The postcode MK40 2RT is located in Bedford It was introduced in January 1980 and is an active postcode. MK40 2RT is a small user postcode that may contain upto 100 addresses (but 15 is more typical).
MK40 2RT 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 2RT as Multicultural metropolitans > Rented family living > Private renting new arrivals.
The closest road name to MK40 2RT is The Crescent which is centered 72 m away.
The nearest bus stop is Bedford High School and is 146 m away. The closest railway station is Bedford Rail Station, 622 m away.
The closest primary school to MK40 2RT (for ages 11 and under) is Livingstone Primary School. It achieved an OFSTED rating of Good on March 30, 2017.
The nearest takeaway food is available from Vision Nutrition and is 66 m distant. The FSA rated this establishment as Very Good on October 26, 2020.
Residents reported an average download speed of 102.2 Mbps and an average upload speed of 12.7 Mbps in a 2017 OFCOM broadband survey. 60% of residents have broadband access of ultrafast 300+ Mbps. 100% of residents have broadband access of superfast 30-300 Mbps.
Gas consumption for the area is rated at 2.4 out of 10. Electricity consumption for the area is rated at 0.6 out of 10. Where 0 are the lowest and 10 are the highest consuming areas in the country respectively.
Policing for MK40 2RT 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 2RT and their respective distances.
A list of road names near to MK40 2RT, and the approximate distance away.
Information about the postcode MK40 2RT
| 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 2RT - Data from 2020-2021
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Livingstone Primary School | Maintained school | 5-11 | Good (March 30, 2017) | 309 m |
| Polam School | Independent school | 1-9 | 324 m | |
| Priory Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Outstanding (May 1, 2014) | 359 m |
| Bedford School | Independent school | 7-18 | 603 m | |
| Bedford Greenacre Independent School | Independent school | 0-18 | 785 m | |
| Bedford College | College | 16-99 | Good (September 26, 2019) | 860 m |
| Edith Cavell Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (July 10, 2018) | 864 m |
| Bedford Free School | Academy | 11-16 | Outstanding (January 16, 2020) | 979 m |
| Bedford Modern School | Independent school | 7-18 | 1.02 km | |
| Bedford Girls' School | Independent school | 7-18 | 1.18 km | |
| Queen's Park Academy | Academy | 3-11 | Requires improvement (June 12, 2019) | 1.31 km |
| Castle Newnham School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Outstanding (October 4, 2013) | 1.36 km |
| Pilgrims Pre-Preparatory School | Independent school | 0-7 | 1.36 km | |
| Great Ouse Primary Academy | Academy | 3-11 | 1.37 km | |
| E-Spired Centre of Excellence | Independent school | 14-16 | Good (April 26, 2018) | 1.47 km |
| St Joseph's and St Gregory's Catholic Primary School | Academy | 4-11 | Requires improvement (November 20, 2019) | 1.48 km |
| Cauldwell School | Academy | 4-11 | Good (December 1, 2021) | 1.56 km |
| Castle Newnham School | Maintained school | 11-16 | Good (September 26, 2018) | 1.56 km |
| Westfield Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Requires improvement (June 27, 2018) | 1.56 km |
| St John Rigby Catholic Primary School | Academy | 5-11 | Requires improvement (December 11, 2019) | 1.74 km |
Food establishments with their establishment type, FSA rating score, date of last inspection and approximate distance from MK40 2RT - Data from Apr 2022
| Name | Type | Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apex Care Homes Ltd at The Crescent Nursing Home | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good November 15, 2021 | 49 m | |
| The Cochin | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good December 20, 2018 | 66 m | |
| Vision Nutrition | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good October 26, 2020 | 66 m | |
| Charcoal Grill | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good July 17, 2021 | 70 m | |
