Postcode MK44 3JB (Bedford)

Map showing MK44 3JB and nearby postcodes

The postcode MK44 3JB is located in Bedford It was introduced in February 1984 and is an active postcode. MK44 3JB is a small user postcode that may contain upto 100 addresses (but 15 is more typical).

MK44 3JB is one of the less deprived areas in the country. It rates as a 7.3 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 3JB as Suburbanites > Semi-detached suburbia > White suburban communities.

The closest road name to MK44 3JB is Norman Close which is centered 36 m away.

The nearest bus stop is The Cross and is 74 m away. The closest railway station is Sandy Rail Station, 6.18 km away.

The closest primary school to MK44 3JB (for ages 11 and under) is Great Barford Church of England Primary Academy. It achieved an OFSTED rating of Requires improvement on February 22, 2019. The closest secondary school (for ages 11-18) is Sandy Secondary School. The last OFSTED inspection on December 6, 2017 rated this school as Good

The local pub for residents of MK44 3JB is The Anchor Inn and is 898 m away. The Food Standards Agency (FSA) rated it as Very Good on July 18, 2018. The nearest takeaway food is available from Katmandu Kitchen and is 283 m distant. The FSA rated this establishment as Good on March 18, 2021.

Residents reported an average download speed of 21.3 Mbps and an average upload speed of 1.2 Mbps in a 2017 OFCOM broadband survey. 100% of residents have broadband access of 10-30 Mbps.

Gas consumption for the area is rated at 1.5 out of 10. Electricity consumption for the area is rated at 0.2 out of 10. Where 0 are the lowest and 10 are the highest consuming areas in the country respectively.

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

Nearby Roads

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

Norman Close 36 m
Penwrights Lane 69 m
Willoughby Close 143 m
Hunts Field 155 m
Strawberry Fields 186 m
Pyms Close 212 m
Fair Way 225 m
Chapel Field 231 m
Peashill Lane 241 m
The Brambles 243 m
Brookside 256 m
Chapel Close 257 m
Dothans Close 276 m
Bereford Close 276 m
Maltings Way 282 m

Postcode

Information about the postcode MK44 3JB

Introduction February 1984
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 3JB - Data from 2020-2021

School Ofsted Rating
(Last Inspection)
Distance
Great Barford Church of England Primary Academy Requires improvement
(February 22, 2019)
412 m
John Donne Church of England Primary School Good
(February 9, 2022)
2.81 km
Moggerhanger Primary School Good
(September 12, 2018)
3.35 km
Roxton Church of England Academy 3.44 km
Cambian Walnut Tree Lodge School Good
(July 1, 2021)
4.06 km
Renhold VC Primary School Good
(February 12, 2020)
4.28 km
Wilden CofE VA Primary School Requires improvement
(September 27, 2018)
4.39 km
Sheerhatch Primary School Good
(November 19, 2021)
4.45 km
Maple Tree Primary School Good
(February 8, 2018)
4.47 km
Sandy Secondary School Good
(December 6, 2017)
4.87 km
Laburnum Primary School Good
(July 5, 2017)
5.17 km
Putnoe Primary School Good
(March 12, 2019)
5.2 km
Ravensden CofE Primary Academy 5.29 km
Robert Peel Primary School Good
(March 12, 2020)
5.39 km
Goldington Green Academy Good
(July 11, 2019)
5.53 km
Mark Rutherford School Good
(March 11, 2020)
5.59 km
St Swithun's Church of England VC Primary School Good
(January 20, 2017)
5.9 km
Northill Church of England Academy 6.22 km
KWS School Good
(July 5, 2019)
6.3 km
Hazeldene School Good
(February 21, 2019)
6.39 km

