Postcode MK44 1AE (Bedford)

Map showing MK44 1AE and nearby postcodes

The postcode MK44 1AE is located in Bedford It was introduced in January 1980 and is an active postcode. MK44 1AE is a small user postcode that may contain upto 100 addresses (but 15 is more typical).

MK44 1AE is one of the less deprived areas in the country. It rates as a 5.6 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 MK44 1AE as Rural residents > Rural tenants > Rural white-collar workers.

The closest road name to MK44 1AE is Melchbourne Road which is centered 580 m away.

The nearest bus stop is St Margaret's Church and is 36 m away.

The closest primary school to MK44 1AE (for ages 11 and under) is Sharnbrook Primary. 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 MK44 1AE is Sporting Targets Ltd and is 2.21 km away. The Food Standards Agency (FSA) rated it as Very Good on November 8, 2021.

100% of residents have broadband access of 2-5 Mbps.

Policing for MK44 1AE 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 MK44 1AE and their respective distances.

Nearby Roads

A list of road names near to MK44 1AE, and the approximate distance away.

Melchbourne Road 580 m
B645 8.52 km
A428 16.2 km
A43 20.99 km
A14 41.14 km
A45 48.61 km
M40 57.54 km
M1 60.8 km
A46 63.57 km
A41 84.44 km
A1(M) 130.22 km
A6 136.71 km
A5 137.32 km
A1 165.75 km

Postcode

Information about the postcode MK44 1AE

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 MK44 1AE - Data from 2020-2021

School Ofsted Rating
(Last Inspection)
Distance
Sharnbrook Primary 3.9 km
Rushden Primary Academy Good
(June 15, 2018)
4.21 km
Riseley CofE Primary School Good
(March 31, 2017)
4.42 km
Sharnbrook Academy Good
(March 30, 2017)
4.44 km
St Lawrence Church of England Primary School Good
(December 2, 2021)
4.84 km
South End Infant School Outstanding
(June 3, 2009)
5.02 km
South End Junior School Good
(November 9, 2017)
5.02 km
Newton Road School 5.08 km
Denfield Park Primary School Good
(January 9, 2018)
5.58 km
Alfred Street Junior School, Rushden Requires improvement
(December 11, 2019)
5.58 km
Pinchmill Primary School Good
(October 30, 2018)
5.59 km
Whitefriars Primary School Good
(February 2, 2022)
5.72 km
Tennyson Road Infant School Requires improvement
(November 14, 2018)
6.04 km
Eileen Wade Primary School Good
(June 11, 2021)
6.08 km
The Ferrers School Good
(July 8, 2021)
6.11 km
Christopher Reeves CofE VA Primary School Good
(October 9, 2018)
6.27 km
Rushden Academy 6.29 km
Chelveston Road School 6.44 km
Higham Ferrers Nursery and Infant School Good
(February 26, 2020)
6.76 km
Higham Ferrers Junior School Good
(January 11, 2018)
6.77 km

Nearby Food

Food establishments with their establishment type, FSA rating score, date of last inspection and approximate distance from MK44 1AE - Data from Apr 2022

Name Type Rating
(Last Inspection)
Distance
Souldrop Service Station (Shop) Retailers - other 5
Very Good
August 2, 2019
1.72 km
Sporting Targets Ltd Pub/bar/nightclub 5
Very Good
November 8, 2021
2.21 km
Sharnbrook Methodist Church Other catering premises 5
Very Good
February 4, 2019
2.3 km
Bedford Arms Pub/bar/nightclub 5
Very Good
June 26, 2018
2.38 km
Souldrop Village Hall Other catering premises 5
Very Good
February 4, 2019
2.38 km
Avenue House Nursing And Care Home Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises 5
Very Good
February 4, 2020
2.4 km
The Swan Inn Pub/bar/nightclub 5
Very Good
June 27, 2019
2.46 km
The Chestnuts Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises 5
Very Good
April 1, 2022
2.8 km
Weldon Brewery Manufacturers/packers Exempt
October 3, 2018
2.8 km
Vesuvio Restaurant & The Sharnbrook Hotel Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
January 28, 2020
3.13 km
Northern Star Cupcakes Retailers - other 5
Very Good
February 16, 2018
3.19 km
Ready Steady Roll Shop Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
December 20, 2019
3.19 km
Inn Farm Private Day Nursery Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises 5
Very Good
December 20, 2019
3.3 km
Garley Catering Services Pub/bar/nightclub 5
Very Good
July 26, 2021
3.37 km
John White Sports Club - Bar Other catering premises 4
Good
January 25, 2013
3.37 km
KB Catering At Rushden & Higham Rugby Club Pub/bar/nightclub Awaiting Inspection
September 23, 2021
3.37 km
Ashpoles Tea Rooms Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
January 24, 2020
3.72 km
Acorn Day Nursery (Sharnbrook) Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises 5
Very Good
February 25, 2021
3.79 km
Bestmilk Manufacturers/packers 5
Very Good
April 9, 2021
3.79 km
Colworth Club Pub/bar/nightclub 5
Very Good
February 4, 2019
3.79 km

Nearby Travel Links

Bus stops, train stations, taxi ranks and airports near to MK44 1AE - Data from Apr 2022

St Margaret's Church Bus Stop/Station 36 m
St Margaret's Church Bus Stop/Station 45 m
London Luton Airport Air 43.64 km
Cambridge Airport Air 48.73 km

Nearby Nature

Woodland, hills, greenspaces, water and other natural features near to MK44 1AE - Data from Dec 2021

Sheeprack Wood Woodland Or Forest 1.22 km
West Wood Woodland Or Forest 1.25 km
Penn Wood Woodland Or Forest 1.62 km
Newton Gorse Woodland Or Forest 1.82 km
Temple Spinney Woodland Or Forest 2.05 km
Worley's Wood Woodland Or Forest 2.27 km
Halsey Wood Woodland Or Forest 2.32 km
Short Leys Plantation Woodland Or Forest 2.43 km
Francroft Plantation Woodland Or Forest 2.62 km
Temple Wood Woodland Or Forest 2.72 km
Greenditch Plantation Woodland Or Forest 2.8 km
Naboth's Vineyard Woodland Or Forest 2.83 km
Francroft Wood Woodland Or Forest 2.87 km
Hillands Plantation Woodland Or Forest 2.9 km
Berry Spring Wood Woodland Or Forest 3.01 km

Broadband

Broadband availability and performance statistics for MK44 1AE - Data from Ofcom 2017

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

Location

Country England
Latitude 52.26001600
Longitude -0.53307300
OS Easting 500218
OS Northing 0263441
OS Positional Quality Within the building of the matched address closest to the postcode mean

Index of Deprivation

Most Deprived
21302
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: Rural residents
Group: Rural tenants
Subgroup: Rural white-collar workers
Rural-Urban Classification (England/Wales) Rural village
Built-Up Area (pseudo) England (not covered)
Built-Up Area Sub-Division (pseudo) England (not covered)
Workplace Zone E33025616
Middle Layer Super Output Area
Intermediate Zone
Bedford 001
Lower Layer Super Output Area
Data Zone
Bedford 001D
Output Area / Small Area 1B2