The postcode MK44 2RF is located in Bedford It was introduced in January 1980 and is an active postcode. MK44 2RF is a small user postcode that may contain upto 100 addresses (but 15 is more typical).
MK44 2RF 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 2RF as Rural residents > Farming communities > Established farming communities.
The closest road name to MK44 2RF is Oldways Road which is centered 234 m away.
The nearest bus stop is Ravensden Road and is 647 m away. The closest railway station is Bedford Rail Station, 5.05 km away.
The closest primary school to MK44 2RF (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 2RF is Horse & Jockey and is 791 m away. The Food Standards Agency (FSA) rated it as Very Good on February 7, 2020.
Residents reported an average download speed of 47.7 Mbps and an average upload speed of 10 Mbps in a 2017 OFCOM broadband survey. 75% of residents have broadband access of superfast 30-300 Mbps.
Policing for MK44 2RF 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 2RF and their respective distances.
A list of road names near to MK44 2RF, and the approximate distance away.
Information about the postcode MK44 2RF
| 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 2RF - Data from 2020-2021
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ravensden CofE Primary Academy | Academy | 2-11 | 879 m | |
| Mark Rutherford School | Academy | 11-18 | Good (March 11, 2020) | 1.58 km |
| Renhold VC Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (February 12, 2020) | 1.78 km |
| Cambian Walnut Tree Lodge School | Special school | 7-19 | Good (July 1, 2021) | 1.9 km |
| Putnoe Primary School | Academy | 4-11 | Good (March 12, 2019) | 2.21 km |
| St Thomas More Catholic School | Academy | 11-18 | 2.25 km | |
| Brickhill Primary School | Maintained school | 5-11 | Good (April 25, 2018) | 2.4 km |
| Hazeldene School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (February 21, 2019) | 2.69 km |
| The Hills Academy | Academy | 3-11 | Good (February 6, 2020) | 2.69 km |
| Wilden CofE VA Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Requires improvement (September 27, 2018) | 2.7 km |
| Scott Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (January 31, 2019) | 2.71 km |
| Pilgrims Pre-Preparatory School | Independent school | 0-7 | 3.08 km | |
| Goldington Academy | Academy | 11-16 | Good (February 2, 2022) | 3.19 km |
| Castle Newnham School | Maintained school | 11-16 | Good (September 26, 2018) | 3.22 km |
| St John Rigby Catholic Primary School | Academy | 5-11 | Requires improvement (December 11, 2019) | 3.28 km |
| Goldington Green Academy | Academy | 2-11 | Good (July 11, 2019) | 3.5 km |
| Castle Newnham School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Outstanding (October 4, 2013) | 3.9 km |
| Ursula Taylor Church of England School | Academy | 4-11 | Good (October 30, 2019) | 4.05 km |
| Bedford School | Independent school | 7-18 | 4.05 km | |
| Edith Cavell Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (July 10, 2018) | 4.07 km |
Food establishments with their establishment type, FSA rating score, date of last inspection and approximate distance from MK44 2RF - Data from Apr 2022
| Name | Type | Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Corner Shop | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good August 28, 2019 | 560 m | |
| Horse & Jockey | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good February 7, 2020 | 791 m | |
| Caterlink Ltd at Ravensden Lower School | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good June 26, 2019 | 879 m | |
| Ravensden Lower School | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good March 16, 2020 | 879 m | |
| Mowsbry Golf Club Restaurant | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good November 19, 2018 | 1.08 km | |
| Renhold Post Office & Stores | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good February 4, 2019 | 1.48 km | |
| Mark Rutherford Upper School & Community College | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good July 19, 2018 | 1.58 km | |
| Polhill Arms Pub | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good November 25, 2021 | 1.63 km | |
| Crossways Nursing Home | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good December 4, 2019 | 1.65 km | |
| Four Seasons Cafe | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good February 21, 2019 | 1.67 km | |
| Bedford Athletic Rugby Club Bar | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good July 30, 2019 | 1.7 km | |
| Putnoe Woods Pre-School | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good December 11, 2020 | 1.7 km | |
| Wells & Co | Awaiting Inspection | 1.77 km | |
| Caterlink Ltd at Renhold VC Primary School | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good January 29, 2021 | 1.78 km | |
| St Marks Church | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good March 27, 2019 | 1.89 km | |
| Pells Farm Shop | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good July 4, 2017 | 1.9 km | |
| MHA | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good February 14, 2020 | 1.96 km | |
| Woodside Church | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good April 10, 2018 | 1.97 km | |
| Avon House | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good December 8, 2020 | 2.02 km | |
| Puttenhoe Residential Care Home | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good October 28, 2021 | 2.1 km |
Bus stops, train stations, taxi ranks and airports near to MK44 2RF - Data from Apr 2022
| Ravensden Road | 647 m | |
| Ravensden Road | 651 m | |
| Wayside Farm Park | 668 m | |
| Oldways Road | 684 m | |
| Oldways Road | 699 m | |
| The Broadway | 4.37 km | |
| Bedford Rail Station | 5.05 km | |
| Bedford St Johns Rail Station | 5.35 km | |
| Bedford St Johns Rail Station | 5.37 km | |
| London Luton Airport | 32.91 km | |
| Cambridge Airport | 41.87 km | |
| London Stansted Airport | 57.36 km |
Woodland, hills, greenspaces, water and other natural features near to MK44 2RF - Data from Dec 2021
| Marsh Wood | 915 m | |
| Mowsbury Hill | 921 m | |
| Putnoe Wood | 1.38 km | |
| Great Wood | 1.53 km | |
| Little Wood | 1.65 km | |
| Little Early Grove | 2.04 km | |
| Great Early Grove | 2.21 km | |
| Clapham Park | 2.39 km | |
| Bushy Close Spinney | 2.51 km | |
| Claphampark Wood | 2.54 km | |
| Tilwick Wood | 2.8 km | |
| Clapham Park | 3.07 km | |
| Hook Spinneys | 3.16 km | |
| Short Wood | 3.17 km | |
| Helen's Wood | 3.42 km |
Broadband availability and performance statistics for MK44 2RF - Data from Ofcom 2017
| All Speeds | Median | Avg | Max |
|---|---|---|---|
| Download | 48.8 Mbps | 47.7 Mbps | 79.67 Mbps |
| Upload | 10 Mbps | 10 Mbps | 20 Mbps |
| Speed Band Mbps |
Users | Download Avg Mbps |
Upload Avg Mbps |
|
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0-2 Mbps | 0% | 100% | - | - |
| 2-5 Mbps | 0% | 100% | - | - |
| 5-10 Mbps | 0% | 100% | - | - |
| 10-30 Mbps | 0% | 100% | 11 | 1 |
| 30-300 Mbps | 75% | 75% | 56.8 | 12.3 |
| 300+ Mbps | 0% | 0% | - | - |
| Country | England |
| Latitude | 52.17342700 |
| Longitude | -0.43512800 |
| OS Easting | 507109 |
| OS Northing | 0253949 |
| OS Positional Quality | Within the building of the matched address closest to the postcode mean |
| Bedfordshire |
| 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 |
| 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: Farming communities Subgroup: Established farming communities |
| 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 | E33025632 |
| Middle Layer Super Output Area Intermediate Zone |
Bedford 004 |
| Lower Layer Super Output Area Data Zone |
Bedford 004G |
| Output Area / Small Area | 1A2 |