The postcode MK44 2DL is located in Bedford It was introduced in January 1980 and is an active postcode. MK44 2DL is a small user postcode that may contain upto 100 addresses (but 15 is more typical).
MK44 2DL 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 2DL as Rural residents > Ageing rural dwellers > Rural employment and retirees.
The closest road name to MK44 2DL is Milton Road which is centered 631 m away.
The nearest bus stop is St Peters Church and is 703 m away.
The closest primary school to MK44 2DL (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 St Thomas More Catholic School.
The local pub for residents of MK44 2DL is The Falcon Inn and is 2.88 km away. The Food Standards Agency (FSA) rated it as Very Good on August 15, 2018. The nearest takeaway food is available from Docklands Fresh Grimsby Fish and is 3.74 km distant. The FSA rated this establishment as Good on November 18, 2021.
16.7% of residents have broadband access of 10-30 Mbps. 83.3% of residents have broadband access of 5-10 Mbps.
Policing for MK44 2DL is covered by the Bedfordshire police force association and Bedfordshire is the NHS Primary Care Trust (PCT) or Care Trust Plus (CT).
A list of Postcodes adjacent to MK44 2DL and their respective distances.
A list of road names near to MK44 2DL, and the approximate distance away.
Information about the postcode MK44 2DL
| Introduction | January 1980 |
| Termination | n/a - Active Postcode |
| User Type | Small User - may contain upto 100 addresses but 15 is more typical |
School OFSTED ratings, last inspection dates, student age ranges and approximate distance from MK44 2DL - Data from 2020-2021
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thurleigh Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Requires improvement (September 23, 2021) | 741 m |
| Milton Ernest CofE Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Good (May 10, 2017) | 3.26 km |
| Ravensden CofE Primary Academy | Academy | 2-11 | 4.57 km | |
| Kymbrook Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Good (March 6, 2019) | 4.79 km |
| St Thomas More Catholic School | Academy | 11-18 | 5.21 km | |
| Wilden CofE VA Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Requires improvement (September 27, 2018) | 5.26 km |
| Pinchmill Primary School | Maintained school | 2-11 | Good (October 30, 2018) | 5.39 km |
| Riseley CofE Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (March 31, 2017) | 5.42 km |
| Sharnbrook Primary | Academy | 3-11 | 5.5 km | |
| Ursula Taylor Church of England School | Academy | 4-11 | Good (October 30, 2019) | 5.68 km |
| Cambian Walnut Tree Lodge School | Special school | 7-19 | Good (July 1, 2021) | 5.68 km |
| Scott Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (January 31, 2019) | 5.71 km |
| Lincroft Academy | Academy | 11-16 | Good (July 5, 2017) | 5.76 km |
| Oakley Primary Academy | Academy | 4-11 | Good (October 3, 2019) | 5.76 km |
| Brickhill Primary School | Maintained school | 5-11 | Good (April 25, 2018) | 5.94 km |
| Mark Rutherford School | Academy | 11-18 | Good (March 11, 2020) | 5.95 km |
| Sharnbrook Academy | Academy | 11-18 | Good (March 30, 2017) | 6.05 km |
| Renhold VC Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (February 12, 2020) | 6.19 km |
| Pilgrims Pre-Preparatory School | Independent school | 0-7 | 6.51 km | |
| Putnoe Primary School | Academy | 4-11 | Good (March 12, 2019) | 6.64 km |
Food establishments with their establishment type, FSA rating score, date of last inspection and approximate distance from MK44 2DL - Data from Apr 2022
| Name | Type | Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Caterlink Ltd at Thurleigh Lower School | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good March 20, 2019 | 741 m | |
| Thurleigh Village Hall | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good February 4, 2019 | 911 m | |
| Scald End Farm Shop | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good April 26, 2018 | 1.12 km | |
| Thurleigh Playing Fields Club | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good January 4, 2018 | 1.24 km | |
| Millennium Cafe | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good October 1, 2019 | 2.02 km | |
| Palmersport | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good November 21, 2019 | 2.02 km | |
| Zenith Catering Ltd | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good October 27, 2021 | 2.02 km | |
| Mitie Care and Custody | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good November 5, 2020 | 2.07 km | |
| Play House Cafe | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good August 24, 2021 | 2.07 km | |
| Twinwoods Bar & Grill | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good July 12, 2019 | 2.07 km | |
| Central Shop Yarl's Wood IRC | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good September 2, 2019 | 2.12 km | |
| Serco Ltd | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good December 6, 2019 | 2.12 km | |
| The Falcon Inn | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good August 15, 2018 | 2.88 km | |
| Caterlink Ltd at Milton Ernest Lower School | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good June 6, 2019 | 3.26 km | |
| Queens Head | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good February 21, 2019 | 3.55 km | |
| Milton Ernest Hall Nursing Home | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good August 18, 2021 | 3.64 km | |
| Crossways Farm Shop | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good January 5, 2018 | 3.7 km | |
| Docklands Fresh Grimsby Fish | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good November 18, 2021 | 3.74 km | |
| Milton Ernest Garden Centre Café | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good February 14, 2019 | 3.74 km | |
| Morgan Pell Meats | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good January 5, 2018 | 3.84 km |
Bus stops, train stations, taxi ranks and airports near to MK44 2DL - Data from Apr 2022
| St Peters Church | 703 m | |
| St Peters Church | 706 m | |
| The Close | 877 m | |
| Baptist Chapel | 957 m | |
| Baptist Chapel | 963 m | |
| London Luton Airport | 37.12 km | |
| Cambridge Airport | 43.87 km |
Woodland, hills, greenspaces, water and other natural features near to MK44 2DL - Data from Dec 2021
| Wigney Wood | 1.92 km | |
| Yarl's Wood | 1.98 km | |
| Spencer's Wood | 2.07 km | |
| Short Wood | 2.24 km | |
| Tilwick Wood | 2.49 km | |
| Greensbury Wood | 2.57 km | |
| Great Wood | 3.01 km | |
| Little Wood | 3.02 km | |
| Oakley Little Wood | 3.14 km | |
| Tom Knocker's Pond | 3.26 km | |
| Galsey Wood | 3.48 km | |
| Hook Spinneys | 3.53 km | |
| Twin Wood | 3.63 km | |
| Long Spinney | 3.65 km | |
| The Grove | 3.87 km |
Broadband availability and performance statistics for MK44 2DL - Data from Ofcom 2017
| Speed Band Mbps |
Users | |
|---|---|---|
| 0-2 Mbps | 0% | 100% |
| 2-5 Mbps | 0% | 100% |
| 5-10 Mbps | 83.3% | 16.7% |
| 10-30 Mbps | 16.7% | 0% |
| 30-300 Mbps | 0% | 0% |
| 300+ Mbps | 0% | 0% |
| Country | England |
| Latitude | 52.20884000 |
| Longitude | -0.46699200 |
| OS Easting | 504847 |
| OS Northing | 0257841 |
| OS Positional Quality | Within the building of the matched address closest to the postcode mean |
| Bedfordshire |
| 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 |
| International Territorial Level Code | E06000055 |
| Travel To Work Area | Bedford |
| 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 |
| 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 |