MK43 postcode
Broadband in MK43 9EE
Marston Moreteyne, Central Bedfordshire
Gigabit broadband is available at this postcode.
Free, independent comparison · Ofcom verified data · Updated 21 March 2026
Flood Risk
Medium
Fibre (FTTP)
No
Best speed
79% Gigabit
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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)
| Technology | Available | Coverage | Typical 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 |
| Gigabit | 79% | 79% | 900-1,000 Mbps |
Speed Distribution at MK43 9EE
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
Fibre-to-cabinet or better
Source: Ofcom Connected Nations 2025
Cell Tower Coverage near MK43 9EE
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
£845,833
Sales (5 yrs)
Trend
unknown
Most recent sale
£595,000 on
| Date | Price | Street |
|---|---|---|
| £595,000 | WOOTTON GREEN | |
| £842,500 | WOOTTON GREEN | |
| £1,100,000 | WOOTTON GREEN |
Crime summary
Based on Police.uk data for 2025-12Total crimes last month: 3
Schools nearby
Nearest schools within 5 miles · Ofsted ratings as at Jan 2026
| School | Type | Ofsted | Rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shelton Lower School | Primary | Not available | ★★★☆☆ | 0.4 mi |
| Wootton Upper School | Secondary | Not available | ★★★☆☆ | 1.0 mi |
| Kimberley 16 - 19 Stem College | Further Education | Not available | ★★★☆☆ | 1.0 mi |
| Wootton Primary School | Primary | Not available | ★★★☆☆ | 1.3 mi |
| Marston Moreteyne VC School | Primary | Not available | ★★★☆☆ | 1.4 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
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 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
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).
| Domain | Decile | Rank | Assessment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Income | 8 | 24,357 | Above average |
| Employment | 8 | 23,369 | Above average |
| Education | 6 | 13 | Average |
| Health | 9 | N/A | Least deprived |
| 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
1.2 mi
away
Cranfield Village Hall
2.7 mi
away
EV Charger
3.1 mi
away
EV Charger
3.5 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
WOOTTON VALE AND SHORTSTOWN SURGERY
new patients
HORIZON HEALTHCARE GYNAECOLOGY SERVICE
new patients
MARSTON FOREST HEALTHCARE
new patients
CIRCLE INTEGRATED CARE
new patients
CCSB HEALTH VISITORS
new patients
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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 9EERemote Worker
50Based on superfast broadband coverage, FTTP %, and 4G mobile outdoor coverage.
Family
85Based on Ofsted school ratings, crime rate, flood risk, and GP surgery proximity.
Value for Money
35Based 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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