MK42 0QX - Postcode information, data and statistics for MK42 0QX
MK42 0QX - Overview
| Postcode | MK42 0QX |
| Date of introduction | December - 1999 |
| Date of retirement | N/A |
| Parish name | Shortstown |
| Ward name | Shortstown |
| County name | (pseudo) England (UA/MD/LB) |
| Region | East of England |
| UK Country name | England |
| Local authority | Bedford |
| Parliamentary name | North Bedfordshire |
| County Electoral Division | |
| European Electoral Region | Eastern |
| NHS England Region | |
| Standard Statistical Region | South East |
| Travel to Work Area | Bedford |
| Primary Care Trust | Bedfordshire |
| Built-up Area | |
| Built-up Area Sub-division | |
| Local Enterprise Partnership | South East Midlands |
| Police Force Area | Bedfordshire |
| Cancer Alliance | |
| Integrated Care Board | NHS Bedfordshire, Luton and Milton Keynes Integrated Care Board |
| Sub ICB | NHS Bedfordshire, Luton and Milton Keynes ICB - M1J4Y |
| Census Area Statistics ward | Eastcotts |
| 2005 ‘Statistical’ ward | Eastcotts |
| International Territorial Level 1 | East |
| International Territorial Level 2 | Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire |
| International Territorial Level 3 | Bedford |
| Local Learning and Skills Council | Bedfordshire and Luton |
| National Park Name | England (non-National Park) |
MK42 0QX - Map and Location information
| Easting | 507444 |
| Northing | 0246787 |
| Latitude | 52.1089935 |
| Longitude | -0.4325280 |
MK42 0QX - 2011 Census Data
| 2011 Census Super Group | Multicultural metropolitans |
| 2011 Census Group | Rented family living |
| 2011 Census Sub Group | Social renting young families |
| 2011 Census MSOA | Bedford 019 |
| 2011 Census LSOA | Bedford 019A |
| 2011 Census Workplace Zone Supergroup | Rural |
| 2011 Census Workplace Zone Group | Accessible countryside |
| 2011 Rural Urban Classification | (England/Wales) Rural town and fringe |
Member of Parliament (MP) for MK42 0QX
Richard Fuller MP
- Name: Richard Fuller
- Party: Conservative
- Constituency: North Bedfordshire
- Start Date: 12-12-2019
Recent crimes reported nearby MK42 0QX.
Our data shows a total of 3 crimes nearby
to MK42 0QX, from Jan 2022
to Dec 2024. We report "nearby" crimes as those in the same
2011
Census LSOA area. MK42 0QX is
in the
Bedford 019A LSOA area. The table below therefore reflects all recent
crimes in that area.
The location information contained in the crimes data is approximate for privacy purposes.
The location information contained in the crimes data is approximate for privacy purposes.
Note: LSOA areas are "lower layer super output areas". A Lower Layer Super
Output Area (LSOA) is a
geographic
area. Lower Layer Super Output Areas are a geographic hierarchy designed to improve the
reporting of small
area statistics in England and Wales. In Northern Ireland these zones are referred to as
Super
Output Areas.
In Scotland the areas are known as Data Zones.
There are 32,844 Lower Super Output Areas in England, 890 Super Output Areas in Northern
Ireland, 6,976 Data
Zones in Scotland and 1,909 Lower Super Output Areas in Wales.
For reference LSOAs in England & Wales have an average population of approximately 1500
people
or 650
households. This is an average and postcode MK42 0QX ( LSOA Area
- Bedford 019A ) may have differing population numbers.
Breakdown of recent crimes reported nearby MK42 0QX .
| Month | Reported by | Location | Crime type | Last outcome |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2023 | Metropolitan Police Service | On or near Aviation Way | Violence and sexual offences | Status update unavailable |
| May 2022 | Cambridgeshire Constabulary | On or near Meeting Close | Violence and sexual offences | Status update unavailable |
| Feb 2022 | Hertfordshire Constabulary | On or near Church Lane | Violence and sexual offences | Status update unavailable |
Schools nearby MK42 0QX.
