The postcode MK42 9TR is located in Bedford It was introduced in January 1980 and is an active postcode. MK42 9TR is a small user postcode that may contain upto 100 addresses (but 15 is more typical).
MK42 9TR 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 9TR as Multicultural metropolitans > Asian traits > Achieving minorities.
The closest road name to MK42 9TR is Foxglove Way which is centered 263 m away.
The nearest bus stop is John Bunyan Upper School and is 212 m away. The closest railway station is Bedford St Johns Rail Station, 1.71 km away.
The closest primary school to MK42 9TR (for ages 11 and under) is Elstow School. It achieved an OFSTED rating of Good on January 9, 2020. 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 9TR is The Bull and is 336 m away. The Food Standards Agency (FSA) rated it as Good on December 1, 2021. The nearest takeaway food is available from Harrowden Fisheries and is 369 m distant. The FSA rated this establishment as Very Good on October 14, 2021.
Policing for MK42 9TR 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 9TR and their respective distances.
A list of road names near to MK42 9TR, and the approximate distance away.
Information about the postcode MK42 9TR
| 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 9TR - Data from 2020-2021
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bedford Academy | Academy | 11-18 | Good (May 14, 2019) | 0 m |
| Elstow School | Academy | 4-11 | Good (January 9, 2020) | 355 m |
| King's Oak Primary School | Maintained school | 2-11 | Good (January 12, 2022) | 639 m |
| Shackleton Primary School | Academy | 4-11 | Good (September 29, 2021) | 979 m |
| Shortstown Primary School | Academy | 2-11 | Good (October 13, 2021) | 1.65 km |
| E-Spired Centre of Excellence | Independent school | 14-16 | Good (April 26, 2018) | 1.67 km |
| Bedford Girls' School | Independent school | 7-18 | 1.81 km | |
| Cauldwell School | Academy | 4-11 | Good (December 1, 2021) | 1.92 km |
| Bedford Free School | Academy | 11-16 | Outstanding (January 16, 2020) | 1.99 km |
| Bedford College | College | 16-99 | Good (September 26, 2019) | 2.12 km |
| Camestone School | Maintained school | 5-11 | Good (April 27, 2017) | 2.18 km |
| KWS School | Independent school | 11-18 | Good (July 5, 2019) | 2.3 km |
| St John's School | Special school | 2-19 | Outstanding (June 14, 2018) | 2.3 km |
| Daubeney Academy | Academy | 11-16 | Good (May 6, 2016) | 2.32 km |
| Springfield Primary School | Academy | 4-11 | 2.46 km | |
| Castle Newnham School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Outstanding (October 4, 2013) | 2.53 km |
| Priory Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Outstanding (May 1, 2014) | 2.75 km |
| Bedford School | Independent school | 7-18 | 2.8 km | |
| Grange Academy | Special school | 5-19 | Good (July 6, 2017) | 2.88 km |
| Queen's Park Academy | Academy | 3-11 | Requires improvement (June 12, 2019) | 3.07 km |
Food establishments with their establishment type, FSA rating score, date of last inspection and approximate distance from MK42 9TR - Data from Apr 2022
| Name | Type | Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bedford Academy | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good March 14, 2019 | 0 m | |
| Bickels Yard Cafe | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good February 3, 2020 | 152 m | |
| Avidlite | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good February 4, 2019 | 319 m | |
| Kimm & Miller UK Ltd | Awaiting Inspection | 319 m | |
| Mile Road, Allotment & Leisure Gardens Association | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good September 2, 2021 | 332 m | |
| Southway Care Home | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good February 18, 2021 | 336 m | |
| The Bull | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good December 1, 2021 | 336 m | |
| Best Stop Convenience Store | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good September 30, 2021 | 355 m | |
| Caterlink Ltd at Elstow Lower School | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good December 6, 2019 | 355 m | |
| Harrowden Fisheries | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good October 14, 2021 | 369 m | |
| Fully Loaded Bedford | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good February 24, 2022 | 485 m | |
| Hewingtons | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good November 15, 2021 | 517 m | |
| Alem-Cash & Carry Ltd | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good December 5, 2019 | 523 m | |
| Lagos Lounge | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good January 20, 2022 | 523 m | |
| Relish School Food at Kings Oak Primary - Kings Kitchen | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good October 23, 2020 | 639 m | |
| Relish School Food at Kings Oak Primary - Oak Kitchen | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good October 23, 2020 | 639 m | |
| Buttercup Cakes by Jo | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good July 29, 2019 | 645 m | |
| Costcutter | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good September 3, 2019 | 676 m | |
| Mile Road Cafe | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good February 16, 2021 | 676 m | |
| Mile Road Club | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good August 21, 2018 | 676 m |
Bus stops, train stations, taxi ranks and airports near to MK42 9TR - Data from Apr 2022
| John Bunyan Upper School | 212 m | |
| John Bunyan Upper School | 232 m | |
| Winchester Road | 266 m | |
| Sandleford Drive | 271 m | |
| Windsor Road | 287 m | |
| The Broadway | 2.64 km | |
| Bedford Rail Station | 2.82 km | |
| Bedford St Johns Rail Station | 1.71 km | |
| Bedford St Johns Rail Station | 1.73 km | |
| Bedford Rail Station | 2.82 km | |
| London Luton Airport | 26.92 km | |
| Cambridge Airport | 44 km | |
| London Stansted Airport | 55.22 km |
Woodland, hills, greenspaces, water and other natural features near to MK42 9TR - Data from Dec 2021
| Press Meadow | 1.5 km | |
| Cardington Spillway | 1.65 km | |
| Longholme Island | 1.67 km | |
| Priory Marina | 1.73 km | |
| Priory Lake | 1.78 km | |
| Rink Islands | 2.04 km | |
| Finger Lakes | 2.12 km | |
| Castle Hill | 2.15 km | |
| New Cut | 2.19 km | |
| Hollow Lake | 2.21 km | |
| Causeway Lake | 2.49 km | |
| Shocott Spring | 2.83 km | |
| Volunteers' Wood | 2.84 km | |
| Summerhouse Hill | 2.88 km | |
| Village Lake | 2.95 km |
| Country | England |
| Latitude | 52.11732300 |
| Longitude | -0.45185200 |
| OS Easting | 506100 |
| OS Northing | 0247686 |
| 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 |