MK43 postcode
Broadband in MK43 0PH
Marston Moreteyne, Central Bedfordshire
Gigabit broadband is available at this postcode.
Free, independent comparison · Ofcom verified data · Updated 14 March 2026
Flood Risk
Medium
Fibre (FTTP)
No
Best speed
Gigabit (1Gbps+)
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Gigabit broadband (Gigabit (1Gbps+)) is available at MK43 0PH. That covers your 14 Mbps needs with room to spare.
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Broadband availability
Source: Ofcom Connected Nations 2025 (Jul 2025)
| Technology | Available | Coverage | Typical Speed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Standard (ADSL) | 100% | 100% | 10-20 Mbps |
| Superfast (30+ Mbps) | 100% | 100% | 30-80 Mbps |
| Ultrafast (100+ Mbps) | 100% | 100% | 100-300 Mbps |
| Full Fibre (FTTP) | N/A | N/A | 300-900 Mbps |
| Gigabit | 95% | 95% | 900-1,000 Mbps |
Speed Distribution at MK43 0PH
Source: Ofcom Connected Nations 2025
Real-World Speeds at MK43 0PH
Based on 58 Ookla Speedtest results (Q4 2025)
Download
300
Mbps
Upload
66
Mbps
Latency
11
ms
Tests
58
results
Source: Ookla Speedtest Open Data (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Digital Divide at MK43 0PH
Fibre-to-cabinet or better
Source: Ofcom Connected Nations 2025
Cell Tower Coverage near MK43 0PH
Source: OpenStreetMap Contributors
Mobile coverage
4G & 5G coverage · Ofcom Connected Nations 2025
4G Outdoor
4G Indoor
5G Outdoor
Networks with 4G
House prices
Average price
£270,000
Sales (5 yrs)
Trend
falling
Most recent sale
£272,500 on
| Date | Price | Street |
|---|---|---|
| £272,500 | STATION ROAD | |
| £250,000 | STATION ROAD | |
| £275,000 | STATION ROAD | |
| £282,500 | STATION ROAD |
Crime summary
Based on Police.uk data for 2025-12Total crimes last month: 26
Schools nearby
Nearest schools within 5 miles · Ofsted ratings as at Jan 2026
| School | Type | Ofsted | Rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marston Moreteyne VC School | Primary | Not available | ★★★☆☆ | 0.1 mi |
| Shelton Lower School | Primary | Not available | ★★★☆☆ | 1.2 mi |
| Kimberley 16 - 19 Stem College | Further Education | Not available | ★★★☆☆ | 1.2 mi |
| Marston Vale Middle School | Secondary | Not available | ★★★☆☆ | 1.6 mi |
| Thomas Johnson Lower School | Primary | Not available | ★★★☆☆ | 1.6 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
Air quality
Particulate matter & nitrogen dioxide levels
Fair air quality
Air quality data not available.
WHO guideline: 15 μg/m³
WHO guideline: 45 μg/m³
WHO guideline: 25 μg/m³
Area demographics
Data for LSOA: Central Bedfordshire 009C
Population
1,481
Census 2021
Density
2647
per km² · Dense urban
Median Age
34
years (est.)
Estimated from area type (density-based); exact value requires Census TS007 age breakdown
Deprivation index (IMD)
English Indices of Deprivation 2019 · LSOA: E01017418
Overall IMD Decile
6 / 10
Average
Ranked
16,956
of 32,844 areas
Decile 10 = least deprived 10% of England. Decile 1 = most deprived 10%. Based on Central Bedfordshire 009C (2019 boundaries).
| Domain | Decile | Rank | Assessment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Income | 5 | 14,243 | Average |
| Employment | 5 | 14,054 | Average |
| Education | 3 | 32 | Below average |
| Health | 5 | N/A | Average |
| Crime | 7 | N/A | Above average |
Transport links
Nearest train stations and towns
Nearest train stations
No train stations found within 15 miles
EV charging nearby
Public EV charging points within 5 miles
EV Charger
0.5 mi
away
Cranfield Village Hall
2.5 mi
away
Abby-Dawn
2.7 mi
away
Bill-Alan
2.7 mi
away
EV Charger
3.5 mi
away
Council tax bands
Band distribution for Central Bedfordshire
Most common: Band D
~£2,071/yr · Central Bedfordshire
Annual council tax estimates for Central Bedfordshire, 2024/25
GP surgeries nearby
Nearest NHS GP practices
MARSTON FOREST HEALTHCARE
new patients
WOOTTON VALE AND SHORTSTOWN SURGERY
new patients
HORIZON HEALTHCARE GYNAECOLOGY SERVICE
new patients
GREENSAND SURGERY (AMPTHILL)
new patients
WMB COMMUNITY OPHTHALMOLOGY
new patients
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This is the area guide for MK43 0PH, located in Marston Moreteyne (Central Bedfordshire). It covers connectivity, property, safety, and local services. Every claim links back to a specific data point. Read on for the detail.
Superfast coverage here stands at 100%. Nationally, 93% of UK premises have access. Coverage at this postcode is strong. Ultrafast broadband (100 Mbps+) reaches 100% of properties. That is solid coverage for bandwidth-heavy households. Gigabit-capable connections cover 95% of premises. Most homes can access gigabit speeds if they choose to. The maximum download speed recorded is Gigabit (1Gbps+). That is around the UK real-world average of 69 Mbps.
