The postcode MK40 3EF is located in Bedford It was introduced in January 1980 and is an active postcode. MK40 3EF is a small user postcode that may contain upto 100 addresses (but 15 is more typical).
MK40 3EF is one of the least deprived areas in the country. It rates as a 7.9 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 3EF as Multicultural metropolitans > Asian traits > Inner city ethnic mix.
The closest road name to MK40 3EF is Thurlestone Close which is centered 55 m away.
The nearest bus stop is Dean Street and is 16 m away. The closest railway station is Bedford St Johns Rail Station, 1.99 km away.
The closest primary school to MK40 3EF (for ages 11 and under) is St John Rigby Catholic Primary School. It achieved an OFSTED rating of Requires improvement on December 11, 2019. 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 3EF is The White Horse Public House and is 115 m away. The Food Standards Agency (FSA) rated it as Very Good on April 12, 2018. The nearest takeaway food is available from Big Pans People and is 266 m distant. The FSA rated this establishment as Very Good on August 30, 2018.
Residents reported an average download speed of 73.5 Mbps and an average upload speed of 10.3 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 2.9 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 3EF 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 3EF and their respective distances.
A list of road names near to MK40 3EF, and the approximate distance away.
Information about the postcode MK40 3EF
| 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 3EF - Data from 2020-2021
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Goldington Academy | Academy | 11-16 | Good (February 2, 2022) | 543 m |
| St John Rigby Catholic Primary School | Academy | 5-11 | Requires improvement (December 11, 2019) | 550 m |
| Castle Newnham School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Outstanding (October 4, 2013) | 560 m |
| KWS School | Independent school | 11-18 | Good (July 5, 2019) | 708 m |
| Castle Newnham School | Maintained school | 11-16 | Good (September 26, 2018) | 796 m |
| Goldington Green Academy | Academy | 2-11 | Good (July 11, 2019) | 1.05 km |
| Hazeldene School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (February 21, 2019) | 1.06 km |
| The Hills Academy | Academy | 3-11 | Good (February 6, 2020) | 1.06 km |
| Bedford School | Independent school | 7-18 | 1.32 km | |
| Bedford Girls' School | Independent school | 7-18 | 1.46 km | |
| Pilgrims Pre-Preparatory School | Independent school | 0-7 | 1.56 km | |
| Bedford Free School | Academy | 11-16 | Outstanding (January 16, 2020) | 1.81 km |
| Bedford College | College | 16-99 | Good (September 26, 2019) | 1.84 km |
| Putnoe Primary School | Academy | 4-11 | Good (March 12, 2019) | 1.85 km |
| Brickhill Primary School | Maintained school | 5-11 | Good (April 25, 2018) | 1.88 km |
| King's Oak Primary School | Maintained school | 2-11 | Good (January 12, 2022) | 2.02 km |
| Priory Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Outstanding (May 1, 2014) | 2.09 km |
| Livingstone Primary School | Maintained school | 5-11 | Good (March 30, 2017) | 2.13 km |
| Mark Rutherford School | Academy | 11-18 | Good (March 11, 2020) | 2.19 km |
| Polam School | Independent school | 1-9 | 2.24 km |
Food establishments with their establishment type, FSA rating score, date of last inspection and approximate distance from MK40 3EF - Data from Apr 2022
| Name | Type | Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goldington Road General Store & PO | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good February 17, 2020 | 49 m | |
| The White Horse Public House | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good April 12, 2018 | 115 m | |
| Baxter Storey - UOB Bedford | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good February 7, 2019 | 164 m | |
| Gateway Costa | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good November 22, 2019 | 164 m | |
| The Hub | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good March 16, 2020 | 164 m | |
| Jays Newsagents | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good August 30, 2018 | 188 m | |
| La Rotonda Pizzeria | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good August 19, 2021 | 188 m | |
| Wendover Caffe | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good February 25, 2022 | 188 m | |
| Fox & Hounds | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Needs Major Improvement October 8, 2021 | 225 m | |
| Thandi Store | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good February 14, 2020 | 225 m | |
| BP Newnham Avenue | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good November 8, 2018 | 254 m | |
| Big Pans People | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good August 30, 2018 | 266 m | |
| Renaria ltd | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good October 25, 2021 | 378 m | |
| Rainbow Pre School playgroup | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good March 6, 2019 | 415 m | |
| Christ Church Hall | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good August 13, 2021 | 477 m | |
| Three Rivers Church | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good February 26, 2020 | 536 m | |
| Courtside Cafe | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good September 16, 2020 | 542 m | |
| Fresh Start Catering | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good October 21, 2020 | 543 m | |
| St John Rigby Catholic School | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good March 18, 2021 | 550 m | |
| Innovate Services Limited at Castle Newnham Primary School | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good May 23, 2019 | 560 m |
Bus stops, train stations, taxi ranks and airports near to MK40 3EF - Data from Apr 2022
| Dean Street | 16 m | |
| Dean Street | 37 m | |
| Polhill Avenue | 69 m | |
| Wendover Shops | 182 m | |
| Wendover Shops | 207 m | |
| The Broadway | 1.54 km | |
| Bedford Rail Station | 2.42 km | |
| Bedford St Johns Rail Station | 1.99 km | |
| Bedford St Johns Rail Station | 2 km | |
| Bedford Rail Station | 2.38 km | |
| London Luton Airport | 29.37 km | |
| Cambridge Airport | 42.97 km | |
| London Stansted Airport | 55.99 km |
Woodland, hills, greenspaces, water and other natural features near to MK40 3EF - Data from Dec 2021
| Longholme Island | 968 m | |
| New Cut | 1.07 km | |
| Priory Marina | 1.11 km | |
| Priory Lake | 1.41 km | |
| Press Meadow | 1.43 km | |
| Castle Hill | 1.44 km | |
| Rink Islands | 1.49 km | |
| Riverside Pond | 1.57 km | |
| Finger Lakes | 1.65 km | |
| Cardington Spillway | 1.83 km | |
| Summerhouse Hill | 1.88 km | |
| Putnoe Wood | 2.36 km | |
| Marsh Wood | 2.84 km | |
| Mowsbury Hill | 2.91 km | |
| Clapham Park | 2.92 km |
Broadband availability and performance statistics for MK40 3EF - Data from Ofcom 2017
| All Speeds | Median | Avg | Max |
|---|---|---|---|
| Download | 54.8 Mbps | 73.5 Mbps | 205 Mbps |
| Upload | 10 Mbps | 10.3 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% | 16 | 1 |
| 30-300 Mbps | 0% | 100% | 83.9 | 12 |
| 300+ Mbps | 100% | 100% | - | - |
Energy usage data for MK40 3EF - Data from 2020
| Country | England |
| Latitude | 52.14052900 |
| Longitude | -0.44431000 |
| OS Easting | 506561 |
| OS Northing | 0250278 |
| 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 | E33025659 |
| Middle Layer Super Output Area Intermediate Zone |
Bedford 009 |
| Lower Layer Super Output Area Data Zone |
Bedford 009B |
| Output Area / Small Area | 4C3 |