The postcode MK40 3QG is located in Bedford It was introduced in February 1990 and terminated in October 2008.MK40 3QG is a large user postcode, usually allocated to a single address receiving at least 500 mail items per day.
MK40 3QG is one of the less deprived areas in the country. It rates as a 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 3QG as Multicultural metropolitans > Rented family living > Private renting new arrivals.
The closest road name to MK40 3QG is Pembroke Street which is centered 26 m away.
The nearest bus stop is Howbury Street and is 112 m away. The closest railway station is Bedford St Johns Rail Station, 1.31 km away.
The closest primary school to MK40 3QG (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 3QG is Wells & Co and is 122 m away. The Food Standards Agency (FSA) rated it as Very Good on September 7, 2021. The nearest takeaway food is available from Lee's Takeaway and is 43 m distant. The FSA rated this establishment as Very Good on November 21, 2019.
Policing for MK40 3QG 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 3QG and their respective distances.
A list of road names near to MK40 3QG, and the approximate distance away.
Information about the postcode MK40 3QG
| Introduction | February 1990 |
| Termination | October 2008 |
| User Type | Large User - allocated to single addresses receiving at least 500 mail items per day |
School OFSTED ratings, last inspection dates, student age ranges and approximate distance from MK40 3QG - Data from 2020-2021
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Castle Newnham School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Outstanding (October 4, 2013) | 334 m |
| Bedford Girls' School | Independent school | 7-18 | 781 m | |
| Bedford School | Independent school | 7-18 | 899 m | |
| St John Rigby Catholic Primary School | Academy | 5-11 | Requires improvement (December 11, 2019) | 941 m |
| Castle Newnham School | Maintained school | 11-16 | Good (September 26, 2018) | 1.03 km |
| Goldington Academy | Academy | 11-16 | Good (February 2, 2022) | 1.05 km |
| KWS School | Independent school | 11-18 | Good (July 5, 2019) | 1.05 km |
| Bedford Free School | Academy | 11-16 | Outstanding (January 16, 2020) | 1.13 km |
| Bedford College | College | 16-99 | Good (September 26, 2019) | 1.17 km |
| Priory Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Outstanding (May 1, 2014) | 1.51 km |
| Hazeldene School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (February 21, 2019) | 1.53 km |
| The Hills Academy | Academy | 3-11 | Good (February 6, 2020) | 1.53 km |
| King's Oak Primary School | Maintained school | 2-11 | Good (January 12, 2022) | 1.56 km |
| E-Spired Centre of Excellence | Independent school | 14-16 | Good (April 26, 2018) | 1.57 km |
| Pilgrims Pre-Preparatory School | Independent school | 0-7 | 1.59 km | |
| Shackleton Primary School | Academy | 4-11 | Good (September 29, 2021) | 1.64 km |
| Livingstone Primary School | Maintained school | 5-11 | Good (March 30, 2017) | 1.68 km |
| Goldington Green Academy | Academy | 2-11 | Good (July 11, 2019) | 1.69 km |
| Polam School | Independent school | 1-9 | 1.72 km | |
| Cauldwell School | Academy | 4-11 | Good (December 1, 2021) | 1.92 km |
Food establishments with their establishment type, FSA rating score, date of last inspection and approximate distance from MK40 3QG - Data from Apr 2022
| Name | Type | Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eat and Treats | Awaiting Inspection | 25 m | |
| Kidmans Chemist | Exempt November 14, 2019 | 25 m | |
| 2likeus | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good November 21, 2019 | 43 m | |
| Crumbs | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good August 30, 2018 | 43 m | |
| Lee's Takeaway | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good November 21, 2019 | 43 m | |
| Papillon Coffee House & Beloved Brownies | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good March 5, 2021 | 43 m | |
| Castle Road Stores | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good September 19, 2017 | 70 m | |
| The Vardo | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good February 28, 2020 | 85 m | |
| The New Golden Lion Chinese Takeaway | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Satisfactory March 2, 2019 | 99 m | |
| The Denmark St Fish & Chip Shop | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good July 22, 2021 | 114 m | |
| F Harris Ltd | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good February 14, 2020 | 116 m | |
| One Stop | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good November 8, 2017 | 116 m | |
| The Castle Deli | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Satisfactory June 10, 2021 | 121 m | |
| Wells & Co | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good September 7, 2021 | 122 m | |
| Cibi D'Italia | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good November 1, 2021 | 125 m | |
| Devonshire Arms | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good January 3, 2018 | 161 m | |
| Elly's Cuisine.Ltd | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good July 13, 2021 | 182 m | |
| Papa Gigi's | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good November 21, 2019 | 182 m | |
| Bottega Di Calabria | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good September 3, 2021 | 192 m | |
| Sapori del sud | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Satisfactory November 11, 2021 | 192 m |
Bus stops, train stations, taxi ranks and airports near to MK40 3QG - Data from Apr 2022
| Howbury Street | 112 m | |
| Dudley Street | 136 m | |
| Howbury Street | 163 m | |
| Dudley Street | 169 m | |
| The Embankment | 315 m | |
| The Broadway | 1 km | |
| Bedford Rail Station | 1.82 km | |
| Bedford St Johns Rail Station | 1.31 km | |
| Bedford St Johns Rail Station | 1.32 km | |
| Bedford Rail Station | 1.78 km | |
| London Luton Airport | 29.09 km | |
| Cambridge Airport | 43.59 km | |
| London Stansted Airport | 56.29 km |
Woodland, hills, greenspaces, water and other natural features near to MK40 3QG - Data from Dec 2021
| Longholme Island | 659 m | |
| Castle Hill | 779 m | |
| Rink Islands | 815 m | |
| Priory Marina | 1.1 km | |
| New Cut | 1.35 km | |
| Press Meadow | 1.37 km | |
| Priory Lake | 1.5 km | |
| Cardington Spillway | 1.86 km | |
| Finger Lakes | 1.87 km | |
| Riverside Pond | 2.17 km | |
| Summerhouse Hill | 2.31 km | |
| Putnoe Wood | 2.84 km | |
| Clapham Park | 2.92 km | |
| Helen's Wood | 3.02 km | |
| Clapham Park | 3.05 km |
| Country | England |
| Latitude | 52.13705800 |
| Longitude | -0.45249700 |
| OS Easting | 506009 |
| OS Northing | 0249880 |
| OS Positional Quality | Within the building of the matched address closest to the postcode mean |
| Bedfordshire |
| Westminster Parliamentary Constituency |
Bedford |
| Electoral Ward | Newnham |
| 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 | E33025669 |
| Middle Layer Super Output Area Intermediate Zone |
Bedford 012 |
| Lower Layer Super Output Area Data Zone |
Bedford 012C |
| Output Area / Small Area | 4A2 |