The postcode MK45 5LU is located in Central Bedfordshire It was introduced in February 1990 and is an active postcode. MK45 5LU is a small user postcode that may contain upto 100 addresses (but 15 is more typical).
MK45 5LU is one of the less deprived areas in the country. It rates as a 7.1 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 5LU as Rural residents > Rural tenants > Rural white-collar workers.
The closest road name to MK45 5LU is The Pyghtle which is centered 50 m away.
The nearest bus stop is The Chequers and is 15 m away. The closest railway station is Harlington (Beds) Rail Station, 2.15 km away.
The local pub for residents of MK45 5LU is The Bell and is 209 m away. The Food Standards Agency (FSA) rated it as Very Good on August 19, 2021. The nearest takeaway food is available from Mayflower and is 1.91 km distant. The FSA rated this establishment as Very Good on August 15, 2019.
Residents reported an average download speed of 33.9 Mbps and an average upload speed of 6.3 Mbps in a 2017 OFCOM broadband survey. 100% of residents have broadband access of superfast 30-300 Mbps.
Policing for MK45 5LU is covered by the Bedfordshire police force association and Bedfordshire is the NHS Primary Care Trust (PCT) or Care Trust Plus (CT).
A list of Postcodes adjacent to MK45 5LU and their respective distances.
A list of road names near to MK45 5LU, and the approximate distance away.
Information about the postcode MK45 5LU
| Introduction | February 1990 |
| Termination | n/a - Active Postcode |
| User Type | Small User - may contain upto 100 addresses but 15 is more typical |
School OFSTED ratings, last inspection dates, student age ranges and approximate distance from MK45 5LU - Data from 2020-2021
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Westoning Lower School | Academy | 2-9 | 209 m | |
| Harlington Upper School | Academy | 13-18 | Good (March 15, 2018) | 1.67 km |
| Harlington Lower School | Academy | 4-9 | 1.75 km | |
| Flitwick Lower School | Maintained school | 2-9 | Good (November 2, 2017) | 2.17 km |
| Templefield Lower School | Maintained school | 2-9 | Good (May 25, 2017) | 2.58 km |
| Woodland Middle School Academy | Academy | 9-13 | Good (May 18, 2017) | 2.59 km |
| Kingsmoor Lower School | Maintained school | 2-9 | Good (February 6, 2020) | 2.62 km |
| Greenfield CofE VC Lower School | Academy | 2-9 | 3.25 km | |
| Pulloxhill Lower School | Academy | 2-9 | Outstanding (September 12, 2013) | 3.46 km |
| Parkfields Middle School | Academy | 9-13 | 4.18 km | |
| Redborne Upper School and Community College | Academy | 13-18 | Good (November 8, 2017) | 4.25 km |
| Toddington St George Church of England School | Academy | 3-9 | 4.49 km | |
| Sundon Lower School | Academy | 3-9 | Good (October 30, 2018) | 4.88 km |
| Eversholt Lower School | Academy | 4-9 | 4.89 km | |
| Russell Lower School | Maintained school | 5-9 | Good (November 8, 2016) | 5.16 km |
| Alameda Middle School | Academy | 9-13 | Good (February 28, 2018) | 5.21 km |
| The Firs Lower School | Academy | 2-9 | Good (September 13, 2017) | 5.21 km |
| Silsoe CofE VC Lower School | Maintained school | 4-9 | Outstanding (February 6, 2009) | 5.4 km |
| Orchard School & Nursery | Independent school | 0-9 | 5.42 km | |
| Ramsey Manor Lower School | Academy | 5-9 | 5.52 km |
Food establishments with their establishment type, FSA rating score, date of last inspection and approximate distance from MK45 5LU - Data from Apr 2022
| Name | Type | Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| B W Deacon | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good June 14, 2021 | 113 m | |
| The Bell | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good August 19, 2021 | 209 m | |
| Westoning Lower School | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good October 20, 2021 | 209 m | |
| Westoning Recreation Club | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good November 8, 2021 | 425 m | |
| Flitvale Garden Centre Ltd | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good October 10, 2018 | 1.01 km | |
| Flitwick Cricket Club | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good January 18, 2022 | 1.01 km | |
