The postcode MK42 8SW is located in Bedford It was introduced in February 1984 and is an active postcode. MK42 8SW is a small user postcode that may contain upto 100 addresses (but 15 is more typical).
MK42 8SW is one of the more deprived areas in the country. It rates as a 2.8 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 8SW as Multicultural metropolitans > Rented family living > Private renting new arrivals.
The closest road name to MK42 8SW is Ryswick Road which is centered 22 m away.
The nearest bus stop is Savannah Close and is 147 m away. The closest railway station is Bedford St Johns Rail Station, 1.12 km away.
The closest primary school to MK42 8SW (for ages 11 and under) is Cauldwell School. It achieved an OFSTED rating of Good on December 1, 2021. The closest secondary school (for ages 11-18) is Biddenham International School and Sports College. The last OFSTED inspection on March 27, 2019 rated this school as Good
The local pub for residents of MK42 8SW is T Bar and is 187 m away. The Food Standards Agency (FSA) rated it as Very Good on October 12, 2017. The nearest takeaway food is available from New Oriental Fusion and is 496 m distant. The FSA rated this establishment as Very Good on May 18, 2018.
Residents reported an average download speed of 113.4 Mbps and an average upload speed of 14.7 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 1.5 out of 10. Electricity consumption for the area is rated at 0.3 out of 10. Where 0 are the lowest and 10 are the highest consuming areas in the country respectively.
Policing for MK42 8SW 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 8SW and their respective distances.
A list of road names near to MK42 8SW, and the approximate distance away.
Information about the postcode MK42 8SW
| Introduction | February 1984 |
| 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 8SW - Data from 2020-2021
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| St John's School | Special school | 2-19 | Outstanding (June 14, 2018) | 328 m |
| Cauldwell School | Academy | 4-11 | Good (December 1, 2021) | 522 m |
| Camestone School | Maintained school | 5-11 | Good (April 27, 2017) | 622 m |
| E-Spired Centre of Excellence | Independent school | 14-16 | Good (April 26, 2018) | 878 m |
| Grange Academy | Special school | 5-19 | Good (July 6, 2017) | 928 m |
| Daubeney Academy | Academy | 11-16 | Good (May 6, 2016) | 1.12 km |
| Queen's Park Academy | Academy | 3-11 | Requires improvement (June 12, 2019) | 1.25 km |
| Springfield Primary School | Academy | 4-11 | 1.26 km | |
| Shackleton Primary School | Academy | 4-11 | Good (September 29, 2021) | 1.27 km |
| Bedford Road Primary School | Maintained school | 5-11 | Requires improvement (June 14, 2018) | 1.27 km |
| Bedford Free School | Academy | 11-16 | Outstanding (January 16, 2020) | 1.35 km |
| Bedford College | College | 16-99 | Good (September 26, 2019) | 1.37 km |
| St Joseph's and St Gregory's Catholic Primary School | Academy | 4-11 | Requires improvement (November 20, 2019) | 1.48 km |
| Westfield Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Requires improvement (June 27, 2018) | 1.53 km |
| Priory Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Outstanding (May 1, 2014) | 1.65 km |
| Bedford Girls' School | Independent school | 7-18 | 1.66 km | |
| Balliol Primary School | Maintained school | 2-11 | Good (January 17, 2017) | 1.91 km |
| King's Oak Primary School | Maintained school | 2-11 | Good (January 12, 2022) | 1.91 km |
| Polam School | Independent school | 1-9 | 1.93 km | |
| Biddenham International School and Sports College | Maintained school | 11-18 | Good (March 27, 2019) | 2.06 km |
Food establishments with their establishment type, FSA rating score, date of last inspection and approximate distance from MK42 8SW - Data from Apr 2022
| Name | Type | Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Benedickter Catering | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good March 20, 2019 | 187 m | |
| Keep Guard Day Nursery West Wing | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good February 5, 2021 | 187 m | |
