The postcode MK42 9SU is located in Bedford It was introduced in January 1980 and is an active postcode. MK42 9SU is a small user postcode that may contain upto 100 addresses (but 15 is more typical).
MK42 9SU is one of the more deprived areas in the country. It rates as a 3.3 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 9SU as Multicultural metropolitans > Asian traits > Achieving minorities.
The closest road name to MK42 9SU is Windsor Road which is centered 56 m away.
The nearest bus stop is Stapleton Road and is 145 m away. The closest railway station is Bedford St Johns Rail Station, 1.21 km away.
The closest primary school to MK42 9SU (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 9SU is Mile Road Club and is 269 m away. The Food Standards Agency (FSA) rated it as Good on August 21, 2018. The nearest takeaway food is available from The Chip Shop and is 269 m distant. The FSA rated this establishment as Good on October 28, 2021.
Policing for MK42 9SU 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 9SU and their respective distances.
A list of road names near to MK42 9SU, and the approximate distance away.
Information about the postcode MK42 9SU
| 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 9SU - Data from 2020-2021
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shackleton Primary School | Academy | 4-11 | Good (September 29, 2021) | 467 m |
| King's Oak Primary School | Maintained school | 2-11 | Good (January 12, 2022) | 491 m |
| Bedford Academy | Academy | 11-18 | Good (May 14, 2019) | 523 m |
| Elstow School | Academy | 4-11 | Good (January 9, 2020) | 873 m |
| E-Spired Centre of Excellence | Independent school | 14-16 | Good (April 26, 2018) | 1.16 km |
| Cauldwell School | Academy | 4-11 | Good (December 1, 2021) | 1.4 km |
| Bedford Girls' School | Independent school | 7-18 | 1.4 km | |
| Bedford Free School | Academy | 11-16 | Outstanding (January 16, 2020) | 1.51 km |
| Bedford College | College | 16-99 | Good (September 26, 2019) | 1.64 km |
| Camestone School | Maintained school | 5-11 | Good (April 27, 2017) | 1.78 km |
| St John's School | Special school | 2-19 | Outstanding (June 14, 2018) | 1.79 km |
| Daubeney Academy | Academy | 11-16 | Good (May 6, 2016) | 1.99 km |
| Springfield Primary School | Academy | 4-11 | 2.15 km | |
| Shortstown Primary School | Academy | 2-11 | Good (October 13, 2021) | 2.17 km |
| Castle Newnham School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Outstanding (October 4, 2013) | 2.25 km |
| KWS School | Independent school | 11-18 | Good (July 5, 2019) | 2.25 km |
| Priory Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Outstanding (May 1, 2014) | 2.27 km |
| Bedford School | Independent school | 7-18 | 2.4 km | |
| Grange Academy | Special school | 5-19 | Good (July 6, 2017) | 2.43 km |
| Queen's Park Academy | Academy | 3-11 | Requires improvement (June 12, 2019) | 2.54 km |
Food establishments with their establishment type, FSA rating score, date of last inspection and approximate distance from MK42 9SU - Data from Apr 2022
| Name | Type | Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alem-Cash & Carry Ltd | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good December 5, 2019 | 0 m | |
| Lagos Lounge | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good January 20, 2022 | 0 m | |
| Buttercup Cakes by Jo | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good July 29, 2019 | 123 m | |
| Brackley Local Store | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good March 9, 2022 | 198 m | |
| Mile Road, Allotment & Leisure Gardens Association | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good September 2, 2021 | 204 m | |
| Avidlite | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good February 4, 2019 | 257 m | |
| Kimm & Miller UK Ltd | Awaiting Inspection | 257 m | |
| Costcutter | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good September 3, 2019 | 269 m | |
| Mile Road Cafe | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good February 16, 2021 | 269 m | |
| Mile Road Club | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good August 21, 2018 | 269 m | |
| The Chip Shop | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good October 28, 2021 | 269 m | |
| London Road Post Office | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good March 9, 2018 | 349 m | |
| Southway Care Home | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good February 18, 2021 | 376 m | |
| The Bull | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good December 1, 2021 | 376 m | |
| Golden Star | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good March 4, 2020 | 392 m | |
| Premier Express | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Satisfactory February 11, 2019 | 436 m | |
| Street Fusion Foods | Awaiting Inspection | 436 m | |
| Village Peri-Peri | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Satisfactory September 20, 2021 | 436 m | |
| Wok Inn | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good August 29, 2018 | 449 m | |
| Relish School Food at Kings Oak Primary - Kings Kitchen | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good October 23, 2020 | 491 m |
Bus stops, train stations, taxi ranks and airports near to MK42 9SU - Data from Apr 2022
| Stapleton Road | 145 m | |
| Stapleton Road | 159 m | |
| Windsor Road | 219 m | |
| Windsor Road | 236 m | |
| Oak Road | 330 m | |
| The Broadway | 2.21 km | |
| Bedford Rail Station | 2.31 km | |
| Bedford St Johns Rail Station | 1.21 km | |
| Bedford St Johns Rail Station | 1.23 km | |
| Bedford Rail Station | 2.31 km | |
| London Luton Airport | 27.32 km | |
| Cambridge Airport | 44.33 km |
Woodland, hills, greenspaces, water and other natural features near to MK42 9SU - Data from Dec 2021
| Longholme Island | 1.51 km | |
| Press Meadow | 1.59 km | |
| Rink Islands | 1.61 km | |
| Priory Marina | 1.73 km | |
| Castle Hill | 1.73 km | |
| Cardington Spillway | 1.87 km | |
| Priory Lake | 1.89 km | |
| New Cut | 2.23 km | |
| Finger Lakes | 2.3 km | |
| Hollow Lake | 2.37 km | |
| Causeway Lake | 2.7 km | |
| Summerhouse Hill | 3.05 km | |
| Village Lake | 3.2 km | |
| Shocott Spring | 3.34 km | |
| Volunteers' Wood | 3.35 km |
| Country | England |
| Latitude | 52.12015400 |
| Longitude | -0.45794700 |
| OS Easting | 505676 |
| OS Northing | 0247992 |
| 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 | Bedford BUASD |
| Workplace Zone | E33025690 |
| Middle Layer Super Output Area Intermediate Zone |
Bedford 015 |
| Lower Layer Super Output Area Data Zone |
Bedford 015E |
| Output Area / Small Area | 4C1 |