| Delicacies of China | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Satisfactory September 13, 2021 | 70 m | |
| Hustlers Sports Bar | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good November 13, 2017 | 70 m | |
| Indian Summer | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good September 12, 2018 | 70 m | |
| KFC | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Satisfactory August 13, 2021 | 70 m | |
| Lituanica | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good June 21, 2018 | 70 m | |
| Pasticceria Amalfi Limited | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good September 10, 2021 | 70 m | |
| Sainsbury's | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good September 27, 2018 | 70 m | |
| Tavistock News | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good December 30, 2017 | 70 m | |
| Canton Chinese Take Away | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Needs Major Improvement February 17, 2022 | 87 m | |
| Coriander Takeaway | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good February 17, 2022 | 87 m | |
| Flames Grill | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good June 13, 2019 | 87 m | |
| Malabar | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good October 23, 2019 | 87 m | |
| Tasty Tuck | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Satisfactory September 14, 2021 | 87 m | |
| Fireaway | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good April 6, 2021 | 114 m | |
| Marmaris Grill Ltd | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Needs Major Improvement February 11, 2022 | 114 m | |
| The Larder | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good December 15, 2020 | 114 m |
Bus stops, train stations, taxi ranks and airports near to MK40 2RT - Data from Apr 2022
| Bedford High School | 146 m | |
| Bedford High School | 148 m | |
| Lansdowne Road | 163 m | |
| Tavistock Court | 184 m | |
| Lansdowne Road | 189 m | |
| The Broadway | 413 m | |
| Bedford Rail Station | 674 m | |
| Bedford Rail Station | 622 m | |
| Bedford St Johns Rail Station | 1.29 km | |
| Bedford St Johns Rail Station | 1.31 km | |
| London Luton Airport | 29.76 km | |
| Cambridge Airport | 44.85 km |
Woodland, hills, greenspaces, water and other natural features near to MK40 2RT - Data from Dec 2021
| Castle Hill | 849 m | |
| Rink Islands | 938 m | |
| Longholme Island | 1.96 km | |
| Helen's Wood | 2.06 km | |
| Clapham Park | 2.11 km | |
| Deep Spinney | 2.32 km | |
| Crabtree Spinney | 2.43 km | |
| Priory Marina | 2.47 km | |
| Clapham Park | 2.53 km | |
| Press Meadow | 2.69 km | |
| New Cut | 2.76 km | |
| Claphampark Wood | 2.83 km | |
| Priory Lake | 2.87 km | |
| Putnoe Wood | 3.14 km | |
| Apple Island | 3.14 km |
Broadband availability and performance statistics for MK40 2RT - Data from Ofcom 2017
| All Speeds | Median | Avg | Max |
|---|---|---|---|
| Download | 72 Mbps | 102.2 Mbps | 331 Mbps |
| Upload | 10.9 Mbps | 12.7 Mbps | 36 Mbps |
| Speed Band Mbps |
Users | Download Avg Mbps |
Upload Avg Mbps |
|
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0-2 Mbps | 0% | 100% | - | - |
| 2-5 Mbps | 0% | 100% | - | - |
| 5-10 Mbps | 0% | 100% | - | - |
| 10-30 Mbps | 0% | 100% | 19.8 | 1 |
| 30-300 Mbps | 40% | 100% | 116.6 | 16 |
| 300+ Mbps | 60% | 60% | 331 | 36 |
Energy usage data for MK40 2RT - Data from 2020
| Country | England |
| Latitude | 52.14073200 |
| Longitude | -0.47224400 |
| OS Easting | 504649 |
| OS Northing | 0250260 |
| OS Positional Quality | Within the building of the matched address closest to the postcode mean |
| Bedfordshire |
| Westminster Parliamentary Constituency |
Bedford |
| Electoral Ward | Harpur |
| 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: Rented family living Subgroup: Private renting new arrivals |
| Rural-Urban Classification | (England/Wales) Urban city and town |
| Built-Up Area | Bedford BUA |
| Built-Up Area Sub-Division | Bedford BUASD |
| Workplace Zone | E33023518 |
| Middle Layer Super Output Area Intermediate Zone |
Bedford 010 |
| Lower Layer Super Output Area Data Zone |
Bedford 010F |
| Output Area / Small Area | 4A2 |