Postcode MK45 2LN (Central Bedfordshire)

Map showing MK45 2LN and nearby postcodes

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

MK45 2LN is one of the least deprived areas in the country. It rates as a 7.6 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 2LN as Urbanites > Ageing urban living > Communal retirement.

The closest road name to MK45 2LN is Chapel Lane which is centered 12 m away.

The nearest bus stop is Prince of Wales and is 129 m away. The closest railway station is Flitwick Rail Station, 3.17 km away.

The local pub for residents of MK45 2LN is Ampthill Town Football Club and is 76 m away. The Food Standards Agency (FSA) rated it as Good on March 8, 2022. The nearest takeaway food is available from Meedou Chinese Takeaway and is 125 m distant. The FSA rated this establishment as Satisfactory on February 24, 2022.

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

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

Nearby Roads

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

Chapel Lane 12 m
Park Hill 32 m
Woburn Street 42 m
Park Street 74 m
Russett Close 99 m
B530 107 m
Brewery Lane 113 m
Claridges Lane 132 m
Katherine's Court 172 m
Swaffield Close 173 m
Katherine's Garden 183 m
The Maltings 190 m
Kings Arms Yard 199 m
Bedford Street 203 m
Printers Court 219 m

Postcode

Information about the postcode MK45 2LN

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 2LN - Data from 2020-2021

School Ofsted Rating
(Last Inspection)
Distance
Alameda Middle School Good
(February 28, 2018)
538 m
The Firs Lower School Good
(September 13, 2017)
538 m
Russell Lower School Good
(November 8, 2016)
669 m
Redborne Upper School and Community College Good
(November 8, 2017)
1.45 km
Maulden Lower School Good
(June 20, 2017)
2.61 km
Templefield Lower School Good
(May 25, 2017)
3.12 km
Woodland Middle School Academy Good
(May 18, 2017)
3.15 km
Kingsmoor Lower School Good
(February 6, 2020)
3.16 km
Flitwick Lower School Good
(November 2, 2017)
3.53 km
Houghton Conquest Lower School Good
(July 11, 2019)
3.7 km
Greenfield CofE VC Lower School 4.03 km
Marston Vale Middle School Requires improvement
(February 8, 2018)
4.17 km
Thomas Johnson Lower School Good
(October 30, 2019)
4.61 km
Broadmead Lower School Requires improvement
(June 26, 2019)
4.64 km
Marston Moreteyne VC School 4.9 km
Kimberley 16 - 19 Stem College Good
(January 26, 2017)
5.01 km
Pulloxhill Lower School Outstanding
(September 12, 2013)
5.16 km
St Mary's VA CofE Lower School Good
(September 23, 2021)
5.47 km
Silsoe CofE VC Lower School Outstanding
(February 6, 2009)
5.49 km
Westoning Lower School 5.54 km

Nearby Food

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

Name Type Rating
(Last Inspection)
Distance
Ampthill Town Football Club Pub/bar/nightclub 4
Good
March 8, 2022
76 m
Verandah Ampthill Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 4
Good
March 1, 2022
76 m
Ampthill Deli & Kitchen Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
May 6, 2021
125 m
Meedou Chinese Takeaway Takeaway/sandwich shop 3
Satisfactory
February 24, 2022
125 m
Rajgate Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 2
Needs Improvement
March 1, 2022
125 m
The Prince of Wales Pub/bar/nightclub 5
Very Good
February 22, 2022
125 m
Ampthill Market Retailers - other 5
Very Good
July 12, 2018
150 m
B W Deacon Retailers - other 5
Very Good
February 11, 2020
150 m
Waitrose Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets 5
Very Good
November 10, 2021
150 m
Eileen's by Steve Barringer Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
November 10, 2021
178 m
ESKAbar’s Chillgrill Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
March 17, 2022
178 m
Ampthill Fish Bar Takeaway/sandwich shop 5
Very Good
January 17, 2022
209 m
Ampthill Tandoori Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 2
Needs Improvement
October 1, 2020
209 m
Arena Ampthill Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 4
Good
March 15, 2022
209 m
Donatello's Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 4
Good
November 10, 2021
209 m
Fratelli Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
November 22, 2021
209 m
The White Hart Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house 5
Very Good
August 30, 2019
209 m
Big 10 Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
January 25, 2021
222 m
Cakestand & Crumb Takeaway/sandwich shop 5
Very Good
June 12, 2019
222 m
Ampthill & District Rugby Union Football Club Pub/bar/nightclub 5
Very Good
January 17, 2022
223 m

Nearby Travel Links

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

Prince of Wales Bus Stop/Station 129 m
Prince of Wales Bus Stop/Station 137 m
Alameda Road Bus Stop/Station 156 m
Alameda Road Bus Stop/Station 168 m
Rectory Lane Bus Stop/Station 233 m
Flitwick Rail Station Rail 3.17 km
Flitwick Rail Station Rail 3.22 km
Millbrook (Beds) Rail Station Rail 3.5 km
London Luton Airport Air 18.83 km
Cambridge Airport Air 49.81 km

Nearby Nature

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

Russett's Plantation Woodland Or Forest 236 m
Church Hill Hill Or Mountain 350 m
Postern Piece Woodland Or Forest 498 m
Laurel Wood Woodland Or Forest 523 m
Cooper's Hill Hill Or Mountain 730 m
Gravelpit Plantation Woodland Or Forest 856 m
Snowhill Hill Or Mountain 1.11 km
Westminster Pond Inland Water 1.2 km
Dropshort Plantation Woodland Or Forest 1.54 km
Redding's Wood Woodland Or Forest 1.66 km
Lyshott's Moor Woodland Or Forest 2.35 km
Breakheart Hill Hill Or Mountain 2.43 km
King's Wood Woodland Or Forest 2.44 km
Fox Covert Woodland Or Forest 2.54 km
Ash Spinney Woodland Or Forest 2.73 km

Broadband

Broadband availability and performance statistics for MK45 2LN - 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 0%
300+ Mbps 100%

Location

Country England
Latitude 52.03216400
Longitude -0.49549600
OS Easting 503308
OS Northing 0238152
OS Positional Quality Within the building of the matched address closest to the postcode mean

Index of Deprivation

Most Deprived
28931
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: Urbanites
Group: Ageing urban living
Subgroup: Communal 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 E33025585
Middle Layer Super Output Area
Intermediate Zone
Central Bedfordshire 012
Lower Layer Super Output Area
Data Zone
Central Bedfordshire 012D
Output Area / Small Area 5B2