The postcode MK42 0QG is located in Bedford It was introduced in December 1998 and is an active postcode. MK42 0QG is a small user postcode that may contain upto 100 addresses (but 15 is more typical).
MK42 0QG is one of the most deprived areas in the country. It rates as a 2.3 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 0QG as Multicultural metropolitans > Rented family living > Private renting new arrivals.
The closest road name to MK42 0QG is Ivy Road which is centered 69 m away.
The nearest bus stop is London Road Methodist Chapel and is 136 m away. The closest railway station is Bedford St Johns Rail Station, 668 m away.
The closest primary school to MK42 0QG (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 0QG is Mecca Bingo Ltd and is 154 m away. The Food Standards Agency (FSA) rated it as Very Good on November 15, 2019. The nearest takeaway food is available from Wok Inn and is 245 m distant. The FSA rated this establishment as Very Good on August 29, 2018.
Policing for MK42 0QG 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 0QG and their respective distances.
A list of road names near to MK42 0QG, and the approximate distance away.
Information about the postcode MK42 0QG
| Introduction | December 1998 |
| Termination | n/a - Active Postcode |
| User Type | Small User - may contain upto 100 addresses but 15 is more typical |
School OFSTED ratings, last inspection dates, student age ranges and approximate distance from MK42 0QG - Data from 2020-2021
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shackleton Primary School | Academy | 4-11 | Good (September 29, 2021) | 202 m |
| King's Oak Primary School | Maintained school | 2-11 | Good (January 12, 2022) | 588 m |
| E-Spired Centre of Excellence | Independent school | 14-16 | Good (April 26, 2018) | 688 m |
| Bedford Girls' School | Independent school | 7-18 | 830 m | |
| Bedford Free School | Academy | 11-16 | Outstanding (January 16, 2020) | 944 m |
| Cauldwell School | Academy | 4-11 | Good (December 1, 2021) | 1.03 km |
| Bedford Academy | Academy | 11-18 | Good (May 14, 2019) | 1.05 km |
| Bedford College | College | 16-99 | Good (September 26, 2019) | 1.07 km |
| Elstow School | Academy | 4-11 | Good (January 9, 2020) | 1.4 km |
| St John's School | Special school | 2-19 | Outstanding (June 14, 2018) | 1.5 km |
| Priory Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Outstanding (May 1, 2014) | 1.71 km |
| Castle Newnham School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Outstanding (October 4, 2013) | 1.75 km |
| Camestone School | Maintained school | 5-11 | Good (April 27, 2017) | 1.77 km |
| Bedford School | Independent school | 7-18 | 1.83 km | |
| KWS School | Independent school | 11-18 | Good (July 5, 2019) | 1.99 km |
| Polam School | Independent school | 1-9 | 2.07 km | |
| Queen's Park Academy | Academy | 3-11 | Requires improvement (June 12, 2019) | 2.1 km |
| Daubeney Academy | Academy | 11-16 | Good (May 6, 2016) | 2.11 km |
| Livingstone Primary School | Maintained school | 5-11 | Good (March 30, 2017) | 2.22 km |
| Springfield Primary School | Academy | 4-11 | 2.28 km |
Food establishments with their establishment type, FSA rating score, date of last inspection and approximate distance from MK42 0QG - Data from Apr 2022
| Name | Type | Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Esso Southgate | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good July 6, 2017 | 154 m | |
| Mecca Bingo Ltd | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good November 15, 2019 | 154 m | |
| Avicenna Pharmacy | Exempt July 29, 2019 | 185 m | |
| Londis | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good December 21, 2018 | 185 m | |
| Nisa Local | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Needs Major Improvement November 29, 2019 | 185 m | |
| The Cottage Bakery | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good August 21, 2018 | 185 m | |
| Wok Inn | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good August 29, 2018 | 245 m | |
| Cherry Trees Nursery School | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good October 11, 2021 | 279 m | |
| Bedford Halal Meat & Groceries | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good July 4, 2019 | 280 m | |
| Chilli Masala | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good March 3, 2020 | 280 m | |
| Golden Fish Bar | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Satisfactory December 18, 2020 | 280 m | |
| Jewson Ltd | Exempt July 30, 2019 | 280 m | |
| Pizza Hut | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good October 20, 2018 | 280 m | |
| VMC Dum Biryani | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good March 24, 2021 | 280 m | |
| Zest Pizza | Awaiting Inspection March 26, 2022 | 280 m | |
| MK Food & Wine | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good May 8, 2019 | 315 m | |
| The Chocolate Box | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good February 14, 2019 | 315 m | |
| Chicken Out | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good July 24, 2021 | 355 m | |
| Texaco Service Station | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good March 11, 2019 | 393 m | |
| Golden Star | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good March 4, 2020 | 399 m |
Bus stops, train stations, taxi ranks and airports near to MK42 0QG - Data from Apr 2022
| London Road Methodist Chapel | 136 m | |
| Fenlake Road | 169 m | |
| London Road Methodist Chapel | 176 m | |
| Paradine Road | 211 m | |
| Fenlake Road | 268 m | |
| The Broadway | 1.63 km | |
| Bedford Rail Station | 1.79 km | |
| Bedford St Johns Rail Station | 668 m | |
| Bedford St Johns Rail Station | 682 m | |
| Bedford Rail Station | 1.78 km | |
| London Luton Airport | 27.89 km | |
| Cambridge Airport | 44.38 km |
Woodland, hills, greenspaces, water and other natural features near to MK42 0QG - Data from Dec 2021
| Rink Islands | 1.04 km | |
| Castle Hill | 1.15 km | |
| Longholme Island | 1.18 km | |
| Press Meadow | 1.53 km | |
| Priory Marina | 1.55 km | |
| Priory Lake | 1.83 km | |
| Cardington Spillway | 1.93 km | |
| New Cut | 2.06 km | |
| Finger Lakes | 2.27 km | |
| Hollow Lake | 2.89 km | |
| Summerhouse Hill | 2.98 km | |
| Riverside Pond | 3.18 km | |
| Causeway Lake | 3.24 km | |
| Deep Spinney | 3.66 km | |
| The Spinney | 3.72 km |
| Country | England |
| Latitude | 52.12512600 |
| Longitude | -0.46041200 |
| OS Easting | 505494 |
| OS Northing | 0248540 |
| 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 | E33025686 |
| Middle Layer Super Output Area Intermediate Zone |
Bedford 014 |
| Lower Layer Super Output Area Data Zone |
Bedford 014A |
| Output Area / Small Area | 4A2 |