Postcode MK45 5BE (Central Bedfordshire)

Map showing MK45 5BE and nearby postcodes

The postcode MK45 5BE is located in Central Bedfordshire It was introduced in January 1980 and is an active postcode. MK45 5BE is a small user postcode that may contain upto 100 addresses (but 15 is more typical).

MK45 5BE 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 5BE as Suburbanites > Semi-detached suburbia > White suburban communities.

The closest road name to MK45 5BE is Millfield Close which is centered 115 m away.

The nearest bus stop is The Crown and is 154 m away. The closest railway station is Flitwick Rail Station, 748 m away.

The local pub for residents of MK45 5BE is The Crown and is 146 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 532 m distant. The FSA rated this establishment as Good on September 8, 2021.

Residents reported an average download speed of 61.6 Mbps and an average upload speed of 13 Mbps in a 2017 OFCOM broadband survey. 66.7% 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 2.7 out of 10. Where 0 are the lowest and 10 are the highest consuming areas in the country respectively.

Policing for MK45 5BE 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 5BE and their respective distances.

Nearby Roads

A list of road names near to MK45 5BE, and the approximate distance away.

Millfield Close 115 m
Moor Lane 123 m
Tythe Close 150 m
White Horse Mews 177 m
Greenfield Road 199 m
Queens Close 211 m
Century Close 241 m
Water Lane 294 m
Orchard Way 307 m
Ivel Way 313 m
Gravel Pit Road 333 m
Hatfield Road 345 m
Station Road 410 m
King's Road 432 m
Elmwood Crescent 451 m

Postcode

Information about the postcode MK45 5BE

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 5BE - Data from 2020-2021

School Ofsted Rating
(Last Inspection)
Distance
Kingsmoor Lower School Good
(February 6, 2020)
421 m
Flitwick Lower School Good
(November 2, 2017)
913 m
Templefield Lower School Good
(May 25, 2017)
915 m
Woodland Middle School Academy Good
(May 18, 2017)
1.2 km
Greenfield CofE VC Lower School 1.41 km
Redborne Upper School and Community College Good
(November 8, 2017)
2.12 km
Westoning Lower School 2.3 km
Pulloxhill Lower School Outstanding
(September 12, 2013)
2.38 km
Russell Lower School Good
(November 8, 2016)
2.84 km
Alameda Middle School Good
(February 28, 2018)
3.05 km
The Firs Lower School Good
(September 13, 2017)
3.05 km
Maulden Lower School Good
(June 20, 2017)
3.59 km
Silsoe CofE VC Lower School Outstanding
(February 6, 2009)
3.83 km
Harlington Upper School Good
(March 15, 2018)
3.92 km
Harlington Lower School 4.11 km
Esland Bedford School 5.24 km
Orchard School & Nursery 5.6 km
St Mary's VA CofE Lower School Good
(September 23, 2021)
5.68 km
Ramsey Manor Lower School 5.92 km
Arnold Academy Good
(July 12, 2017)
6.16 km

Nearby Food

Food establishments with their establishment type, FSA rating score, date of last inspection and approximate distance from MK45 5BE - Data from Apr 2022

Name Type Rating
(Last Inspection)
Distance
The Crown Pub/bar/nightclub 5
Very Good
July 6, 2018
146 m
Kingsmoor Lower School School/college/university 4
Good
September 8, 2021
421 m
Ferndale Older Persons Home Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises 5
Very Good
January 27, 2021
514 m
China Inn Chinese Takeaway Takeaway/sandwich shop 4
Good
September 8, 2021
532 m
Flitwick Bowls Club Pub/bar/nightclub 5
Very Good
May 13, 2021
532 m
Kings Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
March 8, 2022
532 m
Merry Poppets Nursery Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises 5
Very Good
June 1, 2021
636 m
Flitwick Sandwich Bar Takeaway/sandwich shop 5
Very Good
March 1, 2021
697 m
Pearl of Bengal Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 4
Good
May 6, 2021
697 m
Brookes Fish & Chips Takeaway/sandwich shop 5
Very Good
January 5, 2022
738 m
Budgen's Retailers - other 5
Very Good
February 25, 2021
738 m
Bollywood Lounge Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
January 23, 2020
797 m
Costa Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
February 22, 2021
797 m
Felicity's Chinese Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
July 5, 2018
797 m
The Cafe Latte Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
August 15, 2019
797 m
Domino's Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop 5
Very Good
February 18, 2021
804 m
The Filling Station Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
March 4, 2020
867 m
Bozzys Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
October 2, 2019
880 m
Mayflower Takeaway/sandwich shop 5
Very Good
August 15, 2019
882 m
Spice Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 2
Needs Improvement
January 20, 2022
882 m

Nearby Travel Links

Bus stops, train stations, taxi ranks and airports near to MK45 5BE - Data from Apr 2022

The Crown Bus Stop/Station 154 m
Moor Lane Bus Stop/Station 194 m
Ivel Way Bus Stop/Station 257 m
Queens Court Bus Stop/Station 307 m
Oak Road Bus Stop/Station 443 m
Flitwick Rail Station Rail 748 m
Flitwick Rail Station Rail 785 m
Harlington (Beds) Rail Station Rail 4.54 km
London Luton Airport Air 15.48 km
Cambridge Airport Air 50.54 km

Nearby Nature

Woodland, hills, greenspaces, water and other natural features near to MK45 5BE - Data from Dec 2021

Flitwick Moor Woodland Or Forest 756 m
Flitwick Wood Woodland Or Forest 1.86 km
Priestleymoor Plantation Woodland Or Forest 1.88 km
Centenary Wood Woodland Or Forest 1.92 km
Ash Spinney Woodland Or Forest 2.29 km
Portobello Wood Woodland Or Forest 2.61 km
Moors Plantation Woodland Or Forest 2.83 km
Thrift Wood Woodland Or Forest 2.89 km
Cooper's Hill Hill Or Mountain 3.18 km
Snowhill Hill Or Mountain 3.26 km
Priestley Plantation Woodland Or Forest 3.29 km
Meadhook Wood Woodland Or Forest 3.33 km
Flitwick Plantation Woodland Or Forest 3.44 km
Russett's Plantation Woodland Or Forest 3.61 km
Fox Covert Woodland Or Forest 3.73 km

Broadband

Broadband availability and performance statistics for MK45 5BE - Data from Ofcom 2017

All Speeds Median Avg Max
Download 78.1 Mbps 61.6 Mbps 107 Mbps
Upload 10 Mbps 13 Mbps 20 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% 23.5 5.5
30-300 Mbps 33.3% 77 16
300+ Mbps 66.7% - -

Gas Consumption

5 meters consuming 89,099 kWh - mean 17,820 kWh : median 18,454 kWh
Lowest
Highest

Energy usage data for MK45 5BE - Data from 2020

Location

Country England
Latitude 52.00191900
Longitude -0.48430700
OS Easting 504144
OS Northing 0234803
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: Suburbanites
Group: Semi-detached suburbia
Subgroup: White suburban communities
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 6B2