Postcode MK40 1QG (Bedford) Terminated June 2001

Map showing MK40 1QG and nearby postcodes

The postcode MK40 1QG is located in Bedford It was introduced in September 1981 and terminated in June 2001.MK40 1QG is a small user postcode that may contain upto 100 addresses (but 15 is more typical).

MK40 1QG 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 1QG as Ethnicity central > Ethnic family life > Young families and students.

The closest road name to MK40 1QG is Crown Quay which is centered 39 m away.

The nearest bus stop is Alexandra Road and is 244 m away. The closest railway station is Bedford Rail Station, 489 m away.

The closest primary school to MK40 1QG (for ages 11 and under) is Priory Primary School. It achieved an OFSTED rating of Outstanding on May 1, 2014. The closest secondary school (for ages 11-18) is Biddenham International School and Sports College. The last OFSTED inspection on March 27, 2019 rated this school as Good

The nearest takeaway food is available from Italian Express Pizza and is 176 m distant. The FSA rated this establishment as Good on January 30, 2020.

Policing for MK40 1QG is covered by the Bedfordshire police force association and Bedfordshire is the NHS Primary Care Trust (PCT) or Care Trust Plus (CT).

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Nearby Postcodes

A list of Postcodes adjacent to MK40 1QG and their respective distances.

Nearby Roads

A list of road names near to MK40 1QG, and the approximate distance away.

Crown Quay 39 m
Prebend Street 58 m
Poulter Close 97 m
Sovereigns Quay 114 m
Commercial Road 144 m
Heron Quay 157 m
Western Street 164 m
Battison Street 199 m
Maitland Street 224 m
Costin Street 257 m
Rutland Road 281 m
Midland Road 285 m
River Street 297 m
Cauldwell Place 330 m
Cauldwell Street 339 m

Postcode

Information about the postcode MK40 1QG

Introduction September 1981
Termination June 2001
User Type Small User - may contain upto 100 addresses but 15 is more typical

Local Schools

School OFSTED ratings, last inspection dates, student age ranges and approximate distance from MK40 1QG - Data from 2020-2021

School Ofsted Rating
(Last Inspection)
Distance
Bedford College Good
(September 26, 2019)
348 m
Bedford Free School Outstanding
(January 16, 2020)
447 m
Priory Primary School Outstanding
(May 1, 2014)
494 m
E-Spired Centre of Excellence Good
(April 26, 2018)
694 m
Cauldwell School Good
(December 1, 2021)
735 m
Polam School 839 m
Bedford Girls' School 852 m
Queen's Park Academy Requires improvement
(June 12, 2019)
965 m
St John's School Outstanding
(June 14, 2018)
990 m
Livingstone Primary School Good
(March 30, 2017)
1.06 km
Bedford School 1.13 km
St Joseph's and St Gregory's Catholic Primary School Requires improvement
(November 20, 2019)
1.24 km
Westfield Primary School Requires improvement
(June 27, 2018)
1.33 km
Bedford Greenacre Independent School 1.33 km
Shackleton Primary School Good
(September 29, 2021)
1.36 km
Edith Cavell Primary School Good
(July 10, 2018)
1.62 km
Castle Newnham School Outstanding
(October 4, 2013)
1.63 km
Great Ouse Primary Academy 1.66 km
Bedford Modern School 1.71 km
Biddenham International School and Sports College Good
(March 27, 2019)
1.77 km

Nearby Food

Food establishments with their establishment type, FSA rating score, date of last inspection and approximate distance from MK40 1QG - Data from Apr 2022

Name Type Rating
(Last Inspection)
Distance
Ouse Convenience Store Retailers - other 5
Very Good
September 20, 2021
93 m
The Salvation Army Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 4
Good
May 5, 2021
93 m
Woolpack Hub Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
September 25, 2018
93 m
Prebend Day Centre Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
August 28, 2018
141 m
Italian Express Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop 4
Good
January 30, 2020
176 m
7 Days Euro Market Retailers - other 5
Very Good
January 21, 2021
252 m
Cai ba Takeaway/sandwich shop Awaiting Inspection
252 m
Domino's Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop 5
Very Good
October 24, 2019
252 m
Rizq Retailers - other 5
Very Good
September 22, 2020
252 m
Royal Peri Peri Takeaway/sandwich shop 5
Very Good
January 13, 2020
252 m
Shish Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 4
Good
January 16, 2021
252 m
Euro Convenience Store Retailers - other 4
Good
May 9, 2019
255 m
Euro Off Licence Retailers - other Exempt
February 4, 2019
255 m
The Grafton Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house 5
Very Good
October 24, 2019
255 m
Lamberts Retailers - other 3
Satisfactory
December 20, 2019
256 m
Romans Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop 2
Needs Improvement
January 6, 2022
256 m
Man Do Chinese Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 3
Satisfactory
August 26, 2021
270 m
Al Jannat Takeaway/sandwich shop 4
Good
October 8, 2021
273 m
Bala Sweet Centre Takeaway/sandwich shop 4
Good
September 9, 2021
273 m
Flying Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop Awaiting Publication
273 m

Nearby Travel Links

Bus stops, train stations, taxi ranks and airports near to MK40 1QG - Data from Apr 2022

Alexandra Road Bus Stop/Station 244 m
Alexandra Road Bus Stop/Station 256 m
River Street Bus Stop/Station 301 m
Borough Hall Bus Stop/Station 326 m
Pilgrims House Bus Stop/Station 354 m
Bedford Rail Station Taxi Rank 498 m
The Broadway Taxi Rank 808 m
Bedford Rail Station Rail 489 m
Bedford St Johns Rail Station Rail 608 m
Bedford St Johns Rail Station Rail 622 m
London Luton Airport Air 28.99 km
Cambridge Airport Air 45.09 km

Nearby Nature

Woodland, hills, greenspaces, water and other natural features near to MK40 1QG - Data from Dec 2021

Rink Islands Island 701 m
Castle Hill Hill Or Mountain 725 m
Longholme Island Island 1.8 km
Priory Marina Inland Water 2.33 km
Deep Spinney Woodland Or Forest 2.43 km
Press Meadow Woodland Or Forest 2.46 km
Priory Lake Inland Water 2.71 km
New Cut Inland Water 2.73 km
Helen's Wood Woodland Or Forest 2.84 km
Clapham Park Woodland Or Forest 2.92 km
Cardington Spillway Inland Water 2.95 km
Finger Lakes Inland Water 3.15 km
Crabtree Spinney Woodland Or Forest 3.21 km
Clapham Park Woodland Or Forest 3.35 km
Apple Island Island 3.39 km

Location

Country England
Latitude 52.13338600
Longitude -0.47363500
OS Easting 504571
OS Northing 0249441
OS Positional Quality Within the building of the matched address closest to the postcode mean

Index of Deprivation

Most Deprived
2998
Least Deprived

Police Force Association

Bedfordshire

Government

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

ONS Statistical Regions

International Territorial Level Code E06000055
Travel To Work Area Bedford

NHS

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

2011 Census

Output Area Classification Supergroup: Ethnicity central
Group: Ethnic family life
Subgroup: Young families and students
Rural-Urban Classification (England/Wales) Urban city and town
Built-Up Area Bedford BUA
Built-Up Area Sub-Division Bedford BUASD
Workplace Zone E33025087
Middle Layer Super Output Area
Intermediate Zone
Bedford 012
Lower Layer Super Output Area
Data Zone
Bedford 012A
Output Area / Small Area 3A2