The postcode MK40 2LF is located in Bedford It was introduced in January 1980 and is an active postcode. MK40 2LF is a large user postcode, usually allocated to a single address receiving at least 500 mail items per day.
MK40 2LF 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 2LF as Multicultural metropolitans > Asian traits > Inner city ethnic mix.
The closest road name to MK40 2LF is Pemberley Avenue which is centered 103 m away.
The nearest bus stop is St Andrews School and is 116 m away. The closest railway station is Bedford Rail Station, 1.42 km away.
The closest primary school to MK40 2LF (for ages 11 and under) is Castle Newnham School. It achieved an OFSTED rating of Outstanding on October 4, 2013. The closest secondary school (for ages 11-18) is KWS School. The last OFSTED inspection on July 5, 2019 rated this school as Good
The local pub for residents of MK40 2LF is Bedford Borough Bowling Club Bar and is 466 m away. The Food Standards Agency (FSA) rated it as Very Good on November 27, 2018.
Policing for MK40 2LF 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 2LF and their respective distances.
A list of road names near to MK40 2LF, and the approximate distance away.
Information about the postcode MK40 2LF
| 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 2LF - Data from 2020-2021
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bedford School | Independent school | 7-18 | 332 m | |
| Pilgrims Pre-Preparatory School | Independent school | 0-7 | 703 m | |
| Castle Newnham School | Maintained school | 11-16 | Good (September 26, 2018) | 745 m |
| Castle Newnham School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Outstanding (October 4, 2013) | 783 m |
| Livingstone Primary School | Maintained school | 5-11 | Good (March 30, 2017) | 933 m |
| St John Rigby Catholic Primary School | Academy | 5-11 | Requires improvement (December 11, 2019) | 958 m |
| Polam School | Independent school | 1-9 | 1.12 km | |
| Priory Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Outstanding (May 1, 2014) | 1.13 km |
| Goldington Academy | Academy | 11-16 | Good (February 2, 2022) | 1.14 km |
| Edith Cavell Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (July 10, 2018) | 1.16 km |
| Bedford Girls' School | Independent school | 7-18 | 1.3 km | |
| Bedford College | College | 16-99 | Good (September 26, 2019) | 1.3 km |
| Hazeldene School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (February 21, 2019) | 1.3 km |
| The Hills Academy | Academy | 3-11 | Good (February 6, 2020) | 1.3 km |
| Bedford Free School | Academy | 11-16 | Outstanding (January 16, 2020) | 1.36 km |
| Brickhill Primary School | Maintained school | 5-11 | Good (April 25, 2018) | 1.37 km |
| Bedford Modern School | Independent school | 7-18 | 1.4 km | |
| Bedford Greenacre Independent School | Independent school | 0-18 | 1.41 km | |
| Scott Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (January 31, 2019) | 1.49 km |
| KWS School | Independent school | 11-18 | Good (July 5, 2019) | 1.91 km |
Food establishments with their establishment type, FSA rating score, date of last inspection and approximate distance from MK40 2LF - Data from Apr 2022
| Name | Type | Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| St Andrews School (Bedford) Ltd | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good February 11, 2020 | 135 m | |
| Village Choice Ltd T/A Budgens | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good February 12, 2020 | 178 m | |
| St Andrews School Nursery | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good November 18, 2019 | 222 m | |
| Hepworth House | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good January 26, 2021 | 283 m | |
| East London Foundation Outreach | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good November 23, 2018 | 288 m | |
| G4S Facilities Management | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good December 12, 2018 | 288 m | |
| Sodexo Education at Bedford School | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good February 24, 2022 | 332 m | |
| Archer Unit | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good December 18, 2019 | 334 m | |
| G4S Facilities Management | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good December 21, 2018 | 334 m | |
| Bedford Park Guest House | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good July 9, 2017 | 342 m | |
| Lillibet House | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good November 11, 2019 | 342 m | |
| De’Parys | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good October 13, 2021 | 361 m | |
| Bedford School Shop | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good January 15, 2020 | 394 m | |
| De Parys Guest House | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good January 30, 2020 | 412 m | |
| Lillibet Court | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good January 31, 2020 | 412 m | |
| Three Rooms Fine Indian Dining | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good April 7, 2021 | 435 m | |
| Airedale Nursing Home | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good January 31, 2020 | 465 m | |
| Bedford Borough Bowling Club Bar | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good November 27, 2018 | 466 m | |
| Bedford Rugby (Ground, Bar & Marquee) | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good March 4, 2020 | 466 m | |
| Taylors Kitchen | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good January 25, 2022 | 466 m |
Bus stops, train stations, taxi ranks and airports near to MK40 2LF - Data from Apr 2022
| St Andrews School | 116 m | |
| St Michaels Road | 230 m | |
| St Michaels Road | 238 m | |
| School House | 243 m | |
| Old School House | 260 m | |
| The Broadway | 649 m | |
| Bedford Rail Station | 1.48 km | |
| Bedford Rail Station | 1.42 km | |
| Bedford St Johns Rail Station | 1.67 km | |
| Bedford St Johns Rail Station | 1.69 km | |
| London Luton Airport | 29.99 km | |
| Cambridge Airport | 44.08 km |
Woodland, hills, greenspaces, water and other natural features near to MK40 2LF - Data from Dec 2021
| Castle Hill | 999 m | |
| Rink Islands | 1.12 km | |
| Longholme Island | 1.67 km | |
| Clapham Park | 1.92 km | |
| Helen's Wood | 2.01 km | |
| Priory Marina | 2.1 km | |
| Clapham Park | 2.13 km | |
| New Cut | 2.26 km | |
| Putnoe Wood | 2.38 km | |
| Press Meadow | 2.38 km | |
| Crabtree Spinney | 2.39 km | |
| Priory Lake | 2.49 km | |
| Claphampark Wood | 2.51 km | |
| Riverside Pond | 2.79 km | |
| Mowsbury Hill | 2.81 km |
| Country | England |
| Latitude | 52.14421800 |
| Longitude | -0.46169000 |
| OS Easting | 505363 |
| OS Northing | 0250663 |
| 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 |