Postcode MK44 2DD (Bedford)

Map showing MK44 2DD and nearby postcodes

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

MK44 2DD 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 2DD as Rural residents > Ageing rural dwellers > Rural employment and retirees.

The closest road name to MK44 2DD is A428 which is centered 19.4 km away.

The closest primary school to MK44 2DD (for ages 11 and under) is Thurleigh Primary School. It achieved an OFSTED rating of Requires improvement on September 23, 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 2DD is The Falcon Inn and is 2.93 km away. The Food Standards Agency (FSA) rated it as Very Good on August 15, 2018.

50% of residents have broadband access of 5-10 Mbps. 50% of residents have broadband access of 2-5 Mbps.

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

Nearby Roads

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

A428 19.4 km
A14 36.86 km
M40 58.78 km
M1 66.54 km
A46 68.8 km
A41 89.37 km
A1(M) 135.19 km
A6 142.37 km
A5 142.63 km
A1 170.78 km

Postcode

Information about the postcode MK44 2DD

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 2DD - Data from 2020-2021

School Ofsted Rating
(Last Inspection)
Distance
Thurleigh Primary School Requires improvement
(September 23, 2021)
1.28 km
Riseley CofE Primary School Good
(March 31, 2017)
3.69 km
Kymbrook Primary School Good
(March 6, 2019)
4.13 km
Milton Ernest CofE Primary School Good
(May 10, 2017)
4.19 km
Sharnbrook Primary 4.83 km
Pinchmill Primary School Good
(October 30, 2018)
5.28 km
Sharnbrook Academy Good
(March 30, 2017)
5.53 km
Ravensden CofE Primary Academy 6.19 km
Wilden CofE VA Primary School Requires improvement
(September 27, 2018)
6.56 km
St Thomas More Catholic School 6.97 km
Lincroft Academy Good
(July 5, 2017)
7.03 km
Oakley Primary Academy Good
(October 3, 2019)
7.03 km
Cambian Walnut Tree Lodge School Good
(July 1, 2021)
7.21 km
Ursula Taylor Church of England School Good
(October 30, 2019)
7.3 km
Scott Primary School Good
(January 31, 2019)
7.46 km
Mark Rutherford School Good
(March 11, 2020)
7.69 km
Brickhill Primary School Good
(April 25, 2018)
7.71 km
Renhold VC Primary School Good
(February 12, 2020)
7.84 km
Eileen Wade Primary School Good
(June 11, 2021)
8.04 km
Pilgrims Pre-Preparatory School 8.27 km

Nearby Food

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

Name Type Rating
(Last Inspection)
Distance
Millennium Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 4
Good
October 1, 2019
274 m
Palmersport Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
November 21, 2019
274 m
Zenith Catering Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 4
Good
October 27, 2021
274 m
Caterlink Ltd at Thurleigh Lower School School/college/university 5
Very Good
March 20, 2019
1.28 km
Thurleigh Playing Fields Club Other catering premises 5
Very Good
January 4, 2018
1.44 km
Thurleigh Village Hall Other catering premises 5
Very Good
February 4, 2019
1.46 km
Scald End Farm Shop Retailers - other 5
Very Good
April 26, 2018
2.89 km
The Falcon Inn Pub/bar/nightclub 5
Very Good
August 15, 2018
2.93 km
Crossways Farm Shop Retailers - other 5
Very Good
January 5, 2018
3.13 km
Brook House Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises 5
Very Good
February 9, 2021
3.16 km
Fox & Hounds Pub/bar/nightclub 4
Good
September 23, 2021
3.16 km
Mitie Care and Custody Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
November 5, 2020
3.21 km
Play House Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 4
Good
August 24, 2021
3.21 km
Twinwoods Bar & Grill Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
July 12, 2019
3.21 km
Central Shop Yarl's Wood IRC Retailers - other 5
Very Good
September 2, 2019
3.28 km
Serco Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
December 6, 2019
3.28 km
Keysoe Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
August 5, 2021
3.29 km
J Hurley & Sons Retailers - other 4
Good
February 7, 2020
3.63 km
Mill House Hotel Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house 5
Very Good
June 26, 2018
3.63 km
Mill Theatre Pub/bar/nightclub 5
Very Good
November 27, 2019
3.63 km

Nearby Travel Links

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

London Luton Airport Air 38.89 km
Cambridge Airport Air 44.26 km

Nearby Nature

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

Tom Knocker's Pond Inland Water 1.7 km
Galsey Wood Woodland Or Forest 1.78 km
Spencer's Wood Woodland Or Forest 2.72 km
Wigney Wood Woodland Or Forest 2.77 km
Keysoepark Wood Woodland Or Forest 2.85 km
Greensbury Wood Woodland Or Forest 2.98 km
Pippin Wood Woodland Or Forest 3.19 km
Yarl's Wood Woodland Or Forest 3.48 km
Short Wood Woodland Or Forest 3.5 km
Deadman's Spinney Woodland Or Forest 3.56 km
Temple Wood Woodland Or Forest 3.58 km
Tilwick Wood Woodland Or Forest 3.85 km
The Grove Woodland Or Forest 3.96 km
Temple Spinney Woodland Or Forest 4.09 km
Coldham Spinney Woodland Or Forest 4.11 km

Broadband

Broadband availability and performance statistics for MK44 2DD - Data from Ofcom 2017

Speed Band
Mbps
Users
0-2 Mbps 0%
2-5 Mbps 50%
5-10 Mbps 50%
10-30 Mbps 0%
30-300 Mbps 0%
300+ Mbps 0%

Location

Country England
Latitude 52.22444300
Longitude -0.47209100
OS Easting 504462
OS Northing 0259569
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: Ageing rural dwellers
Subgroup: Rural employment and retirees
Rural-Urban Classification (England/Wales) Rural hamlet and isolated dwellings
Built-Up Area Thurleigh BUA
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 1C1