The postcode MK40 3HZ is located in Bedford It was introduced in January 1980 and is an active postcode. MK40 3HZ is a small user postcode that may contain upto 100 addresses (but 15 is more typical).
MK40 3HZ is one of the more deprived areas in the country. It rates as a 3.6 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 3HZ as Cosmopolitans > Students around campus > Students and professionals.
The closest road name to MK40 3HZ is Lurke Street which is centered 26 m away.
The nearest bus stop is St Peter's Street and is 105 m away. The closest railway station is Bedford St Johns Rail Station, 955 m away.
The closest primary school to MK40 3HZ (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 3HZ is Executive Snooker Club and is 0 m away. The Food Standards Agency (FSA) rated it as Very Good on August 2, 2019.
Gas consumption for the area is rated at 1.4 out of 10. Where 0 are the lowest and 10 are the highest consuming areas in the country respectively.
Policing for MK40 3HZ 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 3HZ and their respective distances.
A list of road names near to MK40 3HZ, and the approximate distance away.
Information about the postcode MK40 3HZ
| 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 3HZ - Data from 2020-2021
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bedford School | Independent school | 7-18 | 388 m | |
| Bedford College | College | 16-99 | Good (September 26, 2019) | 587 m |
| Bedford Free School | Academy | 11-16 | Outstanding (January 16, 2020) | 644 m |
| Bedford Girls' School | Independent school | 7-18 | 649 m | |
| Priory Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Outstanding (May 1, 2014) | 676 m |
| Castle Newnham School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Outstanding (October 4, 2013) | 860 m |
| Polam School | Independent school | 1-9 | 898 m | |
| Livingstone Primary School | Maintained school | 5-11 | Good (March 30, 2017) | 901 m |
| E-Spired Centre of Excellence | Independent school | 14-16 | Good (April 26, 2018) | 1.2 km |
| Castle Newnham School | Maintained school | 11-16 | Good (September 26, 2018) | 1.29 km |
| St John Rigby Catholic Primary School | Academy | 5-11 | Requires improvement (December 11, 2019) | 1.39 km |
| Bedford Greenacre Independent School | Independent school | 0-18 | 1.39 km | |
| Edith Cavell Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (July 10, 2018) | 1.4 km |
| Pilgrims Pre-Preparatory School | Independent school | 0-7 | 1.42 km | |
| Cauldwell School | Academy | 4-11 | Good (December 1, 2021) | 1.44 km |
| Goldington Academy | Academy | 11-16 | Good (February 2, 2022) | 1.56 km |
| Bedford Modern School | Independent school | 7-18 | 1.59 km | |
| Shackleton Primary School | Academy | 4-11 | Good (September 29, 2021) | 1.62 km |
| Queen's Park Academy | Academy | 3-11 | Requires improvement (June 12, 2019) | 1.65 km |
| St John's School | Special school | 2-19 | Outstanding (June 14, 2018) | 1.78 km |
Food establishments with their establishment type, FSA rating score, date of last inspection and approximate distance from MK40 3HZ - Data from Apr 2022
| Name | Type | Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Executive Snooker Club | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good August 2, 2019 | 0 m | |
| Bedford Community Larder | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good September 27, 2018 | 65 m | |
| Auction Room Ltd | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good August 2, 2019 | 89 m | |
| Bestpol Delicatessen | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good May 30, 2019 | 92 m | |
| Carumbar UK Ltd | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good October 8, 2020 | 92 m | |
| The Gallery | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good March 26, 2019 | 92 m | |
| Amici Restaurant | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good April 12, 2018 | 93 m | |
| Goldharts Chemist | Exempt August 2, 2019 | 93 m | |
| Lidl Food Stores | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good January 20, 2020 | 93 m | |
| The Blue Glass | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good November 11, 2021 | 93 m | |
| Zinc Nightclub | Exempt January 18, 2019 | 93 m | |
| Fays Coffee | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good September 14, 2021 | 101 m | |
| Frescoes Coffee House | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good August 10, 2021 | 101 m | |
| Il Basilico | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good October 12, 2020 | 101 m | |
| Sandwich Express | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good August 30, 2018 | 101 m | |
| The Mill | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good August 2, 2019 | 101 m | |
| The Mill Yard Coffee Lounge | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good November 15, 2019 | 101 m | |
| Six's | Awaiting Inspection | 106 m | |
| Bears & Tales | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good June 14, 2018 | 113 m | |
| Herd | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good August 22, 2019 | 113 m |
Bus stops, train stations, taxi ranks and airports near to MK40 3HZ - Data from Apr 2022
| St Peter's Street | 105 m | |
| St Peter's Street | 115 m | |
| Merton Centre | 143 m | |
| The Broadway | 197 m | |
| Cecil Higgins Gallery | 243 m | |
| The Broadway | 200 m | |
| Bedford Rail Station | 1.01 km | |
| Bedford St Johns Rail Station | 955 m | |
| Bedford Rail Station | 961 m | |
| Bedford St Johns Rail Station | 976 m | |
| London Luton Airport | 29.35 km | |
| Cambridge Airport | 44.39 km |
Woodland, hills, greenspaces, water and other natural features near to MK40 3HZ - Data from Dec 2021
| Castle Hill | 311 m | |
| Rink Islands | 427 m | |
| Longholme Island | 1.35 km | |
| Priory Marina | 1.87 km | |
| Press Meadow | 2.09 km | |
| New Cut | 2.17 km | |
| Priory Lake | 2.27 km | |
| Clapham Park | 2.49 km | |
| Helen's Wood | 2.51 km | |
| Cardington Spillway | 2.59 km | |
| Finger Lakes | 2.67 km | |
| Clapham Park | 2.8 km | |
| Deep Spinney | 2.87 km | |
| Crabtree Spinney | 2.89 km | |
| Riverside Pond | 2.97 km |
Energy usage data for MK40 3HZ - Data from 2020
| Country | England |
| Latitude | 52.13802500 |
| Longitude | -0.46457700 |
| OS Easting | 505180 |
| OS Northing | 0249970 |
| OS Positional Quality | Within the building of the matched address closest to the postcode mean |
| 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: Cosmopolitans Group: Students around campus Subgroup: Students and professionals |
| Rural-Urban Classification | (England/Wales) Urban city and town |
| Built-Up Area | Bedford BUA |
| Built-Up Area Sub-Division | Bedford BUASD |
| Workplace Zone | E33025079 |
| Middle Layer Super Output Area Intermediate Zone |
Bedford 012 |
| Lower Layer Super Output Area Data Zone |
Bedford 012D |
| Output Area / Small Area | 2A3 |