The MK40 3JR 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 3JR area, visit the MK40 3JR 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 | 13934 |
According to the ONS, The nearby area classification is Established renting families / None / Expanding Areas, while the work-zone classification is Eat, drink and be merry.
These amenities are located within this Postcode:
G C H Fishmongers Ltd, Retailers - Other
Address: MK40 3JR
Kraken MMA & Ftiness Ltd, Restaurant, Cafe
Address: MK40 3JR
Three Cups Pub, Pub, NightClub
Address: The Three Cups, 45 Newnham Street, Bedford, MK40 3JR
Belvedere Taste of Poland, Restaurant, Cafe
Address: MK40 3JR
Pizzeria Santaniello's, Restaurant, Cafe
Address: MK40 3JR
The Castle, Pub, NightClub
Address: The Castle, 17 Newnham Street, Bedford, MK40 3JR
Living It Up Events CIC, Other Catering Premises
Address: St Cuthberts Hall, Newnham Street, Bedford, MK40 3JR
The nearest Bus stop is Rothsay Road(0.06 mi)
The nearest Railway Station is Bedford(0.08 mi)
The nearest airport is Luton Airport(17.85 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 (0.29 mi) | Details |
| Bedford Girls' SchoolAll Through, None | 7-18 | MK42 0BX (0.33 mi) | Details |
| Bedford College0, None | 16-99 | MK42 9AH (0.40 mi) | Details |
| Bedford Free SchoolSecondary, Outstanding | 11-16 | MK42 9AD (0.41 mi) | Details |
| Castle Newnham SchoolPrimary, Outstanding | 3-11 | MK40 3EP (0.43 mi) | Details |
| Priory Primary SchoolPrimary, Outstanding | 3-11 | MK40 1JD (0.54 mi) | Details |
| Livingstone Primary SchoolPrimary, Good | 3-11 | MK41 7LG (0.69 mi) | Details |
| Polam SchoolPrimary, None | 1-9 | MK40 2BU (0.69 mi) | Details |
| Castle Newnham SchoolSecondary, Good | 11-16 | MK41 9DT (0.72 mi) | Details |
| E-Spired Centre of ExcellenceSecondary, Inadequate | 14-16 | MK42 9HE (0.75 mi) | Details |
| St John Rigby Catholic Primary SchoolPrimary, Requires improvement | 5-11 | MK41 9DQ (0.79 mi) | Details |
| Goldington AcademyAll Through, Good | 11-16 | MK41 9BX (0.89 mi) | Details |
| Pilgrims Pre-Preparatory SchoolPrimary, None | 0-7 | MK41 7QZ (0.91 mi) | Details |
| Cauldwell SchoolPrimary, Good | 4-11 | MK42 9DR (0.93 mi) | Details |
| Shackleton Primary SchoolPrimary, Good | 4-11 | MK42 9LZ (0.96 mi) | Details |
| Edith Cavell Primary SchoolPrimary, Good | 3-11 | MK41 7NH (0.98 mi) | Details |
| Bedford Greenacre Independent SchoolAll Through, None | 0-18 | MK40 2DL (0.99 mi) | Details |
The nearest GP to this postcode is THE DE PARYS GROUP(0.30 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 |
| goldington avenue surgeryActive85 goldington avenue, bedford, bedfordshire | 01234349531 | MK40 3DB |
| ashburnham road surgeryActive8 ashburnham road, bedford | 01234358411 | MK40 1DS |
| london road health centreActivethe health centre, 84-86 london road, bedford, bedfordshire | 01234266851 | MK42 0NT |
| cauldwell medical centreActivebedford hospital, kempston road, bedford, bedfordshire | 01234673710 | MK42 9DJ |
| linden road surgeryActivethe surgery, 13 linden road, bedford | 01234273272 | MK40 2DQ |
The population of MK403JR is 203 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: English with a total of 130 people, followed by White: Other White with a total of 29.
Regarding education, 57 adults have No qualifications, while 21 have Level 3.
As for deprivation, most of the area is Not deprived in any dimension (359), followed by at least Deprived in one dimension (199).
In terms of religion, most people mentioned Christian (93), followed by No religion (81).
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 (36) followed by Semi-routine occupations (30), and Small employers and own account workers (22).
Most people in the area mentioned they are Employee: Full-time (464), and 175 adults mentioned they are Retired.
As per the country of birth, most adults are from the United Kingdom (790) and European Union EU-8 (70).