MK43 postcode

Broadband in MK43 9EE

Marston Moreteyne, Central Bedfordshire

Gigabit broadband is available at this postcode.

Best speed79% Gigabit
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Free, independent comparison · Ofcom verified data · Updated 21 March 2026

Flood Risk

Medium

Fibre (FTTP)

No

Best speed

79% Gigabit

Reviewed by Arthur TuringData last verified: 21 March 2026

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Competitive gaming needs low latency as much as raw speed.

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Estimated speed needed14 Mbps

Gigabit broadband (79% Gigabit) is available at MK43 9EE. That covers your 14 Mbps needs with room to spare.

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Broadband availability

Source: Ofcom Connected Nations 2025 (Jul 2025)

TechnologyAvailableCoverageTypical Speed
Standard (ADSL)79%
79%
10-20 Mbps
Superfast (30+ Mbps)79%
79%
30-80 Mbps
Ultrafast (100+ Mbps)79%
79%
100-300 Mbps
Full Fibre (FTTP)N/A
N/A
300-900 Mbps
Gigabit79%
79%
900-1,000 Mbps

Speed Distribution at MK43 9EE

10–30 Mbps (21%)
300+ Mbps (79%)

Source: Ofcom Connected Nations 2025

Real-World Speeds at MK43 9EE

Based on 6 Ookla Speedtest results (Q4 2025)

Download

409

Mbps

Upload

77

Mbps

Latency

11

ms

Tests

6

results

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

Digital Divide at MK43 9EE

Below USO (can't get 10/1 Mbps)0%
Unable to receive 30 Mbps (no superfast)21%
Next Generation Access (NGA) coverage79%

Fibre-to-cabinet or better

Decent broadband via Fixed Wireless (FWA)0%

Source: Ofcom Connected Nations 2025

Cell Tower Coverage near MK43 9EE

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

House prices

Average price

£845,833

Sales (5 yrs)

Trend

unknown

Most recent sale

£595,000 on

DatePriceStreet
£595,000WOOTTON GREEN
£842,500WOOTTON GREEN
£1,100,000WOOTTON GREEN

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
Shelton Lower SchoolPrimaryNot available★★★☆☆0.4 mi
Wootton Upper SchoolSecondaryNot available★★★☆☆1.0 mi
Kimberley 16 - 19 Stem CollegeFurther EducationNot available★★★☆☆1.0 mi
Wootton Primary SchoolPrimaryNot available★★★☆☆1.3 mi
Marston Moreteyne VC SchoolPrimaryNot available★★★☆☆1.4 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)1.6 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

1.2 mi

away

🔋

Cranfield Village Hall

Type 25 points

2.7 mi

away

🔋

EV Charger

Type 2

3.1 mi

away

🔋

EV Charger

Type 2

3.5 mi

away

🔋

EV Charger

Type 22 points

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

WOOTTON VALE AND SHORTSTOWN SURGERY

MK43 9JJ·1.1 miles away
Not accepting

new patients

2

HORIZON HEALTHCARE GYNAECOLOGY SERVICE

MK43 9JJ·1.1 miles away
Not accepting

new patients

3

MARSTON FOREST HEALTHCARE

MK43 0LA·1.2 miles away
Not accepting

new patients

4

CIRCLE INTEGRATED CARE

MK42 7NY·2.5 miles away
Not accepting

new patients

5

CCSB HEALTH VISITORS

MK42 7PN·2.6 miles away
Not accepting

new patients

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Living near MK43 9EE

Looking at MK43 9EE 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.

78.9% of premises at MK43 9EE can access superfast broadband. The UK average is 93%. There is room for improvement here. Ultrafast broadband (100 Mbps+) reaches 78.9% of properties. Over half of premises have access to faster tiers. Gigabit-capable connections cover 78.9% of premises. Gigabit is available but not yet widespread at this postcode. The maximum download speed recorded is 79% Gigabit. That is above the UK real-world average of 69 Mbps.

Here is how broadband speeds break down across premises at MK43 9EE. 21.1% of connections fall in the 10 to 30 Mbps range. 78.9% 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.

Here is how the broadband at MK43 9EE maps against common household needs. Upload speeds average 77.46 Mbps. That handles HD video calls, cloud backups, and uploading large files without issues. 4K streaming is possible on one device at a time. HD streaming works across multiple devices. Latency is 11 ms. That is excellent for online gaming, competitive play, and real-time applications. Remote working is viable here. Video conferencing, cloud documents, and VPN connections should all perform well.

FWA broadband has not reached MK43 9EE yet. Satellite services like Starlink or 4G home broadband routers can fill the gap where fixed-line options are limited.

