The postcode MK40 2RU is located in Bedford It was introduced in January 1980 and is an active postcode. MK40 2RU is a small user postcode that may contain upto 100 addresses (but 15 is more typical).
MK40 2RU 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 2RU as Multicultural metropolitans > Rented family living > Private renting new arrivals.
The closest road name to MK40 2RU is The Crescent which is centered 62 m away.
The nearest bus stop is Lansdowne Road and is 115 m away. The closest railway station is Bedford Rail Station, 594 m away.
The closest primary school to MK40 2RU (for ages 11 and under) is Livingstone Primary School. It achieved an OFSTED rating of Good on March 30, 2017.
The local pub for residents of MK40 2RU is The Foresters Arms and is 131 m away. The Food Standards Agency (FSA) rated it as Very Good on September 16, 2020. The nearest takeaway food is available from Canton Chinese Take Away and is 63 m distant. The FSA rated this establishment as Needs Major Improvement on February 17, 2022.
Residents reported an average download speed of 91 Mbps and an average upload speed of 14.2 Mbps in a 2017 OFCOM broadband survey. 100% 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 2.6 out of 10. Electricity consumption for the area is rated at 0.4 out of 10. Where 0 are the lowest and 10 are the highest consuming areas in the country respectively.
Policing for MK40 2RU 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 2RU and their respective distances.
A list of road names near to MK40 2RU, and the approximate distance away.
Information about the postcode MK40 2RU
| 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 2RU - Data from 2020-2021
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Polam School | Independent school | 1-9 | 276 m | |
| Livingstone Primary School | Maintained school | 5-11 | Good (March 30, 2017) | 276 m |
| Priory Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Outstanding (May 1, 2014) | 346 m |
| Bedford School | Independent school | 7-18 | 651 m | |
| Bedford Greenacre Independent School | Independent school | 0-18 | 740 m | |
| Edith Cavell Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (July 10, 2018) | 840 m |
| Bedford College | College | 16-99 | Good (September 26, 2019) | 880 m |
| Bedford Modern School | Independent school | 7-18 | 984 m | |
| Bedford Free School | Academy | 11-16 | Outstanding (January 16, 2020) | 1 km |
| Bedford Girls' School | Independent school | 7-18 | 1.22 km | |
| Queen's Park Academy | Academy | 3-11 | Requires improvement (June 12, 2019) | 1.27 km |
| Great Ouse Primary Academy | Academy | 3-11 | 1.32 km | |
| Pilgrims Pre-Preparatory School | Independent school | 0-7 | 1.39 km | |
| Castle Newnham School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Outstanding (October 4, 2013) | 1.41 km |
| St Joseph's and St Gregory's Catholic Primary School | Academy | 4-11 | Requires improvement (November 20, 2019) | 1.44 km |
| E-Spired Centre of Excellence | Independent school | 14-16 | Good (April 26, 2018) | 1.48 km |
| Westfield Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Requires improvement (June 27, 2018) | 1.52 km |
| Cauldwell School | Academy | 4-11 | Good (December 1, 2021) | 1.56 km |
| Castle Newnham School | Maintained school | 11-16 | Good (September 26, 2018) | 1.6 km |
| St John's School | Special school | 2-19 | Outstanding (June 14, 2018) | 1.74 km |
Food establishments with their establishment type, FSA rating score, date of last inspection and approximate distance from MK40 2RU - 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 | 0 m | |
| Canton Chinese Take Away | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Needs Major Improvement February 17, 2022 | 63 m | |
| Coriander Takeaway | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good February 17, 2022 | 63 m | |
| Flames Grill | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good June 13, 2019 | 63 m | |
| Malabar | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good October 23, 2019 | 63 m | |
| Tasty Tuck | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Satisfactory September 14, 2021 | 63 m | |
| Charcoal Grill | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good July 17, 2021 | 110 m | |
| Delicacies of China | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Satisfactory September 13, 2021 | 110 m | |
| Hustlers Sports Bar | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good November 13, 2017 | 110 m | |
| Indian Summer | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good September 12, 2018 | 110 m | |
| KFC | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Satisfactory August 13, 2021 | 110 m | |
| Lituanica | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good June 21, 2018 | 110 m | |
| Pasticceria Amalfi Limited | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good September 10, 2021 | 110 m | |
| Sainsbury's | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good September 27, 2018 | 110 m | |
| Tavistock News | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good December 30, 2017 | 110 m | |
| The Cochin | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good December 20, 2018 | 115 m | |
| Vision Nutrition | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good October 26, 2020 | 115 m | |
| The Foresters Arms | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good September 16, 2020 | 131 m | |
| Fireaway | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good April 6, 2021 | 162 m | |
| Marmaris Grill Ltd | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Needs Major Improvement February 11, 2022 | 162 m |
Bus stops, train stations, taxi ranks and airports near to MK40 2RU - Data from Apr 2022
| Lansdowne Road | 115 m | |
| Bedford High School | 138 m | |
| Bedford High School | 141 m | |
| Lansdowne Road | 142 m | |
| Aspley Court | 181 m | |
| The Broadway | 460 m | |
| Bedford Rail Station | 645 m | |
| Bedford Rail Station | 594 m | |
| Bedford St Johns Rail Station | 1.3 km | |
| Bedford St Johns Rail Station | 1.32 km | |
| London Luton Airport | 29.78 km | |
| Cambridge Airport | 44.9 km |
Woodland, hills, greenspaces, water and other natural features near to MK40 2RU - Data from Dec 2021
| Castle Hill | 888 m | |
| Rink Islands | 974 m | |
| Longholme Island | 2 km | |
| Helen's Wood | 2.04 km | |
| Clapham Park | 2.1 km | |
| Deep Spinney | 2.27 km | |
| Crabtree Spinney | 2.41 km | |
| Priory Marina | 2.52 km | |
| Clapham Park | 2.54 km | |
| Press Meadow | 2.73 km | |
| New Cut | 2.81 km | |
| Claphampark Wood | 2.83 km | |
| Priory Lake | 2.92 km | |
| Apple Island | 3.09 km | |
| Putnoe Wood | 3.17 km |
Broadband availability and performance statistics for MK40 2RU - Data from Ofcom 2017
| All Speeds | Median | Avg | Max |
|---|---|---|---|
| Download | 79.7 Mbps | 91 Mbps | 205 Mbps |
| Upload | 14.8 Mbps | 14.2 Mbps | 21 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 | 1 |
| 30-300 Mbps | 0% | 100% | 97.5 | 15.5 |
| 300+ Mbps | 100% | 100% | - | - |
Energy usage data for MK40 2RU - Data from 2020
| Country | England |
| Latitude | 52.14077700 |
| Longitude | -0.47295800 |
| OS Easting | 504600 |
| OS Northing | 0250264 |
| 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 |