The postcode MK40 2QU is located in Bedford It was introduced in January 1980 and terminated in July 1995.MK40 2QU is a large user postcode, usually allocated to a single address receiving at least 500 mail items per day.
MK40 2QU 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 2QU as Ethnicity central > Ethnic dynamics > Constrained neighbourhoods.
The closest road name to MK40 2QU is St Loyes Street which is centered 15 m away.
The nearest bus stop is Bus Station and is 91 m away. The closest railway station is Bedford Rail Station, 601 m away.
The closest primary school to MK40 2QU (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 2QU is Barley Mow and is 46 m away. The Food Standards Agency (FSA) rated it as Satisfactory on October 16, 2020.
Policing for MK40 2QU 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 2QU and their respective distances.
A list of road names near to MK40 2QU, and the approximate distance away.
Information about the postcode MK40 2QU
| Introduction | January 1980 |
| Termination | July 1995 |
| 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 2QU - Data from 2020-2021
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Priory Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Outstanding (May 1, 2014) | 303 m |
| Polam School | Independent school | 1-9 | 534 m | |
| Bedford School | Independent school | 7-18 | 568 m | |
| Bedford College | College | 16-99 | Good (September 26, 2019) | 569 m |
| Livingstone Primary School | Maintained school | 5-11 | Good (March 30, 2017) | 607 m |
| Bedford Free School | Academy | 11-16 | Outstanding (January 16, 2020) | 683 m |
| Bedford Girls' School | Independent school | 7-18 | 886 m | |
| Bedford Greenacre Independent School | Independent school | 0-18 | 1.05 km | |
| Edith Cavell Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (July 10, 2018) | 1.16 km |
| E-Spired Centre of Excellence | Independent school | 14-16 | Good (April 26, 2018) | 1.19 km |
| Castle Newnham School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Outstanding (October 4, 2013) | 1.22 km |
| Queen's Park Academy | Academy | 3-11 | Requires improvement (June 12, 2019) | 1.31 km |
| Bedford Modern School | Independent school | 7-18 | 1.32 km | |
| Cauldwell School | Academy | 4-11 | Good (December 1, 2021) | 1.33 km |
| Pilgrims Pre-Preparatory School | Independent school | 0-7 | 1.51 km | |
| St Joseph's and St Gregory's Catholic Primary School | Academy | 4-11 | Requires improvement (November 20, 2019) | 1.52 km |
| Castle Newnham School | Maintained school | 11-16 | Good (September 26, 2018) | 1.56 km |
| Great Ouse Primary Academy | Academy | 3-11 | 1.58 km | |
| St John's School | Special school | 2-19 | Outstanding (June 14, 2018) | 1.59 km |
| Westfield Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Requires improvement (June 27, 2018) | 1.61 km |
Food establishments with their establishment type, FSA rating score, date of last inspection and approximate distance from MK40 2QU - Data from Apr 2022
| Name | Type | Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dessert Island | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good February 6, 2020 | 46 m | |
| Barley Mow | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Satisfactory October 16, 2020 | 46 m | |
| Don't Get Locked In | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good September 22, 2020 | 52 m | |
| Greggs | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good August 22, 2019 | 52 m | |
| Subway | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good August 29, 2018 | 52 m | |
| Superdrug Stores Plc | Exempt January 20, 2020 | 52 m | |
| Serberi International Food Centre | Awaiting Inspection | 76 m | |
| Bernie’s Café | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good August 10, 2021 | 97 m | |
| Iceland Frozen Foods Plc | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good November 19, 2018 | 97 m | |
| Martin Mc Coll Ltd | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good September 11, 2019 | 97 m | |
| Seans Bits N Bites | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good October 26, 2020 | 101 m | |
| D P Clarke Family Butchers Ltd | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good November 11, 2021 | 104 m | |
| Fealy’s Bakery | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good August 18, 2021 | 104 m | |
| Food4 | Exempt October 29, 2020 | 104 m | |
| The Bakers Best | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good December 20, 2019 | 104 m | |
| HM Prison Bedford | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good March 23, 2022 | 106 m | |
| El Picante Mexican Grill Ltd | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good April 13, 2021 | 120 m | |
| Hallows Cafe | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Satisfactory September 9, 2021 | 120 m | |
| Poundstretcher | Awaiting Inspection | 120 m | |
| Savers | Exempt March 2, 2019 | 120 m |
Bus stops, train stations, taxi ranks and airports near to MK40 2QU - Data from Apr 2022
| Bus Station | 91 m | |
| Harpur Street | 93 m | |
| Bus Station | 98 m | |
| Bus Station | 103 m | |
| Bus Station | 104 m | |
| The Broadway | 255 m | |
| Bedford Rail Station | 652 m | |
| Bedford Rail Station | 601 m | |
| Bedford St Johns Rail Station | 995 m | |
| Bedford St Johns Rail Station | 1.02 km | |
| London Luton Airport | 29.47 km | |
| Cambridge Airport | 44.75 km |
Woodland, hills, greenspaces, water and other natural features near to MK40 2QU - Data from Dec 2021
| Castle Hill | 566 m | |
| Rink Islands | 645 m | |
| Longholme Island | 1.71 km | |
| Priory Marina | 2.23 km | |
| Helen's Wood | 2.35 km | |
| Clapham Park | 2.38 km | |
| Press Meadow | 2.43 km | |
| Deep Spinney | 2.49 km | |
| New Cut | 2.55 km | |
| Priory Lake | 2.63 km | |
| Crabtree Spinney | 2.72 km | |
| Clapham Park | 2.77 km | |
| Cardington Spillway | 2.94 km | |
| Finger Lakes | 3.04 km | |
| Claphampark Wood | 3.09 km |
| Country | England |
| Latitude | 52.13836700 |
| Longitude | -0.47011800 |
| OS Easting | 504800 |
| 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 | E33023496 |
| Middle Layer Super Output Area Intermediate Zone |
Bedford 012 |
| Lower Layer Super Output Area Data Zone |
Bedford 012F |
| Output Area / Small Area | 3C1 |