Postcode MK43 7DT (Bedford)

Map showing MK43 7DT and nearby postcodes

The postcode MK43 7DT is located in Bedford It was introduced in May 2014 and is an active postcode. MK43 7DT is a small user postcode that may contain upto 100 addresses (but 15 is more typical).

MK43 7DT is one of the less deprived areas in the country. It rates as a 6.4 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 7DT as Suburbanites > Suburban achievers > Comfortable suburbia.

The closest road name to MK43 7DT is Carlton Road which is centered 134 m away.

The nearest bus stop is High Street and is 59 m away.

The closest primary school to MK43 7DT (for ages 11 and under) is Harrold Primary Academy. It achieved an OFSTED rating of Requires improvement on September 18, 2019. The closest secondary school (for ages 11-18) is Sharnbrook Academy. The last OFSTED inspection on March 30, 2017 rated this school as Good

The local pub for residents of MK43 7DT is The Oakley Arms and is 551 m away. The Food Standards Agency (FSA) rated it as Very Good on September 3, 2021. The nearest takeaway food is available from Harrold Green Fish bar and is 349 m distant. The FSA rated this establishment as Good on February 17, 2022.

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

Policing for MK43 7DT 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 7DT and their respective distances.

Nearby Roads

A list of road names near to MK43 7DT, and the approximate distance away.

Carlton Road 134 m
Peach's Close 171 m
Meadway 204 m
Hall Close 205 m
Church Walk 229 m
Dove Lane 267 m
Harewelle Way 280 m
High Street 452 m
Odell Road 576 m
Felmersham Road 966 m
A428 10.35 km
A43 18.76 km
A45 45.12 km
A14 45.97 km
M40 49.83 km

Postcode

Information about the postcode MK43 7DT

Introduction May 2014
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 7DT - Data from 2020-2021

School Ofsted Rating
(Last Inspection)
Distance
Harrold Primary Academy Requires improvement
(September 18, 2019)
428 m
Carlton CofE Primary School Outstanding
(January 30, 2013)
1.07 km
Pinchmill Primary School Good
(October 30, 2018)
4.08 km
Sharnbrook Academy Good
(March 30, 2017)
4.15 km
Turvey Primary School Good
(June 20, 2017)
4.33 km
Sharnbrook Primary 4.95 km
Lavendon School Outstanding
(January 24, 2014)
4.98 km
Bozeat Community Primary School 5.17 km
Christopher Reeves CofE VA Primary School Good
(October 9, 2018)
5.72 km
Newton Blossomville Church of England School Outstanding
(October 13, 2009)
6.1 km
Milton Ernest CofE Primary School Good
(May 10, 2017)
6.61 km
Lincroft Academy Good
(July 5, 2017)
6.82 km
Oakley Primary Academy Good
(October 3, 2019)
6.82 km
Wollaston School 7.35 km
St Lawrence Church of England Primary School Good
(December 2, 2021)
7.62 km
Wollaston Primary School Requires improvement
(September 22, 2021)
7.65 km
Bromham CofE Primary School Good
(September 21, 2017)
7.66 km
Olney Middle School Good
(September 25, 2019)
8.34 km
Grendon Church of England Primary School Outstanding
(March 20, 2013)
8.45 km
South End Infant School Outstanding
(June 3, 2009)
8.72 km

Nearby Food

Food establishments with their establishment type, FSA rating score, date of last inspection and approximate distance from MK43 7DT - Data from Apr 2022

