The postcode MK40 3ZE is located in Bedford It was introduced in December 1997 and terminated in June 1998.MK40 3ZE is a large user postcode, usually allocated to a single address receiving at least 500 mail items per day.
MK40 3ZE is one of the less deprived areas in the country. It rates as a 6.2 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 3ZE as Urbanites > Urban professionals and families > Families in terraces and flats.
The closest road name to MK40 3ZE is Fontwell Close which is centered 34 m away.
The nearest bus stop is Goldington Avenue and is 183 m away. The closest railway station is Bedford St Johns Rail Station, 1.41 km away.
The closest primary school to MK40 3ZE (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 3ZE is Russell Park Social Club and is 130 m away. The Food Standards Agency (FSA) rated it as Very Good on February 15, 2019. The nearest takeaway food is available from Lee's Takeaway and is 207 m distant. The FSA rated this establishment as Very Good on November 21, 2019.
Policing for MK40 3ZE 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 3ZE and their respective distances.
A list of road names near to MK40 3ZE, and the approximate distance away.
Information about the postcode MK40 3ZE
| Introduction | December 1997 |
| Termination | June 1998 |
| 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 3ZE - Data from 2020-2021
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Castle Newnham School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Outstanding (October 4, 2013) | 140 m |
| Bedford School | Independent school | 7-18 | 757 m | |
| St John Rigby Catholic Primary School | Academy | 5-11 | Requires improvement (December 11, 2019) | 776 m |
| Castle Newnham School | Maintained school | 11-16 | Good (September 26, 2018) | 827 m |
| Bedford Girls' School | Independent school | 7-18 | 893 m | |
| Goldington Academy | Academy | 11-16 | Good (February 2, 2022) | 908 m |
| KWS School | Independent school | 11-18 | Good (July 5, 2019) | 1.15 km |
| Bedford Free School | Academy | 11-16 | Outstanding (January 16, 2020) | 1.2 km |
| Bedford College | College | 16-99 | Good (September 26, 2019) | 1.22 km |
| Hazeldene School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (February 21, 2019) | 1.35 km |
| The Hills Academy | Academy | 3-11 | Good (February 6, 2020) | 1.35 km |
| Pilgrims Pre-Preparatory School | Independent school | 0-7 | 1.37 km | |
| Priory Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Outstanding (May 1, 2014) | 1.46 km |
| Livingstone Primary School | Maintained school | 5-11 | Good (March 30, 2017) | 1.56 km |
| Polam School | Independent school | 1-9 | 1.64 km | |
| E-Spired Centre of Excellence | Independent school | 14-16 | Good (April 26, 2018) | 1.68 km |
| Goldington Green Academy | Academy | 2-11 | Good (July 11, 2019) | 1.69 km |
| King's Oak Primary School | Maintained school | 2-11 | Good (January 12, 2022) | 1.76 km |
| Shackleton Primary School | Academy | 4-11 | Good (September 29, 2021) | 1.81 km |
| Brickhill Primary School | Maintained school | 5-11 | Good (April 25, 2018) | 1.9 km |
Food establishments with their establishment type, FSA rating score, date of last inspection and approximate distance from MK40 3ZE - Data from Apr 2022
| Name | Type | Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Three Rivers Church | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good February 26, 2020 | 107 m | |
| Cibi D'Italia | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good November 1, 2021 | 121 m | |
| Russell Park Social Club | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good February 15, 2019 | 130 m | |
| Innovate Services Limited at Castle Newnham Primary School | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good May 23, 2019 | 140 m | |
| Christ Church Hall | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good August 13, 2021 | 161 m | |
| Courtside Cafe | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good September 16, 2020 | 193 m | |
| Eat and Treats | Awaiting Inspection | 199 m | |
| Kidmans Chemist | Exempt November 14, 2019 | 199 m | |
| 2likeus | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good November 21, 2019 | 207 m | |
| Crumbs | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good August 30, 2018 | 207 m | |
| Lee's Takeaway | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good November 21, 2019 | 207 m | |
| Papillon Coffee House & Beloved Brownies | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good March 5, 2021 | 207 m | |
| Wells & Co | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good September 7, 2021 | 209 m | |
| Castle Road Stores | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good September 19, 2017 | 215 m | |
| F Harris Ltd | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good February 14, 2020 | 238 m | |
| One Stop | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good November 8, 2017 | 238 m | |
| Bottega Di Calabria | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good September 3, 2021 | 244 m | |
| Sapori del sud | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Satisfactory November 11, 2021 | 244 m | |
| The Bakery | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good September 3, 2018 | 244 m | |
| The Castle Deli | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Satisfactory June 10, 2021 | 245 m |
Bus stops, train stations, taxi ranks and airports near to MK40 3ZE - Data from Apr 2022
| Goldington Avenue | 183 m | |
| Fox and Hounds | 196 m | |
| Howbury Street | 212 m | |
| Goldington Avenue | 235 m | |
| Dudley Street | 238 m | |
| The Broadway | 921 m | |
| Bedford Rail Station | 1.79 km | |
| Bedford St Johns Rail Station | 1.41 km | |
| Bedford St Johns Rail Station | 1.43 km | |
| Bedford Rail Station | 1.74 km | |
| London Luton Airport | 29.3 km | |
| Cambridge Airport | 43.61 km | |
| London Stansted Airport | 56.44 km |
Woodland, hills, greenspaces, water and other natural features near to MK40 3ZE - Data from Dec 2021
| Castle Hill | 809 m | |
| Longholme Island | 863 m | |
| Rink Islands | 872 m | |
| Priory Marina | 1.28 km | |
| New Cut | 1.47 km | |
| Press Meadow | 1.56 km | |
| Priory Lake | 1.66 km | |
| Finger Lakes | 2.02 km | |
| Cardington Spillway | 2.04 km | |
| Riverside Pond | 2.19 km | |
| Summerhouse Hill | 2.41 km | |
| Putnoe Wood | 2.66 km | |
| Clapham Park | 2.71 km | |
| Helen's Wood | 2.83 km | |
| Clapham Park | 2.84 km |
| Country | England |
| Latitude | 52.13890200 |
| Longitude | -0.45325200 |
| OS Easting | 505953 |
| OS Northing | 0250084 |
| OS Positional Quality | Postcode sector mean, (mainly PO Boxes) |
| 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: Urbanites Group: Urban professionals and families Subgroup: Families in terraces and flats |
| Rural-Urban Classification | (England/Wales) Urban city and town |
| Built-Up Area | Bedford BUA |
| Built-Up Area Sub-Division | Bedford BUASD |
| Workplace Zone | E33025670 |
| Middle Layer Super Output Area Intermediate Zone |
Bedford 012 |
| Lower Layer Super Output Area Data Zone |
Bedford 012B |
| Output Area / Small Area | 5A3 |