The postcode MK42 9HW is located in Bedford It was introduced in June 1999 and is an active postcode. MK42 9HW is a small user postcode that may contain upto 100 addresses (but 15 is more typical).
MK42 9HW is one of the most deprived areas in the country. It rates as a 1.1 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 9HW as Multicultural metropolitans > Rented family living > Social renting young families.
The closest road name to MK42 9HW is Edinburgh Close which is centered 94 m away.
The nearest bus stop is Stapleton Road and is 249 m away. The closest railway station is Bedford St Johns Rail Station, 1.07 km away.
The closest primary school to MK42 9HW (for ages 11 and under) is Shackleton Primary School. It achieved an OFSTED rating of Good on September 29, 2021. 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 9HW is Mile Road Club and is 328 m away. The Food Standards Agency (FSA) rated it as Good on August 21, 2018. The nearest takeaway food is available from Golden Star and is 308 m distant. The FSA rated this establishment as Good on March 4, 2020.
Policing for MK42 9HW 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 9HW and their respective distances.
A list of road names near to MK42 9HW, and the approximate distance away.
Information about the postcode MK42 9HW
| Introduction | June 1999 |
| 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 9HW - Data from 2020-2021
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shackleton Primary School | Academy | 4-11 | Good (September 29, 2021) | 335 m |
| King's Oak Primary School | Maintained school | 2-11 | Good (January 12, 2022) | 456 m |
| Bedford Academy | Academy | 11-18 | Good (May 14, 2019) | 644 m |
| Elstow School | Academy | 4-11 | Good (January 9, 2020) | 998 m |
| E-Spired Centre of Excellence | Independent school | 14-16 | Good (April 26, 2018) | 1.03 km |
| Bedford Girls' School | Independent school | 7-18 | 1.26 km | |
| Cauldwell School | Academy | 4-11 | Good (December 1, 2021) | 1.29 km |
| Bedford Free School | Academy | 11-16 | Outstanding (January 16, 2020) | 1.37 km |
| Bedford College | College | 16-99 | Good (September 26, 2019) | 1.5 km |
| St John's School | Special school | 2-19 | Outstanding (June 14, 2018) | 1.71 km |
| Camestone School | Maintained school | 5-11 | Good (April 27, 2017) | 1.75 km |
| Daubeney Academy | Academy | 11-16 | Good (May 6, 2016) | 2.01 km |
| Castle Newnham School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Outstanding (October 4, 2013) | 2.12 km |
| Priory Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Outstanding (May 1, 2014) | 2.13 km |
| Springfield Primary School | Academy | 4-11 | 2.17 km | |
| KWS School | Independent school | 11-18 | Good (July 5, 2019) | 2.18 km |
| Bedford School | Independent school | 7-18 | 2.26 km | |
| Shortstown Primary School | Academy | 2-11 | Good (October 13, 2021) | 2.27 km |
| Grange Academy | Special school | 5-19 | Good (July 6, 2017) | 2.39 km |
| Queen's Park Academy | Academy | 3-11 | Requires improvement (June 12, 2019) | 2.43 km |
Food establishments with their establishment type, FSA rating score, date of last inspection and approximate distance from MK42 9HW - Data from Apr 2022
| Name | Type | Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Buttercup Cakes by Jo | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good July 29, 2019 | 69 m | |
| Brackley Local Store | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good March 9, 2022 | 120 m | |
| Alem-Cash & Carry Ltd | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good December 5, 2019 | 141 m | |
| Lagos Lounge | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good January 20, 2022 | 141 m | |
| London Road Post Office | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good March 9, 2018 | 267 m | |
| Golden Star | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good March 4, 2020 | 308 m | |
| Wok Inn | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good August 29, 2018 | 326 m | |
| Costcutter | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good September 3, 2019 | 328 m | |
| Mile Road Cafe | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good February 16, 2021 | 328 m | |
| Mile Road Club | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good August 21, 2018 | 328 m | |
| The Chip Shop | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good October 28, 2021 | 328 m | |
| Mile Road, Allotment & Leisure Gardens Association | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good September 2, 2021 | 341 m | |
| Avidlite | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good February 4, 2019 | 346 m | |
| Kimm & Miller UK Ltd | Awaiting Inspection | 346 m | |
| Southway Care Home | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good February 18, 2021 | 435 m | |
| The Bull | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good December 1, 2021 | 435 m | |
| Relish School Food at Kings Oak Primary - Kings Kitchen | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good October 23, 2020 | 456 m | |
| Relish School Food at Kings Oak Primary - Oak Kitchen | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good October 23, 2020 | 456 m | |
| Cherry Trees Nursery School | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good October 11, 2021 | 497 m | |
| Chicken Out | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good July 24, 2021 | 508 m |
Bus stops, train stations, taxi ranks and airports near to MK42 9HW - Data from Apr 2022
| Stapleton Road | 249 m | |
| Stapleton Road | 258 m | |
| Oak Road | 300 m | |
| Oak Road | 320 m | |
| Windsor Road | 347 m | |
| The Broadway | 2.07 km | |
| Bedford Rail Station | 2.18 km | |
| Bedford St Johns Rail Station | 1.07 km | |
| Bedford St Johns Rail Station | 1.09 km | |
| Bedford Rail Station | 2.18 km | |
| London Luton Airport | 27.46 km | |
| Cambridge Airport | 44.35 km |
Woodland, hills, greenspaces, water and other natural features near to MK42 9HW - Data from Dec 2021
| Longholme Island | 1.41 km | |
| Rink Islands | 1.47 km | |
| Press Meadow | 1.56 km | |
| Castle Hill | 1.59 km | |
| Priory Marina | 1.67 km | |
| Priory Lake | 1.86 km | |
| Cardington Spillway | 1.87 km | |
| New Cut | 2.18 km | |
| Finger Lakes | 2.28 km | |
| Hollow Lake | 2.5 km | |
| Causeway Lake | 2.83 km | |
| Summerhouse Hill | 3.03 km | |
| Riverside Pond | 3.33 km | |
| Village Lake | 3.33 km | |
| Shocott Spring | 3.47 km |
| Country | England |
| Latitude | 52.12135800 |
| Longitude | -0.45859200 |
| OS Easting | 505629 |
| OS Northing | 0248125 |
| 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: Rented family living Subgroup: Social renting young families |
| Rural-Urban Classification | (England/Wales) Urban city and town |
| Built-Up Area | Bedford BUA |
| Built-Up Area Sub-Division | Bedford BUASD |
| Workplace Zone | E33025691 |
| Middle Layer Super Output Area Intermediate Zone |
Bedford 015 |
| Lower Layer Super Output Area Data Zone |
Bedford 015A |
| Output Area / Small Area | 4A1 |