The postcode MK40 1AS is located in Bedford It was introduced in May 2017 and is an active postcode. MK40 1AS is a small user postcode that may contain upto 100 addresses (but 15 is more typical).
MK40 1AS is one of the most deprived areas in the country. It rates as a 0.8 on the scale of the index of deprivation (where 10 are the least deprived and 0 are the most deprived areas). The 2011 UK census classified the residents of MK40 1AS as Multicultural metropolitans > Challenged Asian terraces > Asian terraces and flats.
The closest road name to MK40 1AS is Horne Lane which is centered 77 m away.
The nearest bus stop is Pilgrims House and is 70 m away. The closest railway station is Bedford St Johns Rail Station, 577 m away.
The closest primary school to MK40 1AS (for ages 11 and under) is Priory Primary School. It achieved an OFSTED rating of Outstanding on May 1, 2014.
Residents reported an average download speed of 62.3 Mbps and an average upload speed of 15.6 Mbps in a 2017 OFCOM broadband survey. 100% of residents have broadband access of superfast 30-300 Mbps.
Gas consumption for the area is rated at 0.7 out of 10. Where 0 are the lowest and 10 are the highest consuming areas in the country respectively.
Policing for MK40 1AS is covered by the Bedfordshire police force association and Bedfordshire is the NHS Primary Care Trust (PCT) or Care Trust Plus (CT).
A list of Postcodes adjacent to MK40 1AS and their respective distances.
A list of road names near to MK40 1AS, and the approximate distance away.
Information about the postcode MK40 1AS
| Introduction | May 2017 |
| Termination | n/a - Active Postcode |
| User Type | Small User - may contain upto 100 addresses but 15 is more typical |
School OFSTED ratings, last inspection dates, student age ranges and approximate distance from MK40 1AS - Data from 2020-2021
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bedford College | College | 16-99 | Good (September 26, 2019) | 150 m |
| Bedford Free School | Academy | 11-16 | Outstanding (January 16, 2020) | 272 m |
| Priory Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Outstanding (May 1, 2014) | 507 m |
| Bedford Girls' School | Independent school | 7-18 | 585 m | |
| E-Spired Centre of Excellence | Independent school | 14-16 | Good (April 26, 2018) | 779 m |
| Bedford School | Independent school | 7-18 | 847 m | |
| Polam School | Independent school | 1-9 | 857 m | |
| Cauldwell School | Academy | 4-11 | Good (December 1, 2021) | 963 m |
| Livingstone Primary School | Maintained school | 5-11 | Good (March 30, 2017) | 1 km |
| Queen's Park Academy | Academy | 3-11 | Requires improvement (June 12, 2019) | 1.28 km |
| Castle Newnham School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Outstanding (October 4, 2013) | 1.29 km |
| St John's School | Special school | 2-19 | Outstanding (June 14, 2018) | 1.3 km |
| Shackleton Primary School | Academy | 4-11 | Good (September 29, 2021) | 1.33 km |
| Bedford Greenacre Independent School | Independent school | 0-18 | 1.39 km | |
| St Joseph's and St Gregory's Catholic Primary School | Academy | 4-11 | Requires improvement (November 20, 2019) | 1.54 km |
| Edith Cavell Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (July 10, 2018) | 1.57 km |
| Westfield Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Requires improvement (June 27, 2018) | 1.63 km |
| Bedford Modern School | Independent school | 7-18 | 1.7 km | |
| King's Oak Primary School | Maintained school | 2-11 | Good (January 12, 2022) | 1.72 km |
| Castle Newnham School | Maintained school | 11-16 | Good (September 26, 2018) | 1.77 km |
Food establishments with their establishment type, FSA rating score, date of last inspection and approximate distance from MK40 1AS - Data from Apr 2022
| Name | Type | Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Foxy Wings | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good December 9, 2021 | 0 m | |
| Gigil Hangout LTD | Awaiting Inspection | 0 m | |
| Miller & Carter | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good August 13, 2019 | 0 m | |
| Olive Tree | Awaiting Inspection | 0 m | |
| Pistachio | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good March 4, 2022 | 0 m | |
| Premier Inn | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good June 7, 2019 | 0 m | |
| Treat Street | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good July 11, 2018 | 0 m | |