Name Type Rating
(Last Inspection)
Distance
Co-operative Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets 5
Very Good
February 4, 2020
349 m
Harrold Green Fish bar Takeaway/sandwich shop 4
Good
February 17, 2022
349 m
Spices of Paradise Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
July 18, 2018
349 m
Churchill Catering Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
November 18, 2021
391 m
Chartwells at Sharnbrook Academy Harold School School/college/university 5
Very Good
April 30, 2019
428 m
Dawn Until Dusk at Harrold Lower School Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises 5
Very Good
January 16, 2020
428 m
Harry Brown Butchers Retailers - other 5
Very Good
July 31, 2019
551 m
The Oakley Arms Pub/bar/nightclub 5
Very Good
September 3, 2021
551 m
Bridgman Bowling Club Other catering premises 5
Very Good
March 15, 2019
670 m
Harrold United Reformed Chapel Other catering premises 5
Very Good
February 28, 2020
670 m
The Muntjac Pub/bar/nightclub 5
Very Good
January 4, 2018
670 m
Westwood Farm & Nursery Farmers/growers Exempt
January 27, 2020
754 m
Carlton Village Shop Retailers - other 5
Very Good
September 22, 2020
992 m
The Royal Oak Pub/bar/nightclub 5
Very Good
March 14, 2019
992 m
Caterlink Ltd at Carlton Lower School School/college/university 5
Very Good
October 22, 2020
1.07 km
The Bell Pub/bar/nightclub 5
Very Good
February 27, 2020
1.26 km
Fox Inn Pub/bar/nightclub 5
Very Good
November 21, 2019
1.57 km
Bevistan Dairy Manufacturers/packers 5
Very Good
September 2, 2021
2.28 km
Ousevalley Dairy Retailers - other 5
Very Good
June 21, 2018
2.28 km
Skirmish Central Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 4
Good
September 6, 2018
2.32 km

Nearby Travel Links

Bus stops, train stations, taxi ranks and airports near to MK43 7DT - Data from Apr 2022

High Street Bus Stop/Station 59 m
High Street Bus Stop/Station 61 m
Harrold Country Park Bus Stop/Station 186 m
Harrold Country Park Bus Stop/Station 197 m
The Magpie Bus Stop/Station 277 m
London Luton Airport Air 39.05 km
London Oxford Airport Air 63.56 km

Nearby Nature

Woodland, hills, greenspaces, water and other natural features near to MK43 7DT - Data from Dec 2021

Grebe Lake Inland Water 419 m
Kingfisher Water Inland Water 476 m
Heron Island Island 498 m
Cracknell Hill Hill Or Mountain 1.3 km
Prigmoor Bushes Woodland Or Forest 1.54 km
Millholme Island Island 1.78 km
Piper's Highway Woodland Or Forest 1.81 km
Freer's Wood Woodland Or Forest 1.86 km
Odell Great Wood Woodland Or Forest 2.15 km
Austin's Spinney Woodland Or Forest 2.28 km
Coldharbour Hill Hill Or Mountain 2.47 km
Carltonhall Wood Woodland Or Forest 2.6 km
Park Wood Woodland Or Forest 2.64 km
Hobbs-Green Spinney Woodland Or Forest 2.65 km
Little Catsey Wood Woodland Or Forest 2.7 km

Broadband

Broadband availability and performance statistics for MK43 7DT - 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 100%
300+ Mbps 0%

Location

Country England
Latitude 52.20158600
Longitude -0.60374300
OS Easting 495520
OS Northing 0256847
OS Positional Quality Within the building of the matched address closest to the postcode mean

Index of Deprivation

Most Deprived
24355
Least Deprived

Police Force Association

Bedfordshire

Government

Westminster Parliamentary
Constituency
North East Bedfordshire
Electoral Ward Harrold
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

ONS Statistical Regions

International Territorial Level Code E06000055
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: Suburbanites
Group: Suburban achievers
Subgroup: Comfortable suburbia
Rural-Urban Classification (England/Wales) Rural town and fringe
Built-Up Area Harrold BUA
Built-Up Area Sub-Division (pseudo) England (not covered)
Workplace Zone E33025619
Middle Layer Super Output Area
Intermediate Zone
Bedford 002
Lower Layer Super Output Area
Data Zone
Bedford 002D
Output Area / Small Area 6A2