The postcode MK42 0DL is located in Bedford It was introduced in December 2000 and is an active postcode. MK42 0DL is a large user postcode, usually allocated to a single address receiving at least 500 mail items per day.
MK42 0DL 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 0DL as Urbanites > Ageing urban living > Delayed retirement.
The closest road name to MK42 0DL is St John's Street which is centered 63 m away.
The nearest bus stop is Kingsway Link and is 65 m away. The closest railway station is Bedford St Johns Rail Station, 217 m away.
The closest primary school to MK42 0DL (for ages 11 and under) is Shackleton Primary School. It achieved an OFSTED rating of Good on September 29, 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 0DL is Kings Arms PH and is 294 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 305 m distant. The FSA rated this establishment as Very Good on March 3, 2020.
Policing for MK42 0DL 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 0DL and their respective distances.
A list of road names near to MK42 0DL, and the approximate distance away.
Information about the postcode MK42 0DL
| Introduction | December 2000 |
| 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 0DL - Data from 2020-2021
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bedford Free School | Academy | 11-16 | Outstanding (January 16, 2020) | 246 m |
| Bedford Girls' School | Independent school | 7-18 | 309 m | |
| Bedford College | College | 16-99 | Good (September 26, 2019) | 376 m |
| E-Spired Centre of Excellence | Independent school | 14-16 | Good (April 26, 2018) | 483 m |
| Shackleton Primary School | Academy | 4-11 | Good (September 29, 2021) | 837 m |
| Cauldwell School | Academy | 4-11 | Good (December 1, 2021) | 838 m |
| Priory Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Outstanding (May 1, 2014) | 1.02 km |
| Bedford School | Independent school | 7-18 | 1.18 km | |
| King's Oak Primary School | Maintained school | 2-11 | Good (January 12, 2022) | 1.21 km |
| St John's School | Special school | 2-19 | Outstanding (June 14, 2018) | 1.3 km |
| Castle Newnham School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Outstanding (October 4, 2013) | 1.33 km |
| Polam School | Independent school | 1-9 | 1.37 km | |
| Livingstone Primary School | Maintained school | 5-11 | Good (March 30, 2017) | 1.51 km |
| Queen's Park Academy | Academy | 3-11 | Requires improvement (June 12, 2019) | 1.6 km |
| Bedford Academy | Academy | 11-18 | Good (May 14, 2019) | 1.75 km |
| St Joseph's and St Gregory's Catholic Primary School | Academy | 4-11 | Requires improvement (November 20, 2019) | 1.89 km |
| Bedford Greenacre Independent School | Independent school | 0-18 | 1.9 km | |
| Camestone School | Maintained school | 5-11 | Good (April 27, 2017) | 1.91 km |
| Castle Newnham School | Maintained school | 11-16 | Good (September 26, 2018) | 1.95 km |
| St John Rigby Catholic Primary School | Academy | 5-11 | Requires improvement (December 11, 2019) | 1.96 km |
Food establishments with their establishment type, FSA rating score, date of last inspection and approximate distance from MK42 0DL - Data from Apr 2022
| Name | Type | Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kids World | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good February 27, 2019 | 92 m | |
| Ramgarhia Sikh Society | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good September 6, 2018 | 151 m | |
| Kazoku Bedford | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good March 26, 2022 | 175 m | |
| Faria's Flame | Awaiting Inspection | 188 m | |
| Farmfoods | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good December 20, 2019 | 204 m | |
| Holiday Inn Express | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good February 21, 2020 | 238 m | |
| Impact Food Group | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good November 19, 2020 | 246 m | |
| Tana Thai | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good September 10, 2019 | 246 m | |
| Kiddi Caru Day Nursery | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good February 7, 2020 | 283 m | |
| Islands Greek Restaurant | Awaiting Inspection | 294 m | |
| Kings Arms PH | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good October 14, 2021 | 294 m | |
| Bedford Rowing Club | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good October 21, 2021 | 305 m | |
| Lee's Kitchen | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good March 3, 2020 | 305 m | |
| Bedford Girls' School | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good May 4, 2018 | 309 m | |
| Costa Ltd | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good March 5, 2019 | 328 m | |
| Home Bargains | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good November 27, 2020 | 328 m | |
| Homesense | Exempt July 6, 2017 | 328 m | |
| Lidl GB Ltd | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good November 27, 2020 | 328 m | |
| B&M Retail Ltd | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good January 3, 2018 | 344 m | |
| Caffe Pausa at Dunelm | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good November 1, 2021 | 344 m |
Bus stops, train stations, taxi ranks and airports near to MK42 0DL - Data from Apr 2022
| Kingsway Link | 65 m | |
| Kingsway Link | 83 m | |
| St John's Street | 118 m | |
| St Johns Centre | 141 m | |
| Duckmill Lane | 214 m | |
| The Broadway | 944 m | |
| Bedford Rail Station | 1.15 km | |
| Bedford St Johns Rail Station | 217 m | |
| Bedford St Johns Rail Station | 232 m | |
| Bedford Rail Station | 1.13 km | |
| London Luton Airport | 28.58 km | |
| Cambridge Airport | 44.55 km |
Woodland, hills, greenspaces, water and other natural features near to MK42 0DL - Data from Dec 2021
| Rink Islands | 387 m | |
| Castle Hill | 502 m | |
| Longholme Island | 1.2 km | |
| Priory Marina | 1.71 km | |
| Press Meadow | 1.81 km | |
| Priory Lake | 2.07 km | |
| New Cut | 2.15 km | |
| Cardington Spillway | 2.3 km | |
| Finger Lakes | 2.52 km | |
| Deep Spinney | 3.1 km | |
| Summerhouse Hill | 3.14 km | |
| Riverside Pond | 3.17 km | |
| Helen's Wood | 3.25 km | |
| Clapham Park | 3.27 km | |
| Hollow Lake | 3.5 km |
| Country | England |
| Latitude | 52.13086200 |
| Longitude | -0.46482400 |
| OS Easting | 505180 |
| OS Northing | 0249173 |
| 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 |