MK43 postcode

Broadband in MK43 0PX

Marston Moreteyne, Central Bedfordshire

Superfast broadband covers 100% of premises here.

Best speedSuperfast (30Mbps+)
StandardSuperfastGigabit
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Free, independent comparison · Ofcom verified data · Updated 24 March 2026

Flood Risk

Medium

Fibre (FTTP)

No

Best speed

Superfast (30Mbps+)

Reviewed by Arthur TuringData last verified: 24 March 2026

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Each person on calls needs around 10 Mbps.

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Cameras, thermostats, speakers and similar devices each use a few Mbps.

Estimated speed needed14 Mbps

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Broadband availability

Source: Ofcom Connected Nations 2025 (Jul 2025)

TechnologyAvailableCoverageTypical Speed
Standard (ADSL)100%
100%
10-20 Mbps
Superfast (30+ Mbps)100%
100%
30-80 Mbps
Ultrafast (100+ Mbps)0%
0%
100-300 Mbps
Full Fibre (FTTP)N/A
N/A
300-900 Mbps
Gigabit0%
0%
900-1,000 Mbps

Speed Distribution at MK43 0PX

100%
30–300 Mbps (100%)

Source: Ofcom Connected Nations 2025

Real-World Speeds at MK43 0PX

Based on 6 Ookla Speedtest results (Q4 2025)

Download

25

Mbps

Upload

10

Mbps

Latency

12

ms

Tests

6

results

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

Digital Divide at MK43 0PX

Below USO (can't get 10/1 Mbps)0%
Unable to receive 30 Mbps (no superfast)0%
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 0PX

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: 3

violent crime67%2
anti social behaviour33%1

Schools nearby

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

SchoolTypeOfstedRatingDistance
Marston Moreteyne VC SchoolPrimaryNot available★★★☆☆0.4 mi
Thomas Johnson Lower SchoolPrimaryNot available★★★☆☆1.4 mi
Kimberley 16 - 19 Stem CollegeFurther EducationNot available★★★☆☆1.4 mi
Marston Vale Middle SchoolSecondaryNot available★★★☆☆1.6 mi
Shelton Lower SchoolPrimaryNot available★★★☆☆1.7 mi

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Flood risk

Zone 2/3

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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)1.6 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 009G

Population

1,663

Census 2021

Density

111

per km² · Suburban

Median Age

42

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: E01033820

Overall IMD Decile

8 / 10

Above average

Ranked

23,014

of 32,844 areas

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

DomainDecileRankAssessment
Income824,357Above average
Employment823,369Above average
Education613Average
Health9N/ALeast deprived
Crime7N/AAbove average
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

0.7 mi

away

🔋

Abby-Dawn

Type 27kW · Fast2 points

2.2 mi

away

🔋

Bill-Alan

Type 27kW · Fast2 points

2.2 mi

away

🔋

Cranfield Village Hall

Type 25 points

2.8 mi

away

🔋

EV Charger

Type 2

3.5 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·0.6 miles away
Not accepting

new patients

2

WOOTTON VALE AND SHORTSTOWN SURGERY

MK43 9JJ·2.7 miles away
Not accepting

new patients

3

HORIZON HEALTHCARE GYNAECOLOGY SERVICE

MK43 9JJ·2.7 miles away
Not accepting

new patients

4

GREENSAND SURGERY (AMPTHILL)

MK45 2SB·2.9 miles away
Not accepting

new patients

5

WMB COMMUNITY OPHTHALMOLOGY

MK45 2SB·2.9 miles away
Not accepting

new patients

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Living near MK43 0PX

Marston Moreteyne is home to MK43 0PX. 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.

Superfast coverage here stands at 100%. Nationally, 93% of UK premises have access. Coverage at this postcode is strong. The maximum download speed recorded is Superfast (30Mbps+). That is around the UK real-world average of 69 Mbps.

