MK45 2GS
a residential postcode in Ampthill, Central Bedfordshire
Coordinates
Latitude: 52.0311 / 52°1'51"N
Longitude: -0.5015 / 0°30'5"W
OS Eastings: 502898
OS Northings: 238026
OS Grid: TL028380
Location Encoding
Mapcode National: GBR G39.L1B
Mapcode Global: VHFQT.867S
Plus Code: 9C4X2FJX+C9
Maidenhead Locator System: IO92ra97
What Three Birds: ovenbird.linnet.stork
Marker point and cooordinate accuracy: Within the building of the matched address closest to the postcode mean.
Borage Court, Moor Pond Piece, Ampthill, Bedford MK45 2GS
Summary
MK45 2GS is a residential postcode in Ampthill, Central Bedfordshire. It was first introduced in July 2002.
The most common council tax band is D.
Residential buildings are typically semi-detached, terraced (including end-terrace) and detached. Domestic properties are mostly flats and maisonettes.
Estimated residential property values, based on historical transactions and adjusted for inflation, range from £236,694 to £345,565 with an average of £287,585.
Residential buildings were typically constructed between 1996 and 2002 and between 2003 and 2006.
57% of residential property sales since 1995 have been new builds or newly converted.
Domestic properties are mostly privately rented, with some owner occupied
The most common Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating is C.
Ampthill is a town, which had a population of 20,026 in the 2011 census.
In the 2011 census, there were 6 people resident in MK45 2GS, of which 1 were male and 5 were female. This includes overnight visitors as well as permanent residents.
MK45 2GS is in the Bedford travel to work area. NHS services are provided by the Bedfordshire Primary Care Trust.
MK45 2GS is approximately 101m (331ft) above sea level.
Office of National Statistics Output Area Classification for the area containing MK45 2GS
5b2: Urbanites - Ageing Urban Living - Communal Retirement
Office of National Statistics Rural/Urban classification for MK45 2GS
England C1: a town or city, surrounded by populated countryside
Healthy Living Index
8/10 (High)
Neighbourhood Retail Diversity Index
1/10 (Very low)
Area Retail Diversity Index
4/10 (Low)
Supermarkets near MK45 2GS include Tesco and Waitrose. (Source: OpenStreetMap)
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- Unique Property Reference Numbers (UPRNs) near MK45 2GS at UPRN Data UK
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Councils, constituencies and elected representatives
Residents of MK45 2GS are represented at different levels of local, regional and national government by elected representatives. Where known, these are shown here.
This data is updated approximately monthly, and may not necessarily take account of the results of any elections or by-elections held recently.
Unitary Authority
Central Bedfordshire Council
Ward
Ampthill
Councillors
Paul Duckett (Conservative)
Mike Blair (Conservative)
Mark Smith (Independent)
United Kingdom Parliament
Constituency
Mid Bedfordshire
MP
Nadine Dorries (Conservative)
Broadband Internet
Ofcom publishes annual statistics for Broadband availability. This is the most recent data for MK45 2GS.
- Definitions
- Ultrafast: 300Mbit/s or greater
- Superfast: 30Mbit/s to less than 300Mbit/s
- Universal Service Obligation: Download speeds at or above 10Mbit/s and upload speeds at or above 1Mbit/s
Schools
The most recent Ofsted rankings for schools near MK45 2GS.
Primary
The Firs Lower School
Station Road, Ampthill, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK45 2QR
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Ages 3 - 9
Good
Templefield Lower School
Malham Close, Flitwick, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK45 1AJ
Community School
Ages 4 - 9
Needs improvement
Maulden Lower School
Church Road, Maulden, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK45 2AU
Community School
Ages 2 - 9
Good
Kingsmoor Lower School
Kingsmoor Close, Flitwick, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK45 1EY
Community School
Ages 3 - 9
Good
Secondary
Alameda Middle School
Station Road, Ampthill, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK45 2QR
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Ages 9 - 13
Good
Redborne Upper School and Community College
Flitwick Road, Ampthill, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK45 2NU
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Ages 13 - 18
Outstanding
Woodland Middle School Academy
Malham Close, Flitwick, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK45 1NP
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Ages 9 - 13
Needs improvement
Marston Vale Middle School
The Crescent, Stewartby, Bedfordshire, MK43 9NH
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Ages 9 - 13
Needs improvement
Harlington Upper School
Goswell End Road, Harlington, Dunstable, Bedfordshire, LU5 6NX
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Ages 13 - 18
Good
Wootton Upper School
Hall End Road, Wootton, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK43 9HT
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Ages 13 - 18
Needs improvement
Holywell School
Red Lion Close, Cranfield, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK43 0JA
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Ages 9 - 13
Good
Parkfields Middle School
Park Road, Toddington, Dunstable, Bedfordshire, LU5 6AB
Foundation School
Ages 9 - 13
Outstanding
Daubeney Academy
Orchard Street, Kempston, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK42 7PS
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Ages 10 - 14
Good
Arnold Academy
Hexton Road, Barton-le-Clay, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK45 4JZ
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Ages 9 - 13
Good
The overall school grade in this area is high.