| T Bar | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good October 12, 2017 | 187 m | |
| PJ Ashpole & Son | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good June 26, 2018 | 218 m | |
| St John's School | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good February 22, 2019 | 328 m | |
| Bangher Supermarket | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Satisfactory February 13, 2020 | 346 m | |
| Lambert-2 | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good August 5, 2019 | 400 m | |
| Kempston Local Convenience Premier Express | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good May 23, 2019 | 452 m | |
| Addison Howard Centre | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good February 24, 2020 | 494 m | |
| Marks Trust Coffee Shop | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good July 11, 2019 | 494 m | |
| Aldi | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good June 13, 2017 | 495 m | |
| Daleys Club | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good September 2, 2021 | 496 m | |
| Hometown Cafe & Grill | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good July 24, 2021 | 496 m | |
| New Oriental Fusion | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good May 18, 2018 | 496 m | |
| Paul's Store & Off Licence | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good February 7, 2020 | 496 m | |
| Ground Floor Coffee Shop (Kings Arms Trust) | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good November 1, 2019 | 500 m | |
| HEART Academies Trust at Cauldwell School | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good February 9, 2021 | 522 m | |
| Peter Pan Nursery (Bedford BC) | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good February 9, 2021 | 522 m | |
| Kempston Park Indoor Bowls Club | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good March 12, 2020 | 533 m | |
| Londis | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good February 4, 2019 | 547 m |
Bus stops, train stations, taxi ranks and airports near to MK42 8SW - Data from Apr 2022
| Savannah Close | 147 m | |
| Dunkirk Close | 187 m | |
| Dunkirk Close | 190 m | |
| Savannah Close | 200 m | |
| The Keep | 207 m | |
| Bedford Rail Station | 1.44 km | |
| The Broadway | 1.99 km | |
| Bedford St Johns Rail Station | 1.12 km | |
| Bedford St Johns Rail Station | 1.13 km | |
| Bedford Rail Station | 1.47 km | |
| London Luton Airport | 28.03 km | |
| Cambridge Airport | 45.76 km |
Woodland, hills, greenspaces, water and other natural features near to MK42 8SW - Data from Dec 2021
| Rink Islands | 1.67 km | |
| Castle Hill | 1.76 km | |
| The Spinney | 2.4 km | |
| Longholme Island | 2.46 km | |
| Deep Spinney | 2.74 km | |
| Hollow Lake | 2.86 km | |
| Priory Marina | 2.9 km | |
| Press Meadow | 2.91 km | |
| Ridgeway Wood | 3.2 km | |
| Priory Lake | 3.2 km | |
| Causeway Lake | 3.27 km | |
| Cardington Spillway | 3.31 km | |
| Wiles Wood | 3.35 km | |
| New Cut | 3.39 km | |
| Van Diemen's Land | 3.49 km |
Broadband availability and performance statistics for MK42 8SW - Data from Ofcom 2017
| All Speeds | Median | Avg | Max |
|---|---|---|---|
| Download | 79.7 Mbps | 113.4 Mbps | 593 Mbps |
| Upload | 10 Mbps | 14.7 Mbps | 39 Mbps |
| Speed Band Mbps |
Users | Download Avg Mbps |
Upload Avg Mbps |
|
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0-2 Mbps | 0% | 100% | 7.8 | 0.8 |
| 2-5 Mbps | 0% | 100% | - | - |
| 5-10 Mbps | 0% | 100% | - | - |
| 10-30 Mbps | 0% | 100% | 29.5 | 12.5 |
| 30-300 Mbps | 0% | 100% | 99.7 | 14.2 |
| 300+ Mbps | 100% | 100% | 396.5 | 36.8 |
Energy usage data for MK42 8SW - Data from 2020
| Country | England |
| Latitude | 52.12346700 |
| Longitude | -0.48046000 |
| OS Easting | 504127 |
| OS Northing | 0248328 |
| OS Positional Quality | Within the building of the matched address closest to the postcode mean |
| 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: Rented family living Subgroup: Private renting new arrivals |
| 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 017B |
| Output Area / Small Area | 4A2 |