Our data contains 25 schools nearby the
postcode MK42 0QX.
The schools listed are in the same postcode district as MK42 0QX. e.g. We are
displaying schools that have the postcode starting with MK42.
- School name: Cherry Trees Nursery School
- School type: Local authority nursery school
- Phase: Nursery
- Lower age: 2
- Upper age: 5
- Boarding provision: No boarders
- Nursery provision: Has Nursery Classes
- Sixth form provision: Not applicable
- Genders: Mixed
- School Capacity:
- Number of pupils (at 18/01/2024): 158 (Boys: 74 / Girls: 84 )
- Address: Hawkins Road, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK42 9LS
- Website: www.cherrytreesnurseryschool.co.uk
- Telephone: 01234354788
- School name: Peter Pan Nursery School
- School type: Local authority nursery school
- Phase: Nursery
- Lower age: 2
- Upper age: 5
- Boarding provision: No boarders
- Nursery provision: Has Nursery Classes
- Sixth form provision: Not applicable
- Genders: Mixed
- School Capacity:
- Number of pupils (at 18/01/2024): 128 (Boys: 59 / Girls: 69 )
- Address: Edward Road, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK42 9DR
- Website: www.peterpannurseryschool.co.uk
- Telephone: 01234350864
- School name: Camestone School
- School type: Community school
- Phase: Primary
- Lower age: 4
- Upper age: 11
- Boarding provision: No boarders
- Nursery provision: No Nursery Classes
- Sixth form provision: Does not have a sixth form
- Genders: Mixed
- School Capacity: 420
- Number of pupils (at 18/01/2024): 415 (Boys: 232 / Girls: 183 )
- Address: Jowitt Avenue, Kempston, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK42 8NW
- Website: www.camestoneschool.co.uk/
- Telephone: 01234855587
- School name: Kempston Rural Primary School
- School type: Community school
- Phase: Primary
- Lower age: 5
- Upper age: 11
- Boarding provision: No boarders
- Nursery provision: Has Nursery Classes
- Sixth form provision: Does not have a sixth form
- Genders: Mixed
- School Capacity: 420
- Number of pupils (at 18/01/2024): 441 (Boys: 216 / Girls: 225 )
- Address: Martell Drive, Kempston, Bedfordshire, MK42 7FJ
- Website: www.kempstonrural.beds.sch.uk/
- Telephone: 01234854286
- School name: Balliol Primary School
- School type: Community school
- Phase: Primary
- Lower age: 2
- Upper age: 11
- Boarding provision: No boarders
- Nursery provision: Has Nursery Classes
- Sixth form provision: Does not have a sixth form
- Genders: Mixed
- School Capacity: 440
- Number of pupils (at 18/01/2024): 389 (Boys: 201 / Girls: 188 )
- Address: Balliol Road, Kempston, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK42 7ER
- Website: www.balliolschool.co.uk/
- Telephone: 01234300601
- School name: King's Oak Primary School
- School type: Community school
- Phase: Primary
- Lower age: 1
- Upper age: 11
- Boarding provision: No boarders
- Nursery provision: Has Nursery Classes
- Sixth form provision: Does not have a sixth form
- Genders: Mixed
- School Capacity: 936
- Number of pupils (at 18/01/2024): 849 (Boys: 429 / Girls: 420 )
- Address: Oak Road, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK42 0HH
- Website: http://www.kingsoakprimary.co.uk
- Telephone: 01234220480
- School name: Bedford Girls' School
- School type: Other independent school
- Phase: Not applicable
- Lower age: 7
- Upper age: 18
- Boarding provision: No boarders
- Nursery provision: No Nursery Classes
- Sixth form provision: Has a sixth form
