MK45 4LJ
a residential postcode in Upper Gravenhurst, Central Bedfordshire
Coordinates
Latitude: 52.0106 / 52°0'38"N
Longitude: -0.3765 / 0°22'35"W
OS Eastings: 511526
OS Northings: 235926
OS Grid: TL115359
Location Encoding
Mapcode National: GBR H4Z.TY5
Mapcode Global: VHFQW.FQBK
Plus Code: 9C4X2J6F+6C
Maidenhead Locator System: IO92ta42
What Three Birds: kittiwake.merlin.stilt
Marker point and cooordinate accuracy: Within the building of the matched address closest to the postcode mean.
Fishers Close, Gravenhurst, Bedford MK45 4LJ
Summary
MK45 4LJ is a residential postcode in Upper Gravenhurst, Central Bedfordshire. It was first introduced in August 1993.
The most common council tax bands are C and D.
Residential buildings are typically semi-detached and terraced (including end-terrace). Domestic properties are primarily houses.
Estimated residential property values, based on historical transactions and adjusted for inflation, range from £111,665 to £179,087 with an average of £136,305.
Residential buildings were typically constructed between 1991 and 1995.
None of the residential properties sold since 1995 have been new builds or newly converted.
Domestic properties are mostly social housing, with some owner occupied
The most common Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) ratings are D and E.
Upper Gravenhurst is a village, which had a population of 595 in the 2011 census.
In the 2011 census, there were 24 people resident in MK45 4LJ, of which 12 were male and 12 were female. This includes overnight visitors as well as permanent residents.
MK45 4LJ is in the Bedford travel to work area. NHS services are provided by the Bedfordshire Primary Care Trust.
MK45 4LJ is approximately 63m (207ft) above sea level.
Office of National Statistics Output Area Classification for the area containing MK45 4LJ
1b1: Rural Residents - Rural Tenants - Rural Life
Office of National Statistics Rural/Urban classification for MK45 4LJ
England E1: a rural village surrounded by populated countryside
Healthy Living Index
7/10 (High)
Neighbourhood Retail Diversity Index
0/10 (Nonexistent)
Area Retail Diversity Index
5/10 (Moderate)
Supermarkets near MK45 4LJ include Morrisons. (Source: OpenStreetMap)
Other nearby postcodes
MK45 4LJ at other websites
- Air quality forecast for MK45 4LJ at Smogwatch
- Sunrise and sunset times at MK45 4LJ at The Time and Place
- River levels and flood warnings near MK45 4LJ at River Levels UK
- Listed Buildings near MK45 4LJ at British Listed Buildings
- Food Hygiene Ratings near MK45 4LJ at Hygiene Ratings UK
- Nearest beaches to MK45 4LJ at British Beaches
- Electric vehicle charge points near MK45 4LJ at Plugpoint
- See which government petitions are popular near MK45 4LJ at Repetition.me
- Unique Property Reference Numbers (UPRNs) near MK45 4LJ at UPRN Data UK
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Councils, constituencies and elected representatives
Residents of MK45 4LJ 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
Silsoe and Shillington
Councillor
Alison Mary Wainman Graham (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 4LJ.
- 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 4LJ.
Primary
Gravenhurst Academy
High Street, Gravenhurst, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK45 4HY
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Ages 5 - 9
Outstanding
Shillington Lower School
Greenfields, Shillington, Hitchin, Hertfordshire, SG5 3NX
Community School
Ages 2 - 9
Good
Meppershall Church of England Academy
107 High Street, Meppershall, Shefford, Bedfordshire, SG17 5LZ
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Ages 4 - 9
Good
Campton Lower School
Rectory Road, Campton, Shefford, Bedfordshire, SG17 5PF
Community School
Ages 5 - 9
Outstanding
St Mary's VA CofE Lower School
High Street, Clophill, Bedfordshire, MK45 4BE
Voluntary Aided School
Ages 2 - 9
Outstanding
Secondary
Robert Bloomfield Academy
Bloomfield Drive, Shefford, Bedfordshire, SG17 5BU
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Ages 9 - 13
Outstanding
Samuel Whitbread Academy
Shefford Road, Clifton, Shefford, Bedfordshire, SG17 5QS
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Ages 13 - 18
Good
Arnold Academy
Hexton Road, Barton-le-Clay, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK45 4JZ
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Ages 9 - 13
Good
Henlow Church of England Academy
Church Road, Henlow, Bedfordshire, SG16 6AN
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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
Alameda Middle School
Station Road, Ampthill, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK45 2QR
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Ages 9 - 13
Good
Harlington Upper School
Goswell End Road, Harlington, Dunstable, Bedfordshire, LU5 6NX
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Ages 13 - 18
Good
The overall school grade in this area is high.