Postcode MK44 1BZ (Bedford)

Map showing MK44 1BZ and nearby postcodes

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

MK44 1BZ is one of the less deprived areas in the country. It rates as a 7.1 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 1BZ as Rural residents > Ageing rural dwellers > Renting rural retirement.

The closest road name to MK44 1BZ is Knotting Lane which is centered 367 m away.

The nearest bus stop is Rotten Row and is 1.2 km away.

The closest primary school to MK44 1BZ (for ages 11 and under) is Riseley CofE Primary School. It achieved an OFSTED rating of Good on March 31, 2017. 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 1BZ is Sporting Targets Ltd and is 581 m away. The Food Standards Agency (FSA) rated it as Very Good on November 8, 2021.

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

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

Nearby Roads

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

Knotting Lane 367 m
B645 8.26 km
A428 18 km
A43 23.56 km
A14 38.72 km
M40 58.58 km
M1 63.53 km
A46 66.25 km
A41 87.03 km
A1(M) 132.28 km
A6 139.28 km
A5 140.02 km
A1 167.85 km

Postcode

Information about the postcode MK44 1BZ

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 1BZ - Data from 2020-2021

School Ofsted Rating
(Last Inspection)
Distance
Riseley CofE Primary School Good
(March 31, 2017)
2.4 km
Sharnbrook Primary 3.82 km
Thurleigh Primary School Requires improvement
(September 23, 2021)
4.37 km
Sharnbrook Academy Good
(March 30, 2017)
4.6 km
Pinchmill Primary School Good
(October 30, 2018)
5.16 km
Kymbrook Primary School Good
(March 6, 2019)
5.73 km
Milton Ernest CofE Primary School Good
(May 10, 2017)
5.92 km
Eileen Wade Primary School Good
(June 11, 2021)
5.96 km
Rushden Primary Academy Good
(June 15, 2018)
6.97 km
St Lawrence Church of England Primary School Good
(December 2, 2021)
7.5 km
South End Infant School Outstanding
(June 3, 2009)
7.77 km
South End Junior School Good
(November 9, 2017)
7.77 km
Newton Road School 7.82 km
Denfield Park Primary School Good
(January 9, 2018)
8.3 km
Alfred Street Junior School, Rushden Requires improvement
(December 11, 2019)
8.33 km
Whitefriars Primary School Good
(February 2, 2022)
8.47 km
Christopher Reeves CofE VA Primary School Good
(October 9, 2018)
8.54 km
The Ferrers School Good
(July 8, 2021)
8.75 km
Tennyson Road Infant School Requires improvement
(November 14, 2018)
8.8 km
Lincroft Academy Good
(July 5, 2017)
8.83 km

Nearby Food

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

Name Type Rating
(Last Inspection)
Distance
Sporting Targets Ltd Pub/bar/nightclub 5
Very Good
November 8, 2021
581 m
Brook House Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises 5
Very Good
February 9, 2021
1.6 km
Fox & Hounds Pub/bar/nightclub 4
Good
September 23, 2021
1.6 km
Riseley Primary School School/college/university 5
Very Good
March 8, 2022
2.4 km
The Giddy Goat Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
February 16, 2021
2.4 km
Northern Star Cupcakes Retailers - other 5
Very Good
February 16, 2018
2.6 km
Ready Steady Roll Shop Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
December 20, 2019
2.6 km
Millennium Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 4
Good
October 1, 2019
2.93 km
Palmersport Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
November 21, 2019
2.93 km
Zenith Catering Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 4
Good
October 27, 2021
2.93 km
Vesuvio Restaurant & The Sharnbrook Hotel Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
January 28, 2020
2.94 km
Souldrop Service Station (Shop) Retailers - other 5
Very Good
August 2, 2019
3.12 km
Crossways Farm Shop Retailers - other 5
Very Good
January 5, 2018
3.16 km
J Hurley & Sons Retailers - other 4
Good
February 7, 2020
3.29 km
Mill House Hotel Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house 5
Very Good
June 26, 2018
3.29 km
Mill Theatre Pub/bar/nightclub 5
Very Good
November 27, 2019
3.29 km
Oakhouse Foods Limited Distributors/Transporters 5
Very Good
June 5, 2018
3.29 km
Fordham Arms Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
August 19, 2021
3.47 km
The Spice Tree Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
August 19, 2021
3.47 km
Inn Farm Private Day Nursery Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises 5
Very Good
December 20, 2019
3.62 km

Nearby Travel Links

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

Rotten Row Bus Stop/Station 1.2 km
Rotten Row Bus Stop/Station 1.21 km
London Luton Airport Air 41.68 km
Cambridge Airport Air 46.26 km

Nearby Nature

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

Galsey Wood Woodland Or Forest 1.31 km
Tom Knocker's Pond Inland Water 1.52 km
Pippin Wood Woodland Or Forest 1.77 km
Temple Spinney Woodland Or Forest 1.8 km
Temple Wood Woodland Or Forest 1.85 km
Worley's Wood Woodland Or Forest 1.89 km
Penn Wood Woodland Or Forest 2.12 km
Short Leys Plantation Woodland Or Forest 2.41 km
Lady Wood Woodland Or Forest 2.46 km
Greenditch Plantation Woodland Or Forest 2.55 km
Flint's Wood Woodland Or Forest 2.61 km
Deadman's Spinney Woodland Or Forest 2.67 km
Sheeprack Wood Woodland Or Forest 2.94 km
Keysoepark Wood Woodland Or Forest 2.94 km
Hillands Plantation Woodland Or Forest 3.12 km

Broadband

Broadband availability and performance statistics for MK44 1BZ - 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 52.24678900
Longitude -0.49890700
OS Easting 502579
OS Northing 0262016
OS Positional Quality Within the building of the matched address closest to the postcode mean

Index of Deprivation

Most Deprived
27109
Least Deprived

Police Force Association

Bedfordshire

Government

Westminster Parliamentary
Constituency
North East Bedfordshire
Electoral Ward Riseley
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: Ageing rural dwellers
Subgroup: Renting rural retirement
Rural-Urban Classification (England/Wales) Rural village
Built-Up Area Riseley BUA
Built-Up Area Sub-Division (pseudo) England (not covered)
Workplace Zone E33025613
Middle Layer Super Output Area
Intermediate Zone
Bedford 001
Lower Layer Super Output Area
Data Zone
Bedford 001B
Output Area / Small Area 1C2