The MK40 2TJ postcode is in Bedford, Bedford postcode town, within East of England, England region.
For comprehensive crime statistics in the MK40 2TJ area, explore the MK40 2TJ Crime Rates page.
To explore detailed house prices and statistics in the MK40 2TJ area, visit the MK40 2TJ House Prices
| Name | Type |
|---|---|
| Postcode Area | MK40 |
| Ward | Harpur |
| Middle layer Super Output Area | Harpur |
| 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 | Harpur |
| Westminster Parliamentary Constituency | Bedford |
| Multiple Deprivation Index | 2056 |
According to the ONS, The nearby area classification is Young families and students / Urban cultural mix / Expanding Areas, while the work-zone classification is Metro suburban distribution industries.
These amenities are located within this Postcode:
Lucky 11, Pub, NightClub
Address: MK40 2TJ
O M Pharmacy, Retailers - Other
Address: MK40 2TJ
AMBER COMBO, Restaurant, Cafe
Address: MK40 2TJ
Kebab-E-German, Takeaway Shop
Address: MK40 2TJ
Etna, Takeaway Shop
Address: MK40 2TJ
Golden Dragon, Takeaway Shop
Address: MK40 2TJ
Peri Peri & Pizza, Restaurant, Cafe
Address: MK40 2TJ
Fortune House, Takeaway Shop
Address: MK40 2TJ
Shaya Convenience Store, Retailers - Other
Address: MK40 2TJ
The nearest Bus stop is The Broadway(0.06 mi)
The nearest Railway Station is Bedford(0.39 mi)
The nearest airport is Luton Airport(18.07 mi)
Below are the nearest schools to the postcode ordered by distance. (data from gov.uk)
| Name | Age | Distance | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bedford SchoolAll Through, None | 7-18 | MK40 2TU (0.21 mi) | Details |
| Priory Primary SchoolPrimary, Outstanding | 3-11 | MK40 1JD (0.32 mi) | Details |
| Livingstone Primary SchoolPrimary, Good | 3-11 | MK41 7LG (0.37 mi) | Details |
| Polam SchoolPrimary, None | 1-9 | MK40 2BU (0.39 mi) | Details |
| Bedford College0, None | 16-99 | MK42 9AH (0.47 mi) | Details |
| Bedford Free SchoolSecondary, Outstanding | 11-16 | MK42 9AD (0.53 mi) | Details |
| Bedford Girls' SchoolAll Through, None | 7-18 | MK42 0BX (0.59 mi) | Details |
| Castle Newnham SchoolPrimary, Outstanding | 3-11 | MK40 3EP (0.66 mi) | Details |
| Edith Cavell Primary SchoolPrimary, Good | 3-11 | MK41 7NH (0.66 mi) | Details |
| Bedford Greenacre Independent SchoolAll Through, None | 0-18 | MK40 2DL (0.68 mi) | Details |
| Castle Newnham SchoolSecondary, Good | 11-16 | MK41 9DT (0.78 mi) | Details |
| Pilgrims Pre-Preparatory SchoolPrimary, None | 0-7 | MK41 7QZ (0.79 mi) | Details |
| Bedford Modern SchoolAll Through, None | 7-18 | MK41 7NT (0.79 mi) | Details |
| E-Spired Centre of ExcellenceSecondary, Inadequate | 14-16 | MK42 9HE (0.86 mi) | Details |
| St John Rigby Catholic Primary SchoolPrimary, Requires improvement | 5-11 | MK41 9DQ (0.92 mi) | Details |
| Queen's Park AcademyPrimary, Good | 3-11 | MK40 4HA (0.95 mi) | Details |
| Cauldwell SchoolPrimary, Good | 4-11 | MK42 9DR (0.97 mi) | Details |
The nearest GP to this postcode is THE DE PARYS GROUP(0.07 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 |
| goldington avenue surgeryActive85 goldington avenue, bedford, bedfordshire | 01234349531 | MK40 3DB |
| cauldwell medical centreActivebedford hospital, kempston road, bedford, bedfordshire | 01234673710 | MK42 9DJ |
| london road health centreActivethe health centre, 84-86 london road, bedford, bedfordshire | 01234266851 | MK42 0NT |
The population of MK402TJ is 315 compared to England, which has a population of 59,597,542.
The average age of people living in the nearby area is 42 years old. The top three age distributions are: Between 25 to 34 (1622), Between 35 to 44 (1312), and Below 14 (1220).
According to the latest census 2021, The main ethnicity of the people in the immediate area is White: English with a total of 110 people, followed by White: Other White with a total of 56.
Regarding education, 69 adults have No qualifications, while 46 have Level 3.
As for deprivation, most of the area is Deprived in one dimension (353), followed by at least Not deprived in any dimension (280).
In terms of religion, most people mentioned Christian (130), followed by No religion (82).
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 (51) followed by Never worked and long-term unemployed (50), and Lower managerial, administrative and professional occupations (38).
Most people in the area mentioned they are Employee: Full-time (468), and 325 adults mentioned they are Other.
As per the country of birth, most adults are from the United Kingdom (1157) and European Union EU-8 (190).