The MK40 1LN postcode is in Bedford, Bedford postcode town, within East of England, England region.
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To explore detailed house prices and statistics in the MK40 1LN area, visit the MK40 1LN House Prices
| Name | Type |
|---|---|
| Postcode Area | MK40 |
| Ward | Castle |
| Middle layer Super Output Area | Castle & Kingsway |
| Lower Tier Local Authority | Bedford |
| Upper Tier Local Authority | Bedford |
| Region | East of England |
| Country | England |
| Travel To Work Area | Bedford |
| Police Force | Bedfordshire |
| NHS Care Board | NHS Bedfordshire, Luton and Milton Keynes Integrated Care Board |
| Electoral ward | Castle |
| Westminster Parliamentary Constituency | Bedford |
| Multiple Deprivation Index | 2998 |
According to the ONS, The nearby area classification is Asian terraces and flats / Young ethnic communities / Expanding Areas, while the work-zone classification is Multiethnic urban high streets.
These amenities are located within this Postcode:
Greggs, Retailers - Other
Address: MK40 1LN
Superdrug Stores Plc, Retailers - Other
Address: MK40 1LN
Don't Get Locked In, Restaurant, Cafe
Address: First And Second Floor, 23-27 Allhallows, Bedford, MK40 1LN
Subway, Restaurant, Cafe
Address: MK40 1LN
The nearest places is Queens Park(0.86 mi)
The nearest Bus stop is Bus Station(0.04 mi)
The nearest Railway Station is Bedford(0.41 mi)
The nearest airport is Luton Airport(17.93 mi)
Below are the nearest schools to the postcode ordered by distance. (data from gov.uk)
| Name | Age | Distance | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| Priory Primary SchoolPrimary, Outstanding | 3-11 | MK40 1JD (0.19 mi) | Details |
| Bedford College0, None | 16-99 | MK42 9AH (0.32 mi) | Details |
| Polam SchoolPrimary, None | 1-9 | MK40 2BU (0.35 mi) | Details |
| Bedford SchoolAll Through, None | 7-18 | MK40 2TU (0.37 mi) | Details |
| Bedford Free SchoolSecondary, Outstanding | 11-16 | MK42 9AD (0.39 mi) | Details |
| Livingstone Primary SchoolPrimary, Good | 3-11 | MK41 7LG (0.41 mi) | Details |
| Bedford Girls' SchoolAll Through, None | 7-18 | MK42 0BX (0.52 mi) | Details |
| Bedford Greenacre Independent SchoolAll Through, None | 0-18 | MK40 2DL (0.68 mi) | Details |
| E-Spired Centre of ExcellenceSecondary, Inadequate | 14-16 | MK42 9HE (0.71 mi) | Details |
| Edith Cavell Primary SchoolPrimary, Good | 3-11 | MK41 7NH (0.73 mi) | Details |
| Castle Newnham SchoolPrimary, Outstanding | 3-11 | MK40 3EP (0.76 mi) | Details |
| Cauldwell SchoolPrimary, Good | 4-11 | MK42 9DR (0.79 mi) | Details |
| Queen's Park AcademyPrimary, Good | 3-11 | MK40 4HA (0.80 mi) | Details |
| Bedford Modern SchoolAll Through, None | 7-18 | MK41 7NT (0.85 mi) | Details |
| St Joseph's and St Gregory's Catholic Primary SchoolPrimary, Requires improvement | 4-11 | MK40 4HN (0.94 mi) | Details |
| Castle Newnham SchoolSecondary, Good | 11-16 | MK41 9DT (0.95 mi) | Details |
| St John's SchoolAll Through, Outstanding | 2-19 | MK42 8AA (0.96 mi) | Details |
| Pilgrims Pre-Preparatory SchoolPrimary, None | 0-7 | MK41 7QZ (0.96 mi) | Details |
The nearest GP to this postcode is THE DE PARYS GROUP(0.24 mi). Check out the NHS GPs in nearby area.
| Name | Telephone | Postcode |
|---|---|---|
| the de parys groupActivede parys group, 23 de parys avenue, bedford, bedfordshire | 01234351341 | MK40 2TX |
| ashburnham road surgeryActive8 ashburnham road, bedford | 01234358411 | MK40 1DS |
| linden road surgeryActivethe surgery, 13 linden road, bedford | 01234273272 | MK40 2DQ |
| cauldwell medical centreActivebedford hospital, kempston road, bedford, bedfordshire | 01234673710 | MK42 9DJ |
| goldington avenue surgeryActive85 goldington avenue, bedford, bedfordshire | 01234349531 | MK40 3DB |
| london road health centreActivethe health centre, 84-86 london road, bedford, bedfordshire | 01234266851 | MK42 0NT |
The population of MK401LN is 339 compared to England, which has a population of 59,597,542.
The average age of people living in the nearby area is 39 years old. The top three age distributions are: Between 25 to 34 (1978), Between 35 to 44 (1680), and Below 14 (1649).
According to the latest census 2021, The main ethnicity of the people in the immediate area is White: Other White with a total of 92 people, followed by White: English with a total of 65.
Regarding education, 80 adults have Does not apply, while 38 have Level 3.
As for deprivation, most of the area is Not deprived in any dimension (419), followed by at least Deprived in one dimension (348).
In terms of religion, most people mentioned Christian (145), followed by Muslim (102).
The NS-SEC defines and measures social class and is considered a reliable indicator of a person's class status. As per the 2021 census, most of the population has Routine occupations (63) followed by Semi-routine occupations (39), and Never worked and long-term unemployed (37).
Most people in the area mentioned they are Employee: Full-time (779), and 233 adults mentioned they are Employee: Part-time.
As per the country of birth, most adults are from the United Kingdom (1057) and Middle East and Asia (387).