MK42 6DD - Postcode information, data and statistics for MK42 6DD
MK42 6DD - Overview
| Postcode | MK42 6DD |
| Date of introduction | Jan - 2018 |
| Date of retirement | N/A |
| Parish name | Wixams |
| Ward name | Wixams & Wilstead |
| County name | (pseudo) England (UA/MD/LB) |
| Region | East of England |
| UK Country name | England |
| Local authority | Bedford |
| Parliamentary name | Mid Bedfordshire |
| County Electoral Division | |
| European Electoral Region | Eastern |
| NHS England Region | East of England |
| Standard Statistical Region | South East |
| Travel to Work Area | Bedford |
| Primary Care Trust | Bedfordshire |
| Built-up Area | |
| Built-up Area Sub-division | (pseudo) England (not covered) |
| 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 | Wilshamstead |
| 2005 ‘Statistical’ ward | Wilshamstead |
| 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 |
MK42 6DD - Map and Location information
| Easting | 505247 |
| Northing | 0244626 |
| Latitude | 52.0899963 |
| Longitude | -0.4652260 |
MK42 6DD - 2011 Census Data
| 2011 Census Super Group | Urbanites |
| 2011 Census Group | Ageing urban living |
| 2011 Census Sub Group | Communal retirement |
| 2011 Census MSOA | Bedford 019 |
| 2011 Census LSOA | Bedford 019C |
| 2011 Census Workplace Zone Supergroup | Manufacturing and distribution |
| 2011 Census Workplace Zone Group | Industrial units |
| 2011 Rural Urban Classification | (England/Wales) Rural village |
Member of Parliament (MP) for MK42 6DD
Blake Stephenson MP
- Name: Blake Stephenson
- Party: Conservative
- Constituency: Mid Bedfordshire
- Start Date: 04-07-2024
Recent crimes reported nearby MK42 6DD.
Our data shows a total of 4 crimes nearby
to MK42 6DD, from Jan 2022
to Sep 2024. We report "nearby" crimes as those in the same
2011
Census LSOA area. MK42 6DD is
in the
Bedford 019C 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 6DD ( LSOA Area
- Bedford 019C ) may have differing population numbers.
Breakdown of recent crimes reported nearby MK42 6DD .
| Month | Reported by | Location | Crime type | Last outcome |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2022 | Metropolitan Police Service | On or near Cadwall Drive | Violence and sexual offences | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Oct 2022 | Hertfordshire Constabulary | On or near Bluewater Quay | Violence and sexual offences | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Oct 2022 | Hertfordshire Constabulary | On or near Bluewater Quay | Violence and sexual offences | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Feb 2022 | Warwickshire Police | On or near Linnet Lane | Violence and sexual offences | Unable to prosecute suspect |
Schools nearby MK42 6DD.
Our data contains 25 schools nearby the
postcode MK42 6DD.
The schools listed are in the same postcode district as MK42 6DD. 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 19-01-2023): 156 (Boys: 74 / Girls: 82 )
- Last OFSTED Inspection date: 05-07-2019 | OFSTED Rating: Outstanding
- OFSTED Special Measures: Not applicable
- 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 19-01-2023): 122 (Boys: 65 / Girls: 57 )
- Last OFSTED Inspection date: 19-04-2023 | OFSTED Rating: Outstanding
- OFSTED Special Measures: Not applicable
- 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: 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 19-01-2023): 411 (Boys: 226 / Girls: 185 )
- Last OFSTED Inspection date: 22-09-2022 | OFSTED Rating: Good
- OFSTED Special Measures: Not applicable
- 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 19-01-2023): 440 (Boys: 205 / Girls: 235 )
- Last OFSTED Inspection date: 22-11-2023 | OFSTED Rating: Good
- OFSTED Special Measures: Not applicable
- 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 19-01-2023): 405 (Boys: 201 / Girls: 204 )
- Last OFSTED Inspection date: 13-07-2022 | OFSTED Rating: Good
- OFSTED Special Measures: Not applicable
- 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: 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: 936
- Number of pupils (at 19-01-2023): 767 (Boys: 393 / Girls: 374 )
- Last OFSTED Inspection date: 12-01-2022 | OFSTED Rating: Good
- OFSTED Special Measures: Not applicable
- 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 20-01-2022): 985 (Boys: 0 / Girls: 985 )
- Last OFSTED Inspection date: | OFSTED Rating: N/A
- OFSTED Special Measures: Not applicable
- 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: 95
- Number of pupils (at 19-01-2023): 95 (Boys: 56 / Girls: 39 )
- Last OFSTED Inspection date: 07-11-2019 | OFSTED Rating: Good
- OFSTED Special Measures: Not applicable
- 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: )
- Last OFSTED Inspection date: 26-09-2019 | OFSTED Rating: N/A
- OFSTED Special Measures: Not applicable
- 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 19-01-2023): 448 (Boys: 222 / Girls: 226 )
