Postcode MK44 2RX (Bedford)

Map showing MK44 2RX and nearby postcodes

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

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

The closest road name to MK44 2RX is Graze Hill which is centered 902 m away.

The nearest bus stop is Wood End and is 392 m away.

The closest primary school to MK44 2RX (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 2RX is Horse & Jockey and is 2.48 km away. The Food Standards Agency (FSA) rated it as Very Good on February 7, 2020.

100% of residents have broadband access of 10-30 Mbps.

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

Nearby Roads

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

Graze Hill 902 m
B660 13.01 km
A428 20.44 km
A421 24.01 km
A603 28.45 km
A14 36.2 km
M1 70.08 km
A46 71.24 km
A41 91.37 km
A1(M) 139.44 km
A5 145.1 km
A6 146.28 km
A1 175.02 km

Postcode

Information about the postcode MK44 2RX

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 2RX - Data from 2020-2021

School Ofsted Rating
(Last Inspection)
Distance
Ravensden CofE Primary Academy 2.56 km
St Thomas More Catholic School 2.81 km
Thurleigh Primary School Requires improvement
(September 23, 2021)
3.08 km
Scott Primary School Good
(January 31, 2019)
3.35 km
Brickhill Primary School Good
(April 25, 2018)
3.49 km
Mark Rutherford School Good
(March 11, 2020)
3.49 km
Milton Ernest CofE Primary School Good
(May 10, 2017)
3.51 km
Ursula Taylor Church of England School Good
(October 30, 2019)
3.77 km
Cambian Walnut Tree Lodge School Good
(July 1, 2021)
3.78 km
Wilden CofE VA Primary School Requires improvement
(September 27, 2018)
3.92 km
Renhold VC Primary School Good
(February 12, 2020)
3.95 km
Pilgrims Pre-Preparatory School 4.09 km
Putnoe Primary School Good
(March 12, 2019)
4.2 km
Hazeldene School Good
(February 21, 2019)
4.23 km
The Hills Academy Good
(February 6, 2020)
4.23 km
Castle Newnham School Good
(September 26, 2018)
4.58 km
Edith Cavell Primary School Good
(July 10, 2018)
4.59 km
Bedford Modern School 4.65 km
Lincroft Academy Good
(July 5, 2017)
4.73 km
Oakley Primary Academy Good
(October 3, 2019)
4.73 km

Nearby Food

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

Name Type Rating
(Last Inspection)
Distance
Scald End Farm Shop Retailers - other 5
Very Good
April 26, 2018
1.37 km
The Corner Shop Retailers - other 4
Good
August 28, 2019
1.62 km
MHA Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises 5
Very Good
February 14, 2020
2.06 km
Mowsbry Golf Club Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
November 19, 2018
2.39 km
A Good Egg Retailers - other 5
Very Good
July 31, 2017
2.45 km
Narly Oak Lodge Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house 5
Very Good
August 23, 2017
2.45 km
Horse & Jockey Pub/bar/nightclub 5
Very Good
February 7, 2020
2.48 km
Caterlink Ltd at Ravensden Lower School School/college/university 5
Very Good
June 26, 2019
2.56 km
Ravensden Lower School Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises 5
Very Good
March 16, 2020
2.56 km
Central Shop Yarl's Wood IRC Retailers - other 5
Very Good
September 2, 2019
2.63 km
Serco Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
December 6, 2019
2.63 km
Mitie Care and Custody Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
November 5, 2020
2.65 km
Play House Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 4
Good
August 24, 2021
2.65 km
Twinwoods Bar & Grill Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
July 12, 2019
2.65 km
St Marks Church Other catering premises 5
Very Good
March 27, 2019
2.71 km
Avon House Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises 5
Very Good
December 8, 2020
2.76 km
St Thomas More RC Upper School School/college/university Awaiting Inspection
September 15, 2020
2.81 km
Wells & Co Pub/bar/nightclub Awaiting Inspection
2.84 km
Bedford & County Golf Club Bar Pub/bar/nightclub 5
Very Good
February 29, 2020
3.01 km
Jars Hospitality Ltd at Bedford & County Golf Club Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 4
Good
August 5, 2021
3.01 km

Nearby Travel Links

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

Wood End Bus Stop/Station 392 m
Wood End Bus Stop/Station 404 m
Butler Street Bus Stop/Station 1.36 km
Butler Street Bus Stop/Station 1.36 km
London Luton Airport Air 34.65 km
Cambridge Airport Air 43.3 km

Nearby Nature

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

Great Wood Woodland Or Forest 1.06 km
Little Wood Woodland Or Forest 1.33 km
Yarl's Wood Woodland Or Forest 1.86 km
Tilwick Wood Woodland Or Forest 2.02 km
Short Wood Woodland Or Forest 2.2 km
Twin Wood Woodland Or Forest 2.26 km
Oakley Little Wood Woodland Or Forest 2.36 km
Claphampark Wood Woodland Or Forest 2.49 km
Mowsbury Hill Hill Or Mountain 2.51 km
Clapham Park Woodland Or Forest 2.73 km
Marsh Wood Woodland Or Forest 2.94 km
Long Spinney Woodland Or Forest 2.97 km
Wigney Wood Woodland Or Forest 3.03 km
Putnoe Wood Woodland Or Forest 3.06 km
Hook Spinneys Woodland Or Forest 3.08 km

Broadband

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

Speed Band
Mbps
Users
0-2 Mbps 0%
2-5 Mbps 0%
5-10 Mbps 0%
10-30 Mbps 100%
30-300 Mbps 0%
300+ Mbps 0%

Location

Country England
Latitude 52.18722900
Longitude -0.45771400
OS Easting 505532
OS Northing 0255451
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