Postcode MK45 1LB (Central Bedfordshire)

Map showing MK45 1LB and nearby postcodes

The postcode MK45 1LB is located in Central Bedfordshire It was introduced in January 1980 and is an active postcode. MK45 1LB is a small user postcode that may contain upto 100 addresses (but 15 is more typical).

MK45 1LB is one of the least deprived areas in the country. It rates as a 8.1 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 MK45 1LB as Urbanites > Ageing urban living > Self-sufficient retirement.

The closest road name to MK45 1LB is Millfield Close which is centered 47 m away.

The nearest bus stop is The Crown and is 103 m away. The closest railway station is Flitwick Rail Station, 729 m away.

The local pub for residents of MK45 1LB is The Crown and is 114 m away. The Food Standards Agency (FSA) rated it as Very Good on July 6, 2018. The nearest takeaway food is available from China Inn Chinese Takeaway and is 520 m distant. The FSA rated this establishment as Good on September 8, 2021.

Residents reported an average download speed of 84.3 Mbps and an average upload speed of 10.3 Mbps in a 2017 OFCOM broadband survey. 100% of residents have broadband access of ultrafast 300+ Mbps. 100% of residents have broadband access of superfast 30-300 Mbps.

Gas consumption for the area is rated at 2.1 out of 10. Where 0 are the lowest and 10 are the highest consuming areas in the country respectively.

Policing for MK45 1LB 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 MK45 1LB and their respective distances.

Nearby Roads

A list of road names near to MK45 1LB, and the approximate distance away.

Millfield Close 47 m
Tythe Close 74 m
White Horse Mews 136 m
Moor Lane 181 m
Century Close 200 m
Water Lane 213 m
Greenfield Road 217 m
Orchard Way 233 m
Queens Close 233 m
Gravel Pit Road 265 m
Sycamore Close 281 m
Station Road 373 m
Elmwood Crescent 378 m
King's Road 421 m
Willow Way 458 m

Postcode

Information about the postcode MK45 1LB

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 MK45 1LB - Data from 2020-2021

School Ofsted Rating
(Last Inspection)
Distance
Kingsmoor Lower School Good
(February 6, 2020)
437 m
Flitwick Lower School Good
(November 2, 2017)
864 m
Templefield Lower School Good
(May 25, 2017)
901 m
Woodland Middle School Academy Good
(May 18, 2017)
1.18 km
Greenfield CofE VC Lower School 1.45 km
Redborne Upper School and Community College Good
(November 8, 2017)
2.17 km
Westoning Lower School 2.22 km
Pulloxhill Lower School Outstanding
(September 12, 2013)
2.4 km
Russell Lower School Good
(November 8, 2016)
2.9 km
Alameda Middle School Good
(February 28, 2018)
3.11 km
The Firs Lower School Good
(September 13, 2017)
3.11 km
Maulden Lower School Good
(June 20, 2017)
3.67 km
Harlington Upper School Good
(March 15, 2018)
3.85 km
Silsoe CofE VC Lower School Outstanding
(February 6, 2009)
3.88 km
Harlington Lower School 4.04 km
Esland Bedford School 5.29 km
Orchard School & Nursery 5.59 km
St Mary's VA CofE Lower School Good
(September 23, 2021)
5.75 km
Ramsey Manor Lower School 5.9 km
Eversholt Lower School 6.13 km

Nearby Food

Food establishments with their establishment type, FSA rating score, date of last inspection and approximate distance from MK45 1LB - Data from Apr 2022

