The postcode MK42 8NF is located in Bedford It was introduced in January 1980 and terminated in December 1981.MK42 8NF is a small user postcode that may contain upto 100 addresses (but 15 is more typical).
MK42 8NF is one of the less deprived areas in the country. It rates as a 5 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 8NF as Multicultural metropolitans > Asian traits > Achieving minorities.
The closest road name to MK42 8NF is Stonedale Road which is centered 41 m away.
The nearest bus stop is The Fire Station and is 202 m away. The closest railway station is Bedford St Johns Rail Station, 1.6 km away.
The closest primary school to MK42 8NF (for ages 11 and under) is Camestone School. It achieved an OFSTED rating of Good on April 27, 2017. 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 8NF is The Mulberry Bush and is 557 m away. The Food Standards Agency (FSA) rated it as Very Good on January 16, 2019. The nearest takeaway food is available from Cinnamon and is 557 m distant. The FSA rated this establishment as Good on March 9, 2022.
Policing for MK42 8NF 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 8NF and their respective distances.
A list of road names near to MK42 8NF, and the approximate distance away.
Information about the postcode MK42 8NF
| Introduction | January 1980 |
| Termination | December 1981 |
| 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 8NF - Data from 2020-2021
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Camestone School | Maintained school | 5-11 | Good (April 27, 2017) | 188 m |
| Daubeney Academy | Academy | 11-16 | Good (May 6, 2016) | 525 m |
| Springfield Primary School | Academy | 4-11 | 689 m | |
| Grange Academy | Special school | 5-19 | Good (July 6, 2017) | 925 m |
| St John's School | Special school | 2-19 | Outstanding (June 14, 2018) | 936 m |
| Cauldwell School | Academy | 4-11 | Good (December 1, 2021) | 1.08 km |
| Bedford Road Primary School | Maintained school | 5-11 | Requires improvement (June 14, 2018) | 1.12 km |
| E-Spired Centre of Excellence | Independent school | 14-16 | Good (April 26, 2018) | 1.35 km |
| Shackleton Primary School | Academy | 4-11 | Good (September 29, 2021) | 1.45 km |
| Balliol Primary School | Maintained school | 2-11 | Good (January 17, 2017) | 1.57 km |
| Queen's Park Academy | Academy | 3-11 | Requires improvement (June 12, 2019) | 1.84 km |
| Bedford Free School | Academy | 11-16 | Outstanding (January 16, 2020) | 1.88 km |
| Bedford College | College | 16-99 | Good (September 26, 2019) | 1.93 km |
| Bedford Academy | Academy | 11-18 | Good (May 14, 2019) | 2 km |
| St Joseph's and St Gregory's Catholic Primary School | Academy | 4-11 | Requires improvement (November 20, 2019) | 2.03 km |
| King's Oak Primary School | Maintained school | 2-11 | Good (January 12, 2022) | 2.04 km |
| Westfield Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Requires improvement (June 27, 2018) | 2.07 km |
| Bedford Girls' School | Independent school | 7-18 | 2.13 km | |
| Ridgeway School | Special school | 2-19 | Good (November 7, 2019) | 2.23 km |
| Kempston Challenger Academy | Academy | 11-18 | Good (September 13, 2018) | 2.23 km |
Food establishments with their establishment type, FSA rating score, date of last inspection and approximate distance from MK42 8NF - Data from Apr 2022
| Name | Type | Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kempston Local Convenience Premier Express | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good May 23, 2019 | 186 m | |
| Caterlink Ltd at Camestone Lower School | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good October 11, 2019 | 188 m | |
| Dawn Until Dusk at Camestone Lower School | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good December 5, 2019 | 188 m | |
| Ground Floor Coffee Shop (Kings Arms Trust) | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good November 1, 2019 | 279 m | |
| Bedfordshire Fire & Rescue Service | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good January 18, 2019 | 342 m | |
| Warren Childcare Centre | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good November 3, 2021 | 342 m | |
| ARHA FOODS LTD | Awaiting Inspection | 475 m | |
| Marks Trust Coffee Shop | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good July 11, 2019 | 493 m | |
| Caterlink Ltd at Daubeney Academy | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good November 29, 2019 | 525 m | |
| Cinnamon | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good March 9, 2022 | 557 m | |
| Kempston Cafe` | Awaiting Inspection | 557 m | |
| Kim Hing Takeaway | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good February 28, 2020 | 557 m | |
| Krumbs | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good April 15, 2019 | 557 m | |
| Mangal BBQ | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Satisfactory March 18, 2021 | 557 m | |
| McColls | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good August 20, 2019 | 557 m | |
| The Mulberry Bush | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good January 16, 2019 | 557 m | |
| The Smiths Arms Public House Ltd | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good October 16, 2020 | 595 m | |
| Willow Childrens Home | Exempt March 4, 2022 | 597 m | |
| Daleys Club | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good September 2, 2021 | 629 m | |
| Hometown Cafe & Grill | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good July 24, 2021 | 629 m |
Bus stops, train stations, taxi ranks and airports near to MK42 8NF - Data from Apr 2022
| The Fire Station | 202 m | |
| Jowitt Avenue | 247 m | |
| Cosmic Avenue | 342 m | |
| Cherry Walk | 381 m | |
| Technology House | 389 m | |
| Bedford Rail Station | 2.07 km | |
| The Broadway | 2.58 km | |
| Bedford St Johns Rail Station | 1.6 km | |
| Bedford St Johns Rail Station | 1.62 km | |
| Bedford Rail Station | 2.1 km | |
| London Luton Airport | 27.44 km | |
| Cambridge Airport | 45.93 km |
Woodland, hills, greenspaces, water and other natural features near to MK42 8NF - Data from Dec 2021
| The Spinney | 2.13 km | |
| Rink Islands | 2.19 km | |
| Castle Hill | 2.29 km | |
| Hollow Lake | 2.31 km | |
| Causeway Lake | 2.71 km | |
| Longholme Island | 2.8 km | |
| Ridgeway Wood | 2.86 km | |
| Wiles Wood | 2.95 km | |
| Van Diemen's Land | 3.02 km | |
| Press Meadow | 3.12 km | |
| Priory Marina | 3.18 km | |
| Village Lake | 3.22 km | |
| Deep Spinney | 3.22 km | |
| Homeless Wood | 3.27 km | |
| Priory Lake | 3.42 km |
| Country | England |
| Latitude | 52.11782800 |
| Longitude | -0.48104600 |
| OS Easting | 504100 |
| OS Northing | 0247700 |
| OS Positional Quality | Postcode terminated prior to Gridlink® initiative, last known ONS postcode grid reference |
| Bedfordshire |
| Westminster Parliamentary Constituency |
Bedford |
| Electoral Ward | Kempston Central and East |
| 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 | E33025698 |
| Middle Layer Super Output Area Intermediate Zone |
Bedford 017 |
| Lower Layer Super Output Area Data Zone |
Bedford 017C |
| Output Area / Small Area | 4C1 |