Postcode MK45 2BA (Central Bedfordshire)

Map showing MK45 2BA and nearby postcodes

The postcode MK45 2BA is located in Central Bedfordshire It was introduced in January 1980 and is an active postcode. MK45 2BA is a small user postcode that may contain upto 100 addresses (but 15 is more typical).

MK45 2BA is one of the least deprived areas in the country. It rates as a 7.9 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 2BA as Suburbanites > Suburban achievers > Detached retirement living.

The closest road name to MK45 2BA is Silsoe Road which is centered 387 m away.

The nearest bus stop is Redhills Close and is 655 m away. The closest railway station is Flitwick Rail Station, 3.53 km away.

The local pub for residents of MK45 2BA is The White Hart and is 1.16 km away. The Food Standards Agency (FSA) rated it as Very Good on February 12, 2019. The nearest takeaway food is available from Natures Larder Ltd and is 1.2 km distant. The FSA rated this establishment as Very Good on September 30, 2021.

100% of residents have broadband access of superfast 30-300 Mbps.

Policing for MK45 2BA 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 2BA and their respective distances.

Nearby Roads

A list of road names near to MK45 2BA, and the approximate distance away.

Silsoe Road 387 m
Water End 634 m
New Road 870 m
A600 6.92 km
A507 9.35 km
A505 17.09 km
A421 17.24 km
A14 42.49 km
A46 80.58 km
M1 84.13 km
A41 98.38 km
A40 152.77 km
A5 153.53 km
A1(M) 157.31 km
A6 161.72 km

Postcode

Information about the postcode MK45 2BA

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 2BA - Data from 2020-2021

School Ofsted Rating
(Last Inspection)
Distance
Maulden Lower School Good
(June 20, 2017)
1.01 km
Greenfield CofE VC Lower School 2.31 km
Silsoe CofE VC Lower School Outstanding
(February 6, 2009)
2.43 km
Russell Lower School Good
(November 8, 2016)
2.67 km
St Mary's VA CofE Lower School Good
(September 23, 2021)
2.72 km
Pulloxhill Lower School Outstanding
(September 12, 2013)
2.97 km
Redborne Upper School and Community College Good
(November 8, 2017)
3.09 km
Kingsmoor Lower School Good
(February 6, 2020)
3.17 km
Alameda Middle School Good
(February 28, 2018)
3.27 km
The Firs Lower School Good
(September 13, 2017)
3.27 km
Esland Bedford School 3.28 km
Templefield Lower School Good
(May 25, 2017)
3.61 km
Flitwick Lower School Good
(November 2, 2017)
3.86 km
Woodland Middle School Academy Good
(May 18, 2017)
3.87 km
Houghton Conquest Lower School Good
(July 11, 2019)
4.9 km
Gravenhurst Academy 5.04 km
Westoning Lower School 5.22 km
Orchard School & Nursery 6.01 km
Ramsey Manor Lower School 6.5 km
Haynes Lower School Outstanding
(November 10, 2010)
6.5 km

Nearby Food

Food establishments with their establishment type, FSA rating score, date of last inspection and approximate distance from MK45 2BA - Data from Apr 2022

Name Type Rating
(Last Inspection)
Distance
The Old Butchers Shop Retailers - other Exempt
October 18, 2021
728 m
Maulden Lower School School/college/university 5
Very Good
October 12, 2021
1.01 km
The White Hart Pub/bar/nightclub 5
Very Good
February 12, 2019
1.16 km
Licata's Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen Awaiting Inspection
1.2 km
Natures Larder Ltd Takeaway/sandwich shop 5
Very Good
September 30, 2021
1.2 km
The George Inn Pub/bar/nightclub 5
Very Good
March 31, 2022
1.27 km
Jolly Coopers Pub/bar/nightclub 3
Satisfactory
October 30, 2018
1.32 km
The White Hart Pub/bar/nightclub 5
Very Good
October 12, 2021
1.37 km
Dolly’s Barn Retailers - other 5
Very Good
September 23, 2021
1.41 km
Ascona Group Ltd Retailers - other 4
Good
December 7, 2020
1.43 km
Costcutter Retailers - other 5
Very Good
April 17, 2018
1.43 km
The Flying Horse Pub/bar/nightclub 5
Very Good
October 13, 2021
2.05 km
The Midcounties Co-operative Ltd Retailers - other 5
Very Good
March 29, 2019
2.05 km
The Beehive Day Centre Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises 5
Very Good
July 20, 2021
2.17 km
Ultimate Skin Retailers - other Exempt
2.28 km
Greenfield & Pulloxhill Academy School/college/university 5
Very Good
January 18, 2022
2.31 km
Fordfield Nursery Ltd Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises 5
Very Good
January 19, 2021
2.36 km
Silsoe VC Lower School School/college/university 5
Very Good
September 17, 2021
2.43 km
Stevenage Leisure Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
June 26, 2019
2.43 km
The Star & Garter Pub/bar/nightclub 5
Very Good
August 17, 2021
2.44 km

Nearby Travel Links

Bus stops, train stations, taxi ranks and airports near to MK45 2BA - Data from Apr 2022

Redhills Close Bus Stop/Station 655 m
Redhills Close Bus Stop/Station 662 m
Green End Bus Stop/Station 746 m
Green End Bus Stop/Station 765 m
Maulden Lower School Bus Stop/Station 915 m
Flitwick Rail Station Rail 3.53 km
Flitwick Rail Station Rail 3.54 km
London Luton Airport Air 16.58 km
Cambridge Airport Air 47.63 km
London Stansted Airport Air 51.29 km

Nearby Nature

Woodland, hills, greenspaces, water and other natural features near to MK45 2BA - Data from Dec 2021

Pennyfather's Moors Woodland Or Forest 900 m
Simpsonshill Plantation Woodland Or Forest 1.58 km
Readshill Plantation Woodland Or Forest 1.87 km
Thrift Wood Woodland Or Forest 2.06 km
Snowhill Hill Or Mountain 2.15 km
Centenary Wood Woodland Or Forest 2.23 km
Warren Wood Woodland Or Forest 2.27 km
Flitwick Moor Woodland Or Forest 2.31 km
Maulden Wood Woodland Or Forest 2.32 km
Acre Pond Inland Water 2.36 km
Montague Wood Woodland Or Forest 2.6 km
Postern Piece Woodland Or Forest 3.17 km
Oldpark Water Inland Water 3.17 km
Church Hill Hill Or Mountain 3.21 km
Pine Hill Hill Or Mountain 3.27 km

Broadband

Broadband availability and performance statistics for MK45 2BA - Data from Ofcom 2017

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

Location

Country England
Latitude 52.02118600
Longitude -0.45244800
OS Easting 506287
OS Northing 0236993
OS Positional Quality Within the building of the matched address closest to the postcode mean

Index of Deprivation

Most Deprived
30097
Least Deprived

Police Force Association

Bedfordshire

Government

Westminster Parliamentary
Constituency
Mid Bedfordshire
Electoral Ward Ampthill
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: Suburbanites
Group: Suburban achievers
Subgroup: Detached retirement living
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 E33025559
Middle Layer Super Output Area
Intermediate Zone
Central Bedfordshire 008
Lower Layer Super Output Area
Data Zone
Central Bedfordshire 008C
Output Area / Small Area 6A3