Postcode MK44 2DE (Bedford)

Map showing MK44 2DE and nearby postcodes

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

MK44 2DE 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 2DE as Hard-pressed living > Hard pressed ageing workers > Ageing industrious workers.

The closest road name to MK44 2DE is A428 which is centered 19.34 km away.

The nearest bus stop is St Peters Church and is 820 m away.

The closest primary school to MK44 2DE (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 2DE is The Falcon Inn and is 2.69 km away. The Food Standards Agency (FSA) rated it as Very Good on August 15, 2018.

100% of residents have broadband access of 10-30 Mbps.

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

Nearby Roads

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

A428 19.34 km
A14 36.89 km
M40 58.5 km
M1 66.87 km
A46 68.96 km
A41 89.47 km
A1(M) 135.68 km
A6 142.77 km
A5 142.8 km
A1 171.26 km

Postcode

Information about the postcode MK44 2DE

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 2DE - Data from 2020-2021

School Ofsted Rating
(Last Inspection)
Distance
Thurleigh Primary School Requires improvement
(September 23, 2021)
906 m
Milton Ernest CofE Primary School Good
(May 10, 2017)
3.78 km
Riseley CofE Primary School Good
(March 31, 2017)
4.21 km
Kymbrook Primary School Good
(March 6, 2019)
4.37 km
Sharnbrook Primary 4.85 km
Pinchmill Primary School Good
(October 30, 2018)
5.13 km
Sharnbrook Academy Good
(March 30, 2017)
5.51 km
Ravensden CofE Primary Academy 5.77 km
Wilden CofE VA Primary School Requires improvement
(September 27, 2018)
6.25 km
St Thomas More Catholic School 6.46 km
Lincroft Academy Good
(July 5, 2017)
6.57 km
Oakley Primary Academy Good
(October 3, 2019)
6.57 km
Ursula Taylor Church of England School Good
(October 30, 2019)
6.79 km
Cambian Walnut Tree Lodge School Good
(July 1, 2021)
6.83 km
Scott Primary School Good
(January 31, 2019)
6.95 km
Brickhill Primary School Good
(April 25, 2018)
7.2 km
Mark Rutherford School Good
(March 11, 2020)
7.22 km
Renhold VC Primary School Good
(February 12, 2020)
7.41 km
Pilgrims Pre-Preparatory School 7.76 km
Putnoe Primary School Good
(March 12, 2019)
7.91 km

Nearby Food

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

Name Type Rating
(Last Inspection)
Distance
Millennium Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 4
Good
October 1, 2019
784 m
Palmersport Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
November 21, 2019
784 m
Zenith Catering Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 4
Good
October 27, 2021
784 m
Caterlink Ltd at Thurleigh Lower School School/college/university 5
Very Good
March 20, 2019
906 m
Thurleigh Village Hall Other catering premises 5
Very Good
February 4, 2019
1.15 km
Thurleigh Playing Fields Club Other catering premises 5
Very Good
January 4, 2018
1.24 km
Scald End Farm Shop Retailers - other 5
Very Good
April 26, 2018
2.39 km
The Falcon Inn Pub/bar/nightclub 5
Very Good
August 15, 2018
2.69 km
Mitie Care and Custody Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
November 5, 2020
2.74 km
Play House Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 4
Good
August 24, 2021
2.74 km
Twinwoods Bar & Grill Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
July 12, 2019
2.74 km
Central Shop Yarl's Wood IRC Retailers - other 5
Very Good
September 2, 2019
2.81 km
Serco Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
December 6, 2019
2.81 km
Crossways Farm Shop Retailers - other 5
Very Good
January 5, 2018
3.08 km
J Hurley & Sons Retailers - other 4
Good
February 7, 2020
3.61 km
Mill House Hotel Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house 5
Very Good
June 26, 2018
3.61 km
Mill Theatre Pub/bar/nightclub 5
Very Good
November 27, 2019
3.61 km
Oakhouse Foods Limited Distributors/Transporters 5
Very Good
June 5, 2018
3.61 km
Keysoe Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
August 5, 2021
3.64 km
Brook House Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises 5
Very Good
February 9, 2021
3.67 km

Nearby Travel Links

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

St Peters Church Bus Stop/Station 820 m
St Peters Church Bus Stop/Station 830 m
The Close Bus Stop/Station 1.08 km
London Luton Airport Air 38.39 km
Cambridge Airport Air 44.26 km

Nearby Nature

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

Tom Knocker's Pond Inland Water 2.05 km
Galsey Wood Woodland Or Forest 2.22 km
Wigney Wood Woodland Or Forest 2.34 km
Spencer's Wood Woodland Or Forest 2.53 km
Greensbury Wood Woodland Or Forest 2.87 km
Yarl's Wood Woodland Or Forest 2.98 km
Short Wood Woodland Or Forest 3.17 km
Keysoepark Wood Woodland Or Forest 3.34 km
Pippin Wood Woodland Or Forest 3.39 km
Tilwick Wood Woodland Or Forest 3.5 km
Deadman's Spinney Woodland Or Forest 3.63 km
Temple Wood Woodland Or Forest 3.79 km
The Grove Woodland Or Forest 3.97 km
Oakley Little Wood Woodland Or Forest 4.08 km
Little Wood Woodland Or Forest 4.22 km

Broadband

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

Speed Band
Mbps
Users
0-2 Mbps 0%
2-5 Mbps 0%
5-10 Mbps 0%
10-30 Mbps 100%
30-300 Mbps 0%
300+ Mbps 0%

Location

Country England
Latitude 52.21981200
Longitude -0.47241600
OS Easting 504452
OS Northing 0259055
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: Hard-pressed living
Group: Hard pressed ageing workers
Subgroup: Ageing industrious workers
Rural-Urban Classification (England/Wales) Rural village
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 8C1