Here is how broadband speeds break down across premises at MK43 0PH. 100% 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. Over half of connections exceed 300 Mbps. That supports multiple 4K streams, large file transfers, and cloud gaming without issue.
What do the broadband speeds at MK43 0PH mean in practice? Upload speeds average 66.42 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 11 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 MK43 0PH yet. Satellite services like Starlink or 4G home broadband routers can fill the gap where fixed-line options are limited.
Ookla Speedtest users at MK43 0PH see average downloads of 299.52 Mbps. Advertised speeds often differ from reality. These figures come from actual user tests. Upload speeds average 66.42 Mbps. Latency sits at 11 ms. That is excellent for responsive browsing and gaming. This is based on 58 speed tests run by local users.
The USO guarantees every UK home at least 10 Mbps. At MK43 0PH, 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 3.39 km away.
The average property price at MK43 0PH is £270,000. That is roughly in line with UK averages. This is based on 4 recorded transactions from Land Registry data.
Crime in the LSOA covering MK43 0PH totalled 26 offences last month. This is a moderate figure. 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.
The nearest school to MK43 0PH is Marston Moreteyne VC School. It is a Primary school, 0.12 miles away. Ofsted rates it as Not available. There are 5 schools within a few miles of this postcode.
Flood risk at MK43 0PH 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 0PH has a population of approximately 1481. Median age is 34. That is close to the national median of 40.
The nearest train station to MK43 0PH is Stockport, 115.2 miles away. The station is some distance away. Consider driving, or check for direct bus routes. Ashton-under-Lyne is the next closest at 118.3 miles. Manchester Piccadilly offers another option at 120.9 miles.
The most common council tax band near MK43 0PH is 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.
4G outdoor coverage at MK43 0PH reaches 99.9%. 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.
Suitability scores for MK43 0PH: remote working 40/100, family 75/100, value 70/100. Remote workers may want to verify actual speeds before committing.
The local authority for MK43 0PH 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 0PH is above the area average of 91%.
How does MK43 0PH compare to its neighbours? MK43 0PL (0.03 miles, Marston Moreteyne) has 100% superfast coverage and 100% gigabit. MK43 0PG (0.05 miles, Marston Moreteyne) has 100% superfast coverage and 100% gigabit. MK43 0QD (0.07 miles, Marston Moreteyne) has 100% superfast coverage and 100% gigabit. MK43 0LB (0.07 miles, Marston Moreteyne) has 100% superfast coverage and 100% gigabit. Coverage is broadly similar across these neighbouring postcodes.
Not every property at MK43 0PH 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 MK43 0PH, here is what stands out. Connectivity at MK43 0PH is a strength. Strong broadband coverage gives flexibility for both working and leisure. The area scores well on that front. Central Bedfordshire 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. Marston Moreteyne 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.
Numbers tell part of the story for MK43 0PH. Visit at different times of day. Talk to neighbours. Check mobile signal indoors. Walk the route to the nearest school or station. Test the broadband speed from inside the property. These things do not show up in data.
That is the full data picture for MK43 0PH in Marston Moreteyne. 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.
Frequently asked questions about MK43 0PH
What are the broadband speeds available at MK43 0PH?
Superfast broadband (30 Mbps+) is available to 100% of premises at MK43 0PH. Maximum download speeds reach Gigabit (1Gbps+). Ultrafast coverage is at 100%.
What is the average house price near MK43 0PH?
The average property price at MK43 0PH is £270,000, based on 4 recorded transactions.
What is the flood risk for properties at MK43 0PH?
MK43 0PH has a Medium flood risk rating, classified as Zone 2/3. Check Environment Agency maps for detail.
What schools are nearby in the MK43 0PH area?
The nearest school is Marston Moreteyne VC School (Primary), 0.12 miles away. There are 5 schools within a few miles.
How does crime rate in MK43 0PH 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 0PH for remote working?
MK43 0PH scores 40/100 for remote working suitability. Speeds may limit video-heavy workflows.
What is the mobile signal like at MK43 0PH?
4G outdoor coverage at MK43 0PH is 99.9%. 5G reaches 97.8%. Indoor coverage may be lower.
What is the most common energy efficiency rating near MK43 0PH?
EPC data for MK43 0PH is being updated. Check the EPC register for individual property ratings.
What is the council tax band distribution at MK43 0PH?
The most common council tax band near MK43 0PH is Band D. The billing authority is Central Bedfordshire.
How accessible are GP surgeries near MK43 0PH?
GP surgery data for MK43 0PH is being updated. Check NHS.uk for the latest.
What transport links are available near MK43 0PH?
The nearest train station to MK43 0PH is Stockport, 115.2 miles away. Ashton-under-Lyne is also nearby.
Is MK43 0PH a suitable area for families?
MK43 0PH scores 75/100 for family suitability. The area offers a reasonable mix of schools and safety.
What is the air quality like at MK43 0PH?
Air quality at MK43 0PH 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 0PH?
EV charging data for MK43 0PH is being updated. Check Zap-Map for the latest.
Can I get full fibre broadband at MK43 0PH?
Ultrafast broadband (100 Mbps+) reaches 100% of premises. Check Openreach and local operators for FTTP availability.
Area suitability scores
MK43 0PHRemote 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
70Based on broadband quality relative to average house price in the area.
Map
Area info
Parish
Marston Moreteyne
District
Central Bedfordshire
Region
Constituency
LSOA
E01017418
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