The postcode MK40 2DL is located in Bedford It was introduced in January 1980 and is an active postcode. MK40 2DL is a large user postcode, usually allocated to a single address receiving at least 500 mail items per day.
MK40 2DL is one of the most deprived areas in the country. It rates as a 2.4 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 2DL as Urbanites > Urban professionals and families > Multi-ethnic professionals with families.
The closest road name to MK40 2DL is Keats Close which is centered 80 m away.
The nearest bus stop is Rushmoor School and is 28 m away. The closest railway station is Bedford Rail Station, 874 m away.
The closest primary school to MK40 2DL (for ages 11 and under) is Livingstone Primary School. It achieved an OFSTED rating of Good on March 30, 2017. 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
Policing for MK40 2DL 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 2DL and their respective distances.
A list of road names near to MK40 2DL, and the approximate distance away.
Information about the postcode MK40 2DL
| Introduction | January 1980 |
| 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 2DL - Data from 2020-2021
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bedford Greenacre Independent School | Independent school | 0-18 | 0 m | |
| Bedford Modern School | Independent school | 7-18 | 440 m | |
| Livingstone Primary School | Maintained school | 5-11 | Good (March 30, 2017) | 509 m |
| Edith Cavell Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (July 10, 2018) | 517 m |
| Polam School | Independent school | 1-9 | 532 m | |
| Great Ouse Primary Academy | Academy | 3-11 | 663 m | |
| Priory Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Outstanding (May 1, 2014) | 885 m |
| Queen's Park Academy | Academy | 3-11 | Requires improvement (June 12, 2019) | 1.21 km |
| St Joseph's and St Gregory's Catholic Primary School | Academy | 4-11 | Requires improvement (November 20, 2019) | 1.22 km |
| Biddenham International School and Sports College | Maintained school | 11-18 | Good (March 27, 2019) | 1.25 km |
| Westfield Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Requires improvement (June 27, 2018) | 1.26 km |
| Bedford School | Independent school | 7-18 | 1.32 km | |
| Bedford College | College | 16-99 | Good (September 26, 2019) | 1.52 km |
| Bedford Free School | Academy | 11-16 | Outstanding (January 16, 2020) | 1.65 km |
| Pilgrims Pre-Preparatory School | Independent school | 0-7 | 1.66 km | |
| Ursula Taylor Church of England School | Academy | 4-11 | Good (October 30, 2019) | 1.82 km |
| St James' Church of England VA Primary School | Maintained school | 5-11 | Good (January 25, 2017) | 1.85 km |
| Scott Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (January 31, 2019) | 1.9 km |
| Bedford Girls' School | Independent school | 7-18 | 1.93 km | |
| Cauldwell School | Academy | 4-11 | Good (December 1, 2021) | 1.98 km |
Food establishments with their establishment type, FSA rating score, date of last inspection and approximate distance from MK40 2DL - Data from Apr 2022
| Name | Type | Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rushmoor School Ltd | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good November 11, 2019 | 0 m | |
| Kingsley Care Homes Ltd | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good November 4, 2019 | 88 m | |
| Verve Hotel | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good January 31, 2020 | 119 m | |
| The Haven 2000 Ltd | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good September 9, 2020 | 140 m | |
| Tennyson House Hotel | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good February 23, 2019 | 155 m | |
| Hanover Housing | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good February 15, 2019 | 175 m | |
| North Bedfordshire Day Care Hospice | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good March 6, 2019 | 180 m | |
| Oasis House | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good April 29, 2021 | 180 m | |
| Monkey Puzzle Bedford | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good September 20, 2021 | 180 m | |
| Lillibet Manor | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good July 11, 2019 | 216 m | |
| Bedford Probation Hostel | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good May 29, 2018 | 249 m | |
| Jumping Jacks Childcare Ltd | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good February 5, 2021 | 266 m | |
| A Different Brew | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good February 22, 2019 | 331 m | |
| Aldi Stores Ltd | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good October 3, 2018 | 331 m | |
| Argos Ltd | Exempt August 9, 2018 | 331 m | |
| J Sainsbury Plc (Main Store) | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good January 18, 2022 | 331 m | |
| J Sainsbury Plc (Petrol station Shop) | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good August 28, 2019 | 331 m | |
| Annandale Lodge Care Home | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good February 15, 2019 | 380 m | |
| Cheeky Monkeys Nursery | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good October 29, 2018 | 380 m | |
| Reach Care Services Ltd | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good February 4, 2019 | 398 m |
Bus stops, train stations, taxi ranks and airports near to MK40 2DL - Data from Apr 2022
| Rushmoor School | 28 m | |
| Rushmoor School | 30 m | |
| Cowper Road | 37 m | |
| Cowper Road | 52 m | |
| Hilbre Grange | 163 m | |
| Bedford Rail Station | 892 m | |
| The Broadway | 1.2 km | |
| Bedford Rail Station | 874 m | |
| Bedford St Johns Rail Station | 1.92 km | |
| Bedford St Johns Rail Station | 1.93 km | |
| London Luton Airport | 30.29 km | |
| Cambridge Airport | 45.47 km |
Woodland, hills, greenspaces, water and other natural features near to MK40 2DL - Data from Dec 2021
| Castle Hill | 1.62 km | |
| Deep Spinney | 1.63 km | |
| Helen's Wood | 1.64 km | |
| Rink Islands | 1.69 km | |
| Clapham Park | 1.82 km | |
| Crabtree Spinney | 1.97 km | |
| Apple Island | 2.38 km | |
| Clapham Park | 2.4 km | |
| Claphampark Wood | 2.59 km | |
| Longholme Island | 2.74 km | |
| Priory Marina | 3.25 km | |
| Putnoe Wood | 3.41 km | |
| Molliver's Wood | 3.43 km | |
| Press Meadow | 3.47 km | |
| New Cut | 3.53 km |
| Country | England |
| Latitude | 52.14413500 |
| Longitude | -0.48228400 |
| OS Easting | 503954 |
| OS Northing | 0250624 |
| 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: Urbanites Group: Urban professionals and families Subgroup: Multi-ethnic professionals with families |
| Rural-Urban Classification | (England/Wales) Urban city and town |
| Built-Up Area | Bedford BUA |
| Built-Up Area Sub-Division | Bedford BUASD |
| Workplace Zone | E33025662 |
| Middle Layer Super Output Area Intermediate Zone |
Bedford 010 |
| Lower Layer Super Output Area Data Zone |
Bedford 010C |
| Output Area / Small Area | 5A2 |