- Genders: Girls
- School Capacity: 1202
- Number of pupils (at 18/01/2024): 977 (Boys: 0 / Girls: 977 )
- Address: Cardington Road, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK42 0BX
- Website: https://www.bedfordgirlsschool.co.uk/
- Telephone: 01234361900
- School name: Ridgeway School
- School type: Community special school
- Phase: Not applicable
- Lower age: 2
- Upper age: 19
- Boarding provision: No boarders
- Nursery provision: Has Nursery Classes
- Sixth form provision: Has a sixth form
- Genders: Mixed
- School Capacity: 125
- Number of pupils (at 18/01/2024): 104 (Boys: 61 / Girls: 43 )
- Address: Hill Rise, Kempston, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK42 7EB
- Website: http://www.ridgewayschool.org.uk/
- Telephone: 01234402402
- School name: Bedford College
- School type: Further education
- Phase: 16 plus
- Lower age: 16
- Upper age: 99
- Boarding provision:
- Nursery provision: Not applicable
- Sixth form provision: Not applicable
- Genders: Mixed
- School Capacity:
- Number of pupils (at ): (Boys: / Girls: )
- Address: Cauldwell Street, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK42 9AH
- Website:
- Telephone: 01234291000
- School name: Lakeview School
- School type: Community school
- Phase: Primary
- Lower age: 3
- Upper age: 11
- Boarding provision: No boarders
- Nursery provision: Has Nursery Classes
- Sixth form provision: Does not have a sixth form
- Genders: Mixed
- School Capacity: 420
- Number of pupils (at 18/01/2024): 439 (Boys: 222 / Girls: 217 )
- Address: School Lane, Off Brooklands Avenue, Wixams, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK42 6BH
- Website: www.lakeview.beds.sch.uk
- Telephone: 01234741653
- School name: Bedford Academy
- School type: Academy sponsor led
- Phase: Secondary
- Lower age: 11
- Upper age: 18
- Boarding provision: No boarders
- Nursery provision: Not applicable
- Sixth form provision: Has a sixth form
- Genders: Mixed
- School Capacity: 1440
- Number of pupils (at 18/01/2024): 1332 (Boys: 639 / Girls: 693 )
- Address: Mile Road, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK42 9TR
- Website: http://bedfordacademy.co.uk/
- Telephone: 01234301500
- School name: St John's School
- School type: Academy special converter
- Phase: Not applicable
- Lower age: 2
- Upper age: 19
- Boarding provision: No boarders
- Nursery provision: Has Nursery Classes
- Sixth form provision: Has a sixth form
- Genders: Mixed
- School Capacity: 181
- Number of pupils (at 18/01/2024): 183 (Boys: 126 / Girls: 57 )
- Address: Austin Canons, Bedford Road, Kempston, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK42 8AA
- Website: www.st-johns-school.co.uk
- Telephone: 01234345565
- School name: Daubeney Academy
- School type: Academy converter
- Phase: Secondary
- Lower age: 11
- Upper age: 16
- Boarding provision: No boarders
- Nursery provision: No Nursery Classes
- Sixth form provision: Does not have a sixth form
- Genders: Mixed
- School Capacity: 600
- Number of pupils (at 18/01/2024): 504 (Boys: 269 / Girls: 235 )
- Address: Orchard Street, Kempston, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK42 7PS
- Website: http://www.daubeneyacademy.co.uk/
- Telephone: 01234400111
- School name: Bedford Free School
- School type: Free schools
- Phase: Secondary
- Lower age: 11
- Upper age: 16
- Boarding provision: No boarders
- Nursery provision: No Nursery Classes
