The postcode MK40 1RS is located in Bedford It was introduced in January 1980 and terminated in December 1999.MK40 1RS is a large user postcode, usually allocated to a single address receiving at least 500 mail items per day.
MK40 1RS 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 1RS as Multicultural metropolitans > Challenged Asian terraces > Asian terraces and flats.
The closest road name to MK40 1RS is James Street which is centered 56 m away.
The nearest bus stop is Bus Station and is 85 m away. The closest railway station is Bedford Rail Station, 570 m away.
The closest primary school to MK40 1RS (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 Subway and is 66 m distant. The FSA rated this establishment as Very Good on February 25, 2022.
Policing for MK40 1RS 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 1RS and their respective distances.
A list of road names near to MK40 1RS, and the approximate distance away.
Information about the postcode MK40 1RS
| Introduction | January 1980 |
| Termination | December 1999 |
| 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 1RS - Data from 2020-2021
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Priory Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Outstanding (May 1, 2014) | 321 m |
| Bedford College | College | 16-99 | Good (September 26, 2019) | 390 m |
| Bedford Free School | Academy | 11-16 | Outstanding (January 16, 2020) | 510 m |
| Polam School | Independent school | 1-9 | 642 m | |
| Bedford School | Independent school | 7-18 | 693 m | |
| Bedford Girls' School | Independent school | 7-18 | 762 m | |
| Livingstone Primary School | Maintained school | 5-11 | Good (March 30, 2017) | 765 m |
| E-Spired Centre of Excellence | Independent school | 14-16 | Good (April 26, 2018) | 1.01 km |
| Cauldwell School | Academy | 4-11 | Good (December 1, 2021) | 1.15 km |
| Bedford Greenacre Independent School | Independent school | 0-18 | 1.17 km | |
| Queen's Park Academy | Academy | 3-11 | Requires improvement (June 12, 2019) | 1.25 km |
| Castle Newnham School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Outstanding (October 4, 2013) | 1.26 km |
| Edith Cavell Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (July 10, 2018) | 1.33 km |
| St John's School | Special school | 2-19 | Outstanding (June 14, 2018) | 1.43 km |
| Bedford Modern School | Independent school | 7-18 | 1.47 km | |
| St Joseph's and St Gregory's Catholic Primary School | Academy | 4-11 | Requires improvement (November 20, 2019) | 1.49 km |
| Shackleton Primary School | Academy | 4-11 | Good (September 29, 2021) | 1.57 km |
| Westfield Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Requires improvement (June 27, 2018) | 1.58 km |
| Great Ouse Primary Academy | Academy | 3-11 | 1.66 km | |
| Castle Newnham School | Maintained school | 11-16 | Good (September 26, 2018) | 1.67 km |
Food establishments with their establishment type, FSA rating score, date of last inspection and approximate distance from MK40 1RS - 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 | 59 m | |
| Tesco | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good November 21, 2019 | 61 m | |
| Bedford Cafe & Sandwich Bar | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good December 11, 2018 | 66 m | |
| Caffe Amore | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Satisfactory July 6, 2021 | 66 m | |
| Costa | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good August 17, 2020 | 66 m | |
| Subway | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good February 25, 2022 | 66 m | |
| Boots | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good August 11, 2017 | 75 m | |
| Geek Retreat Bedford | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good September 30, 2021 | 75 m | |
| Price Check | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good February 21, 2020 | 75 m | |
| El Picante Mexican Grill Ltd | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good April 13, 2021 | 77 m | |
| Hallows Cafe | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Satisfactory September 9, 2021 | 77 m | |
| Poundstretcher | Awaiting Inspection | 77 m | |
| Savers | Exempt March 2, 2019 | 77 m | |
| Star Cafe | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good April 13, 2021 | 77 m | |
| Iceland Foods Ltd | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good December 18, 2019 | 79 m | |
| New Look | Exempt June 15, 2017 | 79 m | |
| Card Factory | Exempt February 23, 2019 | 79 m | |
| Claire's Accessories | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good January 4, 2018 | 79 m | |
| Grape Tree | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good June 6, 2019 | 79 m | |
| Greggs | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good August 30, 2018 | 79 m |
Bus stops, train stations, taxi ranks and airports near to MK40 1RS - Data from Apr 2022
| Bus Station | 85 m | |
| Bus Station | 90 m | |
| Bus Station | 92 m | |
| Bus Station | 97 m | |
| Bus Station | 98 m | |
| The Broadway | 367 m | |
| Bedford Rail Station | 615 m | |
| Bedford Rail Station | 570 m | |
| Bedford St Johns Rail Station | 816 m | |
| Bedford St Johns Rail Station | 836 m | |
| London Luton Airport | 29.29 km | |
| Cambridge Airport | 44.78 km |
Woodland, hills, greenspaces, water and other natural features near to MK40 1RS - Data from Dec 2021
| Castle Hill | 478 m | |
| Rink Islands | 530 m | |
| Longholme Island | 1.64 km | |
| Priory Marina | 2.17 km | |
| Press Meadow | 2.35 km | |
| New Cut | 2.52 km | |
| Helen's Wood | 2.52 km | |
| Deep Spinney | 2.54 km | |
| Priory Lake | 2.57 km | |
| Clapham Park | 2.57 km | |
| Cardington Spillway | 2.86 km | |
| Crabtree Spinney | 2.9 km | |
| Clapham Park | 2.96 km | |
| Finger Lakes | 2.99 km | |
| Claphampark Wood | 3.28 km |
| Country | England |
| Latitude | 52.13672100 |
| Longitude | -0.47010200 |
| OS Easting | 504805 |
| OS Northing | 0249817 |
| 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 |