Postcode MK44 2RL (Bedford)

Map showing MK44 2RL and nearby postcodes

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

MK44 2RL 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 2RL as Rural residents > Farming communities > Established farming communities.

The closest road name to MK44 2RL is Church End which is centered 168 m away.

The nearest bus stop is Horse and Jockey and is 155 m away. The closest railway station is Bedford Rail Station, 5.67 km away.

The closest primary school to MK44 2RL (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 2RL is Horse & Jockey and is 174 m away. The Food Standards Agency (FSA) rated it as Very Good on February 7, 2020.

Residents reported an average download speed of 206 Mbps and an average upload speed of 32.8 Mbps in a 2017 OFCOM broadband survey. 90% of residents have broadband access of ultrafast 300+ Mbps. 90% of residents have broadband access of superfast 30-300 Mbps. 10% of residents have broadband access of 10-30 Mbps.

Electricity consumption for the area is rated at 1.2 out of 10. Where 0 are the lowest and 10 are the highest consuming areas in the country respectively.

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

Nearby Roads

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

Church End 168 m
Vicarage Close 214 m
Sunderland Hill 1.29 km
B660 13.54 km
A428 22.83 km
A421 24.78 km
A603 25.98 km
A14 34.2 km
M1 72.57 km
A46 73.79 km
A41 93.87 km
A1(M) 141.32 km
A5 147.65 km
A6 148.63 km
A1 176.93 km

Postcode

Information about the postcode MK44 2RL

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 2RL - Data from 2020-2021

School Ofsted Rating
(Last Inspection)
Distance
Ravensden CofE Primary Academy 202 m
Cambian Walnut Tree Lodge School Good
(July 1, 2021)
1.25 km
Renhold VC Primary School Good
(February 12, 2020)
1.54 km
Mark Rutherford School Good
(March 11, 2020)
1.94 km
Wilden CofE VA Primary School Requires improvement
(September 27, 2018)
1.98 km
Putnoe Primary School Good
(March 12, 2019)
2.42 km
St Thomas More Catholic School 2.96 km
Brickhill Primary School Good
(April 25, 2018)
3.03 km
Hazeldene School Good
(February 21, 2019)
3.17 km
The Hills Academy Good
(February 6, 2020)
3.17 km
Scott Primary School Good
(January 31, 2019)
3.4 km
Goldington Academy Good
(February 2, 2022)
3.64 km
Pilgrims Pre-Preparatory School 3.69 km
Castle Newnham School Good
(September 26, 2018)
3.73 km
Goldington Green Academy Good
(July 11, 2019)
3.74 km
St John Rigby Catholic Primary School Requires improvement
(December 11, 2019)
3.75 km
Castle Newnham School Outstanding
(October 4, 2013)
4.38 km
KWS School Good
(July 5, 2019)
4.5 km
Bedford School 4.62 km
Edith Cavell Primary School Good
(July 10, 2018)
4.74 km

Nearby Food

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

Name Type Rating
(Last Inspection)
Distance
Horse & Jockey Pub/bar/nightclub 5
Very Good
February 7, 2020
174 m
Caterlink Ltd at Ravensden Lower School School/college/university 5
Very Good
June 26, 2019
202 m
Ravensden Lower School Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises 5
Very Good
March 16, 2020
202 m
The Corner Shop Retailers - other 4
Good
August 28, 2019
1.11 km
Pells Farm Shop Retailers - other 5
Very Good
July 4, 2017
1.25 km
Caterlink Ltd at Renhold VC Primary School School/college/university 5
Very Good
January 29, 2021
1.54 km
Polhill Arms Pub Pub/bar/nightclub 5
Very Good
November 25, 2021
1.57 km
Renhold Post Office & Stores Retailers - other 5
Very Good
February 4, 2019
1.64 km
Mowsbry Golf Club Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
November 19, 2018
1.77 km
Crossways Nursing Home Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises 5
Very Good
December 4, 2019
1.81 km
Mark Rutherford Upper School & Community College School/college/university 5
Very Good
July 19, 2018
1.94 km
The Victoria Arms Pub/bar/nightclub 5
Very Good
June 7, 2019
1.98 km
Wilden Village Hall Other catering premises 5
Very Good
April 3, 2019
1.98 km
Ali's Eggs Farmers/growers 5
Very Good
April 4, 2017
2 km
Four Seasons Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
February 21, 2019
2.09 km
fromhivetohome Manufacturers/packers 5
Very Good
November 22, 2021
2.15 km
Bedford Athletic Rugby Club Bar Pub/bar/nightclub 5
Very Good
July 30, 2019
2.22 km
Putnoe Woods Pre-School Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises 5
Very Good
December 11, 2020
2.22 km
Woodside Church Other catering premises 5
Very Good
April 10, 2018
2.28 km
Relish School Food at Putnoe Primary School School/college/university 5
Very Good
October 16, 2020
2.42 km

Nearby Travel Links

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

Horse and Jockey Bus Stop/Station 155 m
Horse and Jockey Bus Stop/Station 177 m
Vicarage Close Bus Stop/Station 282 m
Vicarage Close Bus Stop/Station 288 m
Ravensden Road Bus Stop/Station 871 m
Bedford Rail Station Rail 5.67 km
London Luton Airport Air 33.08 km
Cambridge Airport Air 41.17 km
London Stansted Airport Air 56.93 km

Nearby Nature

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

Marsh Wood Woodland Or Forest 1.31 km
Little Early Grove Woodland Or Forest 1.51 km
Mowsbury Hill Hill Or Mountain 1.57 km
Little Wood Woodland Or Forest 1.66 km
Great Wood Woodland Or Forest 1.67 km
Great Early Grove Woodland Or Forest 1.72 km
Putnoe Wood Woodland Or Forest 1.92 km
Bushy Close Spinney Woodland Or Forest 2.33 km
Tilwick Wood Woodland Or Forest 2.63 km
Hook Spinneys Woodland Or Forest 2.72 km
Short Wood Woodland Or Forest 3.02 km
Clapham Park Woodland Or Forest 3.12 km
Claphampark Wood Woodland Or Forest 3.26 km
Clapham Park Woodland Or Forest 3.79 km
Riverside Pond Inland Water 3.92 km

Broadband

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

All Speeds Median Avg Max
Download 160 Mbps 206 Mbps 550 Mbps
Upload 30 Mbps 32.8 Mbps 75 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 10% 23 1
30-300 Mbps 0% 124.2 23.8
300+ Mbps 90% 403.3 58.3

Electricity Consumption

11 meters consuming 119,327 kWh - mean 10,848 kWh : median 7,401 kWh
Lowest
Highest

Energy usage data for MK44 2RL - Data from 2020

Location

Country England
Latitude 52.17568600
Longitude -0.42514800
OS Easting 507786
OS Northing 0254215
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: 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