The postcode MK42 7JQ is located in Bedford It was introduced in July 1995 and terminated in December 1996.MK42 7JQ is a large user postcode, usually allocated to a single address receiving at least 500 mail items per day.
MK42 7JQ 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 7JQ as Multicultural metropolitans > Asian traits > Achieving minorities.
The closest road name to MK42 7JQ is Eaton Road which is centered 121 m away.
The nearest bus stop is Chantry Road and is 108 m away. The closest railway station is Kempston Hardwick Rail Station, 2.25 km away.
The closest primary school to MK42 7JQ (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
The local pub for residents of MK42 7JQ is Royal Oak and is 244 m away. The Food Standards Agency (FSA) rated it as Very Good on March 25, 2019. The nearest takeaway food is available from G's Takeaway and is 527 m distant. The FSA rated this establishment as Satisfactory on September 1, 2021.
Policing for MK42 7JQ 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 7JQ and their respective distances.
A list of road names near to MK42 7JQ, and the approximate distance away.
Information about the postcode MK42 7JQ
| Introduction | July 1995 |
| Termination | December 1996 |
| 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 7JQ - Data from 2020-2021
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Springfield Primary School | Academy | 4-11 | 518 m | |
| Balliol Primary School | Maintained school | 2-11 | Good (January 17, 2017) | 599 m |
| Daubeney Academy | Academy | 11-16 | Good (May 6, 2016) | 673 m |
| Bedford Road Primary School | Maintained school | 5-11 | Requires improvement (June 14, 2018) | 806 m |
| Camestone School | Maintained school | 5-11 | Good (April 27, 2017) | 1.03 km |
| Grange Academy | Special school | 5-19 | Good (July 6, 2017) | 1.05 km |
| Ridgeway School | Special school | 2-19 | Good (November 7, 2019) | 1.13 km |
| Kempston Challenger Academy | Academy | 11-18 | Good (September 13, 2018) | 1.13 km |
| Kempston Rural Primary School | Maintained school | 5-11 | Outstanding (April 23, 2010) | 1.6 km |
| St John's School | Special school | 2-19 | Outstanding (June 14, 2018) | 1.82 km |
| Cauldwell School | Academy | 4-11 | Good (December 1, 2021) | 2.14 km |
| Great Denham Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (December 7, 2017) | 2.39 km |
| E-Spired Centre of Excellence | Independent school | 14-16 | Good (April 26, 2018) | 2.46 km |
| Queen's Park Academy | Academy | 3-11 | Requires improvement (June 12, 2019) | 2.5 km |
| Westfield Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Requires improvement (June 27, 2018) | 2.58 km |
| St Joseph's and St Gregory's Catholic Primary School | Academy | 4-11 | Requires improvement (November 20, 2019) | 2.58 km |
| Shackleton Primary School | Academy | 4-11 | Good (September 29, 2021) | 2.58 km |
| Wootton Lower School | Maintained school | 3-9 | Good (March 13, 2018) | 2.94 km |
| Bedford Free School | Academy | 11-16 | Outstanding (January 16, 2020) | 2.96 km |
| Bedford Academy | Academy | 11-18 | Good (May 14, 2019) | 2.98 km |
Food establishments with their establishment type, FSA rating score, date of last inspection and approximate distance from MK42 7JQ - Data from Apr 2022
| Name | Type | Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Southfields News | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good February 14, 2019 | 202 m | |
| Royal Oak | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good March 25, 2019 | 244 m | |
| Sun & Seed Ltd | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good February 11, 2021 | 264 m | |
| Shell Kempston | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good January 10, 2020 | 274 m | |
| The Duke Inn | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good March 3, 2020 | 274 m | |
| Biscuit Boutique | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good September 15, 2021 | 328 m | |
| D-Gelato Limited | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good February 23, 2022 | 425 m | |
| Caterlink Ltd at Springfield Lower | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good October 29, 2018 | 518 m | |
| Co-operative | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good March 1, 2019 | 527 m | |
| G's Takeaway | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Satisfactory September 1, 2021 | 527 m | |
| Kempston Post Office | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good February 4, 2019 | 527 m | |
| Oriental Chef | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good November 1, 2021 | 527 m | |
| St Johns Food and Wine | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good August 8, 2018 | 527 m | |
| A Burger Joint Kempston | Awaiting Inspection | 554 m | |
| R K Catering | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good March 30, 2019 | 554 m | |
| Willow Childrens Home | Exempt March 4, 2022 | 569 m | |
| Cinnamon | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good March 9, 2022 | 597 m | |
| Kempston Cafe` | Awaiting Inspection | 597 m | |
| Kim Hing Takeaway | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good February 28, 2020 | 597 m | |
| Krumbs | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good April 15, 2019 | 597 m |
Bus stops, train stations, taxi ranks and airports near to MK42 7JQ - Data from Apr 2022
| Chantry Road | 108 m | |
| Chantry Avenue | 117 m | |
| Chantry Avenue | 118 m | |
| The Alders | 139 m | |
| Chantry Road | 195 m | |
| Bedford Rail Station | 2.94 km | |
| The Broadway | 3.61 km | |
| Kempston Hardwick Rail Station | 2.25 km | |
| Kempston Hardwick Rail Station | 2.28 km | |
| Bedford St Johns Rail Station | 2.71 km | |
| London Luton Airport | 27.04 km | |
| Cambridge Airport | 46.98 km |
Woodland, hills, greenspaces, water and other natural features near to MK42 7JQ - Data from Dec 2021
| The Spinney | 1.15 km | |
| Ridgeway Wood | 1.76 km | |
| Wiles Wood | 1.82 km | |
| Van Diemen's Land | 1.88 km | |
| Homeless Wood | 2.15 km | |
| Hollow Lake | 2.39 km | |
| Causeway Lake | 2.76 km | |
| Village Lake | 3.17 km | |
| Rink Islands | 3.28 km | |
| Castle Hill | 3.37 km | |
| Dane Lane Lake | 3.46 km | |
| Deep Spinney | 3.51 km | |
| Kempston Wood | 3.67 km | |
| Ransom's Wood | 3.91 km | |
| Longholme Island | 3.93 km |
| Country | England |
| Latitude | 52.11170600 |
| Longitude | -0.49439700 |
| OS Easting | 503200 |
| OS Northing | 0247000 |
| OS Positional Quality | Postcode terminated prior to Gridlink® initiative, last known ONS postcode grid reference |
| 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: Asian traits Subgroup: Achieving minorities |
| Rural-Urban Classification | (England/Wales) Urban city and town |
| Built-Up Area | Bedford BUA |
| Built-Up Area Sub-Division | Kempston BUASD |
| Workplace Zone | E33025701 |
| Middle Layer Super Output Area Intermediate Zone |
Bedford 018 |
| Lower Layer Super Output Area Data Zone |
Bedford 018D |
| Output Area / Small Area | 4C1 |