Postcode MK44 3AU (Bedford)

Map showing MK44 3AU and nearby postcodes

The postcode MK44 3AU is located in Bedford It was introduced in January 1980 and is an active postcode. MK44 3AU is a small user postcode that may contain upto 100 addresses (but 15 is more typical).

MK44 3AU is one of the more deprived areas in the country. It rates as a 3.8 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 3AU as Rural residents > Farming communities > Established farming communities.

The closest road name to MK44 3AU is Morris Walk which is centered 117 m away.

The nearest bus stop is Heddings Farm and is 313 m away. The closest railway station is St Neots Rail Station, 5.69 km away.

The closest primary school to MK44 3AU (for ages 11 and under) is Roxton Church of England Academy. The closest secondary school (for ages 11-18) is Ernulf Academy.

The nearest takeaway food is available from Subway and is 628 m distant. The FSA rated this establishment as Very Good on March 29, 2018.

Residents reported an average download speed of 34.3 Mbps and an average upload speed of 5.7 Mbps in a 2017 OFCOM broadband survey. 100% of residents have broadband access of superfast 30-300 Mbps.

Policing for MK44 3AU 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 3AU and their respective distances.

Nearby Roads

A list of road names near to MK44 3AU, and the approximate distance away.

Morris Walk 117 m
Farm Close 249 m
The Lane 272 m
Rookery Road 900 m
Great North Road 4.26 km
B660 12.07 km
A603 19.03 km
A14 25.86 km
A428 30.65 km
M1 77.26 km
A46 80.5 km
A41 101.09 km
A1(M) 141.84 km
A5 154.3 km
A1 177.53 km

Postcode

Information about the postcode MK44 3AU

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 3AU - Data from 2020-2021

School Ofsted Rating
(Last Inspection)
Distance
Roxton Church of England Academy 2.05 km
Bushmead Primary School Good
(January 17, 2019)
2.67 km
Ernulf Academy 3.33 km
Middlefield Primary Academy Outstanding
(June 26, 2014)
3.62 km
Eynesbury CofE C Primary School Good
(June 6, 2018)
4.03 km
Winhills Primary Academy Good
(October 11, 2018)
4.31 km
Crosshall Infant School Academy 4.43 km
Crosshall Junior School Good
(May 10, 2018)
4.43 km
Samuel Pepys School Outstanding
(March 27, 2019)
4.64 km
St Mary's Church of England Primary School St Neots Good
(June 13, 2018)
4.66 km
Priory Park Infant School & Playgroup Good
(November 15, 2017)
5.11 km
Riverside Meadows Academy Good
(June 5, 2019)
5.15 km
Longsands Academy Requires improvement
(October 30, 2019)
5.22 km
Wintringham Primary Academy 5.23 km
Great Barford Church of England Primary Academy Requires improvement
(February 22, 2019)
5.39 km
John Donne Church of England Primary School Good
(February 9, 2022)
5.44 km
Priory Junior School Good
(June 20, 2017)
5.54 km
The Round House Primary Academy Good
(March 19, 2019)
5.89 km
Maple Tree Primary School Good
(February 8, 2018)
6.16 km
Little Paxton Primary School Requires improvement
(February 26, 2020)
6.51 km

Nearby Food

Food establishments with their establishment type, FSA rating score, date of last inspection and approximate distance from MK44 3AU - Data from Apr 2022

Name Type Rating
(Last Inspection)
Distance
Accomplish Group Limited Other catering premises 5
Very Good
October 30, 2018
461 m
Accomplish Group Ltd Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises 5
Very Good
August 12, 2019
461 m
Accomplish Group Ltd Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises 5
Very Good
August 13, 2019
461 m
Badgers Artisan Foods Ltd Manufacturers/packers 5
Very Good
March 11, 2021
615 m
Edible Kitchen Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
March 20, 2018
615 m
Edible Ornamentals Manufacturers/packers 4
Good
January 11, 2022
615 m
McDonald's Restaurants Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
January 24, 2020
628 m
Subway Takeaway/sandwich shop 5
Very Good
March 29, 2018
628 m
Greggs Takeaway/sandwich shop Awaiting Inspection
900 m
Shell Fortune Retailers - other 5
Very Good
November 1, 2021
900 m
Subway Takeaway/sandwich shop 5
Very Good
February 13, 2020
900 m
Travelodge Retailers - other 5
Very Good
December 24, 2019
900 m
1 Life Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 4
Good
July 19, 2019
1.22 km
Lakeside Kitchen & Bar Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
October 10, 2018
1.22 km
Ride Leisure Events Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
August 8, 2018
1.22 km
Wyboston Lakes Hotel Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house 5
Very Good
October 29, 2018
1.22 km
Wyboston Lakes The Willows Training Centre Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
February 7, 2020
1.46 km
Marbrook residential care Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises 5
Very Good
February 26, 2019
1.51 km
Wyboston Lakes Executive Centre Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
August 13, 2018
1.52 km
Black Cat Farm Shop Retailers - other 5
Very Good
August 7, 2019
1.53 km

Nearby Travel Links

Bus stops, train stations, taxi ranks and airports near to MK44 3AU - Data from Apr 2022

Heddings Farm Bus Stop/Station 313 m
Heddings Farm Bus Stop/Station 314 m
Swallowfield Bus Stop/Station 318 m
Swallowfield Bus Stop/Station 328 m
Wyboston Footbridge Bus Stop/Station 572 m
St Neots Rail Station Rail 5.69 km
Cambridge Airport Air 32.95 km
London Luton Airport Air 35.46 km
London Stansted Airport Air 51.85 km

Nearby Nature

Woodland, hills, greenspaces, water and other natural features near to MK44 3AU - Data from Dec 2021

Round Hill Hill Or Mountain 1.93 km
Poplar Spinney Woodland Or Forest 2.31 km
Bean Wood Woodland Or Forest 2.47 km
Alington Hill Hill Or Mountain 2.76 km
Colesden Wood Woodland Or Forest 2.94 km
The Coppice Woodland Or Forest 3.1 km
Boys Wood Woodland Or Forest 3.11 km
The Belt Woodland Or Forest 3.17 km
Gallow Hill Hill Or Mountain 3.22 km
Six Acres Woodland Or Forest 3.41 km
Cranfield Wood Woodland Or Forest 3.46 km
Lady Wood Woodland Or Forest 3.47 km
Palaceyard Wood Woodland Or Forest 3.52 km
Esme Wood Woodland Or Forest 3.56 km
Latch Pool Inland Water 3.57 km

Broadband

Broadband availability and performance statistics for MK44 3AU - Data from Ofcom 2017

All Speeds Median Avg Max
Download 36 Mbps 34.3 Mbps 45.97 Mbps
Upload 6 Mbps 5.7 Mbps 7.94 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 0% 14 4
30-300 Mbps 100% 38.4 6
300+ Mbps 0% - -

Location

Country England
Latitude 52.19577700
Longitude -0.30691000
OS Easting 515820
OS Northing 0256633
OS Positional Quality Within the building of the matched address closest to the postcode mean

Index of Deprivation

Most Deprived
14369
Least Deprived

Police Force Association

Bedfordshire

Government

Westminster Parliamentary
Constituency
North East Bedfordshire
Electoral Ward Wyboston
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 hamlet and isolated dwellings
Built-Up Area (pseudo) England (not covered)
Built-Up Area Sub-Division (pseudo) England (not covered)
Workplace Zone E33025637
Middle Layer Super Output Area
Intermediate Zone
Bedford 004
Lower Layer Super Output Area
Data Zone
Bedford 004D
Output Area / Small Area 1A2