Postcode MK44 1QA (Bedford)

Map showing MK44 1QA and nearby postcodes

The postcode MK44 1QA is located in Bedford It was introduced in December 2020 and is an active postcode. MK44 1QA is a small user postcode that may contain upto 100 addresses (but 15 is more typical).

MK44 1QA is one of the less deprived areas in the country. It rates as a 5.9 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 1QA as Rural residents > Rural tenants > Rural white-collar workers.

The closest road name to MK44 1QA is Bourne End Lane which is centered 889 m away.

The nearest bus stop is Bourne End Lane and is 468 m away.

The closest primary school to MK44 1QA (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 1QA is The Falcon Inn and is 1.03 km away. The Food Standards Agency (FSA) rated it as Very Good on August 15, 2018.

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

Nearby Roads

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

Bourne End Lane 889 m
A428 17.01 km
A43 23.87 km
A14 39.23 km
M40 56.52 km
M1 65.14 km
A46 66.77 km
A41 87.2 km
A1(M) 135 km
A5 140.62 km
A6 141.36 km
A1 170.54 km

Postcode

Information about the postcode MK44 1QA

Introduction December 2020
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 1QA - Data from 2020-2021

School Ofsted Rating
(Last Inspection)
Distance
Sharnbrook Primary 2.54 km
Pinchmill Primary School Good
(October 30, 2018)
2.89 km
Milton Ernest CofE Primary School Good
(May 10, 2017)
2.92 km
Thurleigh Primary School Requires improvement
(September 23, 2021)
3.1 km
Sharnbrook Academy Good
(March 30, 2017)
3.17 km
Riseley CofE Primary School Good
(March 31, 2017)
4.92 km
Lincroft Academy Good
(July 5, 2017)
5.81 km
Oakley Primary Academy Good
(October 3, 2019)
5.81 km
Kymbrook Primary School Good
(March 6, 2019)
6.51 km
Ursula Taylor Church of England School Good
(October 30, 2019)
6.8 km
St Thomas More Catholic School 7.12 km
Carlton CofE Primary School Outstanding
(January 30, 2013)
7.37 km
Harrold Primary Academy Requires improvement
(September 18, 2019)
7.38 km
Ravensden CofE Primary Academy 7.38 km
Scott Primary School Good
(January 31, 2019)
7.52 km
Brickhill Primary School Good
(April 25, 2018)
7.94 km
Bromham CofE Primary School Good
(September 21, 2017)
8.01 km
Bedford Modern School 8.19 km
Wilden CofE VA Primary School Requires improvement
(September 27, 2018)
8.23 km
Edith Cavell Primary School Good
(July 10, 2018)
8.28 km

Nearby Food

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

Name Type Rating
(Last Inspection)
Distance
Crossways Farm Shop Retailers - other 5
Very Good
January 5, 2018
750 m
The Falcon Inn Pub/bar/nightclub 5
Very Good
August 15, 2018
1.03 km
J Hurley & Sons Retailers - other 4
Good
February 7, 2020
1.28 km
Mill House Hotel Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house 5
Very Good
June 26, 2018
1.28 km
Mill Theatre Pub/bar/nightclub 5
Very Good
November 27, 2019
1.28 km
Oakhouse Foods Limited Distributors/Transporters 5
Very Good
June 5, 2018
1.28 km
Northern Star Cupcakes Retailers - other 5
Very Good
February 16, 2018
1.93 km
Ready Steady Roll Shop Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
December 20, 2019
1.93 km
Fordham Arms Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
August 19, 2021
2 km
The Spice Tree Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
August 19, 2021
2 km
Vesuvio Restaurant & The Sharnbrook Hotel Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
January 28, 2020
2.32 km
Millennium Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 4
Good
October 1, 2019
2.54 km
Palmersport Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
November 21, 2019
2.54 km
Zenith Catering Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 4
Good
October 27, 2021
2.54 km
Caterlink Ltd at John Gibbard Lower School School/college/university 5
Very Good
February 7, 2020
2.54 km
Co-operative Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets 5
Very Good
December 4, 2019
2.54 km
Sharnbrook News Retailers - other 4
Good
February 21, 2019
2.54 km
Swan With Two Nicks Pub/bar/nightclub 5
Very Good
February 27, 2020
2.54 km
Mitie Care and Custody Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
November 5, 2020
2.61 km
Play House Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 4
Good
August 24, 2021
2.61 km

Nearby Travel Links

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

Bourne End Lane Bus Stop/Station 468 m
Bourne End Lane Bus Stop/Station 475 m
Bletsoe Church Bus Stop/Station 714 m
Bletsoe Church Bus Stop/Station 721 m
Bletsoe Church Bus Stop/Station 748 m
London Luton Airport Air 38.88 km
Cambridge Airport Air 46.6 km

Nearby Nature

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

Deadman's Spinney Woodland Or Forest 1.49 km
Pippin Wood Woodland Or Forest 1.74 km
Tom Knocker's Pond Inland Water 1.84 km
Wigney Wood Woodland Or Forest 2.06 km
Temple Wood Woodland Or Forest 2.1 km
Greenditch Plantation Woodland Or Forest 2.34 km
Galsey Wood Woodland Or Forest 2.36 km
Pinchmill Islands Island 2.42 km
Eyles's Plantation Woodland Or Forest 2.57 km
Short Leys Plantation Woodland Or Forest 2.64 km
The Rookery Woodland Or Forest 2.64 km
Railroad Plantation Woodland Or Forest 2.66 km
Temple Spinney Woodland Or Forest 2.77 km
Whitegate Plantation Woodland Or Forest 2.8 km
The Gorse Woodland Or Forest 2.94 km

Broadband

Broadband availability and performance statistics for MK44 1QA - 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 0%

Location

Country England
Latitude 52.22002900
Longitude -0.50657300
OS Easting 502117
OS Northing 0259029
OS Positional Quality Within the building of the matched address closest to the postcode mean

Index of Deprivation

Most Deprived
22373
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: 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 E33025630
Middle Layer Super Output Area
Intermediate Zone
Bedford 003
Lower Layer Super Output Area
Data Zone
Bedford 003A
Output Area / Small Area 1B2