The postcode MK42 9QG is located in Bedford It was introduced in January 1980 and is an active postcode. MK42 9QG is a small user postcode that may contain upto 100 addresses (but 15 is more typical).
MK42 9QG 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 9QG as Multicultural metropolitans > Asian traits > Achieving minorities.
The closest road name to MK42 9QG is Lynton Grove which is centered 184 m away.
The nearest bus stop is Technology House and is 126 m away. The closest railway station is Bedford St Johns Rail Station, 1.14 km away.
The closest primary school to MK42 9QG (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 nearest takeaway food is available from Desi Grill and is 333 m distant. The FSA rated this establishment as Satisfactory on October 28, 2021.
Policing for MK42 9QG 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 9QG and their respective distances.
A list of road names near to MK42 9QG, and the approximate distance away.
Information about the postcode MK42 9QG
| Introduction | January 1980 |
| 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 9QG - Data from 2020-2021
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Camestone School | Maintained school | 5-11 | Good (April 27, 2017) | 630 m |
| Cauldwell School | Academy | 4-11 | Good (December 1, 2021) | 715 m |
| St John's School | Special school | 2-19 | Outstanding (June 14, 2018) | 803 m |
| E-Spired Centre of Excellence | Independent school | 14-16 | Good (April 26, 2018) | 892 m |
| Shackleton Primary School | Academy | 4-11 | Good (September 29, 2021) | 972 m |
| Daubeney Academy | Academy | 11-16 | Good (May 6, 2016) | 1 km |
| Springfield Primary School | Academy | 4-11 | 1.17 km | |
| Grange Academy | Special school | 5-19 | Good (July 6, 2017) | 1.25 km |
| Bedford Free School | Academy | 11-16 | Outstanding (January 16, 2020) | 1.45 km |
| Bedford College | College | 16-99 | Good (September 26, 2019) | 1.51 km |
| Bedford Road Primary School | Maintained school | 5-11 | Requires improvement (June 14, 2018) | 1.53 km |
| King's Oak Primary School | Maintained school | 2-11 | Good (January 12, 2022) | 1.58 km |
| Bedford Academy | Academy | 11-18 | Good (May 14, 2019) | 1.64 km |
| Bedford Girls' School | Independent school | 7-18 | 1.65 km | |
| Queen's Park Academy | Academy | 3-11 | Requires improvement (June 12, 2019) | 1.72 km |
| Elstow School | Academy | 4-11 | Good (January 9, 2020) | 1.93 km |
| Priory Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Outstanding (May 1, 2014) | 1.93 km |
| St Joseph's and St Gregory's Catholic Primary School | Academy | 4-11 | Requires improvement (November 20, 2019) | 1.96 km |
| Westfield Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Requires improvement (June 27, 2018) | 2.02 km |
| Balliol Primary School | Maintained school | 2-11 | Good (January 17, 2017) | 2.05 km |
Food establishments with their establishment type, FSA rating score, date of last inspection and approximate distance from MK42 9QG - Data from Apr 2022
| Name | Type | Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marks Trust Coffee Shop | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good July 11, 2019 | 0 m | |
| ARHA FOODS LTD | Awaiting Inspection | 160 m | |
| Ground Floor Coffee Shop (Kings Arms Trust) | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good November 1, 2019 | 214 m | |
| Londis | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good February 4, 2019 | 214 m | |
| Desi Grill | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Satisfactory October 28, 2021 | 333 m | |
| Aldi | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good June 13, 2017 | 379 m | |
| Kempston Local Convenience Premier Express | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good May 23, 2019 | 452 m | |
| Bobbys Events Limited | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good October 2, 2020 | 493 m | |
| Carmangerie Romaneasca | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Needs Major Improvement August 20, 2020 | 493 m | |
| London Sweet Centre | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Satisfactory March 27, 2021 | 493 m | |
| Meat Junction | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Satisfactory March 9, 2022 | 493 m | |
| SAS Supermarket | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good August 3, 2021 | 493 m | |
| Elstow Preschool (The Ladybirds) | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good February 4, 2020 | 502 m | |
| Red Lion (Sizzling Pub Co) | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good September 26, 2019 | 502 m | |
| St Helena | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good April 17, 2019 | 502 m | |
| DVCC Recovery Bar | Exempt March 3, 2020 | 521 m | |
| Chirico Bakery | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good September 25, 2018 | 535 m | |
| Pizzeria Chirico | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good September 25, 2018 | 535 m | |
| Jemz Caribbean Take Away | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good October 22, 2021 | 613 m | |
| Bedford Food And Wine | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good August 29, 2019 | 629 m |
Bus stops, train stations, taxi ranks and airports near to MK42 9QG - Data from Apr 2022
| Technology House | 126 m | |
| Morrison's | 177 m | |
| Technology House | 233 m | |
| Cosmic Avenue | 392 m | |
| Morrisons | 412 m | |
| Bedford Rail Station | 1.79 km | |
| The Broadway | 2.18 km | |
| Bedford St Johns Rail Station | 1.14 km | |
| Bedford St Johns Rail Station | 1.16 km | |
| Bedford Rail Station | 1.82 km | |
| London Luton Airport | 27.61 km | |
| Cambridge Airport | 45.48 km |
Woodland, hills, greenspaces, water and other natural features near to MK42 9QG - Data from Dec 2021
| Rink Islands | 1.73 km | |
| Castle Hill | 1.84 km | |
| Longholme Island | 2.3 km | |
| Hollow Lake | 2.43 km | |
| The Spinney | 2.59 km | |
| Press Meadow | 2.64 km | |
| Priory Marina | 2.69 km | |
| Causeway Lake | 2.83 km | |
| Priory Lake | 2.95 km | |
| Cardington Spillway | 3 km | |
| New Cut | 3.19 km | |
| Deep Spinney | 3.23 km | |
| Ridgeway Wood | 3.34 km | |
| Village Lake | 3.35 km | |
| Finger Lakes | 3.38 km |
| Country | England |
| Latitude | 52.12043500 |
| Longitude | -0.47518100 |
| OS Easting | 504494 |
| OS Northing | 0247997 |
| 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 |