The postcode MK40 1PL is located in Bedford It was introduced in January 1980 and is an active postcode. MK40 1PL is a small user postcode that may contain upto 100 addresses (but 15 is more typical).
MK40 1PL 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 1PL as Multicultural metropolitans > Challenged Asian terraces > Asian terraces and flats.
The closest road name to MK40 1PL is James Street which is centered 38 m away.
The nearest bus stop is Bus Station and is 113 m away. The closest railway station is Bedford Rail Station, 628 m away.
The closest primary school to MK40 1PL (for ages 11 and under) is Priory Primary School. It achieved an OFSTED rating of Outstanding on May 1, 2014.
The local pub for residents of MK40 1PL is Bar Citrus and is 95 m away. The Food Standards Agency (FSA) rated it as Very Good on December 1, 2021. The nearest takeaway food is available from Greggs and is 73 m distant. The FSA rated this establishment as Very Good on August 30, 2018.
Policing for MK40 1PL 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 1PL and their respective distances.
A list of road names near to MK40 1PL, and the approximate distance away.
Information about the postcode MK40 1PL
| Introduction | January 1980 |
| 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 1PL - Data from 2020-2021
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Priory Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Outstanding (May 1, 2014) | 370 m |
| Bedford College | College | 16-99 | Good (September 26, 2019) | 393 m |
| Bedford Free School | Academy | 11-16 | Outstanding (January 16, 2020) | 506 m |
| Bedford School | Independent school | 7-18 | 646 m | |
| Polam School | Independent school | 1-9 | 676 m | |
| Bedford Girls' School | Independent school | 7-18 | 727 m | |
| Livingstone Primary School | Maintained school | 5-11 | Good (March 30, 2017) | 780 m |
| E-Spired Centre of Excellence | Independent school | 14-16 | Good (April 26, 2018) | 1.02 km |
| Cauldwell School | Academy | 4-11 | Good (December 1, 2021) | 1.18 km |
| Bedford Greenacre Independent School | Independent school | 0-18 | 1.2 km | |
| Castle Newnham School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Outstanding (October 4, 2013) | 1.21 km |
| Queen's Park Academy | Academy | 3-11 | Requires improvement (June 12, 2019) | 1.31 km |
| Edith Cavell Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (July 10, 2018) | 1.34 km |
| St John's School | Special school | 2-19 | Outstanding (June 14, 2018) | 1.48 km |
| Bedford Modern School | Independent school | 7-18 | 1.49 km | |
| St Joseph's and St Gregory's Catholic Primary School | Academy | 4-11 | Requires improvement (November 20, 2019) | 1.55 km |
| Shackleton Primary School | Academy | 4-11 | Good (September 29, 2021) | 1.56 km |
| Castle Newnham School | Maintained school | 11-16 | Good (September 26, 2018) | 1.61 km |
| Pilgrims Pre-Preparatory School | Independent school | 0-7 | 1.64 km | |
| Westfield Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Requires improvement (June 27, 2018) | 1.64 km |
Food establishments with their establishment type, FSA rating score, date of last inspection and approximate distance from MK40 1PL - Data from Apr 2022
| Name | Type | Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| B&M Retail Ltd | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good February 17, 2022 | 0 m | |
| Iceland Foods Ltd | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good December 18, 2019 | 53 m | |
| The Market Place Coffee Shop | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good December 11, 2018 | 67 m | |
| West 4 Cafe | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good April 13, 2021 | 67 m | |
| Card Factory | Exempt February 23, 2019 | 73 m | |
| Claire's Accessories | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good January 4, 2018 | 73 m | |
| Grape Tree | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good June 6, 2019 | 73 m | |
| Greggs | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good August 30, 2018 | 73 m | |
| WH Smith | Exempt August 14, 2019 | 73 m | |
| Poundland | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good March 2, 2019 | 78 m | |
| D P Clarke Family Butchers Ltd | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good November 11, 2021 | 82 m | |
| Fealy’s Bakery | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good August 18, 2021 | 82 m | |
| Food4 | Exempt October 29, 2020 | 82 m | |
| The Bakers Best | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good December 20, 2019 | 82 m | |
| Boots | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good August 11, 2017 | 82 m | |
| Geek Retreat Bedford | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good September 30, 2021 | 82 m | |
| Price Check | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good February 21, 2020 | 82 m | |
| Superdrug Stores Plc | Exempt February 23, 2019 | 88 m | |
| Green Coffee Co | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good June 27, 2018 | 94 m | |
| Bar Citrus | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good December 1, 2021 | 95 m |
Bus stops, train stations, taxi ranks and airports near to MK40 1PL - Data from Apr 2022
| Bus Station | 113 m | |
| Bus Station | 127 m | |
| Bus Station | 136 m | |
| Bus Station | 139 m | |
| Bus Station | 139 m | |
| The Broadway | 321 m | |
| Bedford Rail Station | 674 m | |
| Bedford Rail Station | 628 m | |
| Bedford St Johns Rail Station | 819 m | |
| Bedford St Johns Rail Station | 839 m | |
| London Luton Airport | 29.3 km | |
| Cambridge Airport | 44.73 km |
Woodland, hills, greenspaces, water and other natural features near to MK40 1PL - Data from Dec 2021
| Castle Hill | 430 m | |
| Rink Islands | 490 m | |
| Longholme Island | 1.59 km | |
| Priory Marina | 2.12 km | |
| Press Meadow | 2.31 km | |
| New Cut | 2.46 km | |
| Priory Lake | 2.52 km | |
| Helen's Wood | 2.52 km | |
| Clapham Park | 2.56 km | |
| Deep Spinney | 2.59 km | |
| Cardington Spillway | 2.81 km | |
| Crabtree Spinney | 2.9 km | |
| Finger Lakes | 2.94 km | |
| Clapham Park | 2.94 km | |
| Claphampark Wood | 3.26 km |
| Country | England |
| Latitude | 52.13685400 |
| Longitude | -0.46926400 |
| OS Easting | 504862 |
| OS Northing | 0249833 |
| 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 | E33025083 |
| Middle Layer Super Output Area Intermediate Zone |
Bedford 012 |
| Lower Layer Super Output Area Data Zone |
Bedford 012A |
| Output Area / Small Area | 4B1 |