MK42 9GR
a residential postcode in Abbeyfields, Bedford
Coordinates
Latitude: 52.1142 / 52°6'51"N
Longitude: -0.4621 / 0°27'43"W
OS Eastings: 505409
OS Northings: 247325
OS Grid: TL054473
Location Encoding
Mapcode National: GBR G2C.J05
Mapcode Global: VHFQF.Y432
Plus Code: 9C4X4G7Q+M5
Maidenhead Locator System: IO92sc47
What Three Birds: goose.hoopoe.petrel
Marker point and cooordinate accuracy: Within the building of the matched address closest to the postcode mean.
Hexham Close, Elstow, Bedford MK42 9GR
Summary
MK42 9GR is a residential postcode in Abbeyfields, Bedford. It was first introduced in December 2011.
The most common council tax bands are B and C.
Residential buildings are primarily terraced (including end-terrace). Domestic properties are primarily houses.
Most residential buildings are of unknown age.
The most common Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) ratings are B and C.
Bedford is a town, which had a population of 87,590 in the 2011 census.
MK42 9GR is in the Bedford travel to work area. NHS services are provided by the Bedfordshire Primary Care Trust.
MK42 9GR is approximately 30m (98ft) above sea level.
Office of National Statistics Output Area Classification for the area containing MK42 9GR
4a1: Multicultural Metropolitans - Rented Family Living - Social Renting Young Families
Office of National Statistics Rural/Urban classification for MK42 9GR
England C1: a town or city, surrounded by populated countryside
Healthy Living Index
8/10 (High)
Neighbourhood Retail Diversity Index
6/10 (Moderate)
Area Retail Diversity Index
4/10 (Low)
Supermarkets near MK42 9GR include Aldi, Co-Operative Food, Costcutter, Farmfoods, Iceland, Lidl, Londis, M&S Simply Food, Morrisons, Sainsbury's, Tesco and Waitrose. (Source: OpenStreetMap)
Other nearby postcodes
MK42 9GR at other websites
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- River levels and flood warnings near MK42 9GR at River Levels UK
- Listed Buildings near MK42 9GR at British Listed Buildings
- Food Hygiene Ratings near MK42 9GR at Hygiene Ratings UK
- Nearest beaches to MK42 9GR at British Beaches
- Electric vehicle charge points near MK42 9GR at Plugpoint
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- Unique Property Reference Numbers (UPRNs) near MK42 9GR at UPRN Data UK
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Councils, constituencies and elected representatives
Residents of MK42 9GR 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
Bedford Borough Council
Ward
Elstow and Stewartby
Councillor
Tim Hill (Liberal Democrat)
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 MK42 9GR.
- 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 MK42 9GR.
Primary
Elstow School
Abbeyfields Road Abbeyfields, Elstow, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK42 9GP
Community School
Ages 4 - 11
Good
Shackleton Primary School
Pearcey Road, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK42 9LZ
Community School
Ages 4 - 11
Good
King's Oak Primary School
Oak Road, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK42 0HH
Community School
Ages 2 - 11
Good
Camestone Lower School
Jowitt Avenue, Kempston, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK42 8NW
Community School
Ages 5 - 11
Good
Secondary
Daubeney Academy
Orchard Street, Kempston, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK42 7PS
Academy Converter
Ages 10 - 14
Good
St Gregory's Catholic Middle School
Biddenham Turn, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK40 4AT
Academy Converter
Ages 4 - 11
Good
Castle Newnham School
Polhill Avenue, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK41 9DT
Foundation School
Ages 11 - 15
Good
Biddenham International School and Sports College
Biddenham Turn, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK40 4AZ
Foundation School
Ages 11 - 18
Good
Goldington Academy
Haylands Way, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK41 9BX
Academy Converter
Ages 11 - 16
Good
Beauchamp Middle School
Hawk Drive, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK41 7JE
Community School
Ages 9 - 13
Good
St Thomas More Catholic School
Tyne Crescent, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK41 7UL
Academy Converter
Ages 13 - 18
Outstanding
Mark Rutherford School
Wentworth Drive, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK41 8PX
Academy Converter
Ages 11 - 18
Good
The overall school grade in this area is high.