Postcode MK44 2ED (Bedford)

Map showing MK44 2ED and nearby postcodes

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

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

The closest road name to MK44 2ED is Cross End Lane which is centered 35 m away.

The nearest bus stop is Robins Folly and is 295 m away.

The closest primary school to MK44 2ED (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 2ED is Colmworth Golf Club and is 3.62 km away. The Food Standards Agency (FSA) rated it as Very Good on September 24, 2018.

100% of residents have broadband access of superfast 30-300 Mbps.

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

Nearby Roads

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

Cross End Lane 35 m
Cross End 233 m
Robins Folly 1.31 km
B660 9.77 km
A428 21.17 km
A603 28.6 km
A14 35.06 km
M1 68.56 km
A46 70.86 km
A41 91.38 km
A1(M) 136.65 km
A6 144.25 km
A5 144.69 km
A1 172.26 km

Postcode

Information about the postcode MK44 2ED

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 2ED - Data from 2020-2021

School Ofsted Rating
(Last Inspection)
Distance
Thurleigh Primary School Requires improvement
(September 23, 2021)
1.15 km
Kymbrook Primary School Good
(March 6, 2019)
3.22 km
Ravensden CofE Primary Academy 4.52 km
Wilden CofE VA Primary School Requires improvement
(September 27, 2018)
4.58 km
Riseley CofE Primary School Good
(March 31, 2017)
4.91 km
Milton Ernest CofE Primary School Good
(May 10, 2017)
4.93 km
Cambian Walnut Tree Lodge School Good
(July 1, 2021)
5.39 km
St Thomas More Catholic School 6.09 km
Renhold VC Primary School Good
(February 12, 2020)
6.2 km
Mark Rutherford School Good
(March 11, 2020)
6.33 km
Scott Primary School Good
(January 31, 2019)
6.62 km
Brickhill Primary School Good
(April 25, 2018)
6.7 km
Sharnbrook Primary 6.75 km
Pinchmill Primary School Good
(October 30, 2018)
6.9 km
Ursula Taylor Church of England School Good
(October 30, 2019)
6.94 km
Putnoe Primary School Good
(March 12, 2019)
6.97 km
Hazeldene School Good
(February 21, 2019)
7.32 km
The Hills Academy Good
(February 6, 2020)
7.32 km
Lincroft Academy Good
(July 5, 2017)
7.33 km
Oakley Primary Academy Good
(October 3, 2019)
7.33 km

Nearby Food

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

Name Type Rating
(Last Inspection)
Distance
Thurleigh Playing Fields Club Other catering premises 5
Very Good
January 4, 2018
668 m
Thurleigh Village Hall Other catering premises 5
Very Good
February 4, 2019
859 m
Caterlink Ltd at Thurleigh Lower School School/college/university 5
Very Good
March 20, 2019
1.15 km
Millennium Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 4
Good
October 1, 2019
2.15 km
Palmersport Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
November 21, 2019
2.15 km
Zenith Catering Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 4
Good
October 27, 2021
2.15 km
Scald End Farm Shop Retailers - other 5
Very Good
April 26, 2018
2.19 km
The Plough Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
June 26, 2019
2.46 km
Morgan Pell Meats Retailers - other 5
Very Good
January 5, 2018
2.9 km
Keysoe Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
August 5, 2021
3.04 km
Keysoe Village Hall Other catering premises 5
Very Good
November 14, 2019
3.1 km
Caterlink Ltd at Kymbrook Lower School School/college/university 5
Very Good
March 5, 2019
3.22 km
Colmworth Golf Club Pub/bar/nightclub 5
Very Good
September 24, 2018
3.62 km
Mitie Care and Custody Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
November 5, 2020
3.73 km
Play House Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 4
Good
August 24, 2021
3.73 km
Twinwoods Bar & Grill Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
July 12, 2019
3.73 km
Central Shop Yarl's Wood IRC Retailers - other 5
Very Good
September 2, 2019
3.79 km
Serco Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
December 6, 2019
3.79 km
Puddleducks Nursery Toadhall Company Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises 5
Very Good
August 19, 2019
4.07 km
The Corner Shop Retailers - other 4
Good
August 28, 2019
4.35 km

Nearby Travel Links

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

Robins Folly Bus Stop/Station 295 m
Robins Folly Bus Stop/Station 309 m
Baptist Chapel Bus Stop/Station 761 m
Baptist Chapel Bus Stop/Station 773 m
The Close Bus Stop/Station 928 m
London Luton Airport Air 37.67 km
Cambridge Airport Air 42.4 km
London Stansted Airport Air 60.63 km

Nearby Nature

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

Spencer's Wood Woodland Or Forest 657 m
Greensbury Wood Woodland Or Forest 976 m
Short Wood Woodland Or Forest 1.66 km
Tilwick Wood Woodland Or Forest 2.04 km
The Grove Woodland Or Forest 2.21 km
Hook Spinneys Woodland Or Forest 2.61 km
Bolnhurst Spinney Woodland Or Forest 2.99 km
Little Wood Woodland Or Forest 3.11 km
Great Wood Woodland Or Forest 3.27 km
Yarl's Wood Woodland Or Forest 3.53 km
Wigney Wood Woodland Or Forest 3.58 km
Seabrook Lake Inland Water 3.61 km
Keysoepark Wood Woodland Or Forest 3.67 km
Galsey Wood Woodland Or Forest 3.75 km
Tom Knocker's Pond Inland Water 3.76 km

Broadband

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

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

Location

Country England
Latitude 52.21577600
Longitude -0.44526400
OS Easting 506315
OS Northing 0258644
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