The postcode MK40 2HZ is located in Bedford It was introduced in January 1980 and is an active postcode. MK40 2HZ is a large user postcode, usually allocated to a single address receiving at least 500 mail items per day.
MK40 2HZ 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 2HZ as Ethnicity central > Ethnic family life > Young families and students.
The closest road name to MK40 2HZ is Wellington Street which is centered 77 m away.
The nearest bus stop is The Broadway and is 154 m away. The closest railway station is Bedford Rail Station, 827 m away.
The closest primary school to MK40 2HZ (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 2HZ is Tavi Bar And Indian Grill and is 77 m away. The Food Standards Agency (FSA) rated it as Very Good on September 23, 2021. The nearest takeaway food is available from Etna Pizzaco and is 32 m distant. The FSA rated this establishment as Very Good on March 25, 2019.
Policing for MK40 2HZ 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 2HZ and their respective distances.
A list of road names near to MK40 2HZ, and the approximate distance away.
Information about the postcode MK40 2HZ
| 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 2HZ - Data from 2020-2021
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bedford School | Independent school | 7-18 | 328 m | |
| Priory Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Outstanding (May 1, 2014) | 527 m |
| Livingstone Primary School | Maintained school | 5-11 | Good (March 30, 2017) | 565 m |
| Polam School | Independent school | 1-9 | 618 m | |
| Bedford College | College | 16-99 | Good (September 26, 2019) | 780 m |
| Bedford Free School | Academy | 11-16 | Outstanding (January 16, 2020) | 877 m |
| Bedford Girls' School | Independent school | 7-18 | 981 m | |
| Edith Cavell Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (July 10, 2018) | 1.06 km |
| Castle Newnham School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Outstanding (October 4, 2013) | 1.06 km |
| Bedford Greenacre Independent School | Independent school | 0-18 | 1.07 km | |
| Pilgrims Pre-Preparatory School | Independent school | 0-7 | 1.24 km | |
| Bedford Modern School | Independent school | 7-18 | 1.25 km | |
| Castle Newnham School | Maintained school | 11-16 | Good (September 26, 2018) | 1.31 km |
| E-Spired Centre of Excellence | Independent school | 14-16 | Good (April 26, 2018) | 1.42 km |
| St John Rigby Catholic Primary School | Academy | 5-11 | Requires improvement (December 11, 2019) | 1.48 km |
| Queen's Park Academy | Academy | 3-11 | Requires improvement (June 12, 2019) | 1.54 km |
| Cauldwell School | Academy | 4-11 | Good (December 1, 2021) | 1.58 km |
| Goldington Academy | Academy | 11-16 | Good (February 2, 2022) | 1.66 km |
| Great Ouse Primary Academy | Academy | 3-11 | 1.67 km | |
| St Joseph's and St Gregory's Catholic Primary School | Academy | 4-11 | Requires improvement (November 20, 2019) | 1.73 km |
Food establishments with their establishment type, FSA rating score, date of last inspection and approximate distance from MK40 2HZ - Data from Apr 2022
| Name | Type | Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bedford Peri Peri Limited | Awaiting Inspection | 32 m | |
| Broadway Chinese Takeaway | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Satisfactory October 12, 2020 | 32 m | |
| Etna Pizzaco | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good March 25, 2019 | 32 m | |
| Golden Dragon | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good July 29, 2021 | 32 m | |
| Kebabe German | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good March 18, 2022 | 32 m | |
| O M Pharmacy | Exempt February 4, 2019 | 32 m | |
| Shaya Convenience Store | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good September 30, 2021 | 32 m | |
| Andreas Kebabs | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good June 26, 2018 | 74 m | |
| Siam Heaven Thai Restaurant | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good November 21, 2019 | 74 m | |
| The Tuckin Caribbean Takeaway | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Satisfactory January 6, 2022 | 74 m | |
| Fishermans Chip Shop | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good October 9, 2018 | 77 m | |
| Grand Indian Restaurant | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good February 11, 2022 | 77 m | |
| Olawa Bakery | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good August 24, 2021 | 77 m | |
| Tavi Bar And Indian Grill | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good September 23, 2021 | 77 m | |
| The Flowerpot | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good March 15, 2018 | 77 m | |
| The Green Shop | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good September 14, 2021 | 77 m | |
| Unit Blend Ltd | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good August 21, 2017 | 77 m | |
| Acca Limited T/A Pizza Hut | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good February 11, 2022 | 95 m | |
| Deshi Spice Restaurant | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good August 25, 2021 | 95 m | |
| Magna Tandoori Restaurant | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good March 11, 2021 | 95 m |
Bus stops, train stations, taxi ranks and airports near to MK40 2HZ - Data from Apr 2022
| The Broadway | 154 m | |
| Harpur Street | 237 m | |
| St Peter's Street | 247 m | |
| St Peter's Street | 270 m | |
| Tavistock Court | 322 m | |
| The Broadway | 149 m | |
| Bedford Rail Station | 881 m | |
| Bedford Rail Station | 827 m | |
| Bedford St Johns Rail Station | 1.2 km | |
| Bedford St Johns Rail Station | 1.22 km | |
| London Luton Airport | 29.66 km | |
| Cambridge Airport | 44.57 km |
Woodland, hills, greenspaces, water and other natural features near to MK40 2HZ - Data from Dec 2021
| Castle Hill | 639 m | |
| Rink Islands | 745 m | |
| Longholme Island | 1.69 km | |
| Helen's Wood | 2.18 km | |
| Clapham Park | 2.19 km | |
| Priory Marina | 2.19 km | |
| Press Meadow | 2.42 km | |
| New Cut | 2.46 km | |
| Clapham Park | 2.54 km | |
| Crabtree Spinney | 2.56 km | |
| Priory Lake | 2.59 km | |
| Deep Spinney | 2.61 km | |
| Claphampark Wood | 2.88 km | |
| Cardington Spillway | 2.93 km | |
| Putnoe Wood | 2.98 km |
| Country | England |
| Latitude | 52.14035300 |
| Longitude | -0.46796100 |
| OS Easting | 504943 |
| OS Northing | 0250224 |
| 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: Ethnicity central Group: Ethnic family life Subgroup: Young families and students |
| Rural-Urban Classification | (England/Wales) Urban city and town |
| Built-Up Area | Bedford BUA |
| Built-Up Area Sub-Division | Bedford BUASD |
| Workplace Zone | E33023512 |
| Middle Layer Super Output Area Intermediate Zone |
Bedford 010 |
| Lower Layer Super Output Area Data Zone |
Bedford 010F |
| Output Area / Small Area | 3A2 |