Postcode MK44 1LB (Bedford)

Map showing MK44 1LB and nearby postcodes

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

MK44 1LB 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 MK44 1LB as Rural residents > Rural tenants > Rural white-collar workers.

The closest road name to MK44 1LB is Yelnow Lane which is centered 1.08 km away.

The closest primary school to MK44 1LB (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 1LB is Colworth Club and is 761 m away. The Food Standards Agency (FSA) rated it as Very Good on February 4, 2019.

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

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

Nearby Roads

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

Yelnow Lane 1.08 km
A428 12.62 km
A43 19.34 km
A14 43.73 km
A45 46.5 km
M40 53.23 km
M1 61.32 km
A46 62.25 km
A41 82.6 km
A1(M) 133 km
A5 136.11 km
A6 138.03 km
A1 168.44 km

Postcode

Information about the postcode MK44 1LB

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 1LB - Data from 2020-2021

School Ofsted Rating
(Last Inspection)
Distance
Sharnbrook Academy Good
(March 30, 2017)
1.5 km
Sharnbrook Primary 2.07 km
Pinchmill Primary School Good
(October 30, 2018)
2.67 km
Harrold Primary Academy Requires improvement
(September 18, 2019)
3.95 km
Christopher Reeves CofE VA Primary School Good
(October 9, 2018)
4.37 km
Carlton CofE Primary School Outstanding
(January 30, 2013)
4.53 km
St Lawrence Church of England Primary School Good
(December 2, 2021)
5.12 km
Milton Ernest CofE Primary School Good
(May 10, 2017)
5.82 km
Rushden Primary Academy Good
(June 15, 2018)
5.94 km
South End Infant School Outstanding
(June 3, 2009)
6.08 km
South End Junior School Good
(November 9, 2017)
6.08 km
Whitefriars Primary School Good
(February 2, 2022)
6.64 km
Bozeat Community Primary School 6.65 km
Wollaston School 6.94 km
Newton Road School 6.96 km
Alfred Street Junior School, Rushden Requires improvement
(December 11, 2019)
7.14 km
Tennyson Road Infant School Requires improvement
(November 14, 2018)
7.2 km
Wollaston Primary School Requires improvement
(September 22, 2021)
7.46 km
Denfield Park Primary School Good
(January 9, 2018)
7.51 km
Lincroft Academy Good
(July 5, 2017)
7.52 km

Nearby Food

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

Name Type Rating
(Last Inspection)
Distance
Acorn Day Nursery (Sharnbrook) Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises 5
Very Good
February 25, 2021
761 m
Bestmilk Manufacturers/packers 5
Very Good
April 9, 2021
761 m
Colworth Club Pub/bar/nightclub 5
Very Good
February 4, 2019
761 m
Java Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
June 26, 2019
761 m
Sharnbrook Playing Field Club Other catering premises 5
Very Good
March 21, 2019
1.35 km
Aspens Services Ltd at Sharnbrook Academy School/college/university 5
Very Good
September 21, 2021
1.5 km
Ashpoles Tea Rooms Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
January 24, 2020
1.73 km
Sharnbrook Deli Cafe Other catering premises 5
Very Good
March 31, 2022
1.94 km
Sharnbrook House Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises 5
Very Good
February 25, 2019
1.94 km
Caterlink Ltd at John Gibbard Lower School School/college/university 5
Very Good
February 7, 2020
2.07 km
Co-operative Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets 5
Very Good
December 4, 2019
2.07 km
Sharnbrook News Retailers - other 4
Good
February 21, 2019
2.07 km
Swan With Two Nicks Pub/bar/nightclub 5
Very Good
February 27, 2020
2.07 km
Bedford Arms Pub/bar/nightclub 5
Very Good
June 26, 2018
2.19 km
Souldrop Village Hall Other catering premises 5
Very Good
February 4, 2019
2.19 km
Sharnbrook Methodist Church Other catering premises 5
Very Good
February 4, 2019
2.35 km
The Bell Pub/bar/nightclub 5
Very Good
February 27, 2020
2.38 km
Fordham Arms Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
August 19, 2021
2.61 km
The Spice Tree Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
August 19, 2021
2.61 km
The Sun Inn Pub/bar/nightclub 3
Satisfactory
March 20, 2021
2.64 km

Nearby Travel Links

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

London Luton Airport Air 40.98 km
London Oxford Airport Air 67.06 km

Nearby Nature

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

Antonie Spinney Woodland Or Forest 170 m
Barwick Spinney Woodland Or Forest 555 m
Parson's Spinney Woodland Or Forest 594 m
Woodend Plantation Woodland Or Forest 632 m
Yelnow New wood Woodland Or Forest 648 m
Clipsey Spinney Woodland Or Forest 881 m
Louse Acre Wood Woodland Or Forest 1.07 km
Hobbs-Green Spinney Woodland Or Forest 1.07 km
Barwick Wood Woodland Or Forest 1.08 km
Round Wood Woodland Or Forest 1.16 km
Clay Piece Plantation Woodland Or Forest 1.17 km
The Rookery Woodland Or Forest 1.28 km
Yelnow Plantation Woodland Or Forest 1.4 km
Ash Hill Spinneys Woodland Or Forest 1.47 km
Windmill Hill Hill Or Mountain 1.63 km

Broadband

Broadband availability and performance statistics for MK44 1LB - 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 52.22772200
Longitude -0.57277700
OS Easting 497579
OS Northing 0259795
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: Rural residents
Group: Rural tenants
Subgroup: Rural white-collar workers
Rural-Urban Classification (England/Wales) Rural hamlet and isolated dwellings
Built-Up Area (pseudo) England (not covered)
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 1B2