Postcode MK44 2RS (Bedford)

Map showing MK44 2RS and nearby postcodes

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

MK44 2RS 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 2RS as Rural residents > Rural tenants > Rural white-collar workers.

The closest road name to MK44 2RS is Thurleigh Road which is centered 567 m away.

The nearest bus stop is Wood End and is 139 m away.

The closest primary school to MK44 2RS (for ages 11 and under) is Ravensden CofE Primary Academy. The closest secondary school (for ages 11-18) is St Thomas More Catholic School.

The local pub for residents of MK44 2RS is Horse & Jockey and is 1.97 km away. The Food Standards Agency (FSA) rated it as Very Good on February 7, 2020.

55.6% of residents have broadband access of superfast 30-300 Mbps. 44.4% of residents have broadband access of 10-30 Mbps.

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

Nearby Roads

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

Thurleigh Road 567 m
Graze Hill 861 m
B660 12.89 km
A428 20.98 km
A421 24.32 km
A603 27.91 km
A14 35.69 km
M1 70.52 km
A46 71.76 km
A41 91.9 km
A1(M) 139.67 km
A5 145.62 km
A6 146.66 km
A1 175.26 km

Postcode

Information about the postcode MK44 2RS

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 2RS - Data from 2020-2021

School Ofsted Rating
(Last Inspection)
Distance
Ravensden CofE Primary Academy 2.05 km
St Thomas More Catholic School 2.84 km
Mark Rutherford School Good
(March 11, 2020)
3.2 km
Thurleigh Primary School Requires improvement
(September 23, 2021)
3.26 km
Cambian Walnut Tree Lodge School Good
(July 1, 2021)
3.27 km
Scott Primary School Good
(January 31, 2019)
3.38 km
Wilden CofE VA Primary School Requires improvement
(September 27, 2018)
3.39 km
Brickhill Primary School Good
(April 25, 2018)
3.42 km
Renhold VC Primary School Good
(February 12, 2020)
3.52 km
Putnoe Primary School Good
(March 12, 2019)
3.9 km
Ursula Taylor Church of England School Good
(October 30, 2019)
4.04 km
Milton Ernest CofE Primary School Good
(May 10, 2017)
4.05 km
Pilgrims Pre-Preparatory School 4.06 km
Hazeldene School Good
(February 21, 2019)
4.07 km
The Hills Academy Good
(February 6, 2020)
4.07 km
Castle Newnham School Good
(September 26, 2018)
4.47 km
Goldington Academy Good
(February 2, 2022)
4.58 km
St John Rigby Catholic Primary School Requires improvement
(December 11, 2019)
4.61 km
Edith Cavell Primary School Good
(July 10, 2018)
4.7 km
Bedford Modern School 4.78 km

Nearby Food

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

Name Type Rating
(Last Inspection)
Distance
The Corner Shop Retailers - other 4
Good
August 28, 2019
1.23 km
Scald End Farm Shop Retailers - other 5
Very Good
April 26, 2018
1.66 km
Horse & Jockey Pub/bar/nightclub 5
Very Good
February 7, 2020
1.97 km
Caterlink Ltd at Ravensden Lower School School/college/university 5
Very Good
June 26, 2019
2.05 km
Ravensden Lower School Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises 5
Very Good
March 16, 2020
2.05 km
MHA Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises 5
Very Good
February 14, 2020
2.13 km
Mowsbry Golf Club Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
November 19, 2018
2.19 km
St Marks Church Other catering premises 5
Very Good
March 27, 2019
2.66 km
Avon House Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises 5
Very Good
December 8, 2020
2.73 km
Wells & Co Pub/bar/nightclub Awaiting Inspection
2.74 km
A Good Egg Retailers - other 5
Very Good
July 31, 2017
2.82 km
Narly Oak Lodge Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house 5
Very Good
August 23, 2017
2.82 km
Morgan Pell Meats Retailers - other 5
Very Good
January 5, 2018
2.83 km
St Thomas More RC Upper School School/college/university Awaiting Inspection
September 15, 2020
2.84 km
Highfield Residential Home Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises 4
Good
April 20, 2021
3.05 km
Sir William Harpur House Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises 5
Very Good
January 31, 2020
3.06 km
Bedford Athletic Rugby Club Bar Pub/bar/nightclub 5
Very Good
July 30, 2019
3.1 km
Putnoe Woods Pre-School Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises 5
Very Good
December 11, 2020
3.1 km
Central Shop Yarl's Wood IRC Retailers - other 5
Very Good
September 2, 2019
3.14 km
Serco Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
December 6, 2019
3.14 km

Nearby Travel Links

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

Wood End Bus Stop/Station 139 m
Wood End Bus Stop/Station 150 m
Butler Street Bus Stop/Station 973 m
Butler Street Bus Stop/Station 980 m
Oldways Road Bus Stop/Station 1.12 km
London Luton Airport Air 34.48 km
Cambridge Airport Air 42.78 km
London Stansted Airport Air 59.01 km

Nearby Nature

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

Great Wood Woodland Or Forest 530 m
Little Wood Woodland Or Forest 816 m
Tilwick Wood Woodland Or Forest 1.71 km
Short Wood Woodland Or Forest 1.97 km
Mowsbury Hill Hill Or Mountain 2.26 km
Yarl's Wood Woodland Or Forest 2.38 km
Marsh Wood Woodland Or Forest 2.6 km
Claphampark Wood Woodland Or Forest 2.65 km
Hook Spinneys Woodland Or Forest 2.66 km
Twin Wood Woodland Or Forest 2.72 km
Clapham Park Woodland Or Forest 2.81 km
Putnoe Wood Woodland Or Forest 2.82 km
Oakley Little Wood Woodland Or Forest 2.88 km
Spencer's Wood Woodland Or Forest 3.02 km
Clapham Park Woodland Or Forest 3.4 km

Broadband

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

Speed Band
Mbps
Users
0-2 Mbps 0%
2-5 Mbps 0%
5-10 Mbps 0%
10-30 Mbps 44.4%
30-300 Mbps 55.6%
300+ Mbps 0%

Location

Country England
Latitude 52.18643200
Longitude -0.45000800
OS Easting 506062
OS Northing 0255375
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