The postcode MK42 0JN is located in Bedford It was introduced in March 1988 and terminated in April 2012.MK42 0JN is a large user postcode, usually allocated to a single address receiving at least 500 mail items per day.
MK42 0JN is one of the more deprived areas in the country. It rates as a 3.6 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 0JN as Multicultural metropolitans > Rented family living > Private renting new arrivals.
The closest road name to MK42 0JN is Aston Road which is centered 89 m away.
The nearest bus stop is St Martins Way and is 235 m away. The closest railway station is Bedford St Johns Rail Station, 2.45 km away.
The closest primary school to MK42 0JN (for ages 11 and under) is Shortstown Primary School. It achieved an OFSTED rating of Good on October 13, 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 0JN is The Anchor and is 789 m away. The Food Standards Agency (FSA) rated it as Satisfactory on September 14, 2021. The nearest takeaway food is available from Say Doughnuts and is 253 m distant. The FSA rated this establishment as Very Good on September 15, 2021.
Policing for MK42 0JN 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 0JN and their respective distances.
A list of road names near to MK42 0JN, and the approximate distance away.
Information about the postcode MK42 0JN
| Introduction | March 1988 |
| Termination | April 2012 |
| 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 0JN - Data from 2020-2021
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shortstown Primary School | Academy | 2-11 | Good (October 13, 2021) | 1.28 km |
| Elstow School | Academy | 4-11 | Good (January 9, 2020) | 1.3 km |
| King's Oak Primary School | Maintained school | 2-11 | Good (January 12, 2022) | 1.31 km |
| Bedford Academy | Academy | 11-18 | Good (May 14, 2019) | 1.36 km |
| KWS School | Independent school | 11-18 | Good (July 5, 2019) | 1.57 km |
| Shackleton Primary School | Academy | 4-11 | Good (September 29, 2021) | 1.96 km |
| Bedford Girls' School | Independent school | 7-18 | 2.23 km | |
| Goldington Green Academy | Academy | 2-11 | Good (July 11, 2019) | 2.26 km |
| Castle Newnham School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Outstanding (October 4, 2013) | 2.39 km |
| E-Spired Centre of Excellence | Independent school | 14-16 | Good (April 26, 2018) | 2.55 km |
| Bedford Free School | Academy | 11-16 | Outstanding (January 16, 2020) | 2.59 km |
| Bedford College | College | 16-99 | Good (September 26, 2019) | 2.71 km |
| Goldington Academy | Academy | 11-16 | Good (February 2, 2022) | 2.72 km |
| St John Rigby Catholic Primary School | Academy | 5-11 | Requires improvement (December 11, 2019) | 2.74 km |
| Cauldwell School | Academy | 4-11 | Good (December 1, 2021) | 2.91 km |
| Castle Newnham School | Maintained school | 11-16 | Good (September 26, 2018) | 2.96 km |
| Bedford School | Independent school | 7-18 | 2.98 km | |
| Sheerhatch Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Good (November 19, 2021) | 3.06 km |
| Cotton End Forest School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (February 8, 2017) | 3.13 km |
| Hazeldene School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (February 21, 2019) | 3.22 km |
Food establishments with their establishment type, FSA rating score, date of last inspection and approximate distance from MK42 0JN - Data from Apr 2022
| Name | Type | Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| A1 Foods | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good July 10, 2019 | 29 m | |
| Eurest Catering at Fuji Film UK Ltd | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good February 7, 2019 | 140 m | |
| Say Doughnuts | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good September 15, 2021 | 253 m | |
| W & H Peacock Auction Centre | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good May 5, 2018 | 284 m | |
| Barns Hotel (Donnington Valley Ltd) | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good March 23, 2022 | 362 m | |
| Golden Years at Gordon Colling House | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good February 12, 2021 | 397 m | |
| Britains Fish And Chips | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good July 8, 2021 | 628 m | |
| Meiklejohn Pharmacy Ltd | Exempt July 29, 2019 | 628 m | |
| Nisa | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good November 15, 2019 | 628 m | |
| Rai's Supermarket | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good October 9, 2019 | 789 m | |
| The Anchor | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Satisfactory September 14, 2021 | 789 m | |
| H&D Local Store | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good March 31, 2021 | 860 m | |
| Fully Loaded Bedford | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good February 24, 2022 | 903 m | |
| Organic The Best | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good November 13, 2017 | 918 m | |
| Baxter Storey at Autoglass | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good November 21, 2019 | 978 m | |
| Harrowden Fisheries | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good October 14, 2021 | 1.01 km | |
| Cheese & Tsokolaté | Awaiting Inspection | 1.12 km | |
| Friendly Nettle Cafe | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good February 20, 2020 | 1.12 km | |
| Shortstown Food Bar | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good March 14, 2019 | 1.12 km | |
| Tesco | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good November 21, 2019 | 1.12 km |
Bus stops, train stations, taxi ranks and airports near to MK42 0JN - Data from Apr 2022
| St Martins Way | 235 m | |
| St Martins Way | 243 m | |
| The Turnpike | 281 m | |
| The Turnpike | 287 m | |
| Harrowden Road | 375 m | |
| The Broadway | 2.98 km | |
| Bedford Rail Station | 3.51 km | |
| Bedford St Johns Rail Station | 2.45 km | |
| Bedford St Johns Rail Station | 2.46 km | |
| Bedford Rail Station | 3.48 km | |
| London Luton Airport | 27.22 km | |
| Cambridge Airport | 42.66 km | |
| London Stansted Airport | 54.35 km |
Woodland, hills, greenspaces, water and other natural features near to MK42 0JN - Data from Dec 2021
| Cardington Spillway | 440 m | |
| Press Meadow | 769 m | |
| Priory Lake | 815 m | |
| Finger Lakes | 916 m | |
| Priory Marina | 1.09 km | |
| New Cut | 1.28 km | |
| Longholme Island | 1.47 km | |
| Summerhouse Hill | 1.63 km | |
| Riverside Pond | 2.22 km | |
| Rink Islands | 2.46 km | |
| Castle Hill | 2.53 km | |
| Volunteers' Wood | 2.73 km | |
| Shocott Spring | 2.84 km | |
| Gravel Pit Spinney | 3.28 km | |
| Hollow Lake | 3.35 km |
| Country | England |
| Latitude | 52.12200800 |
| Longitude | -0.43350300 |
| OS Easting | 507345 |
| OS Northing | 0248234 |
| OS Positional Quality | Within the building of the matched address closest to the postcode mean |
| Bedfordshire |
| Westminster Parliamentary Constituency |
Bedford |
| Electoral Ward | Kingsbrook |
| 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: Rented family living Subgroup: Private renting new arrivals |
| Rural-Urban Classification | (England/Wales) Urban city and town |
| Built-Up Area | Bedford BUA |
| Built-Up Area Sub-Division | Bedford BUASD |
| Workplace Zone | E33023535 |
| Middle Layer Super Output Area Intermediate Zone |
Bedford 014 |
| Lower Layer Super Output Area Data Zone |
Bedford 014C |
| Output Area / Small Area | 4A2 |