- Sixth form provision: Does not have a sixth form
- Genders: Mixed
- School Capacity: 500
- Number of pupils (at 18/01/2024): 529 (Boys: 279 / Girls: 250 )
- Address: Cauldwell Street, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK42 9AD
- Website: http://www.bedfordfreeschool.co.uk/
- Telephone: 01234332299
- School name: Greys Education Centre
- School type: Academy alternative provision converter
- Phase: Not applicable
- Lower age: 5
- Upper age: 16
- Boarding provision: No boarders
- Nursery provision: No Nursery Classes
- Sixth form provision: Not applicable
- Genders: Mixed
- School Capacity: 87
- Number of pupils (at 18/01/2024): 52 (Boys: 33 / Girls: 19 )
- Address: Manor Drive, Kempston, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK42 7AB
- Website:
- Telephone: 01234408477
- School name: Grange Academy
- School type: Academy special converter
- Phase: Not applicable
- Lower age: 5
- Upper age: 16
- Boarding provision: No boarders
- Nursery provision: Not applicable
- Sixth form provision: Does not have a sixth form
- Genders: Mixed
- School Capacity: 150
- Number of pupils (at 18/01/2024): 149 (Boys: 105 / Girls: 44 )
- Address: Halsey Road, Kempston, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK42 8AU
- Website: www.grange.beds.sch.uk
- Telephone: 01234407100
- School name: Kempston Academy
- School type: Academy sponsor led
- Phase: Secondary
- Lower age: 11
- Upper age: 18
- Boarding provision: No boarders
- Nursery provision: No Nursery Classes
- Sixth form provision: Has a sixth form
- Genders: Mixed
- School Capacity: 982
- Number of pupils (at 18/01/2024): 834 (Boys: 445 / Girls: 389 )
- Address: Hill Rise, Kempston, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK42 7EB
- Website: https://www.kempstonacademy.co.uk/
- Telephone: 01234290900
- School name: Wixams Tree Primary Academy
- School type: Free schools
- Phase: Primary
- Lower age: 4
- Upper age: 11
- Boarding provision:
- Nursery provision: Not applicable
- Sixth form provision: Does not have a sixth form
- Genders: Mixed
- School Capacity: 420
- Number of pupils (at 18/01/2024): 502 (Boys: 248 / Girls: 254 )
- Address: Green Lane, Wixams, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK42 6BA
- Website: www.wixamstreeprimary.co.uk
- Telephone: 01234608960
- School name: Elstow School
- School type: Academy converter
- Phase: Primary
- Lower age: 4
- Upper age: 11
- Boarding provision: No boarders
- Nursery provision: No Nursery Classes
- Sixth form provision: Does not have a sixth form
- Genders: Mixed
- School Capacity: 420
- Number of pupils (at 18/01/2024): 410 (Boys: 193 / Girls: 217 )
- Address: Abbey Fields, Elstow, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK42 9GP
- Website: www.elstowschool.co.uk
- Telephone: 01234302300
- School name: Cauldwell School
- School type: Academy converter
- Phase: Primary
- Lower age: 4
- Upper age: 11
- Boarding provision: No boarders
- Nursery provision: No Nursery Classes
- Sixth form provision: Does not have a sixth form
- Genders: Mixed
- School Capacity: 420
- Number of pupils (at 18/01/2024): 417 (Boys: 216 / Girls: 201 )
- Address: Edward Road, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK42 9DR
- Website: www.cauldwellschool.com/
- Telephone: 01234301400
- School name: Shackleton Primary School
- School type: Academy converter
- Phase: Primary
- Lower age: 4
- Upper age: 11
