The postcode MK42 7GA is located in Bedford It was introduced in February 2014 and is an active postcode. MK42 7GA is a small user postcode that may contain upto 100 addresses (but 15 is more typical).
MK42 7GA is one of the more deprived areas in the country. It rates as a 4.7 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 7GA as Rural residents > Rural tenants > Rural life.
The closest road name to MK42 7GA is Sam Clark Way which is centered 72 m away.
The nearest bus stop is Interchange Park and is 245 m away. The closest railway station is Kempston Hardwick Rail Station, 2.42 km away.
The closest primary school to MK42 7GA (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
Policing for MK42 7GA 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 7GA and their respective distances.
A list of road names near to MK42 7GA, and the approximate distance away.
Information about the postcode MK42 7GA
| Introduction | February 2014 |
| 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 7GA - Data from 2020-2021
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Springfield Primary School | Academy | 4-11 | 654 m | |
| Daubeney Academy | Academy | 11-16 | Good (May 6, 2016) | 668 m |
| Camestone School | Maintained school | 5-11 | Good (April 27, 2017) | 1.09 km |
| Bedford Road Primary School | Maintained school | 5-11 | Requires improvement (June 14, 2018) | 1.61 km |
| Balliol Primary School | Maintained school | 2-11 | Good (January 17, 2017) | 1.61 km |
| Grange Academy | Special school | 5-19 | Good (July 6, 2017) | 1.65 km |
| St John's School | Special school | 2-19 | Outstanding (June 14, 2018) | 1.96 km |
| Ridgeway School | Special school | 2-19 | Good (November 7, 2019) | 2.05 km |
| Kempston Challenger Academy | Academy | 11-18 | Good (September 13, 2018) | 2.05 km |
| Cauldwell School | Academy | 4-11 | Good (December 1, 2021) | 2.06 km |
| Shackleton Primary School | Academy | 4-11 | Good (September 29, 2021) | 2.09 km |
| Bedford Academy | Academy | 11-18 | Good (May 14, 2019) | 2.19 km |
| E-Spired Centre of Excellence | Independent school | 14-16 | Good (April 26, 2018) | 2.25 km |
| Elstow School | Academy | 4-11 | Good (January 9, 2020) | 2.3 km |
| King's Oak Primary School | Maintained school | 2-11 | Good (January 12, 2022) | 2.5 km |
| Wixams Tree Primary School | Academy | 4-11 | Requires improvement (January 19, 2022) | 2.5 km |
| Wixams Academy | Academy | 11-19 | 2.5 km | |
| Lakeview School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (May 26, 2021) | 2.52 km |
| Kempston Rural Primary School | Maintained school | 5-11 | Outstanding (April 23, 2010) | 2.59 km |
| Bedford Free School | Academy | 11-16 | Outstanding (January 16, 2020) | 2.8 km |
Food establishments with their establishment type, FSA rating score, date of last inspection and approximate distance from MK42 7GA - Data from Apr 2022
| Name | Type | Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Costa Coffee | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good October 30, 2018 | 160 m | |
| Marks & Spencer Simply Foods | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good November 15, 2019 | 160 m | |
| Busy Bees at Bedford Elstow | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good September 16, 2021 | 160 m | |
| Bedford SF Connect | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good January 24, 2020 | 311 m | |
| Argos Ltd | Exempt December 13, 2019 | 327 m | |
| Boots | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good December 14, 2018 | 327 m | |
| Burger King | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good August 13, 2018 | 327 m | |
| Coffee Square Ltd | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good January 18, 2019 | 327 m | |
| Costa Ltd | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good June 20, 2019 | 327 m | |
| GROUND ESPRESSO BARS | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good December 10, 2021 | 327 m | |
| KFC | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good February 13, 2020 | 327 m | |
| McDonalds Restaurants Ltd | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good July 22, 2021 | 327 m | |
| Next Retail Ltd | Exempt December 10, 2021 | 327 m | |
| The Range | Exempt January 30, 2020 | 327 m | |
| Tk Maxx | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good November 16, 2018 | 327 m | |
| Wilko | Exempt December 17, 2019 | 327 m | |
| Caterlink Ltd at Springfield Lower | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good October 29, 2018 | 654 m | |
| Caterlink Ltd at Daubeney Academy | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good November 29, 2019 | 668 m | |
| Bedfordshire Fire & Rescue Service | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good January 18, 2019 | 687 m | |
| Warren Childcare Centre | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good November 3, 2021 | 687 m |
Bus stops, train stations, taxi ranks and airports near to MK42 7GA - Data from Apr 2022
| Interchange Park | 245 m | |
| Elstow Park and Ride | 409 m | |
| The Mullberry Bush | 699 m | |
| Magnolia Close | 730 m | |
| Magnolia Close | 752 m | |
| Bedford Rail Station | 3.09 km | |
| The Broadway | 3.54 km | |
| Kempston Hardwick Rail Station | 2.42 km | |
| Kempston Hardwick Rail Station | 2.44 km | |
| Bedford St Johns Rail Station | 2.48 km | |
| London Luton Airport | 26.44 km | |
| Cambridge Airport | 46.13 km |
Woodland, hills, greenspaces, water and other natural features near to MK42 7GA - Data from Dec 2021
| Hollow Lake | 1.44 km | |
| Causeway Lake | 1.83 km | |
| The Spinney | 2.15 km | |
| Village Lake | 2.3 km | |
| Van Diemen's Land | 2.5 km | |
| Wiles Wood | 2.62 km | |
| Ridgeway Wood | 2.64 km | |
| Dane Lane Lake | 2.68 km | |
| Homeless Wood | 2.69 km | |
| Rink Islands | 3.08 km | |
| Castle Hill | 3.19 km | |
| Longholme Island | 3.45 km | |
| Press Meadow | 3.59 km | |
| Priory Marina | 3.73 km | |
| Cardington Spillway | 3.82 km |
| Country | England |
| Latitude | 52.10861400 |
| Longitude | -0.48048300 |
| OS Easting | 504160 |
| OS Northing | 0246676 |
| OS Positional Quality | Within the building of the matched address closest to the postcode mean |
| Bedfordshire |
| Westminster Parliamentary Constituency |
Mid Bedfordshire |
| Electoral Ward | Elstow and Stewartby |
| 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: Rural residents Group: Rural tenants Subgroup: Rural life |
| Rural-Urban Classification | (England/Wales) Rural hamlet and isolated dwellings |
| Built-Up Area | (pseudo) England (not covered) |
| Built-Up Area Sub-Division | (pseudo) England (not covered) |
| Workplace Zone | E33023546 |
| Middle Layer Super Output Area Intermediate Zone |
Bedford 019 |
| Lower Layer Super Output Area Data Zone |
Bedford 019E |
| Output Area / Small Area | 1B1 |