MK43 7LG
a primarily residential and agricultural postcode in Carlton, Bedford
Coordinates
Latitude: 52.1804 / 52°10'49"N
Longitude: -0.6048 / 0°36'17"W
OS Eastings: 495494
OS Northings: 254494
OS Grid: SP954544
Location Encoding
Mapcode National: GBR F02.9WV
Mapcode Global: VHFPZ.GGMB
Plus Code: 9C4X59JW+53
Maidenhead Locator System: IO92qe73
What Three Birds: rubythroat.capercaillie.curlew
Marker point and cooordinate accuracy: Within the building of the matched address closest to the postcode mean.
High Elms, School Lane, Carlton, Bedford MK43 7LG
Summary
MK43 7LG is a primarily residential and agricultural postcode in Carlton, Bedford. It was first introduced in January 1980.
The most common council tax bands are G and D.
Residential buildings are primarily detached. Domestic properties are primarily houses.
Estimated residential property values, based on historical transactions and adjusted for inflation, range from £242,577 to £812,440 with an average of £576,828.
Residential buildings were typically constructed before 1900, between 1950 and 1966, between 1976 and 1982 and between 1930 and 1949.
None of the residential properties sold 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) ratings are D, E and F.
The average commercial rateable value is £5,300. The most common recorded business type is Communication Station. Farms and agricultural buildings do not pay business rates and are not included in these figures.
In the 2011 census, there were 14 people resident in MK43 7LG, of which 8 were male and 6 were female.
MK43 7LG is in the Bedford travel to work area. NHS services are provided by the Bedfordshire Primary Care Trust.
MK43 7LG is approximately 71m (233ft) above sea level.
See recent residential property sales in MK43 7LG
Office of National Statistics Output Area Classification for the area containing MK43 7LG
1c1: Rural Residents - Ageing Rural Dwellers - Rural Employment and Retirees
Office of National Statistics Rural/Urban classification for MK43 7LG
England F1: a rural hamlet or isolated dwellings in populated countryside
Healthy Living Index
8/10 (High)
Neighbourhood Retail Diversity Index
2/10 (Very low)
Area Retail Diversity Index
5/10 (Moderate)
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Councils, constituencies and elected representatives
Residents of MK43 7LG 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
Harrold
Councillor
Alison Foster (Conservative)
United Kingdom Parliament
Constituency
North East Bedfordshire
MP
Richard Fuller (Conservative)
Broadband Internet
Ofcom publishes annual statistics for Broadband availability. This is the most recent data for MK43 7LG.
- 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
Broadband statistics for commercial properties are less reliable than for domestic properties, as businesses are more likely to have other forms of Internet access that are not classified as 'Broadband'.
Schools
The most recent Ofsted rankings for schools near MK43 7LG.
Primary
Carlton VC Lower School
The Moor, Carlton, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK43 7JR
Voluntary Controlled School
Ages 4 - 11
Outstanding
Turvey Lower School
May Road, Turvey, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK43 8DY
Foundation School
Ages 5 - 11
Good
Harrold Lower School
The Green, Harrold, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK43 7DB
Academy Converter
Ages 4 - 11
Good
Lavendon School
High Street, Lavendon, Olney, Buckinghamshire, MK46 4HA
Community School
Ages 4 - 11
Outstanding
Newton Blossomville Church of England School
Newton Blossomville, Turvey, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK43 8AL
Voluntary Controlled School
Ages 4 - 7
Outstanding
Secondary
Harrold Priory Middle School
The Green, Harrold, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK43 7DE
Academy Converter
Ages 9 - 13
Good
Sharnbrook Academy
Odell Road, Sharnbrook, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK44 1JL
Academy Converter
Ages 11 - 18
Good
Lincroft Middle School
Station Road, Oakley, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK43 7RE
Academy Converter
Ages 11 - 16
Outstanding
Biddenham International School and Sports College
Biddenham Turn, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK40 4AZ
Foundation School
Ages 11 - 18
Good
St Gregory's Catholic Middle School
Biddenham Turn, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK40 4AT
Academy Converter
Ages 4 - 11
Good
Wollaston School
Irchester Road, Wollaston, Wellingborough, Northamptonshire, NN29 7PH
Community School
Ages 11 - 18
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
Wootton Upper School
Hall End Road, Wootton, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK43 9HT
Academy Converter
Ages 13 - 18
Needs improvement
The overall school grade in this area is high.