The postcode MK42 7AZ is located in Bedford It was introduced in December 1998 and is an active postcode. MK42 7AZ is a small user postcode that may contain upto 100 addresses (but 15 is more typical).
MK42 7AZ is one of the less deprived areas in the country. It rates as a 5.7 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 7AZ as Multicultural metropolitans > Rented family living > Social renting young families.
The closest road name to MK42 7AZ is Race Meadows Way which is centered 120 m away.
The nearest bus stop is Interchange Park and is 121 m away. The closest railway station is Kempston Hardwick Rail Station, 2.29 km away.
The closest primary school to MK42 7AZ (for ages 11 and under) is Springfield Primary School. The closest secondary school (for ages 11-18) is Kempston Challenger Academy. The last OFSTED inspection on September 13, 2018 rated this school as Good
Residents reported an average download speed of 20.4 Mbps and an average upload speed of 4.7 Mbps in a 2017 OFCOM broadband survey.
Policing for MK42 7AZ 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 7AZ and their respective distances.
A list of road names near to MK42 7AZ, and the approximate distance away.
Information about the postcode MK42 7AZ
| 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 7AZ - Data from 2020-2021
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Springfield Primary School | Academy | 4-11 | 414 m | |
| Daubeney Academy | Academy | 11-16 | Good (May 6, 2016) | 501 m |
| Camestone School | Maintained school | 5-11 | Good (April 27, 2017) | 994 m |
| Balliol Primary School | Maintained school | 2-11 | Good (January 17, 2017) | 1.29 km |
| Bedford Road Primary School | Maintained school | 5-11 | Requires improvement (June 14, 2018) | 1.34 km |
| Grange Academy | Special school | 5-19 | Good (July 6, 2017) | 1.43 km |
| Ridgeway School | Special school | 2-19 | Good (November 7, 2019) | 1.73 km |
| Kempston Challenger Academy | Academy | 11-18 | Good (September 13, 2018) | 1.73 km |
| St John's School | Special school | 2-19 | Outstanding (June 14, 2018) | 1.89 km |
| Cauldwell School | Academy | 4-11 | Good (December 1, 2021) | 2.06 km |
| Shackleton Primary School | Academy | 4-11 | Good (September 29, 2021) | 2.24 km |
| Kempston Rural Primary School | Maintained school | 5-11 | Outstanding (April 23, 2010) | 2.27 km |
| E-Spired Centre of Excellence | Independent school | 14-16 | Good (April 26, 2018) | 2.3 km |
| Bedford Academy | Academy | 11-18 | Good (May 14, 2019) | 2.44 km |
| Elstow School | Academy | 4-11 | Good (January 9, 2020) | 2.58 km |
| King's Oak Primary School | Maintained school | 2-11 | Good (January 12, 2022) | 2.7 km |
| Wixams Tree Primary School | Academy | 4-11 | Requires improvement (January 19, 2022) | 2.71 km |
| Wixams Academy | Academy | 11-19 | 2.71 km | |
| Queen's Park Academy | Academy | 3-11 | Requires improvement (June 12, 2019) | 2.73 km |
| Lakeview School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (May 26, 2021) | 2.77 km |
Food establishments with their establishment type, FSA rating score, date of last inspection and approximate distance from MK42 7AZ - Data from Apr 2022
| Name | Type | Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Argos Ltd | Exempt December 13, 2019 | 0 m | |
| Boots | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good December 14, 2018 | 0 m | |
| Burger King | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good August 13, 2018 | 0 m | |
| Coffee Square Ltd | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good January 18, 2019 | 0 m | |
| Costa Ltd | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good June 20, 2019 | 0 m | |
| GROUND ESPRESSO BARS | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good December 10, 2021 | 0 m | |
| KFC | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good February 13, 2020 | 0 m | |
| McDonalds Restaurants Ltd | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good July 22, 2021 | 0 m | |
| Next Retail Ltd | Exempt December 10, 2021 | 0 m | |
| The Range | Exempt January 30, 2020 | 0 m | |
| Tk Maxx | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good November 16, 2018 | 0 m | |
| Wilko | Exempt December 17, 2019 | 0 m | |
| Costa Coffee | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good October 30, 2018 | 344 m | |
| Marks & Spencer Simply Foods | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good November 15, 2019 | 344 m | |
| Caterlink Ltd at Springfield Lower | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good October 29, 2018 | 414 m | |
| D-Gelato Limited | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good February 23, 2022 | 474 m | |
| Sun & Seed Ltd | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good February 11, 2021 | 482 m | |
| Busy Bees at Bedford Elstow | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good September 16, 2021 | 485 m | |
| Caterlink Ltd at Daubeney Academy | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good November 29, 2019 | 501 m | |
| Willow Childrens Home | Exempt March 4, 2022 | 509 m |
Bus stops, train stations, taxi ranks and airports near to MK42 7AZ - Data from Apr 2022
| Interchange Park | 121 m | |
| Magnolia Close | 407 m | |
| Magnolia Close | 427 m | |
| The Briars | 456 m | |
| The Briars | 466 m | |
| Bedford Rail Station | 3.03 km | |
| The Broadway | 3.56 km | |
| Kempston Hardwick Rail Station | 2.29 km | |
| Kempston Hardwick Rail Station | 2.31 km | |
| Bedford St Johns Rail Station | 2.54 km | |
| London Luton Airport | 26.61 km | |
| Cambridge Airport | 46.42 km |
Woodland, hills, greenspaces, water and other natural features near to MK42 7AZ - Data from Dec 2021
| Hollow Lake | 1.73 km | |
| The Spinney | 1.83 km | |
| Causeway Lake | 2.11 km | |
| Van Diemen's Land | 2.25 km | |
| Wiles Wood | 2.33 km | |
| Ridgeway Wood | 2.33 km | |
| Homeless Wood | 2.46 km | |
| Village Lake | 2.55 km | |
| Dane Lane Lake | 2.89 km | |
| Rink Islands | 3.14 km | |
| Castle Hill | 3.24 km | |
| Longholme Island | 3.61 km | |
| Press Meadow | 3.8 km | |
| Priory Marina | 3.92 km | |
| Deep Spinney | 3.95 km |
Broadband availability and performance statistics for MK42 7AZ - Data from Ofcom 2017
| All Speeds | Median | Avg | Max |
|---|---|---|---|
| Download | 26.3 Mbps | 20.4 Mbps | 39.68 Mbps |
| Upload | 4.7 Mbps | 4.7 Mbps | 9 Mbps |
| Speed Band Mbps |
Download Avg Mbps |
Upload Avg Mbps |
|---|---|---|
| 0-2 Mbps | 1.2 | 2.2 |
| 2-5 Mbps | - | - |
| 5-10 Mbps | - | - |
| 10-30 Mbps | 21.5 | 4.5 |
| 30-300 Mbps | 35.7 | 7 |
| 300+ Mbps | - | - |
| Country | England |
| Latitude | 52.10936800 |
| Longitude | -0.48507900 |
| OS Easting | 503842 |
| OS Northing | 0246752 |
| OS Positional Quality | Within the building of the matched address closest to the postcode mean |
| Bedfordshire |
| Westminster Parliamentary Constituency |
Bedford |
| Electoral Ward | Kempston South |
| 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 | Kempston BUASD |
| Workplace Zone | E33025702 |
| Middle Layer Super Output Area Intermediate Zone |
Bedford 018 |
| Lower Layer Super Output Area Data Zone |
Bedford 018E |
| Output Area / Small Area | 4A1 |