| Vue Entertainment | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good September 12, 2019 | 0 m | |
| Wagamama | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good August 14, 2019 | 0 m | |
| Zizzi | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good June 7, 2021 | 0 m | |
| Sweets In The Mail | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good February 1, 2022 | 6 m | |
| Bridges Espresso Bar | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good February 11, 2022 | 57 m | |
| Naughty Pizza | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good October 26, 2020 | 57 m | |
| Premier Riverside Express | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good September 22, 2020 | 57 m | |
| Albero Lounge | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good September 7, 2021 | 72 m | |
| Fusion '0' | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good June 6, 2018 | 123 m | |
| Harpurs71 | Awaiting Inspection | 123 m | |
| Howard Cafe & Restaurant | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Needs Major Improvement September 14, 2021 | 123 m | |
| Poundland | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good August 27, 2019 | 123 m | |
| TK Maxx | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good February 4, 2019 | 123 m |
Bus stops, train stations, taxi ranks and airports near to MK40 1AS - Data from Apr 2022
| Pilgrims House | 70 m | |
| St Paul's Square | 133 m | |
| St Paul's Square | 150 m | |
| St Paul's Square | 164 m | |
| River Street | 170 m | |
| The Broadway | 538 m | |
| Bedford Rail Station | 709 m | |
| Bedford St Johns Rail Station | 577 m | |
| Bedford St Johns Rail Station | 597 m | |
| Bedford Rail Station | 676 m | |
| London Luton Airport | 29.05 km | |
| Cambridge Airport | 44.76 km |
Woodland, hills, greenspaces, water and other natural features near to MK40 1AS - Data from Dec 2021
| Rink Islands | 386 m | |
| Castle Hill | 388 m | |
| Longholme Island | 1.51 km | |
| Priory Marina | 2.05 km | |
| Press Meadow | 2.2 km | |
| New Cut | 2.43 km | |
| Priory Lake | 2.43 km | |
| Deep Spinney | 2.67 km | |
| Cardington Spillway | 2.7 km | |
| Helen's Wood | 2.76 km | |
| Clapham Park | 2.8 km | |
| Finger Lakes | 2.87 km | |
| Crabtree Spinney | 3.14 km | |
| Clapham Park | 3.18 km | |
| Riverside Pond | 3.33 km |
Broadband availability and performance statistics for MK40 1AS - Data from Ofcom 2017
| All Speeds | Median | Avg | Max |
|---|---|---|---|
| Download | 72.2 Mbps | 62.3 Mbps | 80 Mbps |
| Upload | 19.5 Mbps | 15.6 Mbps | 20 Mbps |
| Speed Band Mbps |
Users | Download Avg Mbps |
Upload Avg Mbps |
|
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0-2 Mbps | 0% | 100% | - | - |
| 2-5 Mbps | 0% | 100% | - | - |
| 5-10 Mbps | 0% | 100% | - | - |
| 10-30 Mbps | 0% | 100% | 20.8 | 2.5 |
| 30-300 Mbps | 100% | 100% | 69.3 | 17.8 |
| 300+ Mbps | 0% | 0% | - | - |
Energy usage data for MK40 1AS - Data from 2020
| Country | England |
| Latitude | 52.13467000 |
| Longitude | -0.46906900 |
| OS Easting | 504879 |
| OS Northing | 0249589 |
| OS Positional Quality | Within the building of the matched address closest to the postcode mean |
| Bedfordshire |
| Westminster Parliamentary Constituency |
Bedford |
| Electoral Ward | Castle |
| Local Authority District | Bedford |
| Region / Government Office Region | East of England |
| European Electoral Region | Eastern |
| Local Enterprise Partnership | Primary: South East Midlands Secondary: |
| Local Learning and Skills Council | Bedfordshire and Luton |
| International Territorial Level Code | E06000055 |
| Travel To Work Area | Bedford |
| NHS England Region | East of England |
| Primary Care Trust (PCT or CT/LHB/CHP/LCG/PHD) |
Bedfordshire |
| Cancer Alliance | East of England - South |
| Strategic Health Authority (SHA or LHB/HB/HA/HSCB) |
East of England |
| Sustainability and Transformation Partnership |
Bedfordshire, Luton and Milton Keynes |
| Clinical Comissioning Group (CCG or LHB/CHP/LCG/PHD) |
NHS Bedfordshire, Luton and Milton Keynes CCG |
| Output Area Classification | Supergroup: Multicultural metropolitans Group: Challenged Asian terraces Subgroup: Asian terraces and flats |
| Rural-Urban Classification | (England/Wales) Urban city and town |
| Built-Up Area | Bedford BUA |
| Built-Up Area Sub-Division | Bedford BUASD |
| Workplace Zone | E33025674 |
| Middle Layer Super Output Area Intermediate Zone |
Bedford 012 |
| Lower Layer Super Output Area Data Zone |
Bedford 012A |
| Output Area / Small Area | 4B1 |