The postcode MK40 3QF is located in Bedford It was introduced in June 1997 and is an active postcode. MK40 3QF is a small user postcode that may contain upto 100 addresses (but 15 is more typical).
MK40 3QF is one of the most deprived areas in the country. It rates as a 1.2 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 3QF as Multicultural metropolitans > Rented family living > Social renting young families.
The closest road name to MK40 3QF is The Embankment which is centered 191 m away.
The nearest bus stop is The Embankment and is 205 m away. The closest railway station is Bedford St Johns Rail Station, 978 m away.
The closest primary school to MK40 3QF (for ages 11 and under) is Castle Newnham School. It achieved an OFSTED rating of Outstanding on October 4, 2013. 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 3QF is Wells & Co and is 451 m away. The Food Standards Agency (FSA) rated it as Very Good on September 7, 2021. The nearest takeaway food is available from The New Golden Lion Chinese Takeaway and is 413 m distant. The FSA rated this establishment as Satisfactory on March 2, 2019.
Policing for MK40 3QF 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 3QF and their respective distances.
A list of road names near to MK40 3QF, and the approximate distance away.
Information about the postcode MK40 3QF
| Introduction | June 1997 |
| 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 3QF - Data from 2020-2021
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bedford Girls' School | Independent school | 7-18 | 493 m | |
| Castle Newnham School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Outstanding (October 4, 2013) | 785 m |
| Bedford Free School | Academy | 11-16 | Outstanding (January 16, 2020) | 904 m |
| Bedford College | College | 16-99 | Good (September 26, 2019) | 989 m |
| King's Oak Primary School | Maintained school | 2-11 | Good (January 12, 2022) | 1.12 km |
| Bedford School | Independent school | 7-18 | 1.13 km | |
| Shackleton Primary School | Academy | 4-11 | Good (September 29, 2021) | 1.19 km |
| KWS School | Independent school | 11-18 | Good (July 5, 2019) | 1.2 km |
| E-Spired Centre of Excellence | Independent school | 14-16 | Good (April 26, 2018) | 1.22 km |
| St John Rigby Catholic Primary School | Academy | 5-11 | Requires improvement (December 11, 2019) | 1.4 km |
| Castle Newnham School | Maintained school | 11-16 | Good (September 26, 2018) | 1.48 km |
| Priory Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Outstanding (May 1, 2014) | 1.49 km |
| Goldington Academy | Academy | 11-16 | Good (February 2, 2022) | 1.5 km |
| Cauldwell School | Academy | 4-11 | Good (December 1, 2021) | 1.6 km |
| Bedford Academy | Academy | 11-18 | Good (May 14, 2019) | 1.76 km |
| Polam School | Independent school | 1-9 | 1.78 km | |
| Livingstone Primary School | Maintained school | 5-11 | Good (March 30, 2017) | 1.81 km |
| Pilgrims Pre-Preparatory School | Independent school | 0-7 | 1.98 km | |
| Hazeldene School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (February 21, 2019) | 1.98 km |
| The Hills Academy | Academy | 3-11 | Good (February 6, 2020) | 1.98 km |
Food establishments with their establishment type, FSA rating score, date of last inspection and approximate distance from MK40 3QF - Data from Apr 2022
| Name | Type | Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Longholme | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good October 25, 2019 | 0 m | |
| Radhuni Cafe Bar Grill Restaurant | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good August 26, 2021 | 136 m | |
| The Vardo | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good February 28, 2020 | 372 m | |
| Lillibet Lodge | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good May 22, 2019 | 381 m | |
| St Margaret's Residential Home | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good April 22, 2021 | 381 m | |
| The New Golden Lion Chinese Takeaway | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Satisfactory March 2, 2019 | 413 m | |
| F Harris Ltd | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good February 14, 2020 | 418 m | |
| One Stop | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good November 8, 2017 | 418 m | |
| Embankment Hotel | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good July 22, 2021 | 423 m | |
| Elly's Cuisine.Ltd | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good July 13, 2021 | 423 m | |
| Papa Gigi's | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good November 21, 2019 | 423 m | |
| Tesco | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good February 15, 2019 | 424 m | |
| Tesco Family Dining Ltd | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good December 16, 2021 | 424 m | |
| The Denmark St Fish & Chip Shop | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good July 22, 2021 | 442 m | |
| 2likeus | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good November 21, 2019 | 446 m | |
| Crumbs | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good August 30, 2018 | 446 m | |
| Lee's Takeaway | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good November 21, 2019 | 446 m | |
| Papillon Coffee House & Beloved Brownies | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good March 5, 2021 | 446 m | |
| Wells & Co | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good September 7, 2021 | 451 m | |
| Season | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good October 2, 2020 | 454 m |
Bus stops, train stations, taxi ranks and airports near to MK40 3QF - Data from Apr 2022
| The Embankment | 205 m | |
| Howbury Street | 433 m | |
| Bedford Girls School | 441 m | |
| Howbury Street | 445 m | |
| St Johns Centre | 466 m | |
| The Broadway | 1.1 km | |
| Bedford Rail Station | 1.75 km | |
| Bedford St Johns Rail Station | 978 m | |
| Bedford St Johns Rail Station | 988 m | |
| Bedford Rail Station | 1.71 km | |
| London Luton Airport | 28.67 km | |
| Cambridge Airport | 43.78 km | |
| London Stansted Airport | 56.17 km |
Woodland, hills, greenspaces, water and other natural features near to MK40 3QF - Data from Dec 2021
| Longholme Island | 475 m | |
| Rink Islands | 655 m | |
| Castle Hill | 690 m | |
| Priory Marina | 1.01 km | |
| Press Meadow | 1.19 km | |
| New Cut | 1.4 km | |
| Priory Lake | 1.4 km | |
| Cardington Spillway | 1.7 km | |
| Finger Lakes | 1.83 km | |
| Riverside Pond | 2.39 km | |
| Summerhouse Hill | 2.39 km | |
| Clapham Park | 3.26 km | |
| Putnoe Wood | 3.29 km | |
| Helen's Wood | 3.33 km | |
| Clapham Park | 3.44 km |
| Country | England |
| Latitude | 52.13309000 |
| Longitude | -0.45408900 |
| OS Easting | 505908 |
| OS Northing | 0249435 |
| OS Positional Quality | Within the building of the matched address closest to the postcode mean |
| Bedfordshire |
| Westminster Parliamentary Constituency |
Bedford |
| Electoral Ward | Kingsbrook |
| 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: Social renting young families |
| Rural-Urban Classification | (England/Wales) Urban city and town |
| Built-Up Area | Bedford BUA |
| Built-Up Area Sub-Division | Bedford BUASD |
| Workplace Zone | E33025682 |
| Middle Layer Super Output Area Intermediate Zone |
Bedford 014 |
| Lower Layer Super Output Area Data Zone |
Bedford 014B |
| Output Area / Small Area | 4A1 |