Postcode MK44 2BD (Bedford)

Map showing MK44 2BD and nearby postcodes

The postcode MK44 2BD is located in Bedford It was introduced in January 1980 and is an active postcode. MK44 2BD is a small user postcode that may contain upto 100 addresses (but 15 is more typical).

MK44 2BD is one of the less deprived areas in the country. It rates as a 5.1 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 2BD as Rural residents > Farming communities > Established farming communities.

The closest road name to MK44 2BD is Green End which is centered 286 m away.

The nearest bus stop is Kimbolton Road and is 226 m away.

The closest primary school to MK44 2BD (for ages 11 and under) is Kimbolton Primary Academy. It achieved an OFSTED rating of Good on November 30, 2021. 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 2BD is The Chequers Inn and is 1.67 km away. The Food Standards Agency (FSA) rated it as Very Good on July 6, 2017.

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

Policing for MK44 2BD 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 2BD and their respective distances.

Nearby Roads

A list of road names near to MK44 2BD, and the approximate distance away.

Green End 286 m
Chadwell End 423 m
Kimbolton Road 541 m
Staughton Road 886 m
B660 3.32 km
B645 4.76 km
A428 24.31 km
A14 33.24 km
M1 66.24 km
A46 70.94 km
A41 92.14 km
A1(M) 131.31 km
A6 140.6 km
A5 144.47 km
A1 166.97 km

Postcode

Information about the postcode MK44 2BD

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 2BD - Data from 2020-2021

School Ofsted Rating
(Last Inspection)
Distance
Kimbolton School 3.17 km
Kimbolton Primary Academy Good
(November 30, 2021)
3.64 km
Kymbrook Primary School Good
(March 6, 2019)
3.8 km
Riseley CofE Primary School Good
(March 31, 2017)
4.05 km
Eileen Wade Primary School Good
(June 11, 2021)
4.46 km
Great Staughton Primary Academy Good
(October 7, 2021)
4.62 km
Thurleigh Primary School Requires improvement
(September 23, 2021)
7.21 km
Spaldwick Primary School 8.76 km
Wilden CofE VA Primary School Requires improvement
(September 27, 2018)
9.78 km
Crosshall Infant School Academy 9.98 km
Crosshall Junior School Good
(May 10, 2018)
9.98 km
Bushmead Primary School Good
(January 17, 2019)
10.02 km
Sharnbrook Primary 10.2 km
Milton Ernest CofE Primary School Good
(May 10, 2017)
10.84 km
Sharnbrook Academy Good
(March 30, 2017)
11 km
Manor School Good
(March 5, 2020)
11.17 km
St Peter's Church of England Academy Good
(January 9, 2019)
11.17 km
Raunds Park Infant School 11.19 km
Pinchmill Primary School Good
(October 30, 2018)
11.33 km
Ernulf Academy 11.71 km

Nearby Food

Food establishments with their establishment type, FSA rating score, date of last inspection and approximate distance from MK44 2BD - Data from Apr 2022

Name Type Rating
(Last Inspection)
Distance
The Chequers Inn Pub/bar/nightclub 5
Very Good
July 6, 2017
1.67 km
Crown Inn Pub/bar/nightclub 5
Very Good
October 29, 2021
2.52 km
CH&Co Catering School/college/university 4
Good
October 30, 2018
3.17 km
Old Swan Pharmacy Retailers - other Exempt
February 25, 2019
3.22 km
A and G Brothers Ltd Pub/bar/nightclub 5
Very Good
October 14, 2019
3.23 km
Nick & Caroline Catering Retailers - other 4
Good
January 27, 2020
3.23 km
Olivers Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 3
Satisfactory
November 26, 2019
3.23 km
The Saddle Pub/bar/nightclub 4
Good
February 7, 2019
3.23 km
Truffles and Twine Retailers - other Exempt
October 17, 2013
3.23 km
H J Hellett & Son Retailers - other 5
Very Good
January 30, 2020
3.31 km
1st Kimbolton Scout Hut Other catering premises 5
Very Good
March 6, 2019
3.33 km
Kimbolton Luncheon Club Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
November 23, 2017
3.33 km
Kind of Brew Other catering premises 5
Very Good
March 7, 2019
3.33 km
Mandeville Hall Other catering premises Exempt
March 6, 2019
3.33 km
Robinsons Kimbolton Ltd Retailers - other 5
Very Good
June 20, 2018
3.33 km
K C Robins Manufacturers/packers Awaiting Inspection
September 1, 2021
3.63 km
Keysoe Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
August 5, 2021
3.63 km
Kimbolton Primary Academy School/college/university 3
Satisfactory
January 30, 2020
3.64 km
Caterlink Ltd at Kymbrook Lower School School/college/university 5
Very Good
March 5, 2019
3.8 km
Keysoe Village Hall Other catering premises 5
Very Good
November 14, 2019
3.86 km

Nearby Travel Links

Bus stops, train stations, taxi ranks and airports near to MK44 2BD - Data from Apr 2022

Kimbolton Road Bus Stop/Station 226 m
Kimbolton Road Bus Stop/Station 244 m
Staughton Road Bus Stop/Station 261 m
Staughton Road Bus Stop/Station 263 m
The Old Vicarage Bus Stop/Station 777 m
Cambridge Airport Air 40.94 km
London Luton Airport Air 43.77 km
London Stansted Airport Air 63.02 km

Nearby Nature

Woodland, hills, greenspaces, water and other natural features near to MK44 2BD - Data from Dec 2021

Galley Oak Spinney Woodland Or Forest 794 m
Sowmead's Spinney Woodland Or Forest 1.36 km
Wych Elm Spinney Woodland Or Forest 1.89 km
Mountwood Spinney Woodland Or Forest 1.89 km
Hungry Hill Hill Or Mountain 1.95 km
Poplar Spinney Woodland Or Forest 1.98 km
Young Spinney Woodland Or Forest 2.04 km
Old Park Spinney Woodland Or Forest 2.3 km
Honeyhill Wood Woodland Or Forest 2.65 km
Willow Spinney Woodland Or Forest 2.67 km
Tilbrook Bushes Woodland Or Forest 2.68 km
Spanoak Wood Woodland Or Forest 2.86 km
Swineshead Wood Woodland Or Forest 2.88 km
Coldham Spinney Woodland Or Forest 3.09 km
Blackquarter Spinney Woodland Or Forest 3.1 km

Broadband

Broadband availability and performance statistics for MK44 2BD - 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 100%
300+ Mbps 0%

Location

Country England
Latitude 52.27259100
Longitude -0.41452600
OS Easting 508278
OS Northing 0265010
OS Positional Quality Within the building of the matched address closest to the postcode mean

Index of Deprivation

Most Deprived
19480
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: Farming communities
Subgroup: Established farming communities
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 E33025614
Middle Layer Super Output Area
Intermediate Zone
Bedford 001
Lower Layer Super Output Area
Data Zone
Bedford 001A
Output Area / Small Area 1A2