| Merry Poppets Nursery | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good January 21, 2021 | 1.01 km | |
| Priestley's Farm Shop | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good March 3, 2020 | 1.58 km | |
| Flitwick Manor Hotel | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good January 12, 2022 | 1.82 km | |
| Little Squirts Pre-School | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good January 28, 2021 | 1.91 km | |
| Mayflower | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good August 15, 2019 | 1.91 km | |
| Spice | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Needs Improvement January 20, 2022 | 1.91 km | |
| Flitwick Lower School | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good September 15, 2021 | 2.17 km | |
| The Bumble Bee | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good December 9, 2020 | 2.31 km | |
| Domino's Pizza | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good February 18, 2021 | 2.42 km | |
| The Crown | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good July 6, 2018 | 2.42 km | |
| Tesco | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good March 9, 2022 | 2.43 km | |
| The Lounge Flitwick | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good February 12, 2020 | 2.43 km | |
| China Inn Chinese Takeaway | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good September 8, 2021 | 2.5 km | |
| Flitwick Bowls Club | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good May 13, 2021 | 2.5 km |
Bus stops, train stations, taxi ranks and airports near to MK45 5LU - Data from Apr 2022
| The Chequers | 15 m | |
| The Chequers | 23 m | |
| Highfields Court | 457 m | |
| Highfields Court | 563 m | |
| Toddington | 4.34 km | |
| Harlington (Beds) Rail Station | 2.15 km | |
| Flitwick Rail Station | 2.49 km | |
| Flitwick Rail Station | 2.53 km | |
| London Luton Airport | 13.99 km | |
| Cambridge Airport | 52.41 km |
Woodland, hills, greenspaces, water and other natural features near to MK45 5LU - Data from Dec 2021
| Moors Plantation | 1.39 km | |
| Priestleymoor Plantation | 1.4 km | |
| Longpollins Spinney | 1.94 km | |
| Portobello Wood | 1.96 km | |
| Horsehill Spinney | 1.96 km | |
| Priestley Plantation | 2.34 km | |
| Flitwick Wood | 2.42 km | |
| The Belt | 2.47 km | |
| Longlane Spinneys | 2.76 km | |
| Harlington Spinney | 2.97 km | |
| Sharpenhoe Grove | 3.01 km | |
| Meadhook Wood | 3.07 km | |
| Flitwick Plantation | 3.1 km | |
| Hill's Plantation | 3.16 km | |
| Flitwick Moor | 3.17 km |
Broadband availability and performance statistics for MK45 5LU - Data from Ofcom 2017
| All Speeds | Median | Avg | Max |
|---|---|---|---|
| Download | 39.1 Mbps | 33.9 Mbps | 45.17 Mbps |
| Upload | 7.2 Mbps | 6.3 Mbps | 8.83 Mbps |
| Speed Band Mbps |
Users | Download Avg Mbps |
Upload Avg Mbps |
|
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0-2 Mbps | 0% | 100% | 6 | 1 |
| 2-5 Mbps | 0% | 100% | - | - |
| 5-10 Mbps | 0% | 100% | - | - |
| 10-30 Mbps | 0% | 100% | - | - |
| 30-300 Mbps | 100% | 100% | 40.8 | 7.5 |
| 300+ Mbps | 0% | 0% | - | - |
| Country | England |
| Latitude | 51.98096100 |
| Longitude | -0.49712500 |
| OS Easting | 503314 |
| OS Northing | 0232455 |
| OS Positional Quality | Within the building of the matched address closest to the postcode mean |
| Bedfordshire |
| Westminster Parliamentary Constituency |
Mid Bedfordshire |
| Electoral Ward | Westoning, Flitton and Greenfield |
| 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 |
| International Territorial Level Code | E06000056 |
| Travel To Work Area | Luton |
| 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 |
| Output Area Classification | Supergroup: Rural residents Group: Rural tenants Subgroup: Rural white-collar workers |
| Rural-Urban Classification | (England/Wales) Rural town and fringe |
| Built-Up Area | Westoning BUA |
| Built-Up Area Sub-Division | (pseudo) England (not covered) |
| Workplace Zone | E33025607 |
| Middle Layer Super Output Area Intermediate Zone |
Central Bedfordshire 017 |
| Lower Layer Super Output Area Data Zone |
Central Bedfordshire 017E |
| Output Area / Small Area | 1B2 |