The postcode MK40 1ZL is located in Bedford It was introduced in December 1998 and is an active postcode. MK40 1ZL is a large user postcode, usually allocated to a single address receiving at least 500 mail items per day.
MK40 1ZL 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 1ZL as Multicultural metropolitans > Challenged Asian terraces > Asian terraces and flats.
The closest road name to MK40 1ZL is Dane Street which is centered 6 m away.
The nearest bus stop is Harpur Street and is 69 m away. The closest railway station is Bedford Rail Station, 620 m away.
The closest primary school to MK40 1ZL (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 1ZL is Bar Citrus and is 92 m away. The Food Standards Agency (FSA) rated it as Very Good on December 1, 2021. The nearest takeaway food is available from Cakes Re-Volution and is 92 m distant. The FSA rated this establishment as AwaitingInspection .
Policing for MK40 1ZL 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 1ZL and their respective distances.
A list of road names near to MK40 1ZL, and the approximate distance away.
Information about the postcode MK40 1ZL
| Introduction | December 1998 |
| 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 1ZL - Data from 2020-2021
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Priory Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Outstanding (May 1, 2014) | 330 m |
| Bedford College | College | 16-99 | Good (September 26, 2019) | 520 m |
| Bedford School | Independent school | 7-18 | 571 m | |
| Polam School | Independent school | 1-9 | 584 m | |
| Bedford Free School | Academy | 11-16 | Outstanding (January 16, 2020) | 632 m |
| Livingstone Primary School | Maintained school | 5-11 | Good (March 30, 2017) | 662 m |
| Bedford Girls' School | Independent school | 7-18 | 832 m | |
| Bedford Greenacre Independent School | Independent school | 0-18 | 1.1 km | |
| E-Spired Centre of Excellence | Independent school | 14-16 | Good (April 26, 2018) | 1.15 km |
| Castle Newnham School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Outstanding (October 4, 2013) | 1.2 km |
| Edith Cavell Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (July 10, 2018) | 1.22 km |
| Cauldwell School | Academy | 4-11 | Good (December 1, 2021) | 1.29 km |
| Queen's Park Academy | Academy | 3-11 | Requires improvement (June 12, 2019) | 1.32 km |
| Bedford Modern School | Independent school | 7-18 | 1.37 km | |
| Pilgrims Pre-Preparatory School | Independent school | 0-7 | 1.53 km | |
| St Joseph's and St Gregory's Catholic Primary School | Academy | 4-11 | Requires improvement (November 20, 2019) | 1.54 km |
| Castle Newnham School | Maintained school | 11-16 | Good (September 26, 2018) | 1.56 km |
| St John's School | Special school | 2-19 | Outstanding (June 14, 2018) | 1.57 km |
| Great Ouse Primary Academy | Academy | 3-11 | 1.63 km | |
| Westfield Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Requires improvement (June 27, 2018) | 1.63 km |
Food establishments with their establishment type, FSA rating score, date of last inspection and approximate distance from MK40 1ZL - Data from Apr 2022
| Name | Type | Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dessert Island | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good February 6, 2020 | 9 m | |
| Serberi International Food Centre | Awaiting Inspection | 22 m | |
| Don't Get Locked In | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good September 22, 2020 | 28 m | |
| Greggs | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good August 22, 2019 | 28 m | |
| Subway | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good August 29, 2018 | 28 m | |
| Superdrug Stores Plc | Exempt January 20, 2020 | 28 m | |
| D P Clarke Family Butchers Ltd | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good November 11, 2021 | 49 m | |
| Fealy’s Bakery | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good August 18, 2021 | 49 m | |
| Food4 | Exempt October 29, 2020 | 49 m | |
| The Bakers Best | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good December 20, 2019 | 49 m | |
| Iceland Foods Ltd | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good December 18, 2019 | 74 m | |
| Poundland | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good March 2, 2019 | 76 m | |
| Bar Citrus | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good December 1, 2021 | 92 m | |
| Burger King | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good February 21, 2020 | 92 m | |
| Cakes Re-Volution | Awaiting Inspection | 92 m | |
| Mamma Concetta | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good October 25, 2018 | 92 m | |
| Barley Mow | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Satisfactory October 16, 2020 | 97 m | |
| El Picante Mexican Grill Ltd | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good April 13, 2021 | 98 m | |
| Hallows Cafe | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Satisfactory September 9, 2021 | 98 m | |
| Poundstretcher | Awaiting Inspection | 98 m |
Bus stops, train stations, taxi ranks and airports near to MK40 1ZL - Data from Apr 2022
| Harpur Street | 69 m | |
| Bus Station | 85 m | |
| Bus Station | 95 m | |
| Bus Station | 105 m | |
| Bus Station | 107 m | |
| The Broadway | 247 m | |
| Bedford Rail Station | 670 m | |
| Bedford Rail Station | 620 m | |
| Bedford St Johns Rail Station | 946 m | |
| Bedford St Johns Rail Station | 966 m | |
| London Luton Airport | 29.42 km | |
| Cambridge Airport | 44.73 km |
Woodland, hills, greenspaces, water and other natural features near to MK40 1ZL - Data from Dec 2021
| Castle Hill | 513 m | |
| Rink Islands | 591 m | |
| Longholme Island | 1.66 km | |
| Priory Marina | 2.18 km | |
| Press Meadow | 2.38 km | |
| Helen's Wood | 2.4 km | |
| Clapham Park | 2.43 km | |
| New Cut | 2.51 km | |
| Deep Spinney | 2.54 km | |
| Priory Lake | 2.58 km | |
| Crabtree Spinney | 2.78 km | |
| Clapham Park | 2.81 km | |
| Cardington Spillway | 2.89 km | |
| Finger Lakes | 3 km | |
| Claphampark Wood | 3.14 km |
| Country | England |
| Latitude | 52.13797400 |
| Longitude | -0.46963500 |
| OS Easting | 504834 |
| OS Northing | 0249957 |
| 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 | E33025080 |
| Middle Layer Super Output Area Intermediate Zone |
Bedford 012 |
| Lower Layer Super Output Area Data Zone |
Bedford 012A |
| Output Area / Small Area | 4B1 |