Postcode MK44 2DG (Bedford)

Map showing MK44 2DG and nearby postcodes

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

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

The closest road name to MK44 2DG is Milton Road which is centered 661 m away.

The nearest bus stop is St Peters Church and is 894 m away.

The closest primary school to MK44 2DG (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 2DG is The Falcon Inn and is 2.28 km away. The Food Standards Agency (FSA) rated it as Very Good on August 15, 2018.

100% of residents have broadband access of 5-10 Mbps.

Policing for MK44 2DG is covered by the Bedfordshire police force association and Bedfordshire is the NHS Primary Care Trust (PCT) or Care Trust Plus (CT).

Quicklinks

Nearby Postcodes

A list of Postcodes adjacent to MK44 2DG and their respective distances.

Nearby Roads

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

Milton Road 661 m
A428 19.03 km
A14 37.2 km
M40 58.02 km
M1 66.97 km
A46 68.86 km
A41 89.3 km
A1(M) 136.03 km
A5 142.7 km
A6 142.97 km
A1 171.61 km

Postcode

Information about the postcode MK44 2DG

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 2DG - Data from 2020-2021

School Ofsted Rating
(Last Inspection)
Distance
Thurleigh Primary School Requires improvement
(September 23, 2021)
1 km
Milton Ernest CofE Primary School Good
(May 10, 2017)
3.24 km
Sharnbrook Primary 4.65 km
Riseley CofE Primary School Good
(March 31, 2017)
4.69 km
Pinchmill Primary School Good
(October 30, 2018)
4.77 km
Kymbrook Primary School Good
(March 6, 2019)
4.85 km
Sharnbrook Academy Good
(March 30, 2017)
5.26 km
Ravensden CofE Primary Academy 5.58 km
Lincroft Academy Good
(July 5, 2017)
6.03 km
Oakley Primary Academy Good
(October 3, 2019)
6.03 km
St Thomas More Catholic School 6.04 km
Wilden CofE VA Primary School Requires improvement
(September 27, 2018)
6.21 km
Ursula Taylor Church of England School Good
(October 30, 2019)
6.29 km
Scott Primary School Good
(January 31, 2019)
6.52 km
Cambian Walnut Tree Lodge School Good
(July 1, 2021)
6.69 km
Brickhill Primary School Good
(April 25, 2018)
6.8 km
Mark Rutherford School Good
(March 11, 2020)
6.91 km
Renhold VC Primary School Good
(February 12, 2020)
7.19 km
Pilgrims Pre-Preparatory School 7.34 km
Bedford Modern School 7.53 km

Nearby Food

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

Name Type Rating
(Last Inspection)
Distance
Caterlink Ltd at Thurleigh Lower School School/college/university 5
Very Good
March 20, 2019
1 km
Thurleigh Village Hall Other catering premises 5
Very Good
February 4, 2019
1.29 km
Millennium Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 4
Good
October 1, 2019
1.3 km
Palmersport Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
November 21, 2019
1.3 km
Zenith Catering Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 4
Good
October 27, 2021
1.3 km
Thurleigh Playing Fields Club Other catering premises 5
Very Good
January 4, 2018
1.5 km
Scald End Farm Shop Retailers - other 5
Very Good
April 26, 2018
2.07 km
Mitie Care and Custody Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
November 5, 2020
2.2 km
Play House Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 4
Good
August 24, 2021
2.2 km
Twinwoods Bar & Grill Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
July 12, 2019
2.2 km
Central Shop Yarl's Wood IRC Retailers - other 5
Very Good
September 2, 2019
2.27 km
Serco Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
December 6, 2019
2.27 km
The Falcon Inn Pub/bar/nightclub 5
Very Good
August 15, 2018
2.28 km
Crossways Farm Shop Retailers - other 5
Very Good
January 5, 2018
2.85 km
Caterlink Ltd at Milton Ernest Lower School School/college/university 5
Very Good
June 6, 2019
3.24 km
J Hurley & Sons Retailers - other 4
Good
February 7, 2020
3.39 km
Mill House Hotel Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house 5
Very Good
June 26, 2018
3.39 km
Mill Theatre Pub/bar/nightclub 5
Very Good
November 27, 2019
3.39 km
Oakhouse Foods Limited Distributors/Transporters 5
Very Good
June 5, 2018
3.39 km
Queens Head Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
February 21, 2019
3.47 km

Nearby Travel Links

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

St Peters Church Bus Stop/Station 894 m
St Peters Church Bus Stop/Station 903 m
London Luton Airport Air 37.99 km
Cambridge Airport Air 44.54 km

Nearby Nature

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

Wigney Wood Woodland Or Forest 1.8 km
Tom Knocker's Pond Inland Water 2.27 km
Yarl's Wood Woodland Or Forest 2.47 km
Galsey Wood Woodland Or Forest 2.54 km
Spencer's Wood Woodland Or Forest 2.71 km
Greensbury Wood Woodland Or Forest 3.12 km
Short Wood Woodland Or Forest 3.15 km
Pippin Wood Woodland Or Forest 3.4 km
Tilwick Wood Woodland Or Forest 3.44 km
Deadman's Spinney Woodland Or Forest 3.52 km
Oakley Little Wood Woodland Or Forest 3.55 km
Temple Wood Woodland Or Forest 3.81 km
Keysoepark Wood Woodland Or Forest 3.87 km
Long Spinney Woodland Or Forest 3.96 km
Great Wood Woodland Or Forest 4.01 km

Broadband

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

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

Location

Country England
Latitude 52.21567600
Longitude -0.47659800
OS Easting 504176
OS Northing 0258589
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