Postcode MK44 2RD (Bedford)

Map showing MK44 2RD and nearby postcodes

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

MK44 2RD is one of the less deprived areas in the country. It rates as a 6 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 2RD as Rural residents > Rural tenants > Rural white-collar workers.

The closest road name to MK44 2RD is Chapel Lane which is centered 41 m away.

The nearest bus stop is Oldways Road and is 130 m away. The closest railway station is Bedford Rail Station, 5.13 km away.

The closest primary school to MK44 2RD (for ages 11 and under) is Ravensden CofE Primary Academy. The closest secondary school (for ages 11-18) is Mark Rutherford School. The last OFSTED inspection on March 11, 2020 rated this school as Good

The local pub for residents of MK44 2RD is Horse & Jockey and is 1.09 km away. The Food Standards Agency (FSA) rated it as Very Good on February 7, 2020.

Residents reported an average download speed of 62.1 Mbps and an average upload speed of 16 Mbps in a 2017 OFCOM broadband survey. 100% of residents have broadband access of superfast 30-300 Mbps.

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

Nearby Roads

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

Chapel Lane 41 m
New Close 71 m
Sunderland Close 210 m
Butler Street 233 m
Oldways Road 330 m
Bedford Road 596 m
Thurleigh Road 747 m
Sunderland Hill 1.19 km
B660 13.71 km
A428 21.72 km
A421 24.02 km
A603 27.08 km
A14 35.27 km
M1 71.69 km
A46 72.73 km

Postcode

Information about the postcode MK44 2RD

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 2RD - Data from 2020-2021

School Ofsted Rating
(Last Inspection)
Distance
Ravensden CofE Primary Academy 1.19 km
Mark Rutherford School Good
(March 11, 2020)
2 km
St Thomas More Catholic School 2.18 km
Renhold VC Primary School Good
(February 12, 2020)
2.34 km
Cambian Walnut Tree Lodge School Good
(July 1, 2021)
2.36 km
Brickhill Primary School Good
(April 25, 2018)
2.51 km
Putnoe Primary School Good
(March 12, 2019)
2.67 km
Scott Primary School Good
(January 31, 2019)
2.69 km
Wilden CofE VA Primary School Requires improvement
(September 27, 2018)
2.94 km
Hazeldene School Good
(February 21, 2019)
2.98 km
The Hills Academy Good
(February 6, 2020)
2.98 km
Pilgrims Pre-Preparatory School 3.19 km
Castle Newnham School Good
(September 26, 2018)
3.46 km
Goldington Academy Good
(February 2, 2022)
3.5 km
St John Rigby Catholic Primary School Requires improvement
(December 11, 2019)
3.56 km
Ursula Taylor Church of England School Good
(October 30, 2019)
3.83 km
Goldington Green Academy Good
(July 11, 2019)
3.93 km
Edith Cavell Primary School Good
(July 10, 2018)
4.07 km
Castle Newnham School Outstanding
(October 4, 2013)
4.15 km
Bedford Modern School 4.2 km

Nearby Food

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

Name Type Rating
(Last Inspection)
Distance
The Corner Shop Retailers - other 4
Good
August 28, 2019
0 m
Horse & Jockey Pub/bar/nightclub 5
Very Good
February 7, 2020
1.09 km
Mowsbry Golf Club Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
November 19, 2018
1.16 km
Caterlink Ltd at Ravensden Lower School School/college/university 5
Very Good
June 26, 2019
1.19 km
Ravensden Lower School Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises 5
Very Good
March 16, 2020
1.19 km
MHA Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises 5
Very Good
February 14, 2020
1.7 km
Wells & Co Pub/bar/nightclub Awaiting Inspection
1.83 km
St Marks Church Other catering premises 5
Very Good
March 27, 2019
1.87 km
Avon House Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises 5
Very Good
December 8, 2020
1.98 km
Bedford Athletic Rugby Club Bar Pub/bar/nightclub 5
Very Good
July 30, 2019
1.98 km
Putnoe Woods Pre-School Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises 5
Very Good
December 11, 2020
1.98 km
Renhold Post Office & Stores Retailers - other 5
Very Good
February 4, 2019
2 km
Mark Rutherford Upper School & Community College School/college/university 5
Very Good
July 19, 2018
2 km
Four Seasons Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
February 21, 2019
2.04 km
Crossways Nursing Home Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises 5
Very Good
December 4, 2019
2.15 km
St Thomas More RC Upper School School/college/university Awaiting Inspection
September 15, 2020
2.18 km
Polhill Arms Pub Pub/bar/nightclub 5
Very Good
November 25, 2021
2.18 km
Sir William Harpur House Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises 5
Very Good
January 31, 2020
2.26 km
Highfield Residential Home Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises 4
Good
April 20, 2021
2.28 km
Caterlink Ltd at Renhold VC Primary School School/college/university 5
Very Good
January 29, 2021
2.34 km

Nearby Travel Links

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

Oldways Road Bus Stop/Station 130 m
Oldways Road Bus Stop/Station 141 m
Wayside Farm Park Bus Stop/Station 229 m
Butler Street Bus Stop/Station 258 m
Butler Street Bus Stop/Station 263 m
Bedford Rail Station Rail 5.13 km
London Luton Airport Air 33.32 km
Cambridge Airport Air 42.26 km
London Stansted Airport Air 57.92 km

Nearby Nature

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

Great Wood Woodland Or Forest 1.08 km
Mowsbury Hill Hill Or Mountain 1.13 km
Little Wood Woodland Or Forest 1.29 km
Marsh Wood Woodland Or Forest 1.37 km
Putnoe Wood Woodland Or Forest 1.68 km
Clapham Park Woodland Or Forest 2.26 km
Claphampark Wood Woodland Or Forest 2.3 km
Tilwick Wood Woodland Or Forest 2.48 km
Little Early Grove Woodland Or Forest 2.55 km
Great Early Grove Woodland Or Forest 2.74 km
Short Wood Woodland Or Forest 2.83 km
Clapham Park Woodland Or Forest 2.94 km
Hook Spinneys Woodland Or Forest 3.03 km
Bushy Close Spinney Woodland Or Forest 3.07 km
Twin Wood Woodland Or Forest 3.19 km

Broadband

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

All Speeds Median Avg Max
Download 73.7 Mbps 62.1 Mbps 79.67 Mbps
Upload 20 Mbps 16 Mbps 20 Mbps
Speed Band
Mbps
Users Download
Avg Mbps
Upload
Avg Mbps
0-2 Mbps 0% - -
2-5 Mbps 0% - -
5-10 Mbps 0% - -
10-30 Mbps 0% - -
30-300 Mbps 100% 62 16
300+ Mbps 0% - -

Location

Country England
Latitude 52.17671500
Longitude -0.44132200
OS Easting 506679
OS Northing 0254307
OS Positional Quality Within the building of the matched address closest to the postcode mean

Index of Deprivation

Most Deprived
22918
Least Deprived

Police Force Association

Bedfordshire

Government

Westminster Parliamentary
Constituency
North East Bedfordshire
Electoral Ward Great Barford
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: Rural tenants
Subgroup: Rural white-collar workers
Rural-Urban Classification (England/Wales) Rural village
Built-Up Area (pseudo) England (not covered)
Built-Up Area Sub-Division (pseudo) England (not covered)
Workplace Zone E33025638
Middle Layer Super Output Area
Intermediate Zone
Bedford 004
Lower Layer Super Output Area
Data Zone
Bedford 004G
Output Area / Small Area 1B2