The postcode MK44 2DQ is located in Bedford It was introduced in January 1980 and is an active postcode. MK44 2DQ is a small user postcode that may contain upto 100 addresses (but 15 is more typical).
MK44 2DQ 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 2DQ as Rural residents > Ageing rural dwellers > Rural employment and retirees.
The closest road name to MK44 2DQ is Milton Road which is centered 765 m away.
The closest primary school to MK44 2DQ (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 2DQ is The Falcon Inn and is 1.53 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 2.53 km distant. The FSA rated this establishment as Good on November 18, 2021.
100% of residents have broadband access of 0-2 Mbps.
Policing for MK44 2DQ 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 2DQ and their respective distances.
A list of road names near to MK44 2DQ, and the approximate distance away.
Information about the postcode MK44 2DQ
| 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 2DQ - Data from 2020-2021
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thurleigh Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Requires improvement (September 23, 2021) | 1.86 km |
| Milton Ernest CofE Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Good (May 10, 2017) | 2.14 km |
| Pinchmill Primary School | Maintained school | 2-11 | Good (October 30, 2018) | 4.03 km |
| Sharnbrook Primary | Academy | 3-11 | 4.27 km | |
| Sharnbrook Academy | Academy | 11-18 | Good (March 30, 2017) | 4.76 km |
| Lincroft Academy | Academy | 11-16 | Good (July 5, 2017) | 4.95 km |
| Oakley Primary Academy | Academy | 4-11 | Good (October 3, 2019) | 4.95 km |
| Ursula Taylor Church of England School | Academy | 4-11 | Good (October 30, 2019) | 5.39 km |
| St Thomas More Catholic School | Academy | 11-18 | 5.39 km | |
| Ravensden CofE Primary Academy | Academy | 2-11 | 5.5 km | |
| Riseley CofE Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (March 31, 2017) | 5.64 km |
| Scott Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (January 31, 2019) | 5.83 km |
| Kymbrook Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Good (March 6, 2019) | 5.9 km |
| Brickhill Primary School | Maintained school | 5-11 | Good (April 25, 2018) | 6.19 km |
| Wilden CofE VA Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Requires improvement (September 27, 2018) | 6.44 km |
| Mark Rutherford School | Academy | 11-18 | Good (March 11, 2020) | 6.52 km |
| Pilgrims Pre-Preparatory School | Independent school | 0-7 | 6.67 km | |
| Cambian Walnut Tree Lodge School | Special school | 7-19 | Good (July 1, 2021) | 6.69 km |
| Bedford Modern School | Independent school | 7-18 | 6.7 km | |
| Edith Cavell Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (July 10, 2018) | 6.75 km |
Food establishments with their establishment type, FSA rating score, date of last inspection and approximate distance from MK44 2DQ - Data from Apr 2022
| Name | Type | Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mitie Care and Custody | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good November 5, 2020 | 1.14 km | |
| Play House Cafe | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good August 24, 2021 | 1.14 km | |
| Twinwoods Bar & Grill | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good July 12, 2019 | 1.14 km | |
| Central Shop Yarl's Wood IRC | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good September 2, 2019 | 1.22 km | |
| Serco Ltd | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good December 6, 2019 | 1.22 km | |
| The Falcon Inn | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good August 15, 2018 | 1.53 km | |
| Caterlink Ltd at Thurleigh Lower School | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good March 20, 2019 | 1.86 km | |
| Scald End Farm Shop | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good April 26, 2018 | 1.94 km | |
| Thurleigh Village Hall | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good February 4, 2019 | 2.13 km | |
| Caterlink Ltd at Milton Ernest Lower School | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good June 6, 2019 | 2.14 km | |
| Millennium Cafe | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good October 1, 2019 | 2.35 km | |
| Palmersport | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good November 21, 2019 | 2.35 km | |
| Zenith Catering Ltd | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good October 27, 2021 | 2.35 km | |
| Queens Head | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good February 21, 2019 | 2.38 km | |
| Thurleigh Playing Fields Club | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good January 4, 2018 | 2.41 km | |
| Crossways Farm Shop | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good January 5, 2018 | 2.51 km | |
| Docklands Fresh Grimsby Fish | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good November 18, 2021 | 2.53 km | |
| Milton Ernest Garden Centre Café | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good February 14, 2019 | 2.53 km | |
| Milton Ernest Hall Nursing Home | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good August 18, 2021 | 2.61 km | |
| J Hurley & Sons | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good February 7, 2020 | 3.02 km |
Bus stops, train stations, taxi ranks and airports near to MK44 2DQ - Data from Apr 2022
| London Luton Airport | 37.3 km | |
| Cambridge Airport | 45.24 km |
Woodland, hills, greenspaces, water and other natural features near to MK44 2DQ - Data from Dec 2021
| Wigney Wood | 700 m | |
| Yarl's Wood | 1.62 km | |
| Oakley Little Wood | 2.57 km | |
| Tom Knocker's Pond | 2.88 km | |
| Long Spinney | 2.92 km | |
| Twin Wood | 3.26 km | |
| Galsey Wood | 3.27 km | |
| Brown's Wood | 3.27 km | |
| Deadman's Spinney | 3.37 km | |
| Spencer's Wood | 3.43 km | |
| Short Wood | 3.54 km | |
| Pippin Wood | 3.54 km | |
| Oakley Hill | 3.69 km | |
| Tilwick Wood | 3.73 km | |
| Great Wood | 3.9 km |
Broadband availability and performance statistics for MK44 2DQ - Data from Ofcom 2017
| Speed Band Mbps |
Users | |
|---|---|---|
| 0-2 Mbps | 100% | 0% |
| 2-5 Mbps | 0% | 0% |
| 5-10 Mbps | 0% | 0% |
| 10-30 Mbps | 0% | 0% |
| 30-300 Mbps | 0% | 0% |
| 300+ Mbps | 0% | 0% |
| Country | England |
| Latitude | 52.20813200 |
| Longitude | -0.48701300 |
| OS Easting | 503482 |
| OS Northing | 0257735 |
| 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 |