- Boarding provision: No boarders
- Nursery provision: No Nursery Classes
- Sixth form provision: Does not have a sixth form
- Genders: Mixed
- School Capacity: 540
- Number of pupils (at 18/01/2024): 476 (Boys: 260 / Girls: 216 )
- Address: Pearcey Road, Shackleton Primary School, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK42 9LZ
- Website: www.shackletonprimary.co.uk
- Telephone: 01234352912
- School name: Shortstown Primary School
- School type: Academy converter
- Phase: Primary
- Lower age: 2
- Upper age: 11
- Boarding provision: No boarders
- Nursery provision: Has Nursery Classes
- Sixth form provision: Does not have a sixth form
- Genders: Mixed
- School Capacity: 420
- Number of pupils (at 18/01/2024): 480 (Boys: 235 / Girls: 245 )
- Address: Beauvais Square, Shortstown, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK42 0GS
- Website: www.shortstownprimary.co.uk
- Telephone: 01234740881
- School name: Wixams Academy
- School type: Free schools
- Phase: Secondary
- Lower age: 11
- Upper age: 19
- Boarding provision: No boarders
- Nursery provision: No Nursery Classes
- Sixth form provision: Has a sixth form
- Genders: Mixed
- School Capacity: 824
- Number of pupils (at 18/01/2024): 926 (Boys: 450 / Girls: 476 )
- Address: Green Lane, Wixams, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK42 6BA
- Website: https://www.wixamsacademy.co.uk
- Telephone: 01234608950
- School name: Springfield Primary School
- School type: Academy converter
- Phase: Primary
- Lower age: 4
- Upper age: 11
- Boarding provision: No boarders
- Nursery provision: No Nursery Classes
- Sixth form provision: Does not have a sixth form
- Genders: Mixed
- School Capacity: 420
- Number of pupils (at 18/01/2024): 391 (Boys: 178 / Girls: 213 )
- Address: Orchard Street, Kempston, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK42 7LJ
- Website: http://springfieldprimaryschool.org.uk/
- Telephone: 01234306000
- School name: Bedford Road Primary Academy
- School type: Academy sponsor led
- Phase: Primary
- Lower age: 5
- Upper age: 11
- Boarding provision: No boarders
- Nursery provision: No Nursery Classes
- Sixth form provision: Does not have a sixth form
- Genders: Mixed
- School Capacity: 420
- Number of pupils (at 18/01/2024): 392 (Boys: 210 / Girls: 182 )
- Address: Hillgrounds Road, Kempston, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK42 8QH
- Website: bedfordroad-primary.org
- Telephone: 01234851011
Historical House Sale Prices in MK42 0QX
| Date | Price | Property Type | Leasehold / Freehold | Address |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2024 | £300,000 | Terraced | Freehold | 27, Comet Drive, Bedford, MK42 0QX |
| Jan 2021 | £340,000 | Detached | Freehold | 9, Comet Drive, Bedford, MK42 0QX |
| Nov 2019 | £282,000 | Detached | Freehold | 11, Comet Drive, Bedford, MK42 0QX |
| Nov 2019 | £297,500 | Detached | Freehold | 11, Comet Drive, Bedford, MK42 0QX |
| Jun 2018 | £327,500 | Detached | Freehold | 9, Comet Drive, Bedford, MK42 0QX |
| Jun 2016 | £172,000 | Terraced | Freehold | 19, Comet Drive, Bedford, MK42 0QX |
| Mar 2016 | £270,000 | Detached | Freehold | 5, Comet Drive, Bedford, MK42 0QX |
| May 2013 | £200,000 | Detached | Freehold | 5, Comet Drive, Bedford, MK42 0QX |
| Sep 2012 | £210,000 | Detached | Freehold | 5, Comet Drive, Bedford, MK42 0QX |
| Dec 2010 | £134,995 | Terraced | Freehold | 21, Comet Drive, Bedford, MK42 0QX |
