% Gigabit. That is around the UK real-world average of 69 Mbps.

Looking at the full speed profile for MK43 0FN gives a better picture of what to expect. 47.4% of connections fall in the 10 to 30 Mbps range. 31.6% of connections fall in the 30 to 300 Mbps range. 21.1% of connections fall in the 300 Mbps or faster range. No premises here are stuck below 5 Mbps. Every property meets the basic threshold for video calls. 21.1% of premises can hit 300 Mbps or more. That is enough for demanding multi-device households.

Here is how the broadband at MK43 0FN maps against common household needs. Upload speeds average 63.96 Mbps. That handles HD video calls, cloud backups, and uploading large files without issues. HD streaming works on one or two devices. 4K may buffer during peak hours. Latency is 12 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.

Fixed Wireless Access is not currently available at MK43 0FN. For properties without fibre, 4G or 5G home broadband from Three, EE, or Vodafone may be an alternative.

Ookla Speedtest users at MK43 0FN see average downloads of 291.86 Mbps. Advertised speeds often differ from reality. These figures come from actual user tests. Upload speeds average 63.96 Mbps. Latency sits at 12 ms. That is excellent for responsive browsing and gaming. This is based on 142 speed tests run by local users.

The USO guarantees every UK home at least 10 Mbps. At MK43 0FN, 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 3.42 km away.

In the latest month of data, 26 offences were recorded in this LSOA area. That is moderate for England and Wales. The most common category was violent crime. Other frequent types include anti social behaviour and shoplifting. Data comes from Police.uk at LSOA level. One month is a snapshot, not a trend.

Marston Moreteyne VC School is the closest school at 0.31 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 MK43 0FN 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 1.4 micrograms per cubic metre.

The LSOA covering MK43 0FN has a population of approximately 1367. Median age is 34. That is close to the national median of 40.

Stockport station is the closest rail link at 115 miles from MK43 0FN. The station is some distance away. Consider driving, or check for direct bus routes. Ashton-under-Lyne is the next closest at 118.2 miles. Manchester Piccadilly offers another option at 120.7 miles.

Properties around MK43 0FN most commonly fall into council tax Band D. The billing authority is Central Bedfordshire. The three most common bands are D (26%), C (22%), E (18%). Band D corresponds to 1991 property values of £68,001 to £88,000. Current values are typically much higher. The spread across mid-range bands suggests a varied housing stock.

Outdoor 4G mobile signal at MK43 0FN is available across 99.9% of the area. Indoor 4G drops to 99.5%. Indoor coverage is close to outdoor levels. Signal should be reliable throughout the building. 5G outdoor coverage is at 97.8%. 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. Strong 4G coverage combined with limited fixed broadband means 4G home broadband could be a practical alternative here.

Suitability scores for MK43 0FN: remote working 20/100, family 75/100, value 50/100. Remote workers may want to verify actual speeds before committing.

The local authority for MK43 0FN is Central Bedfordshire. The immediate area is Marston Moreteyne, a distinct community within the wider district. The MK43 postcode area contains 1106 postcodes on this site. Superfast broadband across MK43 ranges from 0% to 100%. MK43 0FN is below the area average of 91%.

How does MK43 0FN compare to its neighbours? MK43 0AE (0.06 miles, Marston Moreteyne) has 100% superfast coverage and 100% gigabit. MK43 0FH (0.07 miles, Marston Moreteyne) has 100% superfast coverage and 100% gigabit. MK43 2AF (0.08 miles, Marston Moreteyne) has 100% superfast coverage and 100% gigabit. MK43 0FD (0.1 miles, Marston Moreteyne) has 100% superfast coverage and 100% gigabit. Neighbouring postcodes tend to have better superfast coverage.

Not every property at MK43 0FN 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.

What does all of this mean for someone considering MK43 0FN? Where fixed broadband falls short, strong 4G coverage offers a practical backup.

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.

Data is a starting point for Marston Moreteyne. Walk the streets at different times. Test your mobile signal. Check parking, noise levels, and the feel of the neighbourhood. Run a speed test on the actual connection. Some things only a visit can reveal.

MK43 0FN in Marston Moreteyne: broadband, house prices, crime, schools, and more. All from verified sources. Run a speed test above for a live reading. Compare with nearby postcodes to see how this area stacks up against its neighbours.

Frequently asked questions about MK43 0FN

What are the broadband speeds available at MK43 0FN?

Superfast broadband (30 Mbps+) is available to 52.6% of premises at MK43 0FN. Maximum download speeds reach 21% Gigabit. Ultrafast coverage is at 21.1%.

What is the average house price near MK43 0FN?

No recent house price data is available for MK43 0FN.

What is the flood risk for properties at MK43 0FN?

MK43 0FN has a Medium flood risk rating, classified as Zone 2/3. Check Environment Agency maps for detail.

What schools are nearby in the MK43 0FN area?

The nearest school is Marston Moreteyne VC School (Primary), 0.31 miles away. There are 5 schools within a few miles.

How does crime rate in MK43 0FN compare to other areas?

26 offences were recorded in this LSOA area in the latest month. This is a moderate level.

How suitable is MK43 0FN for remote working?

MK43 0FN scores 20/100 for remote working suitability. Speeds may limit video-heavy workflows.

What is the mobile signal like at MK43 0FN?

4G outdoor coverage at MK43 0FN is 99.9%. 5G reaches 97.8%. Indoor coverage may be lower.

What is the most common energy efficiency rating near MK43 0FN?

EPC data for MK43 0FN is being updated. Check the EPC register for individual property ratings.

What is the council tax band distribution at MK43 0FN?

The most common council tax band near MK43 0FN is Band D. The billing authority is Central Bedfordshire.

How accessible are GP surgeries near MK43 0FN?

GP surgery data for MK43 0FN is being updated. Check NHS.uk for the latest.

What transport links are available near MK43 0FN?

The nearest train station to MK43 0FN is Stockport, 115 miles away. Ashton-under-Lyne is also nearby.

Is MK43 0FN a suitable area for families?

MK43 0FN scores 75/100 for family suitability. The area offers a reasonable mix of schools and safety.

What is the air quality like at MK43 0FN?

Air quality at MK43 0FN is rated Fair. PM2.5 levels are 1.4 micrograms per cubic metre. Sensitive individuals should take note.

How far is the nearest EV charging point from MK43 0FN?

EV charging data for MK43 0FN is being updated. Check Zap-Map for the latest.

Can I get full fibre broadband at MK43 0FN?

Ultrafast broadband (100 Mbps+) reaches 21.1% of premises. Check Openreach and local operators for FTTP availability.

Area suitability scores

MK43 0FN

Remote Worker

20

Based on superfast broadband coverage, FTTP %, and 4G mobile outdoor coverage.

Family

75

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.

Map

Area info

Parish

Marston Moreteyne

District

Central Bedfordshire

Region

Constituency

LSOA

E01033822

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