The postcode MK42 9SZ is located in Bedford It was introduced in January 1992 and terminated in June 1997.MK42 9SZ is a large user postcode, usually allocated to a single address receiving at least 500 mail items per day.
MK42 9SZ 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 9SZ as Multicultural metropolitans > Challenged Asian terraces > Asian terraces and flats.
The closest road name to MK42 9SZ is Kelvin Avenue which is centered 37 m away.
The nearest bus stop is Brackley Road and is 188 m away. The closest railway station is Bedford St Johns Rail Station, 840 m away.
The closest primary school to MK42 9SZ (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 9SZ is Meltis Sports and Social Club and is 273 m away. The Food Standards Agency (FSA) rated it as Very Good on March 23, 2019. The nearest takeaway food is available from Joyes Chicken and is 165 m distant. The FSA rated this establishment as Needs Major Improvement on March 9, 2022.
Policing for MK42 9SZ 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 9SZ and their respective distances.
A list of road names near to MK42 9SZ, and the approximate distance away.
Information about the postcode MK42 9SZ
| Introduction | January 1992 |
| Termination | June 1997 |
| User Type | Large User - allocated to single addresses receiving at least 500 mail items per day |
School OFSTED ratings, last inspection dates, student age ranges and approximate distance from MK42 9SZ - Data from 2020-2021
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shackleton Primary School | Academy | 4-11 | Good (September 29, 2021) | 231 m |
| E-Spired Centre of Excellence | Independent school | 14-16 | Good (April 26, 2018) | 718 m |
| King's Oak Primary School | Maintained school | 2-11 | Good (January 12, 2022) | 815 m |
| Cauldwell School | Academy | 4-11 | Good (December 1, 2021) | 914 m |
| Bedford Academy | Academy | 11-18 | Good (May 14, 2019) | 1.01 km |
| Bedford Free School | Academy | 11-16 | Outstanding (January 16, 2020) | 1.17 km |
| Bedford Girls' School | Independent school | 7-18 | 1.19 km | |
| Bedford College | College | 16-99 | Good (September 26, 2019) | 1.29 km |
| St John's School | Special school | 2-19 | Outstanding (June 14, 2018) | 1.31 km |
| Elstow School | Academy | 4-11 | Good (January 9, 2020) | 1.35 km |
| Camestone School | Maintained school | 5-11 | Good (April 27, 2017) | 1.39 km |
| Daubeney Academy | Academy | 11-16 | Good (May 6, 2016) | 1.7 km |
| Springfield Primary School | Academy | 4-11 | 1.87 km | |
| Priory Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Outstanding (May 1, 2014) | 1.88 km |
| Grange Academy | Special school | 5-19 | Good (July 6, 2017) | 2 km |
| Queen's Park Academy | Academy | 3-11 | Requires improvement (June 12, 2019) | 2.07 km |
| Bedford School | Independent school | 7-18 | 2.16 km | |
| Castle Newnham School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Outstanding (October 4, 2013) | 2.16 km |
| Polam School | Independent school | 1-9 | 2.24 km | |
| Bedford Road Primary School | Maintained school | 5-11 | Requires improvement (June 14, 2018) | 2.29 km |
Food establishments with their establishment type, FSA rating score, date of last inspection and approximate distance from MK42 9SZ - Data from Apr 2022
| Name | Type | Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bedford Food And Wine | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good August 29, 2019 | 165 m | |
| Joyes Chicken | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Needs Major Improvement March 9, 2022 | 165 m | |
| Chicken Out | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good July 24, 2021 | 179 m | |
| Texaco Service Station | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good March 11, 2019 | 190 m | |
| Cherry Trees Nursery School | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good October 11, 2021 | 234 m | |
| DVCC Recovery Bar | Exempt March 3, 2020 | 248 m | |
| Meltis Sports and Social Club | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good March 23, 2019 | 273 m | |
| MK Food & Wine | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good May 8, 2019 | 275 m | |
| The Chocolate Box | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good February 14, 2019 | 275 m | |
| Brackley Local Store | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good March 9, 2022 | 292 m | |
| Buttercup Cakes by Jo | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good July 29, 2019 | 370 m | |
| Costcutter | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good September 3, 2019 | 402 m | |
| Mile Road Cafe | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good February 16, 2021 | 402 m | |
| Mile Road Club | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good August 21, 2018 | 402 m | |
| The Chip Shop | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good October 28, 2021 | 402 m | |
| Chirico Bakery | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good September 25, 2018 | 409 m | |
| Pizzeria Chirico | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good September 25, 2018 | 409 m | |
| Alem-Cash & Carry Ltd | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good December 5, 2019 | 486 m | |
| Lagos Lounge | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good January 20, 2022 | 486 m | |
| Premier Express | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Satisfactory February 11, 2019 | 531 m |
Bus stops, train stations, taxi ranks and airports near to MK42 9SZ - Data from Apr 2022
| Brackley Road | 188 m | |
| Brackley Road | 211 m | |
| The Angel | 306 m | |
| The Angel | 312 m | |
| Berkeley Road | 322 m | |
| Bedford Rail Station | 1.88 km | |
| The Broadway | 1.92 km | |
| Bedford St Johns Rail Station | 840 m | |
| Bedford St Johns Rail Station | 860 m | |
| Bedford Rail Station | 1.89 km | |
| London Luton Airport | 27.62 km | |
| Cambridge Airport | 44.71 km |
Woodland, hills, greenspaces, water and other natural features near to MK42 9SZ - Data from Dec 2021
| Rink Islands | 1.35 km | |
| Castle Hill | 1.47 km | |
| Longholme Island | 1.6 km | |
| Press Meadow | 1.88 km | |
| Priory Marina | 1.95 km | |
| Priory Lake | 2.19 km | |
| Cardington Spillway | 2.24 km | |
| New Cut | 2.45 km | |
| Hollow Lake | 2.53 km | |
| Finger Lakes | 2.62 km | |
| Causeway Lake | 2.9 km | |
| Summerhouse Hill | 3.35 km | |
| The Spinney | 3.36 km | |
| Village Lake | 3.41 km | |
| Riverside Pond | 3.59 km |
| Country | England |
| Latitude | 52.12208000 |
| Longitude | -0.46432200 |
| OS Easting | 505235 |
| OS Northing | 0248197 |
| OS Positional Quality | Postcode terminated prior to Gridlink® initiative, last known ONS postcode grid reference |
| 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: Challenged Asian terraces Subgroup: Asian terraces and flats |
| Rural-Urban Classification | (England/Wales) Urban city and town |
| Built-Up Area | Bedford BUA |
| Built-Up Area Sub-Division | Bedford BUASD |
| Workplace Zone | E33025688 |
| Middle Layer Super Output Area Intermediate Zone |
Bedford 015 |
| Lower Layer Super Output Area Data Zone |
Bedford 015A |
| Output Area / Small Area | 4B1 |