The postcode MK40 3YR is located in Bedford It was introduced in January 1992 and terminated in December 1992.MK40 3YR is a large user postcode, usually allocated to a single address receiving at least 500 mail items per day.
MK40 3YR 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 3YR as Multicultural metropolitans > Asian traits > Inner city ethnic mix.
The closest road name to MK40 3YR is Pearmain Close which is centered 74 m away.
The nearest bus stop is Polhill Avenue and is 177 m away. The closest railway station is Bedford St Johns Rail Station, 2.19 km away.
The closest primary school to MK40 3YR (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 3YR is The White Horse Public House and is 235 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 422 m distant. The FSA rated this establishment as Very Good on August 30, 2018.
Policing for MK40 3YR 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 3YR and their respective distances.
A list of road names near to MK40 3YR, and the approximate distance away.
Information about the postcode MK40 3YR
| Introduction | January 1992 |
| Termination | December 1992 |
| 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 3YR - Data from 2020-2021
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| KWS School | Independent school | 11-18 | Good (July 5, 2019) | 587 m |
| Goldington Academy | Academy | 11-16 | Good (February 2, 2022) | 602 m |
| St John Rigby Catholic Primary School | Academy | 5-11 | Requires improvement (December 11, 2019) | 675 m |
| Castle Newnham School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Outstanding (October 4, 2013) | 800 m |
| Goldington Green Academy | Academy | 2-11 | Good (July 11, 2019) | 812 m |
| Castle Newnham School | Maintained school | 11-16 | Good (September 26, 2018) | 948 m |
| Hazeldene School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (February 21, 2019) | 1.08 km |
| The Hills Academy | Academy | 3-11 | Good (February 6, 2020) | 1.08 km |
| Bedford School | Independent school | 7-18 | 1.56 km | |
| Bedford Girls' School | Independent school | 7-18 | 1.67 km | |
| Putnoe Primary School | Academy | 4-11 | Good (March 12, 2019) | 1.71 km |
| Pilgrims Pre-Preparatory School | Independent school | 0-7 | 1.72 km | |
| Brickhill Primary School | Maintained school | 5-11 | Good (April 25, 2018) | 1.97 km |
| Bedford Free School | Academy | 11-16 | Outstanding (January 16, 2020) | 2.03 km |
| Bedford College | College | 16-99 | Good (September 26, 2019) | 2.07 km |
| Mark Rutherford School | Academy | 11-18 | Good (March 11, 2020) | 2.11 km |
| King's Oak Primary School | Maintained school | 2-11 | Good (January 12, 2022) | 2.12 km |
| Priory Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Outstanding (May 1, 2014) | 2.32 km |
| Livingstone Primary School | Maintained school | 5-11 | Good (March 30, 2017) | 2.36 km |
| Shackleton Primary School | Academy | 4-11 | Good (September 29, 2021) | 2.39 km |
Food establishments with their establishment type, FSA rating score, date of last inspection and approximate distance from MK40 3YR - Data from Apr 2022
| Name | Type | Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Baxter Storey - UOB Bedford | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good February 7, 2019 | 128 m | |
| Gateway Costa | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good November 22, 2019 | 128 m | |
| The Hub | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good March 16, 2020 | 128 m | |
| Jays Newsagents | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good August 30, 2018 | 210 m | |
| La Rotonda Pizzeria | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good August 19, 2021 | 210 m | |
| Wendover Caffe | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good February 25, 2022 | 210 m | |
| Goldington Road General Store & PO | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good February 17, 2020 | 213 m | |
| The White Horse Public House | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good April 12, 2018 | 235 m | |
| Renaria ltd | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good October 25, 2021 | 263 m | |
| BP Newnham Avenue | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good November 8, 2018 | 337 m | |
| Big Pans People | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good August 30, 2018 | 422 m | |
| Fox & Hounds | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Needs Major Improvement October 8, 2021 | 465 m | |
| Thandi Store | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good February 14, 2020 | 465 m | |
| Londis Store | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good July 26, 2019 | 468 m | |
| Rainbow Pre School playgroup | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good March 6, 2019 | 498 m | |
| Fresh Start Catering | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good October 21, 2020 | 602 m | |
| Janta Supermarket | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good December 5, 2019 | 670 m | |
| Cloverdale Retreat (Cafe) | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good November 25, 2018 | 672 m | |
| St John Rigby Catholic School | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good March 18, 2021 | 675 m | |
| Goldington Day Care Centre | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good March 27, 2019 | 710 m |
Bus stops, train stations, taxi ranks and airports near to MK40 3YR - Data from Apr 2022
| Polhill Avenue | 177 m | |
| Dean Street | 227 m | |
| Wendover Shops | 244 m | |
| Wendover Shops | 245 m | |
| Polhill Avenue Campus | 263 m | |
| The Broadway | 1.78 km | |
| Bedford Rail Station | 2.66 km | |
| Bedford St Johns Rail Station | 2.19 km | |
| Bedford St Johns Rail Station | 2.2 km | |
| Bedford Rail Station | 2.61 km | |
| London Luton Airport | 29.35 km | |
| Cambridge Airport | 42.73 km | |
| London Stansted Airport | 55.79 km |
Woodland, hills, greenspaces, water and other natural features near to MK40 3YR - Data from Dec 2021
| New Cut | 933 m | |
| Longholme Island | 1.06 km | |
| Priory Marina | 1.08 km | |
| Riverside Pond | 1.33 km | |
| Priory Lake | 1.34 km | |
| Press Meadow | 1.4 km | |
| Finger Lakes | 1.52 km | |
| Castle Hill | 1.67 km | |
| Summerhouse Hill | 1.68 km | |
| Rink Islands | 1.71 km | |
| Cardington Spillway | 1.75 km | |
| Putnoe Wood | 2.33 km | |
| Bushy Close Spinney | 2.75 km | |
| Marsh Wood | 2.77 km | |
| Mowsbury Hill | 2.89 km |
| Country | England |
| Latitude | 52.14068000 |
| Longitude | -0.44081300 |
| OS Easting | 506800 |
| OS Northing | 0250300 |
| OS Positional Quality | Postcode terminated prior to Gridlink® initiative, last known ONS postcode grid reference |
| 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 |