The postcode MK44 2RU is located in Bedford It was introduced in January 1980 and is an active postcode. MK44 2RU is a small user postcode that may contain upto 100 addresses (but 15 is more typical).
MK44 2RU 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 2RU as Rural residents > Rural tenants > Rural white-collar workers.
The closest road name to MK44 2RU is Thurleigh Road which is centered 254 m away.
The nearest bus stop is Butler Street and is 254 m away. The closest railway station is Bedford Rail Station, 5.23 km away.
The closest primary school to MK44 2RU (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 2RU is Horse & Jockey and is 1.5 km away. The Food Standards Agency (FSA) rated it as Very Good on February 7, 2020. The nearest takeaway food is available from Brickhill Fish & chips and is 2.5 km distant. The FSA rated this establishment as Very Good on March 21, 2019.
Residents reported an average download speed of 65.9 Mbps and an average upload speed of 17.2 Mbps in a 2017 OFCOM broadband survey. 100% of residents have broadband access of superfast 30-300 Mbps.
Policing for MK44 2RU 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 2RU and their respective distances.
A list of road names near to MK44 2RU, and the approximate distance away.
Information about the postcode MK44 2RU
| 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 2RU - Data from 2020-2021
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ravensden CofE Primary Academy | Academy | 2-11 | 1.59 km | |
| St Thomas More Catholic School | Academy | 11-18 | 2.21 km | |
| Mark Rutherford School | Academy | 11-18 | Good (March 11, 2020) | 2.41 km |
| Brickhill Primary School | Maintained school | 5-11 | Good (April 25, 2018) | 2.69 km |
| Scott Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (January 31, 2019) | 2.75 km |
| Cambian Walnut Tree Lodge School | Special school | 7-19 | Good (July 1, 2021) | 2.8 km |
| Renhold VC Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (February 12, 2020) | 2.84 km |
| Putnoe Primary School | Academy | 4-11 | Good (March 12, 2019) | 3.11 km |
| Wilden CofE VA Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Requires improvement (September 27, 2018) | 3.24 km |
| Hazeldene School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (February 21, 2019) | 3.29 km |
| The Hills Academy | Academy | 3-11 | Good (February 6, 2020) | 3.29 km |
| Pilgrims Pre-Preparatory School | Independent school | 0-7 | 3.36 km | |
| Ursula Taylor Church of England School | Academy | 4-11 | Good (October 30, 2019) | 3.67 km |
| Castle Newnham School | Maintained school | 11-16 | Good (September 26, 2018) | 3.71 km |
| Goldington Academy | Academy | 11-16 | Good (February 2, 2022) | 3.8 km |
| St John Rigby Catholic Primary School | Academy | 5-11 | Requires improvement (December 11, 2019) | 3.84 km |
| Thurleigh Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Requires improvement (September 23, 2021) | 4.05 km |
| Edith Cavell Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (July 10, 2018) | 4.11 km |
| Bedford Modern School | Independent school | 7-18 | 4.21 km | |
| Goldington Green Academy | Academy | 2-11 | Good (July 11, 2019) | 4.33 km |
Food establishments with their establishment type, FSA rating score, date of last inspection and approximate distance from MK44 2RU - Data from Apr 2022
| Name | Type | Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Corner Shop | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good August 28, 2019 | 498 m | |
| Mowsbry Golf Club Restaurant | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good November 19, 2018 | 1.41 km | |
| Horse & Jockey | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good February 7, 2020 | 1.5 km | |
| Caterlink Ltd at Ravensden Lower School | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good June 26, 2019 | 1.59 km | |
| Ravensden Lower School | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good March 16, 2020 | 1.59 km | |
| MHA | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good February 14, 2020 | 1.6 km | |
| St Marks Church | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good March 27, 2019 | 1.97 km | |
| Wells & Co | Awaiting Inspection | 2.01 km | |
| Avon House | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good December 8, 2020 | 2.06 km | |
| St Thomas More RC Upper School | Awaiting Inspection September 15, 2020 | 2.21 km | |
| Bedford Athletic Rugby Club Bar | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good July 30, 2019 | 2.31 km | |
| Putnoe Woods Pre-School | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good December 11, 2020 | 2.31 km | |
| Highfield Residential Home | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good April 20, 2021 | 2.37 km | |
| Sir William Harpur House | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good January 31, 2020 | 2.37 km | |
| Mark Rutherford Upper School & Community College | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good July 19, 2018 | 2.41 km | |
| Four Seasons Cafe | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good February 21, 2019 | 2.42 km | |
| Scald End Farm Shop | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good April 26, 2018 | 2.43 km | |
| Renhold Post Office & Stores | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good February 4, 2019 | 2.46 km | |
| Brickhill Fish & chips | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good March 21, 2019 | 2.5 km | |
| Martin McColl Ltd | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good August 25, 2017 | 2.5 km |
Bus stops, train stations, taxi ranks and airports near to MK44 2RU - Data from Apr 2022
| Butler Street | 254 m | |
| Butler Street | 255 m | |
| Oldways Road | 359 m | |
| Oldways Road | 374 m | |
| Wayside Farm Park | 469 m | |
| Bedford Rail Station | 5.23 km | |
| London Luton Airport | 33.69 km | |
| Cambridge Airport | 42.62 km | |
| London Stansted Airport | 58.41 km |
Woodland, hills, greenspaces, water and other natural features near to MK44 2RU - Data from Dec 2021
| Great Wood | 835 m | |
| Little Wood | 1.12 km | |
| Mowsbury Hill | 1.46 km | |
| Marsh Wood | 1.82 km | |
| Putnoe Wood | 2.03 km | |
| Claphampark Wood | 2.18 km | |
| Clapham Park | 2.23 km | |
| Tilwick Wood | 2.28 km | |
| Short Wood | 2.6 km | |
| Twin Wood | 2.79 km | |
| Clapham Park | 2.89 km | |
| Yarl's Wood | 2.91 km | |
| Hook Spinneys | 3.01 km | |
| Little Early Grove | 3.03 km | |
| Crabtree Spinney | 3.09 km |
Broadband availability and performance statistics for MK44 2RU - Data from Ofcom 2017
| All Speeds | Median | Avg | Max |
|---|---|---|---|
| Download | 73.7 Mbps | 65.9 Mbps | 79.67 Mbps |
| Upload | 20 Mbps | 17.2 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% | - | - |
| 30-300 Mbps | 100% | 100% | 65.9 | 17.2 |
| 300+ Mbps | 0% | 0% | - | - |
| Country | England |
| Latitude | 52.17952300 |
| Longitude | -0.44698700 |
| OS Easting | 506285 |
| OS Northing | 0254611 |
| 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: 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 |