| Sep 2008 | £205,000 | Detached | Freehold | 3, Comet Drive, Bedford, MK42 0QX |
| Feb 2008 | £136,500 | Terraced | Freehold | 19, Comet Drive, Bedford, MK42 0QX |
| Jul 2007 | £229,000 | Detached | Freehold | 11, Comet Drive, Bedford, MK42 0QX |
| Jun 2007 | £152,500 | Terraced | Freehold | 17, Comet Drive, Bedford, MK42 0QX |
| May 2005 | £195,000 | Detached | Freehold | 3, Comet Drive, Bedford, MK42 0QX |
| Apr 2005 | £195,000 | Detached | Freehold | 5, Comet Drive, Bedford, MK42 0QX |
| Jul 2004 | £125,000 | Terraced | Freehold | 27, Comet Drive, Bedford, MK42 0QX |
| Jun 2004 | £170,000 | Detached | Freehold | 9, Comet Drive, Bedford, MK42 0QX |
| Nov 2003 | £97,000 | Terraced | Freehold | 23, Comet Drive, Bedford, MK42 0QX |
| Oct 2003 | £98,000 | Terraced | Freehold | 21, Comet Drive, Bedford, MK42 0QX |
| Jul 2003 | £152,000 | Detached | Freehold | 1, Comet Drive, Bedford, MK42 0QX |
| Apr 2003 | £147,000 | Detached | Freehold | 1, Comet Drive, Bedford, MK42 0QX |
| Jul 2002 | £148,518 | Detached | Freehold | 11, Comet Drive, Bedford, MK42 0QX |
| Jul 2002 | £82,500 | Terraced | Freehold | 25, Comet Drive, Bedford, MK42 0QX |
| Jun 2002 | £76,000 | Terraced | Freehold | 19, Comet Drive, Bedford, MK42 0QX |
| May 2002 | £139,000 | Detached | Freehold | 3, Comet Drive, Bedford, MK42 0QX |
| Mar 2002 | £119,950 | Detached | Freehold | 7, Comet Drive, Bedford, MK42 0QX |
| Nov 2001 | £84,500 | Terraced | Freehold | 17, Comet Drive, Bedford, MK42 0QX |
| Nov 2000 | £103,000 | Detached | Freehold | 9, Comet Drive, Bedford, MK42 0QX |
| Nov 2000 | £135,000 | Detached | Freehold | 11, Comet Drive, Bedford, MK42 0QX |
| Jul 2000 | £73,000 | Terraced | Freehold | 25, Comet Drive, Bedford, MK42 0QX |
| Feb 2000 | £107,500 | Detached | Freehold | 15, Comet Drive, Bedford, MK42 0QX |
| Jan 2000 | £74,450 | Terraced | Freehold | 27, Comet Drive, Bedford, MK42 0QX |
| Jan 2000 | £59,950 | Terraced | Freehold | 25, Comet Drive, Bedford, MK42 0QX |
| Dec 1999 | £59,950 | Terraced | Freehold | 19, Comet Drive, Bedford, MK42 0QX |
| Dec 1999 | £59,950 | Terraced | Freehold | 23, Comet Drive, Bedford, MK42 0QX |
| Dec 1999 | £59,950 | Terraced | Freehold | 21, Comet Drive, Bedford, MK42 0QX |
| Dec 1999 | £73,450 | Terraced | Freehold | 17, Comet Drive, Bedford, MK42 0QX |
| Dec 1999 | £114,450 | Detached | Freehold | 13, Comet Drive, Bedford, MK42 0QX |
| Nov 1999 | £250,000 | Detached | Freehold | 11, Comet Drive, Bedford, MK42 0QX |
| Nov 1999 | £93,000 | Detached | Freehold | 9, Comet Drive, Bedford, MK42 0QX |
| Oct 1999 | £108,450 | Detached | Freehold | 5, Comet Drive, Bedford, MK42 0QX |
| Oct 1999 | £95,950 | Detached | Freehold | 7, Comet Drive, Bedford, MK42 0QX |
| Oct 1999 | £95,950 | Detached | Freehold | 1, Comet Drive, Bedford, MK42 0QX |
| Sep 1999 | £250,000 | Detached | Freehold | 3, Comet Drive, Bedford, MK42 0QX |
Broadband (internet) speeds and availability in postcode MK42 0QX .
- Average download speed: 241.7 Mbps
- Maximum download speed: 1000 Mbps
- Average upload speed: 19 Mbps
- Maximum upload speed: 50 Mbps
- Average data usage (per month): 369 GB
Broadband speeds and the
number of connections in MK42 0QX
| less than 2Mbps | 2Mbps - 5Mbps | 5Mbps - 10Mbps | 10Mbps - 20Mbps | 30Mbps - 300Mbps | over 300 Mbps |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 8 | 2 |
Data from Ofcom, based on a snapshot from internet
providers in 2023.