The postcode MK42 0QS is located in Bedford It was introduced in January 1980 and is an active postcode. MK42 0QS is a small user postcode that may contain upto 100 addresses (but 15 is more typical).
MK42 0QS 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 0QS as Multicultural metropolitans > Rented family living > Social renting young families.
The closest road name to MK42 0QS is Brook Street which is centered 66 m away.
The nearest bus stop is Oak Road and is 229 m away. The closest railway station is Bedford St Johns Rail Station, 1 km away.
The closest primary school to MK42 0QS (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 0QS is The Bull and is 438 m away. The Food Standards Agency (FSA) rated it as Good on December 1, 2021. The nearest takeaway food is available from Golden Star and is 173 m distant. The FSA rated this establishment as Good on March 4, 2020.
Residents reported an average download speed of 134.3 Mbps and an average upload speed of 16.2 Mbps in a 2017 OFCOM broadband survey. 100% of residents have broadband access of ultrafast 300+ Mbps. 100% of residents have broadband access of superfast 30-300 Mbps.
Gas consumption for the area is rated at 2 out of 10. Where 0 are the lowest and 10 are the highest consuming areas in the country respectively.
Policing for MK42 0QS 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 0QS and their respective distances.
A list of road names near to MK42 0QS, and the approximate distance away.
Information about the postcode MK42 0QS
| Introduction | January 1980 |
| 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 0QS - Data from 2020-2021
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shackleton Primary School | Academy | 4-11 | Good (September 29, 2021) | 312 m |
| King's Oak Primary School | Maintained school | 2-11 | Good (January 12, 2022) | 354 m |
| Bedford Academy | Academy | 11-18 | Good (May 14, 2019) | 710 m |
| E-Spired Centre of Excellence | Independent school | 14-16 | Good (April 26, 2018) | 992 m |
| Elstow School | Academy | 4-11 | Good (January 9, 2020) | 1.06 km |
| Bedford Girls' School | Independent school | 7-18 | 1.13 km | |
| Bedford Free School | Academy | 11-16 | Outstanding (January 16, 2020) | 1.28 km |
| Cauldwell School | Academy | 4-11 | Good (December 1, 2021) | 1.29 km |
| Bedford College | College | 16-99 | Good (September 26, 2019) | 1.41 km |
| St John's School | Special school | 2-19 | Outstanding (June 14, 2018) | 1.73 km |
| Camestone School | Maintained school | 5-11 | Good (April 27, 2017) | 1.85 km |
| Castle Newnham School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Outstanding (October 4, 2013) | 1.97 km |
| KWS School | Independent school | 11-18 | Good (July 5, 2019) | 2.03 km |
| Priory Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Outstanding (May 1, 2014) | 2.04 km |
| Daubeney Academy | Academy | 11-16 | Good (May 6, 2016) | 2.12 km |
| Bedford School | Independent school | 7-18 | 2.13 km | |
| Springfield Primary School | Academy | 4-11 | 2.29 km | |
| Shortstown Primary School | Academy | 2-11 | Good (October 13, 2021) | 2.3 km |
| Polam School | Independent school | 1-9 | 2.4 km | |
| Queen's Park Academy | Academy | 3-11 | Requires improvement (June 12, 2019) | 2.41 km |
Food establishments with their establishment type, FSA rating score, date of last inspection and approximate distance from MK42 0QS - Data from Apr 2022
| Name | Type | Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| London Road Post Office | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good March 9, 2018 | 138 m | |
| Golden Star | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good March 4, 2020 | 173 m | |
| Wok Inn | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good August 29, 2018 | 175 m | |
| Buttercup Cakes by Jo | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good July 29, 2019 | 220 m | |
| Brackley Local Store | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good March 9, 2022 | 243 m | |
| Alem-Cash & Carry Ltd | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good December 5, 2019 | 274 m | |
| Lagos Lounge | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good January 20, 2022 | 274 m | |
| Relish School Food at Kings Oak Primary - Kings Kitchen | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good October 23, 2020 | 354 m | |
| Relish School Food at Kings Oak Primary - Oak Kitchen | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good October 23, 2020 | 354 m | |
| Avidlite | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good February 4, 2019 | 392 m | |
| Kimm & Miller UK Ltd | Awaiting Inspection | 392 m | |
| Southway Care Home | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good February 18, 2021 | 438 m | |
| The Bull | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good December 1, 2021 | 438 m | |
| Mile Road, Allotment & Leisure Gardens Association | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good September 2, 2021 | 449 m | |
| Esso Southgate | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good July 6, 2017 | 470 m | |
| Mecca Bingo Ltd | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good November 15, 2019 | 470 m | |
| Avicenna Pharmacy | Exempt July 29, 2019 | 473 m | |
| Londis | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good December 21, 2018 | 473 m | |
| Nisa Local | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Needs Major Improvement November 29, 2019 | 473 m | |
| The Cottage Bakery | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good August 21, 2018 | 473 m |
Bus stops, train stations, taxi ranks and airports near to MK42 0QS - Data from Apr 2022
| Oak Road | 229 m | |
| Oak Road | 251 m | |
| London Road Methodist Chapel | 281 m | |
| London Road Methodist Chapel | 331 m | |
| Paradine Road | 335 m | |
| The Broadway | 1.95 km | |
| Bedford Rail Station | 2.12 km | |
| Bedford St Johns Rail Station | 1 km | |
| Bedford St Johns Rail Station | 1.02 km | |
| Bedford Rail Station | 2.11 km | |
| London Luton Airport | 27.58 km | |
| Cambridge Airport | 44.25 km |
Woodland, hills, greenspaces, water and other natural features near to MK42 0QS - Data from Dec 2021
| Longholme Island | 1.26 km | |
| Rink Islands | 1.35 km | |
| Press Meadow | 1.44 km | |
| Castle Hill | 1.47 km | |
| Priory Marina | 1.53 km | |
| Priory Lake | 1.74 km | |
| Cardington Spillway | 1.78 km | |
| New Cut | 2.04 km | |
| Finger Lakes | 2.17 km | |
| Hollow Lake | 2.65 km | |
| Summerhouse Hill | 2.91 km | |
| Causeway Lake | 2.98 km | |
| Riverside Pond | 3.19 km | |
| Village Lake | 3.47 km | |
| Volunteers' Wood | 3.54 km |
Broadband availability and performance statistics for MK42 0QS - Data from Ofcom 2017
| All Speeds | Median | Avg | Max |
|---|---|---|---|
| Download | 93.5 Mbps | 134.3 Mbps | 460 Mbps |
| Upload | 19.8 Mbps | 16.2 Mbps | 36 Mbps |
| Speed Band Mbps |
Users | Download Avg Mbps |
Upload Avg Mbps |
|
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0-2 Mbps | 0% | 100% | - | - |
| 2-5 Mbps | 0% | 100% | - | - |
| 5-10 Mbps | 0% | 100% | - | - |
| 10-30 Mbps | 0% | 100% | 12 | 1 |
| 30-300 Mbps | 0% | 100% | 113.9 | 15.8 |
| 300+ Mbps | 100% | 100% | 460 | 36 |
Energy usage data for MK42 0QS - Data from 2020
| Country | England |
| Latitude | 52.12261400 |
| Longitude | -0.45765700 |
| OS Easting | 505690 |
| OS Northing | 0248266 |
| 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: Social renting young families |
| 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 | 4A1 |