The postcode MK44 1LU is located in Bedford It was introduced in January 1980 and is an active postcode. MK44 1LU is a small user postcode that may contain upto 100 addresses (but 15 is more typical).
MK44 1LU 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 1LU as Rural residents > Ageing rural dwellers > Rural employment and retirees.
The closest road name to MK44 1LU is Park Lane which is centered 132 m away.
The nearest bus stop is Sharnbrook House and is 581 m away.
The closest primary school to MK44 1LU (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 1LU is Swan With Two Nicks and is 569 m away. The Food Standards Agency (FSA) rated it as Very Good on February 27, 2020.
100% of residents have broadband access of superfast 30-300 Mbps.
Policing for MK44 1LU is covered by the Bedfordshire police force association and Bedfordshire is the NHS Primary Care Trust (PCT) or Care Trust Plus (CT).
A list of Postcodes adjacent to MK44 1LU and their respective distances.
A list of road names near to MK44 1LU, and the approximate distance away.
Information about the postcode MK44 1LU
| Introduction | January 1980 |
| Termination | n/a - Active Postcode |
| User Type | Small User - may contain upto 100 addresses but 15 is more typical |
School OFSTED ratings, last inspection dates, student age ranges and approximate distance from MK44 1LU - Data from 2020-2021
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sharnbrook Primary | Academy | 3-11 | 569 m | |
| Sharnbrook Academy | Academy | 11-18 | Good (March 30, 2017) | 1.31 km |
| Pinchmill Primary School | Maintained school | 2-11 | Good (October 30, 2018) | 2.24 km |
| Milton Ernest CofE Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Good (May 10, 2017) | 4.56 km |
| Thurleigh Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Requires improvement (September 23, 2021) | 5.53 km |
| Riseley CofE Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (March 31, 2017) | 5.7 km |
| Harrold Primary Academy | Academy | 4-11 | Requires improvement (September 18, 2019) | 5.85 km |
| Carlton CofE Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Outstanding (January 30, 2013) | 6.16 km |
| St Lawrence Church of England Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (December 2, 2021) | 6.19 km |
| Christopher Reeves CofE VA Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Good (October 9, 2018) | 6.26 km |
| Rushden Primary Academy | Academy | 4-11 | Good (June 15, 2018) | 6.43 km |
| South End Infant School | Maintained school | 4-7 | Outstanding (June 3, 2009) | 6.9 km |
| South End Junior School | Maintained school | 7-11 | Good (November 9, 2017) | 6.9 km |
| Lincroft Academy | Academy | 11-16 | Good (July 5, 2017) | 6.98 km |
| Oakley Primary Academy | Academy | 4-11 | Good (October 3, 2019) | 6.98 km |
| Newton Road School | Academy | 4-11 | 7.46 km | |
| Whitefriars Primary School | Maintained school | 5-11 | Good (February 2, 2022) | 7.57 km |
| Alfred Street Junior School, Rushden | Maintained school | 7-11 | Requires improvement (December 11, 2019) | 7.81 km |
| Denfield Park Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (January 9, 2018) | 8.02 km |
| Tennyson Road Infant School | Maintained school | 3-7 | Requires improvement (November 14, 2018) | 8.05 km |
Food establishments with their establishment type, FSA rating score, date of last inspection and approximate distance from MK44 1LU - Data from Apr 2022
| Name | Type | Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vesuvio Restaurant & The Sharnbrook Hotel | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good January 28, 2020 | 365 m | |
| Sharnbrook Deli Cafe | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good March 31, 2022 | 562 m | |
| Sharnbrook House | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good February 25, 2019 | 562 m | |
| Caterlink Ltd at John Gibbard Lower School | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good February 7, 2020 | 569 m | |
| Co-operative | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good December 4, 2019 | 569 m | |
| Sharnbrook News | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good February 21, 2019 | 569 m | |
| Swan With Two Nicks | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good February 27, 2020 | 569 m | |
| Ashpoles Tea Rooms | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good January 24, 2020 | 628 m | |
| Fordham Arms | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good August 19, 2021 | 666 m | |
| The Spice Tree | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good August 19, 2021 | 666 m | |
| Northern Star Cupcakes | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good February 16, 2018 | 784 m | |
| Ready Steady Roll Shop | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good December 20, 2019 | 784 m | |
| Sharnbrook Playing Field Club | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good March 21, 2019 | 1.1 km | |
| Aspens Services Ltd at Sharnbrook Academy | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good September 21, 2021 | 1.31 km | |
| J Hurley & Sons | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good February 7, 2020 | 1.31 km | |
| Mill House Hotel | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good June 26, 2018 | 1.31 km | |
| Mill Theatre | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good November 27, 2019 | 1.31 km | |
| Oakhouse Foods Limited | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good June 5, 2018 | 1.31 km | |
| Acorn Day Nursery (Sharnbrook) | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good February 25, 2021 | 1.68 km | |
| Bestmilk | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good April 9, 2021 | 1.68 km |
Bus stops, train stations, taxi ranks and airports near to MK44 1LU - Data from Apr 2022
| Sharnbrook House | 581 m | |
| The Swan with Two Nicks | 582 m | |
| The Swan with Two Nicks | 585 m | |
| Sharnbrook House | 595 m | |
| The Fordham Arms | 661 m | |
| London Luton Airport | 40.53 km | |
| Cambridge Airport | 48.86 km |
Woodland, hills, greenspaces, water and other natural features near to MK44 1LU - Data from Dec 2021
| The Rookery | 177 m | |
| Eyles's Plantation | 218 m | |
| Railroad Plantation | 239 m | |
| Whitegate Plantation | 324 m | |
| The Gorse | 461 m | |
| Greenditch Plantation | 776 m | |
| Francroft Wood | 797 m | |
| Francroft Plantation | 831 m | |
| Short Leys Plantation | 1.05 km | |
| Deadman's Spinney | 1.06 km | |
| Halsey Wood | 1.22 km | |
| Pinchmill Islands | 1.25 km | |
| The Rookery | 1.36 km | |
| Naboth's Vineyard | 1.39 km | |
| Temple Wood | 1.47 km |
Broadband availability and performance statistics for MK44 1LU - Data from Ofcom 2017
| Speed Band Mbps |
Users | |
|---|---|---|
| 0-2 Mbps | 0% | 100% |
| 2-5 Mbps | 0% | 100% |
| 5-10 Mbps | 0% | 100% |
| 10-30 Mbps | 0% | 100% |
| 30-300 Mbps | 100% | 100% |
| 300+ Mbps | 0% | 0% |
| Country | England |
| Latitude | 52.23008200 |
| Longitude | -0.53899100 |
| OS Easting | 499880 |
| OS Northing | 0260102 |
| OS Positional Quality | Within the building of the matched address closest to the postcode mean |
| Bedfordshire |
| 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 |
| International Territorial Level Code | E06000055 |
| Travel To Work Area | Bedford |
| 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 |
| Output Area Classification | Supergroup: Rural residents Group: Ageing rural dwellers Subgroup: Rural employment and retirees |
| 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 | E33023545 |
| Middle Layer Super Output Area Intermediate Zone |
Bedford 001 |
| Lower Layer Super Output Area Data Zone |
Bedford 001D |
| Output Area / Small Area | 1C1 |