Postcode MK43 0BF (Central Bedfordshire)

Map showing MK43 0BF and nearby postcodes

The postcode MK43 0BF is located in Central Bedfordshire It was introduced in May 2018 and is an active postcode. MK43 0BF is a small user postcode that may contain upto 100 addresses (but 15 is more typical).

MK43 0BF is one of the least deprived areas in the country. It rates as a 7.6 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 MK43 0BF as Urbanites > Urban professionals and families > Multi-ethnic professionals with families.

The closest road name to MK43 0BF is Forge Close which is centered 43 m away.

The nearest bus stop is Longbournes and is 49 m away. The closest railway station is Lidlington Rail Station, 4.66 km away.

The closest primary school to MK43 0BF (for ages 11 and under) is St Mary's Wavendon CofE Primary. It achieved an OFSTED rating of Good on October 23, 2018. The closest secondary school (for ages 11-18) is Kempston Challenger Academy. The last OFSTED inspection on September 13, 2018 rated this school as Good

The local pub for residents of MK43 0BF is Cranfield United Football Club and is 465 m away. The Food Standards Agency (FSA) rated it as Very Good on October 15, 2020. The nearest takeaway food is available from Uncle Lim and is 465 m distant. The FSA rated this establishment as Very Good on October 15, 2020.

100% of residents have broadband access of ultrafast 300+ Mbps. 100% of residents have broadband access of superfast 30-300 Mbps.

Policing for MK43 0BF is covered by the Bedfordshire police force association and Bedfordshire is the NHS Primary Care Trust (PCT) or Care Trust Plus (CT).

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Nearby Postcodes

A list of Postcodes adjacent to MK43 0BF and their respective distances.

Nearby Roads

A list of road names near to MK43 0BF, and the approximate distance away.

Forge Close 43 m
Longborns 67 m
Lordsmead 87 m
Mill Road 132 m
Washingleys 148 m
Crane Way 168 m
Springfield Way 168 m
Broad Green 188 m
Bliss Avenue 191 m
Redlands Bank 197 m
Windmill Way 205 m
Brocklehanger Edge 216 m
Millards Close 239 m
Pincords Lane 243 m
Linehams Pightle 246 m

Postcode

Information about the postcode MK43 0BF

Introduction May 2018
Termination n/a - Active Postcode
User Type Small User - may contain upto 100 addresses but 15 is more typical

Local Schools

School OFSTED ratings, last inspection dates, student age ranges and approximate distance from MK43 0BF - Data from 2020-2021

School Ofsted Rating
(Last Inspection)
Distance
Holywell School Good
(March 6, 2018)
677 m
Cranfield Church of England Academy Good
(September 18, 2019)
977 m
Shelton Lower School Good
(November 9, 2016)
3.18 km
Marston Moreteyne VC School 3.77 km
North Crawley CofE School Good
(September 13, 2018)
3.91 km
Wootton Upper School Good
(November 8, 2017)
4.31 km
Thomas Johnson Lower School Good
(October 30, 2019)
4.64 km
Kimberley 16 - 19 Stem College Good
(January 26, 2017)
5.04 km
Wootton Lower School Good
(March 13, 2018)
5.3 km
St Mary's Wavendon CofE Primary Good
(October 23, 2018)
5.78 km
Marston Vale Middle School Requires improvement
(February 8, 2018)
6.04 km
Broadmead Lower School Requires improvement
(June 26, 2019)
6.07 km
Brooklands Farm Primary School Good
(February 7, 2017)
6.68 km
Husborne Crawley Lower School Good
(October 31, 2017)
6.94 km
Kempston Rural Primary School Outstanding
(April 23, 2010)
6.96 km
Ridgmont Lower School Good
(February 21, 2017)
7.1 km
Ridgeway School Good
(November 7, 2019)
7.11 km
Kempston Challenger Academy Good
(September 13, 2018)
7.11 km
Broughton Manor Preparatory School 7.15 km
Aspley Guise Village School Outstanding
(September 19, 2007)
7.26 km

Nearby Food

Food establishments with their establishment type, FSA rating score, date of last inspection and approximate distance from MK43 0BF - Data from Apr 2022

