The postcode MK40 2AW is located in Bedford It was introduced in July 1995 and is an active postcode. MK40 2AW is a large user postcode, usually allocated to a single address receiving at least 500 mail items per day.
MK40 2AW is one of the most deprived areas in the country. It rates as a 1.7 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 2AW as Urbanites > Ageing urban living > Communal retirement.
The closest road name to MK40 2AW is Charlbury Court which is centered 72 m away.
The nearest bus stop is St Andrews School and is 150 m away. The closest railway station is Bedford Rail Station, 1.49 km away.
The closest primary school to MK40 2AW (for ages 11 and under) is Castle Newnham School. It achieved an OFSTED rating of Outstanding on October 4, 2013. The closest secondary school (for ages 11-18) is KWS School. The last OFSTED inspection on July 5, 2019 rated this school as Good
The local pub for residents of MK40 2AW is Bedford Borough Bowling Club Bar and is 293 m away. The Food Standards Agency (FSA) rated it as Very Good on November 27, 2018.
Policing for MK40 2AW 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 2AW and their respective distances.
A list of road names near to MK40 2AW, and the approximate distance away.
Information about the postcode MK40 2AW
| Introduction | July 1995 |
| 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 2AW - Data from 2020-2021
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bedford School | Independent school | 7-18 | 336 m | |
| Castle Newnham School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Outstanding (October 4, 2013) | 522 m |
| Castle Newnham School | Maintained school | 11-16 | Good (September 26, 2018) | 664 m |
| St John Rigby Catholic Primary School | Academy | 5-11 | Requires improvement (December 11, 2019) | 813 m |
| Pilgrims Pre-Preparatory School | Independent school | 0-7 | 888 m | |
| Goldington Academy | Academy | 11-16 | Good (February 2, 2022) | 993 m |
| Livingstone Primary School | Maintained school | 5-11 | Good (March 30, 2017) | 1.11 km |
| Bedford Girls' School | Independent school | 7-18 | 1.12 km | |
| Priory Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Outstanding (May 1, 2014) | 1.19 km |
| Bedford College | College | 16-99 | Good (September 26, 2019) | 1.22 km |
| Polam School | Independent school | 1-9 | 1.25 km | |
| Hazeldene School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (February 21, 2019) | 1.26 km |
| The Hills Academy | Academy | 3-11 | Good (February 6, 2020) | 1.26 km |
| Bedford Free School | Academy | 11-16 | Outstanding (January 16, 2020) | 1.26 km |
| Edith Cavell Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (July 10, 2018) | 1.4 km |
| Brickhill Primary School | Maintained school | 5-11 | Good (April 25, 2018) | 1.51 km |
| Bedford Greenacre Independent School | Independent school | 0-18 | 1.61 km | |
| Bedford Modern School | Independent school | 7-18 | 1.64 km | |
| KWS School | Independent school | 11-18 | Good (July 5, 2019) | 1.66 km |
| Scott Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (January 31, 2019) | 1.71 km |
Food establishments with their establishment type, FSA rating score, date of last inspection and approximate distance from MK40 2AW - Data from Apr 2022
| Name | Type | Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Village Choice Ltd T/A Budgens | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good February 12, 2020 | 88 m | |
| East London Foundation Outreach | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good November 23, 2018 | 93 m | |
| G4S Facilities Management | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good December 12, 2018 | 93 m | |
| St Andrews School Nursery | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good November 18, 2019 | 95 m | |
| Archer Unit | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good December 18, 2019 | 102 m | |
| G4S Facilities Management | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good December 21, 2018 | 102 m | |
| St Andrews School (Bedford) Ltd | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good February 11, 2020 | 131 m | |
| Bedford Borough Bowling Club Bar | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good November 27, 2018 | 293 m | |
| Bedford Rugby (Ground, Bar & Marquee) | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good March 4, 2020 | 293 m | |
| Taylors Kitchen | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good January 25, 2022 | 293 m | |
| Sodexo Education at Bedford School | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good February 24, 2022 | 336 m | |
| Aristo-Tots Private Nursery | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good August 18, 2020 | 340 m | |
| Three Rooms Fine Indian Dining | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good April 7, 2021 | 349 m | |
| Cater for occasions | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good September 12, 2018 | 430 m | |
| Russell Park Social Club | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good February 15, 2019 | 432 m | |
| The Place Bedford | Awaiting Inspection | 434 m | |
| Hepworth House | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good January 26, 2021 | 450 m | |
| Lavenders Day Nursery | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good March 5, 2021 | 465 m | |
| Bedford School Shop | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good January 15, 2020 | 469 m | |
| Ours | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good March 4, 2022 | 502 m |
Bus stops, train stations, taxi ranks and airports near to MK40 2AW - Data from Apr 2022
| St Andrews School | 150 m | |
| St Michaels Road | 174 m | |
| Bedford Hospital North Wing | 184 m | |
| St Michaels Road | 184 m | |
| Bedford Hospital North Wing | 238 m | |
| The Broadway | 644 m | |
| Bedford Rail Station | 1.54 km | |
| Bedford Rail Station | 1.49 km | |
| Bedford St Johns Rail Station | 1.55 km | |
| Bedford St Johns Rail Station | 1.57 km | |
| London Luton Airport | 29.77 km | |
| Cambridge Airport | 43.92 km |
Woodland, hills, greenspaces, water and other natural features near to MK40 2AW - Data from Dec 2021
| Castle Hill | 864 m | |
| Rink Islands | 974 m | |
| Longholme Island | 1.41 km | |
| Priory Marina | 1.84 km | |
| New Cut | 2 km | |
| Press Meadow | 2.12 km | |
| Clapham Park | 2.17 km | |
| Priory Lake | 2.22 km | |
| Helen's Wood | 2.27 km | |
| Clapham Park | 2.34 km | |
| Putnoe Wood | 2.44 km | |
| Finger Lakes | 2.56 km | |
| Riverside Pond | 2.58 km | |
| Cardington Spillway | 2.6 km | |
| Crabtree Spinney | 2.65 km |
| Country | England |
| Latitude | 52.14253700 |
| Longitude | -0.45892700 |
| OS Easting | 505556 |
| OS Northing | 0250480 |
| OS Positional Quality | Within the building of the matched address closest to the postcode mean |
| Bedfordshire |
| Westminster Parliamentary Constituency |
Bedford |
| Electoral Ward | De Parys |
| 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: Urbanites Group: Ageing urban living Subgroup: Communal retirement |
| Rural-Urban Classification | (England/Wales) Urban city and town |
| Built-Up Area | Bedford BUA |
| Built-Up Area Sub-Division | Bedford BUASD |
| Workplace Zone | E33023505 |
| Middle Layer Super Output Area Intermediate Zone |
Bedford 009 |
| Lower Layer Super Output Area Data Zone |
Bedford 009C |
| Output Area / Small Area | 5B2 |