Looking at the full speed profile for MK43 0PX gives a better picture of what to expect. 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 MK43 0PX mean in practice? Upload speeds average 9.6 Mbps. Video calls on Zoom or Teams should work, though simultaneous uploads may cause lag. Streaming is possible but may stutter at busy times. SD quality is more reliable than HD here. 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 0PX. For properties without fibre, 4G or 5G home broadband from Three, EE, or Vodafone may be an alternative.

Ookla Speedtest users at MK43 0PX see average downloads of 24.92 Mbps. Advertised speeds often differ from reality. These figures come from actual user tests. Upload speeds average 9.6 Mbps. Latency sits at 12 ms. That is excellent for responsive browsing and gaming. This is based on 6 speed tests run by local users.

The USO guarantees every UK home at least 10 Mbps. At MK43 0PX, 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 2.66 km away.

3 crimes were reported near MK43 0PX in the most recent month. The level is relatively low. The most common category was violent crime. Other frequent types include anti social behaviour. 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 0.43 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 0PX 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 1.6 micrograms per cubic metre.

The LSOA covering MK43 0PX has a population of approximately 1663. Median age is 42. That is close to the national median of 40.

The nearest train station to MK43 0PX is Stockport, 115.7 miles away. The station is some distance away. Consider driving, or check for direct bus routes. Ashton-under-Lyne is the next closest at 118.9 miles. Manchester Piccadilly offers another option at 121.4 miles.

Properties around MK43 0PX 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.

4G outdoor coverage at MK43 0PX 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 0PX: remote working 40/100, family 85/100, value 50/100. Remote workers may want to verify actual speeds before committing.

MK43 0PX falls within the Central Bedfordshire local authority area. 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 0PX is above the area average of 91%.

How does MK43 0PX compare to its neighbours? MK43 0PN (0.12 miles, Marston Moreteyne) has 100% superfast coverage and 0% gigabit. MK43 0PU (0.13 miles, Marston Moreteyne) has 100% superfast coverage and 0% gigabit. MK43 0PJ (0.16 miles, Marston Moreteyne) has 100% superfast coverage and 0% gigabit. MK43 0PW (0.21 miles, Marston Moreteyne) has 100% superfast coverage and 0% gigabit. Coverage is broadly similar across these neighbouring postcodes.

When choosing a broadband provider at MK43 0PX, check what technology reaches your specific address. Availability varies by street and sometimes by building. 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 0PX, here is what stands out. Connectivity at MK43 0PX 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.

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 0PX 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 0PX

What are the broadband speeds available at MK43 0PX?

Superfast broadband (30 Mbps+) is available to 100% of premises at MK43 0PX. Maximum download speeds reach Superfast (30Mbps+).

What is the average house price near MK43 0PX?

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

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

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

What schools are nearby in the MK43 0PX area?

The nearest school is Marston Moreteyne VC School (Primary), 0.43 miles away. There are 5 schools within a few miles.

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

3 offences were recorded in this LSOA area in the latest month. This is relatively low.

How suitable is MK43 0PX for remote working?

MK43 0PX scores 40/100 for remote working suitability. Speeds may limit video-heavy workflows.

What is the mobile signal like at MK43 0PX?

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

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

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

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

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

How accessible are GP surgeries near MK43 0PX?

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

What transport links are available near MK43 0PX?

The nearest train station to MK43 0PX is Stockport, 115.7 miles away. Ashton-under-Lyne is also nearby.

Is MK43 0PX a suitable area for families?

MK43 0PX scores 85/100 for family suitability. Good schools and low crime contribute to a high score.

What is the air quality like at MK43 0PX?

Air quality at MK43 0PX is rated Fair. PM2.5 levels are 1.6 micrograms per cubic metre. Sensitive individuals should take note.

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

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

Can I get full fibre broadband at MK43 0PX?

Full fibre availability at MK43 0PX is being updated. Check Openreach for the latest rollout status.

Area suitability scores

MK43 0PX

Remote Worker

40

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

Family

85

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

E01033820

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