Postcode MK43 7JL (Bedford)

Map showing MK43 7JL and nearby postcodes

The postcode MK43 7JL is located in Bedford It was introduced in January 1980 and is an active postcode. MK43 7JL is a small user postcode that may contain upto 100 addresses (but 15 is more typical).

MK43 7JL is one of the less deprived areas in the country. It rates as a 5.8 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 7JL as Suburbanites > Suburban achievers > Comfortable suburbia.

The closest road name to MK43 7JL is Carlton Road which is centered 490 m away.

The nearest bus stop is The Green and is 1.02 km away.

The closest primary school to MK43 7JL (for ages 11 and under) is Pinchmill Primary School. It achieved an OFSTED rating of Good on October 30, 2018. 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 7JL is The Bell and is 1.09 km away. The Food Standards Agency (FSA) rated it as Very Good on February 27, 2020. The nearest takeaway food is available from Harrold Green Fish bar and is 2.3 km distant. The FSA rated this establishment as Good on February 17, 2022.

100% of residents have broadband access of 10-30 Mbps.

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

Nearby Roads

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

Carlton Road 490 m
High Street 999 m
A428 12.24 km
A43 20.21 km
A14 44.03 km
A45 46.86 km
M40 51.65 km
A422 54.36 km
M1 62.99 km
A46 63.04 km
A41 83.06 km
A1(M) 135.37 km
A5 136.89 km
A6 139.97 km
A1 170.79 km

Postcode

Information about the postcode MK43 7JL

Introduction January 1980
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 7JL - Data from 2020-2021

School Ofsted Rating
(Last Inspection)
Distance
Pinchmill Primary School Good
(October 30, 2018)
2.12 km
Harrold Primary Academy Requires improvement
(September 18, 2019)
2.38 km
Sharnbrook Academy Good
(March 30, 2017)
2.43 km
Carlton CofE Primary School Outstanding
(January 30, 2013)
2.45 km
Sharnbrook Primary 3.19 km
Milton Ernest CofE Primary School Good
(May 10, 2017)
4.81 km
Turvey Primary School Good
(June 20, 2017)
5.58 km
Lincroft Academy Good
(July 5, 2017)
5.61 km
Oakley Primary Academy Good
(October 3, 2019)
5.61 km
Christopher Reeves CofE VA Primary School Good
(October 9, 2018)
6.1 km
Lavendon School Outstanding
(January 24, 2014)
6.76 km
Bozeat Community Primary School 6.76 km
Bromham CofE Primary School Good
(September 21, 2017)
6.93 km
St Lawrence Church of England Primary School Good
(December 2, 2021)
7.43 km
Newton Blossomville Church of England School Outstanding
(October 13, 2009)
7.56 km
Ursula Taylor Church of England School Good
(October 30, 2019)
7.75 km
Thurleigh Primary School Requires improvement
(September 23, 2021)
7.84 km
Wollaston School 8.25 km
Rushden Primary Academy Good
(June 15, 2018)
8.4 km
South End Infant School Outstanding
(June 3, 2009)
8.45 km

Nearby Food

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

Name Type Rating
(Last Inspection)
Distance
The Bell Pub/bar/nightclub 5
Very Good
February 27, 2020
1.09 km
The Sun Inn Pub/bar/nightclub 3
Satisfactory
March 20, 2021
1.68 km
Churchill Catering Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
November 18, 2021
1.93 km
Westwood Farm & Nursery Farmers/growers Exempt
January 27, 2020
2 km
Caterlink Ltd at Pinchmill Lower School School/college/university 5
Very Good
November 21, 2019
2.12 km
Carlton Village Shop Retailers - other 5
Very Good
September 22, 2020
2.26 km
The Royal Oak Pub/bar/nightclub 5
Very Good
March 14, 2019
2.26 km
Co-operative Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets 5
Very Good
February 4, 2020
2.3 km
Harrold Green Fish bar Takeaway/sandwich shop 4
Good
February 17, 2022
2.3 km
Spices of Paradise Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
July 18, 2018
2.3 km
Chartwells at Sharnbrook Academy Harold School School/college/university 5
Very Good
April 30, 2019
2.38 km
Dawn Until Dusk at Harrold Lower School Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises 5
Very Good
January 16, 2020
2.38 km
The Cock Public House Other catering premises Awaiting Inspection
2.42 km
Aspens Services Ltd at Sharnbrook Academy School/college/university 5
Very Good
September 21, 2021
2.43 km
Caterlink Ltd at Carlton Lower School School/college/university 5
Very Good
October 22, 2020
2.45 km
Harry Brown Butchers Retailers - other 5
Very Good
July 31, 2019
2.5 km
The Oakley Arms Pub/bar/nightclub 5
Very Good
September 3, 2021
2.5 km
Bridgman Bowling Club Other catering premises 5
Very Good
March 15, 2019
2.61 km
Harrold United Reformed Chapel Other catering premises 5
Very Good
February 28, 2020
2.61 km
The Muntjac Pub/bar/nightclub 5
Very Good
January 4, 2018
2.61 km

Nearby Travel Links

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

The Green Bus Stop/Station 1.02 km
The Green Bus Stop/Station 1.04 km
London Luton Airport Air 38.71 km
London Oxford Airport Air 65.3 km

Nearby Nature

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

Prigmoor Bushes Woodland Or Forest 465 m
Green's Spinney Woodland Or Forest 1.2 km
Perch Islands Island 1.38 km
Freer's Wood Woodland Or Forest 1.48 km
Heron Island Island 1.5 km
Grebe Lake Inland Water 1.56 km
Kingfisher Water Inland Water 1.57 km
Monks Wood Woodland Or Forest 1.86 km
Yelnow New wood Woodland Or Forest 1.94 km
Woodend Plantation Woodland Or Forest 2.08 km
Hobbs-Green Spinney Woodland Or Forest 2.09 km
Clay Piece Plantation Woodland Or Forest 2.15 km
Parson's Spinney Woodland Or Forest 2.2 km
Odell Great Wood Woodland Or Forest 2.37 km
Piper's Highway Woodland Or Forest 2.39 km

Broadband

Broadband availability and performance statistics for MK43 7JL - Data from Ofcom 2017

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

Location

Country England
Latitude 52.20528900
Longitude -0.57574900
OS Easting 497425
OS Northing 0257296
OS Positional Quality Within the building of the matched address closest to the postcode mean

Index of Deprivation

Most Deprived
22106
Least Deprived

Police Force Association

Bedfordshire

Government

Westminster Parliamentary
Constituency
North East Bedfordshire
Electoral Ward Sharnbrook
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 village
Built-Up Area Felmersham BUA
Built-Up Area Sub-Division (pseudo) England (not covered)
Workplace Zone E33025621
Middle Layer Super Output Area
Intermediate Zone
Bedford 002
Lower Layer Super Output Area
Data Zone
Bedford 002A
Output Area / Small Area 6A2