Real-world download speeds at MK43 9EE average 408.74 Mbps based on Ookla Speedtest data. This reflects what people actually get, not just what providers advertise. Upload speeds average 77.46 Mbps. Latency sits at 11 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 9EE, 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 78.9% of the area. NGA typically means speeds of 24 Mbps or above.

The nearest tower is 2.58 km away.

House prices near MK43 9EE sit at £845,833 on average. This puts the area above the national benchmark. This is based on 3 recorded transactions from Land Registry data.

In the latest month of data, 3 offences were recorded in this LSOA area. That is relatively low for England and Wales. 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.

The nearest school to MK43 9EE is Shelton Lower School. It is a Primary school, 0.36 miles away. Ofsted rates it as Not available. There are 5 schools within a few miles of this postcode.

Flood risk at MK43 9EE 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 9EE has a population of approximately 1663. Median age is 42. That is close to the national median of 40.

Stockport station is the closest rail link at 114.2 miles from MK43 9EE. The station is some distance away. Consider driving, or check for direct bus routes. Ashton-under-Lyne is the next closest at 117.3 miles. Manchester Piccadilly offers another option at 119.9 miles.

The most common council tax band near MK43 9EE 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 9EE 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. Strong 4G coverage combined with limited fixed broadband means 4G home broadband could be a practical alternative here.

Suitability scores for MK43 9EE: remote working 50/100, family 85/100, value 35/100. Remote workers may want to verify actual speeds before committing.

The local authority for MK43 9EE 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 9EE is below the area average of 91%.

How does MK43 9EE compare to its neighbours? MK43 9EH (0.23 miles, Marston Moreteyne) has 80% superfast coverage and 80% gigabit. MK43 0LU (0.33 miles, Marston Moreteyne) has 100% superfast coverage and 100% gigabit. MK43 0XQ (0.34 miles, Marston Moreteyne) has 100% superfast coverage and 100% gigabit. MK43 0LS (0.36 miles, Marston Moreteyne) has 100% superfast coverage and 96% gigabit. Neighbouring postcodes tend to have better superfast coverage.

When choosing a broadband provider at MK43 9EE, 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.

Looking at the overall picture for MK43 9EE, a few things are worth highlighting. 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 9EE. 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.

This covers the key data for MK43 9EE. Broadband, property, schools, safety, and local services all in one place. For area-wide trends, see the Marston Moreteyne hub page. Bookmark this page and check back as new data arrives.

Frequently asked questions about MK43 9EE

What are the broadband speeds available at MK43 9EE?

Superfast broadband (30 Mbps+) is available to 78.9% of premises at MK43 9EE. Maximum download speeds reach 79% Gigabit. Ultrafast coverage is at 78.9%.

What is the average house price near MK43 9EE?

The average property price at MK43 9EE is £845,833, based on 3 recorded transactions.

What is the flood risk for properties at MK43 9EE?

MK43 9EE has a Medium flood risk rating, classified as Zone 2/3. Check Environment Agency maps for detail.

What schools are nearby in the MK43 9EE area?

The nearest school is Shelton Lower School (Primary), 0.36 miles away. There are 5 schools within a few miles.

How does crime rate in MK43 9EE compare to other areas?

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

How suitable is MK43 9EE for remote working?

MK43 9EE scores 50/100 for remote working suitability. Speeds may limit video-heavy workflows.

What is the mobile signal like at MK43 9EE?

4G outdoor coverage at MK43 9EE is 99.9%. 5G reaches 97.8%. Indoor coverage may be lower.

What is the most common energy efficiency rating near MK43 9EE?

EPC data for MK43 9EE is being updated. Check the EPC register for individual property ratings.

What is the council tax band distribution at MK43 9EE?

The most common council tax band near MK43 9EE is Band D. The billing authority is Central Bedfordshire.

How accessible are GP surgeries near MK43 9EE?

GP surgery data for MK43 9EE is being updated. Check NHS.uk for the latest.

What transport links are available near MK43 9EE?

The nearest train station to MK43 9EE is Stockport, 114.2 miles away. Ashton-under-Lyne is also nearby.

Is MK43 9EE a suitable area for families?

MK43 9EE scores 85/100 for family suitability. Good schools and low crime contribute to a high score.

What is the air quality like at MK43 9EE?

Air quality at MK43 9EE 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 9EE?

EV charging data for MK43 9EE is being updated. Check Zap-Map for the latest.

Can I get full fibre broadband at MK43 9EE?

Ultrafast broadband (100 Mbps+) reaches 78.9% of premises. Check Openreach and local operators for FTTP availability.

Area suitability scores

MK43 9EE

Remote Worker

50

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

35

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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