The postcode MK42 0AQ is located in Bedford It was introduced in October 1987 and is an active postcode. MK42 0AQ is a large user postcode, usually allocated to a single address receiving at least 500 mail items per day.
MK42 0AQ is one of the more deprived areas in the country. It rates as a 2.8 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 MK42 0AQ as Urbanites > Ageing urban living > Delayed retirement.
The closest road name to MK42 0AQ is St John's Street which is centered 53 m away.
The nearest bus stop is St John's Street and is 14 m away. The closest railway station is Bedford St Johns Rail Station, 287 m away.
The closest primary school to MK42 0AQ (for ages 11 and under) is Cauldwell School. It achieved an OFSTED rating of Good on December 1, 2021. The closest secondary school (for ages 11-18) is Bedford Academy. The last OFSTED inspection on May 14, 2019 rated this school as Good
The local pub for residents of MK42 0AQ is Kings Arms PH and is 185 m away. The Food Standards Agency (FSA) rated it as Good on October 14, 2021. The nearest takeaway food is available from Lee's Kitchen and is 196 m distant. The FSA rated this establishment as Very Good on March 3, 2020.
Policing for MK42 0AQ 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 MK42 0AQ and their respective distances.
A list of road names near to MK42 0AQ, and the approximate distance away.
Information about the postcode MK42 0AQ
| Introduction | October 1987 |
| Termination | n/a - Active Postcode |
| 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 MK42 0AQ - Data from 2020-2021
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bedford Free School | Academy | 11-16 | Outstanding (January 16, 2020) | 165 m |
| Bedford Girls' School | Independent school | 7-18 | 276 m | |
| Bedford College | College | 16-99 | Good (September 26, 2019) | 290 m |
| E-Spired Centre of Excellence | Independent school | 14-16 | Good (April 26, 2018) | 556 m |
| Cauldwell School | Academy | 4-11 | Good (December 1, 2021) | 884 m |
| Priory Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Outstanding (May 1, 2014) | 922 m |
| Shackleton Primary School | Academy | 4-11 | Good (September 29, 2021) | 946 m |
| Bedford School | Independent school | 7-18 | 1.08 km | |
| Castle Newnham School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Outstanding (October 4, 2013) | 1.26 km |
| Polam School | Independent school | 1-9 | 1.27 km | |
| King's Oak Primary School | Maintained school | 2-11 | Good (January 12, 2022) | 1.3 km |
| St John's School | Special school | 2-19 | Outstanding (June 14, 2018) | 1.33 km |
| Livingstone Primary School | Maintained school | 5-11 | Good (March 30, 2017) | 1.41 km |
| Queen's Park Academy | Academy | 3-11 | Requires improvement (June 12, 2019) | 1.56 km |
| Bedford Greenacre Independent School | Independent school | 0-18 | 1.8 km | |
| St Joseph's and St Gregory's Catholic Primary School | Academy | 4-11 | Requires improvement (November 20, 2019) | 1.84 km |
| Bedford Academy | Academy | 11-18 | Good (May 14, 2019) | 1.85 km |
| Castle Newnham School | Maintained school | 11-16 | Good (September 26, 2018) | 1.86 km |
| St John Rigby Catholic Primary School | Academy | 5-11 | Requires improvement (December 11, 2019) | 1.89 km |
| Westfield Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Requires improvement (June 27, 2018) | 1.94 km |
Food establishments with their establishment type, FSA rating score, date of last inspection and approximate distance from MK42 0AQ - Data from Apr 2022
| Name | Type | Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kazoku Bedford | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good March 26, 2022 | 76 m | |
| Kids World | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good February 27, 2019 | 157 m | |
| Impact Food Group | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good November 19, 2020 | 165 m | |
| Tana Thai | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good September 10, 2019 | 165 m | |
| Farmfoods | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good December 20, 2019 | 168 m | |
| Islands Greek Restaurant | Awaiting Inspection | 185 m | |
| Kings Arms PH | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good October 14, 2021 | 185 m | |
| Holiday Inn Express | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good February 21, 2020 | 192 m | |
| Bedford Rowing Club | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good October 21, 2021 | 196 m | |
| Lee's Kitchen | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good March 3, 2020 | 196 m | |
| Ramgarhia Sikh Society | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good September 6, 2018 | 217 m | |
| Faria's Flame | Awaiting Inspection | 232 m | |
| Mercure | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good October 27, 2021 | 240 m | |
| Bedford Girls' School | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good May 4, 2018 | 276 m | |
| Kiddi Caru Day Nursery | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good February 7, 2020 | 281 m | |
| 25 Restaurant | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good December 12, 2018 | 290 m | |
| Bedford College Services | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good March 28, 2019 | 290 m | |
| Distinct Group Ltd at The Swan Hotel | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good August 7, 2018 | 352 m | |
| McDonalds | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good January 30, 2020 | 376 m | |
| Nando's | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good August 28, 2019 | 376 m |
Bus stops, train stations, taxi ranks and airports near to MK42 0AQ - Data from Apr 2022
| St John's Street | 14 m | |
| Kingsway Link | 90 m | |
| Duckmill Lane | 107 m | |
| Duckmill Lane | 118 m | |
| Bedford College | 138 m | |
| The Broadway | 835 m | |
| Bedford Rail Station | 1.08 km | |
| Bedford St Johns Rail Station | 287 m | |
| Bedford St Johns Rail Station | 306 m | |
| Bedford Rail Station | 1.06 km | |
| London Luton Airport | 28.69 km | |
| Cambridge Airport | 44.55 km |
Woodland, hills, greenspaces, water and other natural features near to MK42 0AQ - Data from Dec 2021
| Rink Islands | 291 m | |
| Castle Hill | 402 m | |
| Longholme Island | 1.21 km | |
| Priory Marina | 1.73 km | |
| Press Meadow | 1.85 km | |
| Priory Lake | 2.11 km | |
| New Cut | 2.16 km | |
| Cardington Spillway | 2.34 km | |
| Finger Lakes | 2.55 km | |
| Deep Spinney | 3.03 km | |
| Helen's Wood | 3.14 km | |
| Riverside Pond | 3.15 km | |
| Summerhouse Hill | 3.15 km | |
| Clapham Park | 3.16 km | |
| Clapham Park | 3.49 km |
| Country | England |
| Latitude | 52.13182800 |
| Longitude | -0.46511200 |
| OS Easting | 505158 |
| OS Northing | 0249280 |
| OS Positional Quality | Within the building of the matched address closest to the postcode mean |
| 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: Ageing urban living Subgroup: Delayed retirement |
| Rural-Urban Classification | (England/Wales) Urban city and town |
| Built-Up Area | Bedford BUA |
| Built-Up Area Sub-Division | Bedford BUASD |
| Workplace Zone | E33025687 |
| Middle Layer Super Output Area Intermediate Zone |
Bedford 014 |
| Lower Layer Super Output Area Data Zone |
Bedford 014E |
| Output Area / Small Area | 5B1 |