Postcode MK45 2FR (Central Bedfordshire)

Map showing MK45 2FR and nearby postcodes

The postcode MK45 2FR is located in Central Bedfordshire It was introduced in December 1996 and is an active postcode. MK45 2FR is a small user postcode that may contain upto 100 addresses (but 15 is more typical).

MK45 2FR 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 2FR as Suburbanites > Suburban achievers > Detached retirement living.

The closest road name to MK45 2FR is Chestnut Close which is centered 24 m away.

The nearest bus stop is Pine View Park and is 166 m away. The closest railway station is Flitwick Rail Station, 5.12 km away.

The local pub for residents of MK45 2FR is The Flying Horse and is 419 m away. The Food Standards Agency (FSA) rated it as Very Good on October 13, 2021. The nearest takeaway food is available from Natures Larder Ltd and is 467 m distant. The FSA rated this establishment as Very Good on September 30, 2021.

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

Gas consumption for the area is rated at 1.5 out of 10. Electricity consumption for the area is rated at 0.1 out of 10. Where 0 are the lowest and 10 are the highest consuming areas in the country respectively.

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

Nearby Roads

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

Chestnut Close 24 m
The Birches 41 m
Acorn Close 43 m
Almond Crescent 53 m
The Beeches 124 m
Hedley Way 144 m
Pennyfathers Close 145 m
Sharp Close 169 m
Hall End Close 221 m
Woodland Gardens 227 m
Trilley Fields 279 m
Moore's Close 346 m
Bedford Road 407 m
Clophill Road 924 m
A600 5.39 km

Postcode

Information about the postcode MK45 2FR

Introduction December 1996
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 2FR - Data from 2020-2021

School Ofsted Rating
(Last Inspection)
Distance
St Mary's VA CofE Lower School Good
(September 23, 2021)
1.1 km
Maulden Lower School Good
(June 20, 2017)
2.03 km
Silsoe CofE VC Lower School Outstanding
(February 6, 2009)
2.22 km
Esland Bedford School 2.24 km
Greenfield CofE VC Lower School 3.52 km
Gravenhurst Academy 3.67 km
Pulloxhill Lower School Outstanding
(September 12, 2013)
3.73 km
Russell Lower School Good
(November 8, 2016)
4.19 km
Redborne Upper School and Community College Good
(November 8, 2017)
4.72 km
Kingsmoor Lower School Good
(February 6, 2020)
4.75 km
Alameda Middle School Good
(February 28, 2018)
4.8 km
The Firs Lower School Good
(September 13, 2017)
4.8 km
Campton Academy 4.94 km
Templefield Lower School Good
(May 25, 2017)
5.21 km
Houghton Conquest Lower School Good
(July 11, 2019)
5.28 km
Haynes Lower School Outstanding
(November 10, 2010)
5.31 km
Flitwick Lower School Good
(November 2, 2017)
5.42 km
Shillington Lower School Good
(May 17, 2017)
5.43 km
Woodland Middle School Academy Good
(May 18, 2017)
5.48 km
Meppershall Church of England Academy 5.85 km

Nearby Food

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

Name Type Rating
(Last Inspection)
Distance
Dolly’s Barn Retailers - other 5
Very Good
September 23, 2021
349 m
Ascona Group Ltd Retailers - other 4
Good
December 7, 2020
413 m
Costcutter Retailers - other 5
Very Good
April 17, 2018
413 m
The Flying Horse Pub/bar/nightclub 5
Very Good
October 13, 2021
419 m
The Midcounties Co-operative Ltd Retailers - other 5
Very Good
March 29, 2019
419 m
Licata's Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen Awaiting Inspection
467 m
Natures Larder Ltd Takeaway/sandwich shop 5
Very Good
September 30, 2021
467 m
St Marys C of E Lower School School/college/university 5
Very Good
September 22, 2021
1.1 km
The Old Butchers Shop Retailers - other Exempt
October 18, 2021
1.77 km
The Beehive Day Centre Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises 5
Very Good
July 20, 2021
1.84 km
The Clophill Centre for Complimentary Therapies Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 4
Good
June 5, 2018
1.87 km
The Star & Garter Pub/bar/nightclub 5
Very Good
August 17, 2021
1.96 km
Ultimate Skin Retailers - other Exempt
1.97 km
Maulden Lower School School/college/university 5
Very Good
October 12, 2021
2.03 km
Youngs Fish n Chips Takeaway/sandwich shop 5
Very Good
June 29, 2021
2.07 km
Co-operative Group Food Ltd Retailers - other 5
Very Good
November 12, 2019
2.11 km
Jolly Coopers Pub/bar/nightclub 3
Satisfactory
October 30, 2018
2.13 km
Silsoe VC Lower School School/college/university 5
Very Good
September 17, 2021
2.22 km
Stevenage Leisure Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
June 26, 2019
2.22 km
English Heritage Shop Retailers - other 5
Very Good
March 18, 2020
2.24 km

Nearby Travel Links

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

Pine View Park Bus Stop/Station 166 m
Pine View Park Bus Stop/Station 213 m
The Flying Horse Bus Stop/Station 360 m
The Green Bus Stop/Station 416 m
The Green Bus Stop/Station 423 m
Flitwick Rail Station Rail 5.12 km
Flitwick Rail Station Rail 5.13 km
London Luton Airport Air 16.54 km
Cambridge Airport Air 46.01 km
London Stansted Airport Air 49.87 km

Nearby Nature

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

Simpsonshill Plantation Woodland Or Forest 300 m
Warren Wood Woodland Or Forest 696 m
Pennyfather's Moors Woodland Or Forest 808 m
Readshill Plantation Woodland Or Forest 884 m
Acre Pond Inland Water 1.25 km
Pine Hill Hill Or Mountain 1.71 km
Maulden Wood Woodland Or Forest 1.95 km
Broadlands Spinney Woodland Or Forest 2.37 km
Oldpark Water Inland Water 2.47 km
Thrift Wood Woodland Or Forest 2.52 km
Cainhoepark Wood Woodland Or Forest 2.61 km
Leg o' Mutton Lake Inland Water 2.64 km
North Broad Water Inland Water 2.68 km
Pateman's Wood Woodland Or Forest 2.69 km
Pedley Wood Woodland Or Forest 2.72 km

Broadband

Broadband availability and performance statistics for MK45 2FR - 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%

Gas Consumption

5 meters consuming 47,482 kWh - mean 9,496 kWh : median 11,068 kWh
Lowest
Highest

Electricity Consumption

7 meters consuming 8,649 kWh - mean 1,236 kWh : median 1,044 kWh
Lowest
Highest

Energy usage data for MK45 2FR - Data from 2020

Location

Country England
Latitude 52.02492300
Longitude -0.42912900
OS Easting 507878
OS Northing 0237443
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 town and fringe
Built-Up Area Clophill BUA
Built-Up Area Sub-Division (pseudo) England (not covered)
Workplace Zone E33025561
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