Name Type Rating
(Last Inspection)
Distance
The Crown Pub/bar/nightclub 5
Very Good
July 6, 2018
114 m
Kingsmoor Lower School School/college/university 4
Good
September 8, 2021
437 m
Ferndale Older Persons Home Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises 5
Very Good
January 27, 2021
518 m
China Inn Chinese Takeaway Takeaway/sandwich shop 4
Good
September 8, 2021
520 m
Flitwick Bowls Club Pub/bar/nightclub 5
Very Good
May 13, 2021
520 m
Kings Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
March 8, 2022
520 m
Merry Poppets Nursery Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises 5
Very Good
June 1, 2021
637 m
Flitwick Sandwich Bar Takeaway/sandwich shop 5
Very Good
March 1, 2021
685 m
Pearl of Bengal Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 4
Good
May 6, 2021
685 m
Brookes Fish & Chips Takeaway/sandwich shop 5
Very Good
January 5, 2022
761 m
Budgen's Retailers - other 5
Very Good
February 25, 2021
761 m
Domino's Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop 5
Very Good
February 18, 2021
777 m
Bollywood Lounge Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
January 23, 2020
793 m
Costa Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
February 22, 2021
793 m
Felicity's Chinese Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
July 5, 2018
793 m
The Cafe Latte Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
August 15, 2019
793 m
Mayflower Takeaway/sandwich shop 5
Very Good
August 15, 2019
815 m
Spice Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 2
Needs Improvement
January 20, 2022
815 m
Flitwick Lower School School/college/university 5
Very Good
September 15, 2021
864 m
Best Kebabs Takeaway/sandwich shop 5
Very Good
September 15, 2021
901 m

Nearby Travel Links

Bus stops, train stations, taxi ranks and airports near to MK45 1LB - Data from Apr 2022

The Crown Bus Stop/Station 103 m
Moor Lane Bus Stop/Station 256 m
Queens Court Bus Stop/Station 302 m
Ivel Way Bus Stop/Station 316 m
Oak Road Bus Stop/Station 405 m
Flitwick Rail Station Rail 729 m
Flitwick Rail Station Rail 770 m
Harlington (Beds) Rail Station Rail 4.47 km
London Luton Airport Air 15.44 km
Cambridge Airport Air 50.61 km

Nearby Nature

Woodland, hills, greenspaces, water and other natural features near to MK45 1LB - Data from Dec 2021

Flitwick Moor Woodland Or Forest 832 m
Priestleymoor Plantation Woodland Or Forest 1.81 km
Flitwick Wood Woodland Or Forest 1.82 km
Centenary Wood Woodland Or Forest 1.96 km
Ash Spinney Woodland Or Forest 2.29 km
Portobello Wood Woodland Or Forest 2.56 km
Moors Plantation Woodland Or Forest 2.75 km
Thrift Wood Woodland Or Forest 2.94 km
Priestley Plantation Woodland Or Forest 3.23 km
Cooper's Hill Hill Or Mountain 3.23 km
Meadhook Wood Woodland Or Forest 3.3 km
Snowhill Hill Or Mountain 3.33 km
Flitwick Plantation Woodland Or Forest 3.39 km
Russett's Plantation Woodland Or Forest 3.67 km
Fox Covert Woodland Or Forest 3.74 km

Broadband

Broadband availability and performance statistics for MK45 1LB - Data from Ofcom 2017

All Speeds Median Avg Max
Download 41.8 Mbps 84.3 Mbps 331 Mbps
Upload 7.8 Mbps 10.3 Mbps 36 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% 19.3 2.3
30-300 Mbps 0% 85.8 11.1
300+ Mbps 100% 331 36

Gas Consumption

17 meters consuming 234,659 kWh - mean 13,803 kWh : median 13,999 kWh
Lowest
Highest

Energy usage data for MK45 1LB - Data from 2020

Location

Country England
Latitude 52.00126900
Longitude -0.48489200
OS Easting 504107
OS Northing 0234731
OS Positional Quality Within the building of the matched address closest to the postcode mean

Index of Deprivation

Most Deprived
30925
Least Deprived

Police Force Association

Bedfordshire

Government

Westminster Parliamentary
Constituency
Mid Bedfordshire
Electoral Ward Flitwick
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: Urbanites
Group: Ageing urban living
Subgroup: Self-sufficient retirement
Rural-Urban Classification (England/Wales) Urban city and town
Built-Up Area Ampthill BUA
Built-Up Area Sub-Division (pseudo) England (not covered)
Workplace Zone E33025599
Middle Layer Super Output Area
Intermediate Zone
Central Bedfordshire 015
Lower Layer Super Output Area
Data Zone
Central Bedfordshire 015D
Output Area / Small Area 5B3