Postcode MK44 3RB (Central Bedfordshire)

Map showing MK44 3RB and nearby postcodes

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

MK44 3RB is one of the less deprived areas in the country. It rates as a 5.1 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 3RB as Rural residents > Rural tenants > Ageing rural flat tenants.

The closest road name to MK44 3RB is Blunham Road which is centered 63 m away.

The nearest bus stop is Chalton Farm and is 211 m away. The closest railway station is Sandy Rail Station, 3.48 km away.

The closest primary school to MK44 3RB (for ages 11 and under) is Moggerhanger Primary School. It achieved an OFSTED rating of Good on September 12, 2018. 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 3RB is The Guinea and is 847 m away. The Food Standards Agency (FSA) rated it as Very Good on October 14, 2020. The nearest takeaway food is available from Blunham Pizza and is 1.56 km distant. The FSA rated this establishment as Very Good on June 30, 2021.

Residents reported an average download speed of 26.9 Mbps and an average upload speed of 3.6 Mbps in a 2017 OFCOM broadband survey. 14.3% of residents have broadband access of superfast 30-300 Mbps. 85.7% of residents have broadband access of 10-30 Mbps.

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

Nearby Roads

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

Blunham Road 63 m
Barford Road 1.55 km
Bedford Road 2.08 km
A600 9.24 km
A603 18.8 km
A421 28.04 km
A14 29.07 km
A428 30.22 km
M1 80.42 km
A46 81.6 km
A41 101.46 km
A1(M) 147.62 km
A5 155.45 km
A1 183.29 km

Postcode

Information about the postcode MK44 3RB

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 3RB - Data from 2020-2021

School Ofsted Rating
(Last Inspection)
Distance
Moggerhanger Primary School Good
(September 12, 2018)
563 m
John Donne Church of England Primary School Good
(February 9, 2022)
1.56 km
Maple Tree Primary School Good
(February 8, 2018)
2.46 km
Laburnum Primary School Good
(July 5, 2017)
2.51 km
Great Barford Church of England Primary Academy Requires improvement
(February 22, 2019)
2.63 km
Sandy Secondary School Good
(December 6, 2017)
2.68 km
Robert Peel Primary School Good
(March 12, 2020)
2.92 km
St Swithun's Church of England VC Primary School Good
(January 20, 2017)
3.21 km
Northill Church of England Academy 3.37 km
Sheerhatch Primary School Good
(November 19, 2021)
4.26 km
Caldecote Church of England Academy Requires improvement
(November 25, 2021)
4.66 km
Roxton Church of England Academy 4.82 km
Everton Heath Primary School 6.16 km
Renhold VC Primary School Good
(February 12, 2020)
6.64 km
St Andrew's CofE VC Lower School Good
(November 19, 2021)
6.65 km
Cambian Walnut Tree Lodge School Good
(July 1, 2021)
6.8 km
Goldington Green Academy Good
(July 11, 2019)
6.88 km
Edward Peake CofE VC Middle School Good
(October 5, 2016)
6.91 km
OneSchool Global UK - Biggleswade Campus 6.94 km
Putnoe Primary School Good
(March 12, 2019)
7.1 km

Nearby Food

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

Name Type Rating
(Last Inspection)
Distance
Atalian Servest Food Co Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
March 23, 2022
728 m
The Guinea Pub/bar/nightclub 5
Very Good
October 14, 2020
847 m
Sue Ryder Care Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises 5
Very Good
February 3, 2021
923 m
Harpers Nursery School & Baby Unit Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises 5
Very Good
December 17, 2020
1.02 km
Moggerhanger Park Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
October 7, 2021
1.54 km
Blunham Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop 5
Very Good
June 30, 2021
1.56 km
John Donne C of E Primary School School/college/university 4
Good
September 19, 2018
1.56 km
Creme Catering Retailers - other 5
Very Good
September 25, 2019
1.88 km
Manor Farm Day Nursery Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises 5
Very Good
January 14, 2021
2.11 km
Taj Mahal Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
March 10, 2020
2.13 km
The Anchor Inn Pub/bar/nightclub 5
Very Good
July 18, 2018
2.14 km
The Kings Arms Pub/bar/nightclub 5
Very Good
August 18, 2021
2.16 km
Amici Coffee Drive Thru Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
September 17, 2020
2.18 km
Kattz Care Services Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises 5
Very Good
September 11, 2019
2.18 km
The Golden Chef Takeaway/sandwich shop 4
Good
April 21, 2021
2.31 km
Flamingo Flowers Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
March 13, 2019
2.32 km
Franklins of Thorncote Farm Shop Retailers - other 5
Very Good
May 19, 2021
2.34 km
The Pallet Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 4
Good
May 19, 2021
2.34 km
Sandy Supermarket Retailers - other 5
Very Good
October 31, 2019
2.39 km
Maple Tree School School/college/university 5
Very Good
January 11, 2022
2.46 km

Nearby Travel Links

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

Chalton Farm Bus Stop/Station 211 m
Chalton Farm Bus Stop/Station 213 m
The Guinea Bus Stop/Station 738 m
The Guinea Bus Stop/Station 788 m
Old Station Court Bus Stop/Station 863 m
Sandy Rail Station Rail 3.48 km
Sandy Rail Station Rail 3.56 km
London Luton Airport Air 28.62 km
Cambridge Airport Air 35.36 km
London Stansted Airport Air 48.99 km

Nearby Nature

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

Lady Wood Woodland Or Forest 1.26 km
Guy's Wood Woodland Or Forest 1.48 km
Bottom Wood Woodland Or Forest 1.62 km
Conduit Grove Woodland Or Forest 1.93 km
Sheerhatch Wood Woodland Or Forest 2.73 km
College Wood Woodland Or Forest 2.94 km
College Ponds Inland Water 3.26 km
Mox Hill Hill Or Mountain 3.62 km
Clon Hill Hill Or Mountain 3.64 km
Audley's Plantation Woodland Or Forest 3.7 km
Cox Hill Hill Or Mountain 3.7 km
Home Wood Woodland Or Forest 3.72 km
Dame's Orchard Woodland Or Forest 3.91 km
Ash Planting Woodland Or Forest 3.96 km
Quarry Hills Hill Or Mountain 3.96 km

Broadband

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

All Speeds Median Avg Max
Download 20.2 Mbps 26.9 Mbps 76.56 Mbps
Upload 1.2 Mbps 3.6 Mbps 17.63 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 85.7% 18.7 1.3
30-300 Mbps 14.3% 77 18
300+ Mbps 0% - -

Location

Country England
Latitude 52.13556400
Longitude -0.32918300
OS Easting 514452
OS Northing 0249901
OS Positional Quality Within the building of the matched address closest to the postcode mean

Index of Deprivation

Most Deprived
19523
Least Deprived

Police Force Association

Bedfordshire

Government

Westminster Parliamentary
Constituency
North East Bedfordshire
Electoral Ward Northill
Local Authority District Central Bedfordshire
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 E06000056
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: Ageing rural flat tenants
Rural-Urban Classification (England/Wales) Rural village
Built-Up Area Moggerhanger BUA
Built-Up Area Sub-Division (pseudo) England (not covered)
Workplace Zone E33025533
Middle Layer Super Output Area
Intermediate Zone
Central Bedfordshire 004
Lower Layer Super Output Area
Data Zone
Central Bedfordshire 004D
Output Area / Small Area 1B3