Side-by-side comparison of MK41 Bedford and MK46 Olney covering house prices, crime, schools, broadband, council tax, green space and energy performance.
MK41 is the more affordable option at £332,250 median vs £400,000 in MK46. MK46 has lower recorded crime (423 vs 3,324 offences over 13 months). Both areas have comparable broadband quality.
| Metric | MK41 Bedford | MK46 Olney |
|---|---|---|
| Median House Price | £332,250 | £400,000 |
| Band D Council Tax | £2,472 | £2,372 |
| Total Crimes (13 months) | 3,324 | 423 |
| Outstanding Schools | — | 1.0 |
| Broadband Score (/100) | 68.3 | 59.5 |
| Green Space Access (%) | 94.6 | 90.5 |
| EPC Median Score | 70.0 | 69.0 |
House prices: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data (2025–2026). Crime: police.uk (Apr 2025–Apr 2026). Schools: Ofsted inspection outcomes. Broadband: Ofcom Connected Nations. Council tax: DLUHC. Green space: OS OpenData.
House prices: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data (2025–2026). Crime: police.uk (Apr 2025–Apr 2026). Schools: Ofsted inspection outcomes. Broadband: Ofcom Connected Nations. Council tax: DLUHC. Green space: OS OpenData. EPC: DLUHC Energy Performance of Buildings Register.