Nearby Food

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

Name Type Rating
(Last Inspection)
Distance
Golden Cross Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
March 24, 2021
104 m
Great Barford Stores Ltd Retailers - other 5
Very Good
June 8, 2018
177 m
Great Barford Store Retailers - other 5
Very Good
April 11, 2019
283 m
Katmandu Kitchen Takeaway/sandwich shop 4
Good
March 18, 2021
283 m
Great Barford Primary Academy (Caterlink) School/college/university 5
Very Good
February 5, 2020
340 m
The Anchor Inn Pub/bar/nightclub 5
Very Good
July 18, 2018
898 m
The Danish Camp Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
July 29, 2021
2.65 km
Harpers Nursery School & Baby Unit Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises 5
Very Good
December 17, 2020
2.74 km
Blunham Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop 5
Very Good
June 30, 2021
2.81 km
John Donne C of E Primary School School/college/university 4
Good
September 19, 2018
2.81 km
The Crown at Willington Pub/bar/nightclub 4
Good
February 27, 2020
2.82 km
Caterlink Ltd at Sheerhatch Primary School School/college/university 5
Very Good
February 27, 2020
2.88 km
Willington Garden Centre Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
October 29, 2018
2.9 km
Willington Pre-school Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises 5
Very Good
January 31, 2019
3.21 km
Church Farm House Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house 5
Very Good
December 19, 2017
3.23 km
Atalian Servest Food Co Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
March 23, 2022
3.26 km
fromhivetohome Manufacturers/packers 5
Very Good
November 22, 2021
3.35 km
Little Acor Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 4
Good
October 19, 2021
3.39 km
Royal Oak Pub/bar/nightclub 5
Very Good
August 12, 2019
3.39 km
The Guinea Pub/bar/nightclub 5
Very Good
October 14, 2020
3.42 km

Nearby Travel Links

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

The Cross Bus Stop/Station 74 m
Willoughby Close Bus Stop/Station 83 m
Willoughby Close Bus Stop/Station 120 m
The Cross Bus Stop/Station 131 m
Alban Middle School Bus Stop/Station 273 m
Sandy Rail Station Rail 6.18 km
London Luton Airport Air 31.06 km
Cambridge Airport Air 36.47 km
London Stansted Airport Air 51.79 km

Nearby Nature

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

Palaceyard Wood Woodland Or Forest 2.04 km
Cranfield Wood Woodland Or Forest 2.36 km
Guy's Wood Woodland Or Forest 2.44 km
Lady Wood Woodland Or Forest 2.58 km
Round Hill Hill Or Mountain 3.27 km
Bottom Wood Woodland Or Forest 3.55 km
Great Early Grove Woodland Or Forest 3.66 km
The Belt Woodland Or Forest 3.69 km
Conduit Grove Woodland Or Forest 3.77 km
Little Early Grove Woodland Or Forest 3.82 km
Colesden Wood Woodland Or Forest 3.87 km
Bushy Close Spinney Woodland Or Forest 3.94 km
Gravel Pit Spinney Woodland Or Forest 3.95 km
Esme Wood Woodland Or Forest 4.22 km
Lady Wood Woodland Or Forest 4.25 km

Broadband

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

All Speeds Median Avg Max
Download 22.5 Mbps 21.3 Mbps 23.33 Mbps
Upload 1.2 Mbps 1.2 Mbps 1.27 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 100% 21.2 1.2
30-300 Mbps 0% - -
300+ Mbps 0% - -

Gas Consumption

7 meters consuming 68,122 kWh - mean 9,732 kWh : median 11,960 kWh
Lowest
Highest

Electricity Consumption

6 meters consuming 12,991 kWh - mean 2,165 kWh : median 2,222 kWh
Lowest
Highest

Energy usage data for MK44 3JB - Data from 2020

Location

Country England
Latitude 52.15867300
Longitude -0.35290700
OS Easting 512770
OS Northing 0252434
OS Positional Quality Within the building of the matched address closest to the postcode mean

Index of Deprivation

Most Deprived
28019
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: Suburbanites
Group: Semi-detached suburbia
Subgroup: White suburban communities
Rural-Urban Classification (England/Wales) Rural town and fringe
Built-Up Area Great Barford BUA
Built-Up Area Sub-Division (pseudo) England (not covered)
Workplace Zone E33025634
Middle Layer Super Output Area
Intermediate Zone
Bedford 004
Lower Layer Super Output Area
Data Zone
Bedford 004B
Output Area / Small Area 6B2