Postcode MK40 9SF (Bedford) Terminated September 2012

Map showing MK40 9SF and nearby postcodes

The postcode MK40 9SF is located in Bedford It was introduced in February 2005 and terminated in September 2012.MK40 9SF is a small user postcode that may contain upto 100 addresses (but 15 is more typical).

MK40 9SF is one of the most deprived areas in the country. It rates as a 0.8 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 9SF as Multicultural metropolitans > Challenged Asian terraces > Asian terraces and flats.

The closest road name to MK40 9SF is Horne Lane which is centered 52 m away.

The nearest bus stop is St Paul's Square and is 57 m away. The closest railway station is Bedford St Johns Rail Station, 653 m away.

The closest primary school to MK40 9SF (for ages 11 and under) is Priory Primary School. It achieved an OFSTED rating of Outstanding on May 1, 2014.

Policing for MK40 9SF is covered by the Bedfordshire police force association and Bedfordshire is the NHS Primary Care Trust (PCT) or Care Trust Plus (CT).

Quicklinks

Nearby Postcodes

A list of Postcodes adjacent to MK40 9SF and their respective distances.

Nearby Roads

A list of road names near to MK40 9SF, and the approximate distance away.

Horne Lane 52 m
Harpur Square 77 m
St Paul's Square 85 m
Silver Street 170 m
River Street 180 m
High Street 183 m
James Street 205 m
Paradine Court 212 m
Costin Street 235 m
St Marys Street 244 m
Castle Lane 251 m
Church Square 256 m
Allhallows 256 m
Heron Quay 262 m
Thurlow Street 265 m

Postcode

Information about the postcode MK40 9SF

Introduction February 2005
Termination September 2012
User Type Small User - may contain upto 100 addresses but 15 is more typical

Local Schools

School OFSTED ratings, last inspection dates, student age ranges and approximate distance from MK40 9SF - Data from 2020-2021

School Ofsted Rating
(Last Inspection)
Distance
Bedford College Good
(September 26, 2019)
230 m
Bedford Free School Outstanding
(January 16, 2020)
337 m
Priory Primary School Outstanding
(May 1, 2014)
487 m
Bedford Girls' School 588 m
Bedford School 753 m
Polam School 823 m
E-Spired Centre of Excellence Good
(April 26, 2018)
866 m
Livingstone Primary School Good
(March 30, 2017)
946 m
Cauldwell School Good
(December 1, 2021)
1.06 km
Castle Newnham School Outstanding
(October 4, 2013)
1.21 km
Queen's Park Academy Requires improvement
(June 12, 2019)
1.33 km
Bedford Greenacre Independent School 1.35 km
St John's School Outstanding
(June 14, 2018)
1.39 km
Shackleton Primary School Good
(September 29, 2021)
1.39 km
Edith Cavell Primary School Good
(July 10, 2018)
1.51 km
St Joseph's and St Gregory's Catholic Primary School Requires improvement
(November 20, 2019)
1.58 km
Bedford Modern School 1.65 km
Westfield Primary School Requires improvement
(June 27, 2018)
1.68 km
Castle Newnham School Good
(September 26, 2018)
1.68 km
King's Oak Primary School Good
(January 12, 2022)
1.76 km

Nearby Food

Food establishments with their establishment type, FSA rating score, date of last inspection and approximate distance from MK40 9SF - Data from Apr 2022

Name Type Rating
(Last Inspection)
Distance
Bridges Espresso Bar Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
February 11, 2022
37 m
Naughty Pizza Other catering premises 5
Very Good
October 26, 2020
37 m
Premier Riverside Express Retailers - other 5
Very Good
September 22, 2020
37 m
Albero Lounge Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
September 7, 2021
82 m
Sweets In The Mail Retailers - other 5
Very Good
February 1, 2022
91 m
Superdrug Stores Plc Retailers - other Exempt
February 23, 2019
91 m
Foxy Wings Other catering premises 5
Very Good
December 9, 2021
94 m
Gigil Hangout LTD Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen Awaiting Inspection
94 m
Miller & Carter Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
August 13, 2019
94 m
Olive Tree Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen Awaiting Inspection
94 m
Pistachio Other catering premises 5
Very Good
March 4, 2022
94 m
Premier Inn Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house 5
Very Good
June 7, 2019
94 m
Treat Street Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
July 11, 2018
94 m
Vue Entertainment Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
September 12, 2019
94 m
Wagamama Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
August 14, 2019
94 m
Zizzi Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
June 7, 2021
94 m
Green Coffee Co Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
June 27, 2018
100 m
Fusion '0' Retailers - other 5
Very Good
June 6, 2018
101 m
Harpurs71 Retailers - other Awaiting Inspection
101 m
Howard Cafe & Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 1
Needs Major Improvement
September 14, 2021
101 m

Nearby Travel Links

Bus stops, train stations, taxi ranks and airports near to MK40 9SF - Data from Apr 2022

St Paul's Square Bus Stop/Station 57 m
Pilgrims House Bus Stop/Station 68 m
St Paul's Square Bus Stop/Station 75 m
St Paul's Square Bus Stop/Station 88 m
St Paul's Square Bus Stop/Station 107 m
The Broadway Taxi Rank 446 m
Bedford Rail Station Taxi Rank 733 m
Bedford St Johns Rail Station Rail 653 m
Bedford St Johns Rail Station Rail 673 m
Bedford Rail Station Rail 695 m
London Luton Airport Air 29.13 km
Cambridge Airport Air 44.7 km

Nearby Nature

Woodland, hills, greenspaces, water and other natural features near to MK40 9SF - Data from Dec 2021

Castle Hill Hill Or Mountain 340 m
Rink Islands Island 365 m
Longholme Island Island 1.49 km
Priory Marina Inland Water 2.02 km
Press Meadow Woodland Or Forest 2.19 km
New Cut Inland Water 2.39 km
Priory Lake Inland Water 2.42 km
Deep Spinney Woodland Or Forest 2.68 km
Helen's Wood Woodland Or Forest 2.69 km
Cardington Spillway Inland Water 2.7 km
Clapham Park Woodland Or Forest 2.72 km
Finger Lakes Inland Water 2.84 km
Crabtree Spinney Woodland Or Forest 3.07 km
Clapham Park Woodland Or Forest 3.09 km
Riverside Pond Inland Water 3.28 km

Location

Country England
Latitude 52.13541400
Longitude -0.46848100
OS Easting 504919
OS Northing 0249674
OS Positional Quality Within the building of the matched address closest to the postcode mean

Index of Deprivation

Most Deprived
2998
Least Deprived

Police Force Association

Bedfordshire

Government

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

ONS Statistical Regions

International Territorial Level Code E06000055
Travel To Work Area Bedford

NHS

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

2011 Census

Output Area Classification Supergroup: Multicultural metropolitans
Group: Challenged Asian terraces
Subgroup: Asian 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 E33025085
Middle Layer Super Output Area
Intermediate Zone
Bedford 012
Lower Layer Super Output Area
Data Zone
Bedford 012A
Output Area / Small Area 4B1