The postcode MK40 2LD is located in Bedford It was introduced in January 1980 and is an active postcode. MK40 2LD is a large user postcode, usually allocated to a single address receiving at least 500 mail items per day.
MK40 2LD 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 2LD as Multicultural metropolitans > Asian traits > Inner city ethnic mix.
The closest road name to MK40 2LD is Pemberley Avenue which is centered 46 m away.
The nearest bus stop is School House and is 97 m away. The closest railway station is Bedford Rail Station, 1.42 km away.
The closest primary school to MK40 2LD (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 St Thomas More Catholic School.
The local pub for residents of MK40 2LD is The Balloon and is 437 m away. The Food Standards Agency (FSA) rated it as Very Good on August 16, 2019.
100% of residents have broadband access of ultrafast 300+ Mbps. 100% of residents have broadband access of superfast 30-300 Mbps.
Policing for MK40 2LD 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 2LD and their respective distances.
A list of road names near to MK40 2LD, and the approximate distance away.
Information about the postcode MK40 2LD
| 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 2LD - Data from 2020-2021
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bedford School | Independent school | 7-18 | 423 m | |
| Pilgrims Pre-Preparatory School | Independent school | 0-7 | 612 m | |
| Castle Newnham School | Maintained school | 11-16 | Good (September 26, 2018) | 809 m |
| Livingstone Primary School | Maintained school | 5-11 | Good (March 30, 2017) | 870 m |
| Castle Newnham School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Outstanding (October 4, 2013) | 925 m |
| Edith Cavell Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (July 10, 2018) | 1.04 km |
| St John Rigby Catholic Primary School | Academy | 5-11 | Requires improvement (December 11, 2019) | 1.05 km |
| Polam School | Independent school | 1-9 | 1.08 km | |
| Priory Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Outstanding (May 1, 2014) | 1.14 km |
| Goldington Academy | Academy | 11-16 | Good (February 2, 2022) | 1.22 km |
| Bedford Modern School | Independent school | 7-18 | 1.28 km | |
| Brickhill Primary School | Maintained school | 5-11 | Good (April 25, 2018) | 1.29 km |
| Bedford Greenacre Independent School | Independent school | 0-18 | 1.32 km | |
| Hazeldene School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (February 21, 2019) | 1.33 km |
| The Hills Academy | Academy | 3-11 | Good (February 6, 2020) | 1.33 km |
| Scott Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (January 31, 2019) | 1.37 km |
| Bedford College | College | 16-99 | Good (September 26, 2019) | 1.38 km |
| Bedford Girls' School | Independent school | 7-18 | 1.42 km | |
| Bedford Free School | Academy | 11-16 | Outstanding (January 16, 2020) | 1.45 km |
| St Thomas More Catholic School | Academy | 11-18 | 1.88 km |
Food establishments with their establishment type, FSA rating score, date of last inspection and approximate distance from MK40 2LD - Data from Apr 2022
| Name | Type | Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hepworth House | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good January 26, 2021 | 254 m | |
| St Andrews School (Bedford) Ltd | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good February 11, 2020 | 281 m | |
| Bedford Park Guest House | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good July 9, 2017 | 319 m | |
| Lillibet House | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good November 11, 2019 | 319 m | |
| Village Choice Ltd T/A Budgens | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good February 12, 2020 | 324 m | |
| Pavilion Trading Company | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good November 18, 2021 | 349 m | |
| St Andrews School Nursery | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good November 18, 2019 | 359 m | |
| De’Parys | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good October 13, 2021 | 361 m | |
| De Parys Guest House | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good January 30, 2020 | 388 m | |
| Lillibet Court | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good January 31, 2020 | 388 m | |
| Sodexo Education at Bedford School | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good February 24, 2022 | 423 m | |
| East London Foundation Outreach | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good November 23, 2018 | 432 m | |
| G4S Facilities Management | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good December 12, 2018 | 432 m | |
| The Balloon | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good August 16, 2019 | 437 m | |
| Bedford School Shop | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good January 15, 2020 | 440 m | |
| Airedale Nursing Home | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good January 31, 2020 | 450 m | |
| Gill Convenience | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good June 13, 2019 | 465 m | |
| Archer Unit | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good December 18, 2019 | 479 m | |
| G4S Facilities Management | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good December 21, 2018 | 479 m | |
| St Andrews Church | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good February 4, 2020 | 516 m |
Bus stops, train stations, taxi ranks and airports near to MK40 2LD - Data from Apr 2022
| School House | 97 m | |
| Old School House | 114 m | |
| Dorothea Court | 223 m | |
| St Andrews School | 262 m | |
| Dorothea Court | 265 m | |
| The Broadway | 711 m | |
| Bedford Rail Station | 1.48 km | |
| Bedford Rail Station | 1.42 km | |
| Bedford St Johns Rail Station | 1.76 km | |
| Bedford St Johns Rail Station | 1.79 km | |
| London Luton Airport | 30.12 km | |
| Cambridge Airport | 44.15 km |
Woodland, hills, greenspaces, water and other natural features near to MK40 2LD - Data from Dec 2021
| Castle Hill | 1.11 km | |
| Rink Islands | 1.22 km | |
| Clapham Park | 1.77 km | |
| Longholme Island | 1.82 km | |
| Helen's Wood | 1.86 km | |
| Clapham Park | 2 km | |
| Crabtree Spinney | 2.24 km | |
| Priory Marina | 2.25 km | |
| Putnoe Wood | 2.35 km | |
| Claphampark Wood | 2.38 km | |
| New Cut | 2.39 km | |
| Press Meadow | 2.53 km | |
| Priory Lake | 2.63 km | |
| Mowsbury Hill | 2.75 km | |
| Riverside Pond | 2.9 km |
Broadband availability and performance statistics for MK40 2LD - 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 | 0% | 100% |
| 300+ Mbps | 100% | 100% |
| Country | England |
| Latitude | 52.14524300 |
| Longitude | -0.46302800 |
| OS Easting | 505269 |
| OS Northing | 0250775 |
| 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 |