Name Type Rating
(Last Inspection)
Distance
Auntie Nutties Butties Other catering premises Exempt
May 7, 2021
427 m
Cranfield United Football Club Pub/bar/nightclub 5
Very Good
October 15, 2020
465 m
Uncle Lim Takeaway/sandwich shop 5
Very Good
October 15, 2020
465 m
Blue Indiya Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 3
Satisfactory
November 9, 2021
543 m
Cranfield Chinese Takeaway Takeaway/sandwich shop 4
Good
May 7, 2021
543 m
Mr Fish Takeaway/sandwich shop 3
Satisfactory
January 31, 2022
543 m
The Cross Keys Pub/bar/nightclub 5
Very Good
March 6, 2019
543 m
Cranfield Church of England Academy - St Paul's site School/college/university 5
Very Good
June 19, 2019
601 m
Fill Your Cup Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
March 29, 2019
766 m
Thrift View Bakery Manufacturers/packers Awaiting Inspection
766 m
Cranfield Church of England Academy - St Peter's School/college/university 5
Very Good
November 14, 2019
977 m
Gurkha Kitchen Cranfield UK Ltd/The Swan Pub/bar/nightclub 5
Very Good
July 20, 2021
977 m
Co-operative Group Retailers - other 5
Very Good
February 1, 2022
1.2 km
Cranfield Spice Takeaway/sandwich shop 5
Very Good
March 1, 2022
1.21 km
RGR Garages (Cranfield) Ltd Retailers - other 5
Very Good
November 29, 2018
1.21 km
Cranfield Conference Centre Ltd Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house 5
Very Good
February 9, 2022
1.7 km
The Bike Bus Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
July 29, 2019
1.76 km
Cranfield Stores Ltd Retailers - other 4
Good
November 26, 2020
1.96 km
Cherry Trees Day Nursery Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises 5
Very Good
November 21, 2019
1.98 km
Cranberries Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
December 13, 2018
2.29 km

Nearby Travel Links

Bus stops, train stations, taxi ranks and airports near to MK43 0BF - Data from Apr 2022

Longbournes Bus Stop/Station 49 m
Longbournes Bus Stop/Station 55 m
Crane Way Bus Stop/Station 170 m
Crane Way Bus Stop/Station 196 m
Hillcrest Bus Stop/Station 255 m
Lidlington Rail Station Rail 4.66 km
Lidlington Rail Station Rail 4.7 km
Millbrook (Beds) Rail Station Rail 5.12 km
London Luton Airport Air 26.62 km
London Oxford Airport Air 55.9 km

Nearby Nature

Woodland, hills, greenspaces, water and other natural features near to MK43 0BF - Data from Dec 2021

Bottom Spinney Woodland Or Forest 914 m
Ridsdale Copse Woodland Or Forest 1 km
Heathfield Coppice Woodland Or Forest 1.04 km
Val's Copse Woodland Or Forest 1.14 km
Rectory Wood Woodland Or Forest 1.15 km
Strawberry Hill Hill Or Mountain 1.17 km
Sugarloaf Spinney Woodland Or Forest 1.21 km
Brickfields Woodland Or Forest 1.3 km
Longcroft Spinney Woodland Or Forest 1.62 km
Parson's Wood Woodland Or Forest 1.91 km
Waypost Wood Woodland Or Forest 2.03 km
Coldsplash Wood Woodland Or Forest 2.2 km
Holcot Wood Woodland Or Forest 2.58 km
Thurphy Wood Woodland Or Forest 2.62 km
Clark's Spinney Woodland Or Forest 2.68 km

Broadband

Broadband availability and performance statistics for MK43 0BF - Data from Ofcom 2017

Speed Band
Mbps
Users
0-2 Mbps 0%
2-5 Mbps 0%
5-10 Mbps 0%
10-30 Mbps 0%
30-300 Mbps 0%
300+ Mbps 100%

Location

Country England
Latitude 52.07572600
Longitude -0.59876700
OS Easting 496129
OS Northing 0242854
OS Positional Quality Within the building of the matched address closest to the postcode mean

Index of Deprivation

Most Deprived
28908
Least Deprived

Police Force Association

Bedfordshire

Government

Westminster Parliamentary
Constituency
Mid Bedfordshire
Electoral Ward Cranfield and Marston Moretaine
Local Authority District Central Bedfordshire
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

ONS Statistical Regions

International Territorial Level Code E06000056
Travel To Work Area Bedford

NHS

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

2011 Census

Output Area Classification Supergroup: Urbanites
Group: Urban professionals and families
Subgroup: Multi-ethnic professionals with families
Rural-Urban Classification (England/Wales) Rural town and fringe
Built-Up Area Cranfield BUA
Built-Up Area Sub-Division (pseudo) England (not covered)
Workplace Zone E33025556
Middle Layer Super Output Area
Intermediate Zone
Central Bedfordshire 007
Lower Layer Super Output Area
Data Zone
Central Bedfordshire 007C
Output Area / Small Area 5A2