- Last OFSTED Inspection date: 19-10-2022 | OFSTED Rating: Good
- OFSTED Special Measures: Not applicable
- 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 19-01-2023): 1309 (Boys: 624 / Girls: 685 )
- Last OFSTED Inspection date: 22-03-2023 | OFSTED Rating: Good
- OFSTED Special Measures: Not applicable
- 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 19-01-2023): 179 (Boys: 126 / Girls: 53 )
- Last OFSTED Inspection date: 14-09-2023 | OFSTED Rating: Good
- OFSTED Special Measures: Not applicable
- 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 19-01-2023): 481 (Boys: 261 / Girls: 220 )
- Last OFSTED Inspection date: 22-02-2023 | OFSTED Rating: Requires improvement
- OFSTED Special Measures: Not applicable
- 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 19-01-2023): 508 (Boys: 256 / Girls: 252 )
- Last OFSTED Inspection date: 16-01-2020 | OFSTED Rating: Outstanding
- OFSTED Special Measures: Not applicable
- 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 19-01-2023): 40 (Boys: 27 / Girls: 13 )
- Last OFSTED Inspection date: 12-02-2020 | OFSTED Rating: Requires improvement
- OFSTED Special Measures: Not applicable
- 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 19-01-2023): 136 (Boys: 96 / Girls: 40 )
- Last OFSTED Inspection date: 05-05-2022 | OFSTED Rating: Good
- OFSTED Special Measures: Not applicable
- 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 19-01-2023): 733 (Boys: 383 / Girls: 350 )
- Last OFSTED Inspection date: 13-09-2018 | OFSTED Rating: Good
- OFSTED Special Measures: Not applicable
- Address: Hill Rise, Kempston, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK42 7EB
- Website: https://www.kempstonacademy.co.uk/
- Telephone: 01234290900
- School name: Wixams Tree Primary School
- 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 19-01-2023): 476 (Boys: 231 / Girls: 245 )
- Last OFSTED Inspection date: 19-01-2022 | OFSTED Rating: Requires improvement
- OFSTED Special Measures: Not applicable
- 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 19-01-2023): 416 (Boys: 194 / Girls: 222 )
- Last OFSTED Inspection date: 09-01-2020 | OFSTED Rating: Good
- OFSTED Special Measures: Not applicable
- Address: Abbeyfields Road Abbeyfields, 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 19-01-2023): 419 (Boys: 224 / Girls: 195 )
- Last OFSTED Inspection date: 01-12-2021 | OFSTED Rating: Good
- OFSTED Special Measures: Not applicable
- 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 19-01-2023): 509 (Boys: 266 / Girls: 243 )
- Last OFSTED Inspection date: 29-09-2021 | OFSTED Rating: Good
- OFSTED Special Measures: Not applicable
- Address: Pearcey Road, 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 19-01-2023): 475 (Boys: 240 / Girls: 235 )
- Last OFSTED Inspection date: 13-10-2021 | OFSTED Rating: Good
- OFSTED Special Measures: Not applicable
- 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 19-01-2023): 802 (Boys: 401 / Girls: 401 )
- Last OFSTED Inspection date: 30-03-2022 | OFSTED Rating: Requires improvement
- OFSTED Special Measures: Not applicable
- 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 19-01-2023): 367 (Boys: 173 / Girls: 194 )
- Last OFSTED Inspection date: 15-06-2022 | OFSTED Rating: Good
- OFSTED Special Measures: Not applicable
- 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 ): (Boys: / Girls: )
- Last OFSTED Inspection date: | OFSTED Rating: N/A
- OFSTED Special Measures: Not applicable
- Address: Hillgrounds Road, Kempston, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK42 8QH
- Website: bedfordroad-primary.org
- Telephone: 01234851011
Historical House Sale Prices in MK42 6DD
| Date | Price | Property Type | Leasehold / Freehold | Address |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2018 | £415,000 | Terraced | Freehold | 2, Merlin Meadows, Bedford, MK42 6DD |
| Jun 2018 | £350,000 | Terraced | Freehold | 10, Merlin Meadows, Bedford, MK42 6DD |
| Jan 2018 | £355,000 | Terraced | Freehold | 6, Merlin Meadows, Bedford, MK42 6DD |
| Dec 2017 | £355,000 | Semi Detached | Freehold | 8, Merlin Meadows, Bedford, MK42 6DD |
| Dec 2017 | £434,995 | Terraced | Freehold | 12, Merlin Meadows, Bedford, MK42 6DD |
| Dec 2017 | £349,995 | Terraced | Freehold | 4, Merlin Meadows, Bedford, MK42 6DD |
| Apr 2017 | £6,810,000 | Other | Freehold | 2, Merlin Meadows, Bedford, MK42 6DD |
Broadband (internet) speeds and availability in postcode MK42 6DD .
- Average download speed: 310.6 Mbps
- Maximum download speed: 1000 Mbps
- Average upload speed: 28 Mbps
- Maximum upload speed: 50 Mbps
- Average data usage (per month): 1030 GB
Broadband speeds and the
number of connections in MK42 6DD
| less than 2Mbps | 2Mbps - 5Mbps | 5Mbps - 10Mbps | 10Mbps - 20Mbps | 30Mbps - 300Mbps | over 300 Mbps |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 2 |
Data from Ofcom, based on a snapshot from internet
providers in 2023.