The postcode MK40 2QB is located in Bedford It was introduced in January 1980 and terminated in December 1992.MK40 2QB is a large user postcode, usually allocated to a single address receiving at least 500 mail items per day.
MK40 2QB 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 2QB as Ethnicity central > Ethnic dynamics > Constrained neighbourhoods.
The closest road name to MK40 2QB is Beckett Street which is centered 45 m away.
The nearest bus stop is Bus Station and is 91 m away. The closest railway station is Bedford Rail Station, 418 m away.
The closest primary school to MK40 2QB (for ages 11 and under) is Priory Primary School. It achieved an OFSTED rating of Outstanding on May 1, 2014. 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
The local pub for residents of MK40 2QB is Esquires and is 111 m away. The Food Standards Agency (FSA) rated it as Good on December 24, 2019.
Policing for MK40 2QB 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 2QB and their respective distances.
A list of road names near to MK40 2QB, and the approximate distance away.
Information about the postcode MK40 2QB
| Introduction | January 1980 |
| Termination | December 1992 |
| 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 2QB - Data from 2020-2021
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Priory Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Outstanding (May 1, 2014) | 117 m |
| Polam School | Independent school | 1-9 | 367 m | |
| Livingstone Primary School | Maintained school | 5-11 | Good (March 30, 2017) | 516 m |
| Bedford College | College | 16-99 | Good (September 26, 2019) | 641 m |
| Bedford School | Independent school | 7-18 | 735 m | |
| Bedford Free School | Academy | 11-16 | Outstanding (January 16, 2020) | 768 m |
| Bedford Greenacre Independent School | Independent school | 0-18 | 898 m | |
| Bedford Girls' School | Independent school | 7-18 | 1.04 km | |
| Edith Cavell Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (July 10, 2018) | 1.09 km |
| Queen's Park Academy | Academy | 3-11 | Requires improvement (June 12, 2019) | 1.13 km |
| Bedford Modern School | Independent school | 7-18 | 1.21 km | |
| E-Spired Centre of Excellence | Independent school | 14-16 | Good (April 26, 2018) | 1.22 km |
| Cauldwell School | Academy | 4-11 | Good (December 1, 2021) | 1.29 km |
| St Joseph's and St Gregory's Catholic Primary School | Academy | 4-11 | Requires improvement (November 20, 2019) | 1.33 km |
| Great Ouse Primary Academy | Academy | 3-11 | 1.4 km | |
| Westfield Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Requires improvement (June 27, 2018) | 1.42 km |
| Castle Newnham School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Outstanding (October 4, 2013) | 1.42 km |
| St John's School | Special school | 2-19 | Outstanding (June 14, 2018) | 1.49 km |
| Pilgrims Pre-Preparatory School | Independent school | 0-7 | 1.6 km | |
| Biddenham International School and Sports College | Maintained school | 11-18 | Good (March 27, 2019) | 1.72 km |
Food establishments with their establishment type, FSA rating score, date of last inspection and approximate distance from MK40 2QB - Data from Apr 2022
| Name | Type | Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Esquires | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good December 24, 2019 | 111 m | |
| Flamme Rouge Cycles | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good September 4, 2018 | 111 m | |
| Mathco Convenience Store | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good January 2, 2018 | 111 m | |
| Comfort Supermarket | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Needs Improvement October 24, 2019 | 114 m | |
| Dine With Us Community Larder | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good May 14, 2019 | 114 m | |
| Greyfriars News & Wine | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good November 29, 2018 | 114 m | |
| School Catering Support Ltd at Priory School | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good January 26, 2022 | 117 m | |
| Bernie’s Café | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good August 10, 2021 | 131 m | |
| Iceland Frozen Foods Plc | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good November 19, 2018 | 131 m | |
| Martin Mc Coll Ltd | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good September 11, 2019 | 131 m | |
| Aramark at Bedford College | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good October 31, 2018 | 154 m | |
| Munch and Mocha at Trinity Arts & Leisure | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good May 5, 2021 | 154 m | |
| Barley Mow | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Satisfactory October 16, 2020 | 158 m | |
| Seans Bits N Bites | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good October 26, 2020 | 162 m | |
| Domenics Cafe Bar | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good July 30, 2019 | 164 m | |
| Essential Supermarket | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good October 21, 2021 | 188 m | |
| Favorita | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Satisfactory January 26, 2022 | 188 m | |
| International Mini Market | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Satisfactory February 25, 2020 | 188 m | |
| Wholefoods | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good July 29, 2019 | 188 m | |
| El Picante Mexican Grill Ltd | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good April 13, 2021 | 204 m |
Bus stops, train stations, taxi ranks and airports near to MK40 2QB - Data from Apr 2022
| Bus Station | 91 m | |
| Bus Station | 105 m | |
| Bus Station | 122 m | |
| Bedford High School | 123 m | |
| Bus Station | 125 m | |
| The Broadway | 445 m | |
| Bedford Rail Station | 471 m | |
| Bedford Rail Station | 418 m | |
| Bedford St Johns Rail Station | 1.06 km | |
| Bedford St Johns Rail Station | 1.08 km | |
| London Luton Airport | 29.52 km | |
| Cambridge Airport | 44.95 km |
Woodland, hills, greenspaces, water and other natural features near to MK40 2QB - Data from Dec 2021
| Castle Hill | 737 m | |
| Rink Islands | 801 m | |
| Longholme Island | 1.89 km | |
| Deep Spinney | 2.3 km | |
| Helen's Wood | 2.3 km | |
| Clapham Park | 2.37 km | |
| Priory Marina | 2.42 km | |
| Press Meadow | 2.61 km | |
| Crabtree Spinney | 2.67 km | |
| New Cut | 2.75 km | |
| Clapham Park | 2.8 km | |
| Priory Lake | 2.82 km | |
| Claphampark Wood | 3.1 km | |
| Cardington Spillway | 3.12 km | |
| Apple Island | 3.18 km |
| Country | England |
| Latitude | 52.13840500 |
| Longitude | -0.47304000 |
| OS Easting | 504600 |
| OS Northing | 0250000 |
| OS Positional Quality | Postcode terminated prior to Gridlink® initiative, last known ONS postcode grid reference |
| Bedfordshire |
| Westminster Parliamentary Constituency |
Bedford |
| Electoral Ward | Castle |
| 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 dynamics Subgroup: Constrained neighbourhoods |
| Rural-Urban Classification | (England/Wales) Urban city and town |
| Built-Up Area | Bedford BUA |
| Built-Up Area Sub-Division | Bedford BUASD |
| Workplace Zone | E33025675 |
| Middle Layer Super Output Area Intermediate Zone |
Bedford 012 |
| Lower Layer Super Output Area Data Zone |
Bedford 012F |
| Output Area / Small Area | 3C1 |