The postcode MK42 9AZ is located in Bedford It was introduced in April 2010 and is an active postcode. MK42 9AZ is a small user postcode that may contain upto 100 addresses (but 15 is more typical).
MK42 9AZ is one of the more deprived areas in the country. It rates as a 3.7 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 9AZ as Multicultural metropolitans > Asian traits > Achieving minorities.
The closest road name to MK42 9AZ is Harefield Avenue which is centered 100 m away.
The nearest bus stop is Technology House and is 192 m away. The closest railway station is Bedford St Johns Rail Station, 1.34 km away.
The closest primary school to MK42 9AZ (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 9AZ is T Bar and is 686 m away. The Food Standards Agency (FSA) rated it as Very Good on October 12, 2017. The nearest takeaway food is available from Desi Grill and is 540 m distant. The FSA rated this establishment as Satisfactory on October 28, 2021.
Policing for MK42 9AZ 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 9AZ and their respective distances.
A list of road names near to MK42 9AZ, and the approximate distance away.
Information about the postcode MK42 9AZ
| Introduction | April 2010 |
| 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 9AZ - Data from 2020-2021
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Camestone School | Maintained school | 5-11 | Good (April 27, 2017) | 425 m |
| Daubeney Academy | Academy | 11-16 | Good (May 6, 2016) | 792 m |
| St John's School | Special school | 2-19 | Outstanding (June 14, 2018) | 828 m |
| Cauldwell School | Academy | 4-11 | Good (December 1, 2021) | 858 m |
| Springfield Primary School | Academy | 4-11 | 959 m | |
| E-Spired Centre of Excellence | Independent school | 14-16 | Good (April 26, 2018) | 1.09 km |
| Grange Academy | Special school | 5-19 | Good (July 6, 2017) | 1.1 km |
| Shackleton Primary School | Academy | 4-11 | Good (September 29, 2021) | 1.18 km |
| Bedford Road Primary School | Maintained school | 5-11 | Requires improvement (June 14, 2018) | 1.34 km |
| Bedford Free School | Academy | 11-16 | Outstanding (January 16, 2020) | 1.63 km |
| Bedford College | College | 16-99 | Good (September 26, 2019) | 1.69 km |
| Queen's Park Academy | Academy | 3-11 | Requires improvement (June 12, 2019) | 1.75 km |
| King's Oak Primary School | Maintained school | 2-11 | Good (January 12, 2022) | 1.78 km |
| Bedford Academy | Academy | 11-18 | Good (May 14, 2019) | 1.79 km |
| Balliol Primary School | Maintained school | 2-11 | Good (January 17, 2017) | 1.84 km |
| Bedford Girls' School | Independent school | 7-18 | 1.86 km | |
| St Joseph's and St Gregory's Catholic Primary School | Academy | 4-11 | Requires improvement (November 20, 2019) | 1.97 km |
| Westfield Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Requires improvement (June 27, 2018) | 2.02 km |
| Elstow School | Academy | 4-11 | Good (January 9, 2020) | 2.06 km |
| Priory Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Outstanding (May 1, 2014) | 2.07 km |
Food establishments with their establishment type, FSA rating score, date of last inspection and approximate distance from MK42 9AZ - Data from Apr 2022
| Name | Type | Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ground Floor Coffee Shop (Kings Arms Trust) | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good November 1, 2019 | 0 m | |
| Marks Trust Coffee Shop | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good July 11, 2019 | 214 m | |
| ARHA FOODS LTD | Awaiting Inspection | 229 m | |
| Kempston Local Convenience Premier Express | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good May 23, 2019 | 266 m | |
| Caterlink Ltd at Camestone Lower School | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good October 11, 2019 | 425 m | |
| Dawn Until Dusk at Camestone Lower School | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good December 5, 2019 | 425 m | |
| Londis | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good February 4, 2019 | 427 m | |
| Bedfordshire Fire & Rescue Service | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good January 18, 2019 | 531 m | |
| Warren Childcare Centre | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good November 3, 2021 | 531 m | |
| Desi Grill | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Satisfactory October 28, 2021 | 540 m | |
| Aldi | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good June 13, 2017 | 570 m | |
| Elstow Preschool (The Ladybirds) | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good February 4, 2020 | 611 m | |
| Red Lion (Sizzling Pub Co) | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good September 26, 2019 | 611 m | |
| St Helena | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good April 17, 2019 | 611 m | |
| Benedickter Catering | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good March 20, 2019 | 686 m | |
| Keep Guard Day Nursery West Wing | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good February 5, 2021 | 686 m | |
| T Bar | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good October 12, 2017 | 686 m | |
| Bobbys Events Limited | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good October 2, 2020 | 692 m | |
| Carmangerie Romaneasca | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Needs Major Improvement August 20, 2020 | 692 m | |
| London Sweet Centre | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Satisfactory March 27, 2021 | 692 m |
Bus stops, train stations, taxi ranks and airports near to MK42 9AZ - Data from Apr 2022
| Technology House | 192 m | |
| Cosmic Avenue | 279 m | |
| Technology House | 338 m | |
| Dunkirk Close | 379 m | |
| Dunkirk Close | 385 m | |
| Bedford Rail Station | 1.9 km | |
| The Broadway | 2.35 km | |
| Bedford St Johns Rail Station | 1.34 km | |
| Bedford St Johns Rail Station | 1.35 km | |
| Bedford Rail Station | 1.93 km | |
| London Luton Airport | 27.53 km | |
| Cambridge Airport | 45.68 km |
Woodland, hills, greenspaces, water and other natural features near to MK42 9AZ - Data from Dec 2021
| Rink Islands | 1.93 km | |
| Castle Hill | 2.03 km | |
| Hollow Lake | 2.36 km | |
| The Spinney | 2.39 km | |
| Longholme Island | 2.52 km | |
| Causeway Lake | 2.77 km | |
| Press Meadow | 2.85 km | |
| Priory Marina | 2.9 km | |
| Ridgeway Wood | 3.13 km | |
| Priory Lake | 3.15 km | |
| Cardington Spillway | 3.2 km | |
| Deep Spinney | 3.22 km | |
| Wiles Wood | 3.23 km | |
| Village Lake | 3.28 km | |
| Van Diemen's Land | 3.3 km |
| Country | England |
| Latitude | 52.11930800 |
| Longitude | -0.47771700 |
| OS Easting | 504323 |
| OS Northing | 0247868 |
| OS Positional Quality | Within the building of the matched address closest to the postcode mean |
| Bedfordshire |
| Westminster Parliamentary Constituency |
Bedford |
| Electoral Ward | Cauldwell |
| 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 | E33023503 |
| Middle Layer Super Output Area Intermediate Zone |
Bedford 015 |
| Lower Layer Super Output Area Data Zone |
Bedford 015D |
| Output Area / Small Area | 4C1 |