The postcode MK40 2JZ is located in Bedford It was introduced in January 1980 and is an active postcode. MK40 2JZ is a small user postcode that may contain upto 100 addresses (but 15 is more typical).
MK40 2JZ is one of the more deprived areas in the country. It rates as a 3 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 2JZ as Multicultural metropolitans > Asian traits > Inner city ethnic mix.
The closest road name to MK40 2JZ is Salisbury Street which is centered 222 m away.
The nearest bus stop is Robinson Pool and is 51 m away. The closest railway station is Bedford Rail Station, 1.22 km away.
The closest primary school to MK40 2JZ (for ages 11 and under) is Livingstone Primary School. It achieved an OFSTED rating of Good on March 30, 2017.
The local pub for residents of MK40 2JZ is The Balloon and is 231 m away. The Food Standards Agency (FSA) rated it as Very Good on August 16, 2019. The nearest takeaway food is available from Deniz Fish Bar and is 473 m distant. The FSA rated this establishment as Good on October 1, 2021.
100% of residents have broadband access of superfast 30-300 Mbps.
Policing for MK40 2JZ 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 2JZ and their respective distances.
A list of road names near to MK40 2JZ, and the approximate distance away.
Information about the postcode MK40 2JZ
| Introduction | January 1980 |
| 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 2JZ - Data from 2020-2021
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bedford School | Independent school | 7-18 | 485 m | |
| Livingstone Primary School | Maintained school | 5-11 | Good (March 30, 2017) | 602 m |
| Pilgrims Pre-Preparatory School | Independent school | 0-7 | 756 m | |
| Edith Cavell Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (July 10, 2018) | 767 m |
| Polam School | Independent school | 1-9 | 839 m | |
| Priory Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Outstanding (May 1, 2014) | 959 m |
| Bedford Modern School | Independent school | 7-18 | 1.01 km | |
| Bedford Greenacre Independent School | Independent school | 0-18 | 1.04 km | |
| Castle Newnham School | Maintained school | 11-16 | Good (September 26, 2018) | 1.09 km |
| Castle Newnham School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Outstanding (October 4, 2013) | 1.16 km |
| Bedford College | College | 16-99 | Good (September 26, 2019) | 1.32 km |
| St John Rigby Catholic Primary School | Academy | 5-11 | Requires improvement (December 11, 2019) | 1.33 km |
| Scott Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (January 31, 2019) | 1.38 km |
| Bedford Free School | Academy | 11-16 | Outstanding (January 16, 2020) | 1.41 km |
| Brickhill Primary School | Maintained school | 5-11 | Good (April 25, 2018) | 1.44 km |
| Bedford Girls' School | Independent school | 7-18 | 1.46 km | |
| Goldington Academy | Academy | 11-16 | Good (February 2, 2022) | 1.51 km |
| Hazeldene School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (February 21, 2019) | 1.6 km |
| The Hills Academy | Academy | 3-11 | Good (February 6, 2020) | 1.6 km |
| Great Ouse Primary Academy | Academy | 3-11 | 1.7 km |
Food establishments with their establishment type, FSA rating score, date of last inspection and approximate distance from MK40 2JZ - Data from Apr 2022
| Name | Type | Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bedford Park Guest House | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good July 9, 2017 | 215 m | |
| Lillibet House | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good November 11, 2019 | 215 m | |
| The Balloon | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good August 16, 2019 | 231 m | |
| Gill Convenience | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good June 13, 2019 | 239 m | |
| De Parys Guest House | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good January 30, 2020 | 241 m | |
| Lillibet Court | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good January 31, 2020 | 241 m | |
| Kent Arms | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good February 4, 2019 | 250 m | |
| De’Parys | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good October 13, 2021 | 276 m | |
| Roff Avenue Stores | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good September 7, 2017 | 299 m | |
| K & P Stores (Londis) | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good June 19, 2018 | 314 m | |
| Pavilion Trading Company | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good November 18, 2021 | 315 m | |
| Fancy Bakery | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good February 15, 2019 | 360 m | |
| Bedford School Shop | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good January 15, 2020 | 410 m | |
| Victoria Guest House | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good December 21, 2018 | 416 m | |
| Wellington Arms PH | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good January 8, 2020 | 438 m | |
| The Burnaby Arms | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good April 3, 2018 | 462 m | |
| Deniz Fish Bar | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good October 1, 2021 | 473 m | |
| Golden Years at Tavistock Court | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good January 31, 2019 | 475 m | |
| Sodexo Education at Bedford School | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good February 24, 2022 | 485 m | |
| St Andrews School (Bedford) Ltd | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good February 11, 2020 | 514 m |
Bus stops, train stations, taxi ranks and airports near to MK40 2JZ - Data from Apr 2022
| Robinson Pool | 51 m | |
| Stanley Street | 150 m | |
| Stanley Street | 154 m | |
| School House | 228 m | |
| Old School House | 250 m | |
| The Broadway | 659 m | |
| Bedford Rail Station | 1.27 km | |
| Bedford Rail Station | 1.22 km | |
| Bedford St Johns Rail Station | 1.73 km | |
| Bedford St Johns Rail Station | 1.75 km | |
| London Luton Airport | 30.17 km | |
| Cambridge Airport | 44.43 km |
Woodland, hills, greenspaces, water and other natural features near to MK40 2JZ - Data from Dec 2021
| Castle Hill | 1.13 km | |
| Rink Islands | 1.24 km | |
| Clapham Park | 1.68 km | |
| Helen's Wood | 1.71 km | |
| Longholme Island | 1.99 km | |
| Clapham Park | 2 km | |
| Crabtree Spinney | 2.1 km | |
| Claphampark Wood | 2.35 km | |
| Priory Marina | 2.45 km | |
| Putnoe Wood | 2.54 km | |
| New Cut | 2.63 km | |
| Deep Spinney | 2.67 km | |
| Press Meadow | 2.72 km | |
| Priory Lake | 2.84 km | |
| Mowsbury Hill | 2.91 km |
Broadband availability and performance statistics for MK40 2JZ - Data from Ofcom 2017
| Speed Band Mbps |
Users | |
|---|---|---|
| 0-2 Mbps | 0% | 100% |
| 2-5 Mbps | 0% | 100% |
| 5-10 Mbps | 0% | 100% |
| 10-30 Mbps | 0% | 100% |
| 30-300 Mbps | 100% | 100% |
| 300+ Mbps | 0% | 0% |
| Country | England |
| Latitude | 52.14519300 |
| Longitude | -0.46717400 |
| OS Easting | 504984 |
| OS Northing | 0250762 |
| 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: Multicultural metropolitans Group: Asian traits Subgroup: Inner city ethnic mix |
| Rural-Urban Classification | (England/Wales) Urban city and town |
| Built-Up Area | Bedford BUA |
| Built-Up Area Sub-Division | Bedford BUASD |
| Workplace Zone | E33025660 |
| Middle Layer Super Output Area Intermediate Zone |
Bedford 009 |
| Lower Layer Super Output Area Data Zone |
Bedford 009A |
| Output Area / Small Area | 4C3 |