The postcode MK40 2BS is located in Bedford It was introduced in December 2017 and is an active postcode. MK40 2BS is a small user postcode that may contain upto 100 addresses (but 15 is more typical).
MK40 2BS is one of the most deprived areas in the country. It rates as a 0.5 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 2BS as Multicultural metropolitans > Rented family living > Private renting new arrivals.
The closest road name to MK40 2BS is Adelaide Square which is centered 39 m away.
The nearest bus stop is Bedford High School and is 93 m away. The closest railway station is Bedford Rail Station, 562 m away.
The closest primary school to MK40 2BS (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 2BS is Barley Mow and is 125 m away. The Food Standards Agency (FSA) rated it as Satisfactory on October 16, 2020. The nearest takeaway food is available from Vision Nutrition and is 139 m distant. The FSA rated this establishment as Very Good on October 26, 2020.
Policing for MK40 2BS 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 2BS and their respective distances.
A list of road names near to MK40 2BS, and the approximate distance away.
Information about the postcode MK40 2BS
| Introduction | December 2017 |
| 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 2BS - Data from 2020-2021
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Priory Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Outstanding (May 1, 2014) | 268 m |
| Polam School | Independent school | 1-9 | 386 m | |
| Livingstone Primary School | Maintained school | 5-11 | Good (March 30, 2017) | 444 m |
| Bedford School | Independent school | 7-18 | 599 m | |
| Bedford College | College | 16-99 | Good (September 26, 2019) | 716 m |
| Bedford Free School | Academy | 11-16 | Outstanding (January 16, 2020) | 836 m |
| Bedford Greenacre Independent School | Independent school | 0-18 | 892 m | |
| Edith Cavell Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (July 10, 2018) | 1.01 km |
| Bedford Girls' School | Independent school | 7-18 | 1.05 km | |
| Bedford Modern School | Independent school | 7-18 | 1.15 km | |
| Queen's Park Academy | Academy | 3-11 | Requires improvement (June 12, 2019) | 1.27 km |
| Castle Newnham School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Outstanding (October 4, 2013) | 1.32 km |
| E-Spired Centre of Excellence | Independent school | 14-16 | Good (April 26, 2018) | 1.32 km |
| Cauldwell School | Academy | 4-11 | Good (December 1, 2021) | 1.43 km |
| Great Ouse Primary Academy | Academy | 3-11 | 1.44 km | |
| Pilgrims Pre-Preparatory School | Independent school | 0-7 | 1.45 km | |
| St Joseph's and St Gregory's Catholic Primary School | Academy | 4-11 | Requires improvement (November 20, 2019) | 1.46 km |
| Westfield Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Requires improvement (June 27, 2018) | 1.55 km |
| Castle Newnham School | Maintained school | 11-16 | Good (September 26, 2018) | 1.58 km |
| St John's School | Special school | 2-19 | Outstanding (June 14, 2018) | 1.64 km |
Food establishments with their establishment type, FSA rating score, date of last inspection and approximate distance from MK40 2BS - Data from Apr 2022
| Name | Type | Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aramark at Bedford College | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good October 31, 2018 | 0 m | |
| Munch and Mocha at Trinity Arts & Leisure | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good May 5, 2021 | 0 m | |
| HM Prison Bedford | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good March 23, 2022 | 99 m | |
| Barley Mow | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Satisfactory October 16, 2020 | 125 m | |
| Fireaway | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good April 6, 2021 | 127 m | |
| Marmaris Grill Ltd | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Needs Major Improvement February 11, 2022 | 127 m | |
| The Larder | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good December 15, 2020 | 127 m | |
| The Cochin | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good December 20, 2018 | 139 m | |
| Vision Nutrition | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good October 26, 2020 | 139 m | |
| Esquires | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good December 24, 2019 | 162 m | |
| Flamme Rouge Cycles | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good September 4, 2018 | 162 m | |
| Mathco Convenience Store | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good January 2, 2018 | 162 m | |
| Halal Dixy | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good January 21, 2021 | 164 m | |
| Panshi | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good December 17, 2020 | 164 m | |
| Shanghai Kitchen | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good July 30, 2019 | 164 m | |
| Tavistock Wine Shop | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good March 8, 2018 | 164 m | |
| V'Jay's Indian - Est.1984 | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good March 27, 2021 | 164 m | |
| Apex Care Homes Ltd at The Crescent Nursing Home | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good November 15, 2021 | 168 m | |
| La Rondine | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good February 3, 2022 | 173 m | |
| Acca Limited T/A Pizza Hut | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good February 11, 2022 | 175 m |
Bus stops, train stations, taxi ranks and airports near to MK40 2BS - Data from Apr 2022
| Bedford High School | 93 m | |
| Bedford High School | 109 m | |
| Bus Station | 191 m | |
| Bus Station | 191 m | |
| Bus Station | 199 m | |
| The Broadway | 340 m | |
| Bedford Rail Station | 616 m | |
| Bedford Rail Station | 562 m | |
| Bedford St Johns Rail Station | 1.14 km | |
| Bedford St Johns Rail Station | 1.16 km | |
| London Luton Airport | 29.62 km | |
| Cambridge Airport | 44.84 km |
Woodland, hills, greenspaces, water and other natural features near to MK40 2BS - Data from Dec 2021
| Castle Hill | 726 m | |
| Rink Islands | 808 m | |
| Longholme Island | 1.86 km | |
| Helen's Wood | 2.2 km | |
| Clapham Park | 2.25 km | |
| Deep Spinney | 2.37 km | |
| Priory Marina | 2.38 km | |
| Crabtree Spinney | 2.57 km | |
| Press Meadow | 2.59 km | |
| Clapham Park | 2.66 km | |
| New Cut | 2.68 km | |
| Priory Lake | 2.78 km | |
| Claphampark Wood | 2.97 km | |
| Cardington Spillway | 3.09 km | |
| Finger Lakes | 3.18 km |
| Country | England |
| Latitude | 52.13950500 |
| Longitude | -0.47163600 |
| OS Easting | 504692 |
| OS Northing | 0250123 |
| OS Positional Quality | Within the building of the matched address closest to the postcode mean |
| Bedfordshire |
| Westminster Parliamentary Constituency |
Bedford |
| Electoral Ward | Harpur |
| 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: Rented family living Subgroup: Private renting new arrivals |
| Rural-Urban Classification | (England/Wales) Urban city and town |
| Built-Up Area | Bedford BUA |
| Built-Up Area Sub-Division | Bedford BUASD |
| Workplace Zone | E33023518 |
| Middle Layer Super Output Area Intermediate Zone |
Bedford 010 |
| Lower Layer Super Output Area Data Zone |
Bedford 010F |
| Output Area / Small Area | 4A2 |