The MK42 9SH postcode is in Bedford, Bedford postcode town, within East of England, England region.
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| Name | Type |
|---|---|
| Postcode Area | MK42 |
| Ward | Cauldwell |
| Middle layer Super Output Area | Cauldwell |
| 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 | Cauldwell |
| Westminster Parliamentary Constituency | Bedford |
| Multiple Deprivation Index | 12445 |
According to the ONS, The nearby area classification is Social renting young families / Urban cultural mix / Expanding Areas, while the work-zone classification is Metro suburban distribution industries.
Nearby PlacesThe nearest places is South End(0.32 mi)
The nearest Bus stop is Berkeley Road(0.15 mi)
The nearest Railway Station is Bedford St Johns(0.58 mi)
The nearest airport is Luton Airport(16.77 mi)
Below are the nearest schools to the postcode ordered by distance. (data from gov.uk)
| Name | Age | Distance | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shackleton Primary SchoolPrimary, Good | 4-11 | MK42 9LZ (0.14 mi) | Details |
| King's Oak Primary SchoolPrimary, Good | 2-11 | MK42 0HH (0.43 mi) | Details |
| E-Spired Centre of ExcellenceSecondary, Inadequate | 14-16 | MK42 9HE (0.52 mi) | Details |
| Bedford AcademySecondary, Good | 11-18 | MK42 9TR (0.54 mi) | Details |
| Cauldwell SchoolPrimary, Good | 4-11 | MK42 9DR (0.66 mi) | Details |
| Elstow SchoolPrimary, Good | 4-11 | MK42 9GP (0.75 mi) | Details |
| Bedford Girls' SchoolAll Through, None | 7-18 | MK42 0BX (0.77 mi) | Details |
| Bedford Free SchoolSecondary, Outstanding | 11-16 | MK42 9AD (0.79 mi) | Details |
| Bedford College0, None | 16-99 | MK42 9AH (0.86 mi) | Details |
| St John's SchoolAll Through, Outstanding | 2-19 | MK42 8AA (0.90 mi) | Details |
| Camestone SchoolPrimary, Good | 5-11 | MK42 8NW (0.93 mi) | Details |
The nearest GP to this postcode is LONDON ROAD HEALTH CENTRE(0.38 mi). Check out the NHS GPs in nearby area.
| Name | Telephone | Postcode |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| pc ext access bedocActiveelstow medical centre, abbeyfields, bedford, bedfordshire | 01234889088 | MK42 9GP |
The population of MK429SH is 397 compared to England, which has a population of 59,597,542.
The average age of people living in the nearby area is 35 years old. The top three age distributions are: Below 14 (2316), Between 25 to 34 (2069), and Between 35 to 44 (1922).
According to the latest census 2021, The main ethnicity of the people in the immediate area is White: English with a total of 145 people, followed by White: Other White with a total of 100.
Regarding education, 93 adults have Does not apply, while 43 have Level 1 and entry level.
As for deprivation, most of the area is Not deprived in any dimension (225), followed by at least Deprived in one dimension (210).
In terms of religion, most people mentioned Christian (166), followed by No religion (95).
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 (74) followed by Small employers and own account workers (38), and Never worked and long-term unemployed (37).
Most people in the area mentioned they are Employee: Full-time (497), and 212 adults mentioned they are Retired.
As per the country of birth, most adults are from the United Kingdom (928) and Middle East and Asia (189).