The postcode MK40 1PG is located in Bedford It was introduced in January 1980 and is an active postcode. MK40 1PG is a large user postcode, usually allocated to a single address receiving at least 500 mail items per day.
MK40 1PG is one of the more deprived areas in the country. It rates as a 3.6 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 1PG as Cosmopolitans > Students around campus > Students and professionals.
The closest road name to MK40 1PG is Harpur Square which is centered 34 m away.
The nearest bus stop is St Paul's Square and is 59 m away. The closest railway station is Bedford Rail Station, 699 m away.
The closest primary school to MK40 1PG (for ages 11 and under) is Priory Primary School. It achieved an OFSTED rating of Outstanding on May 1, 2014.
The nearest takeaway food is available from Greggs and is 75 m distant. The FSA rated this establishment as Very Good on August 30, 2018.
Policing for MK40 1PG 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 1PG and their respective distances.
A list of road names near to MK40 1PG, and the approximate distance away.
Information about the postcode MK40 1PG
| Introduction | January 1980 |
| Termination | n/a - Active Postcode |
| User Type | Large User - allocated to single addresses receiving at least 500 mail items per day |
School OFSTED ratings, last inspection dates, student age ranges and approximate distance from MK40 1PG - Data from 2020-2021
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bedford College | College | 16-99 | Good (September 26, 2019) | 329 m |
| Bedford Free School | Academy | 11-16 | Outstanding (January 16, 2020) | 430 m |
| Priory Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Outstanding (May 1, 2014) | 457 m |
| Bedford Girls' School | Independent school | 7-18 | 633 m | |
| Bedford School | Independent school | 7-18 | 658 m | |
| Polam School | Independent school | 1-9 | 769 m | |
| Livingstone Primary School | Maintained school | 5-11 | Good (March 30, 2017) | 870 m |
| E-Spired Centre of Excellence | Independent school | 14-16 | Good (April 26, 2018) | 966 m |
| Cauldwell School | Academy | 4-11 | Good (December 1, 2021) | 1.15 km |
| Castle Newnham School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Outstanding (October 4, 2013) | 1.16 km |
| Bedford Greenacre Independent School | Independent school | 0-18 | 1.3 km | |
| Queen's Park Academy | Academy | 3-11 | Requires improvement (June 12, 2019) | 1.36 km |
| Edith Cavell Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (July 10, 2018) | 1.43 km |
| St John's School | Special school | 2-19 | Outstanding (June 14, 2018) | 1.48 km |
| Shackleton Primary School | Academy | 4-11 | Good (September 29, 2021) | 1.48 km |
| Bedford Modern School | Independent school | 7-18 | 1.58 km | |
| Castle Newnham School | Maintained school | 11-16 | Good (September 26, 2018) | 1.6 km |
| St Joseph's and St Gregory's Catholic Primary School | Academy | 4-11 | Requires improvement (November 20, 2019) | 1.61 km |
| Pilgrims Pre-Preparatory School | Independent school | 0-7 | 1.67 km | |
| Westfield Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Requires improvement (June 27, 2018) | 1.7 km |
Food establishments with their establishment type, FSA rating score, date of last inspection and approximate distance from MK40 1PG - Data from Apr 2022
| Name | Type | Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Green Coffee Co | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good June 27, 2018 | 0 m | |
| The Market Place Coffee Shop | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good December 11, 2018 | 48 m | |
| West 4 Cafe | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good April 13, 2021 | 48 m | |
| Costa Ltd | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good June 11, 2019 | 65 m | |
| Card Factory | Exempt February 23, 2019 | 75 m | |
| Claire's Accessories | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good January 4, 2018 | 75 m | |
| Grape Tree | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good June 6, 2019 | 75 m | |
| Greggs | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good August 30, 2018 | 75 m | |
| WH Smith | Exempt August 14, 2019 | 75 m | |
| Superdrug Stores Plc | Exempt February 23, 2019 | 77 m | |
| Boots | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good August 11, 2017 | 91 m | |
| Geek Retreat Bedford | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good September 30, 2021 | 91 m | |
| Price Check | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good February 21, 2020 | 91 m | |
| B&M Retail Ltd | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good February 17, 2022 | 94 m | |
| Green Earth Cafe | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good December 22, 2021 | 98 m | |
| Guroots | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good March 10, 2022 | 98 m | |
| Oxfam | Exempt February 4, 2019 | 98 m | |
| The Coffee House Bedford | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good February 6, 2020 | 98 m | |
| Clinton Cards | Exempt February 23, 2019 | 106 m | |
| Holland & Barrett | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good February 4, 2020 | 106 m |
Bus stops, train stations, taxi ranks and airports near to MK40 1PG - Data from Apr 2022
| St Paul's Square | 59 m | |
| St Paul's Square | 67 m | |
| St Paul's Square | 92 m | |
| St Paul's Square | 99 m | |
| Pilgrims House | 143 m | |
| The Broadway | 346 m | |
| Bedford Rail Station | 742 m | |
| Bedford Rail Station | 699 m | |
| Bedford St Johns Rail Station | 749 m | |
| Bedford St Johns Rail Station | 769 m | |
| London Luton Airport | 29.22 km | |
| Cambridge Airport | 44.67 km |
Woodland, hills, greenspaces, water and other natural features near to MK40 1PG - Data from Dec 2021
| Castle Hill | 341 m | |
| Rink Islands | 397 m | |
| Longholme Island | 1.5 km | |
| Priory Marina | 2.03 km | |
| Press Meadow | 2.22 km | |
| New Cut | 2.38 km | |
| Priory Lake | 2.43 km | |
| Helen's Wood | 2.6 km | |
| Clapham Park | 2.63 km | |
| Deep Spinney | 2.67 km | |
| Cardington Spillway | 2.72 km | |
| Finger Lakes | 2.85 km | |
| Crabtree Spinney | 2.98 km | |
| Clapham Park | 2.99 km | |
| Riverside Pond | 3.24 km |
| Country | England |
| Latitude | 52.13630100 |
| Longitude | -0.46823100 |
| OS Easting | 504934 |
| OS Northing | 0249773 |
| 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: Cosmopolitans Group: Students around campus Subgroup: Students and professionals |
| Rural-Urban Classification | (England/Wales) Urban city and town |
| Built-Up Area | Bedford BUA |
| Built-Up Area Sub-Division | Bedford BUASD |
| Workplace Zone | E33025078 |
| Middle Layer Super Output Area Intermediate Zone |
Bedford 012 |
| Lower Layer Super Output Area Data Zone |
Bedford 012D |
| Output Area / Small Area | 2A3 |