MK42 9BQ - Postcode information, data and statistics for MK42 9BQ
MK42 9BQ - Overview
| Postcode | MK42 9BQ |
| Date of introduction | October - 2016 |
| Date of retirement | N/A |
| Parish name | Elstow |
| 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 | |
| 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 | 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 | England (non-National Park) |
MK42 9BQ - Map and Location information
| Easting | 505018 |
| Northing | 0247714 |
| Latitude | 52.1177940 |
| Longitude | -0.4676180 |
MK42 9BQ - 2011 Census Data
| 2011 Census Super Group | Hard-pressed living |
| 2011 Census Group | Hard pressed ageing workers |
| 2011 Census Sub Group | Ageing industrious workers |
| 2011 Census MSOA | Bedford 019 |
| 2011 Census LSOA | Bedford 019E |
| 2011 Census Workplace Zone Supergroup | Metro suburbs |
| 2011 Census Workplace Zone Group | Self-employed tradespeople in multicultural metro suburbs |
| 2011 Rural Urban Classification | (England/Wales) Urban city and town |
Member of Parliament (MP) for MK42 9BQ
Blake Stephenson MP
- Name: Blake Stephenson
- Party: Conservative
- Constituency: Mid Bedfordshire
- Start Date: 04-07-2024
Recent crimes reported nearby MK42 9BQ.
Our data shows a total of 1 crimes nearby
to MK42 9BQ, from Jan 2022
to Nov 2024. We report "nearby" crimes as those in the same
2011
Census LSOA area. MK42 9BQ is
in the
Bedford 019E 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 9BQ ( LSOA Area
- Bedford 019E ) may have differing population numbers.
Breakdown of recent crimes reported nearby MK42 9BQ .
| Month | Reported by | Location | Crime type | Last outcome |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2022 | Derbyshire Constabulary | On or near Lilleshall Drive | Violence and sexual offences | Unable to prosecute suspect |
Schools nearby MK42 9BQ.
Our data contains 25 schools nearby the
postcode MK42 9BQ.
The schools listed are in the same postcode district as MK42 9BQ. 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 9BQ
| Date | Price | Property Type | Leasehold / Freehold | Address |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2024 | £615,000 | Detached | Freehold | 6, Thomas James Close, Bedford, MK42 9BQ |
| Jan 2022 | £305,000 | Semi Detached | Freehold | 5, Thomas James Close, Bedford, MK42 9BQ |
| Jun 2021 | £600,000 | Detached | Freehold | 10, Thomas James Close, Bedford, MK42 9BQ |
| Mar 2020 | £487,500 | Detached | Freehold | 6, Thomas James Close, Bedford, MK42 9BQ |
| Jun 2017 | £415,000 | Detached | Freehold | 6, Thomas James Close, Bedford, MK42 9BQ |
| May 2017 | £485,000 | Detached | Freehold | 13, Thomas James Close, Bedford, MK42 9BQ |
| May 2017 | £485,000 | Detached | Freehold | 12, Thomas James Close, Bedford, MK42 9BQ |
| Mar 2017 | £485,000 | Detached | Freehold | 10, Thomas James Close, Bedford, MK42 9BQ |
| Mar 2017 | £495,000 | Detached | Freehold | 14, Thomas James Close, Bedford, MK42 9BQ |
| Mar 2017 | £485,000 | Detached | Freehold | 8, Thomas James Close, Bedford, MK42 9BQ |
| Feb 2017 | £495,000 | Detached | Freehold | 7, Thomas James Close, Bedford, MK42 9BQ |
| Feb 2017 | £480,000 | Detached | Freehold | 9, Thomas James Close, Bedford, MK42 9BQ |
| Dec 2016 | £495,000 | Detached | Freehold | 11, Thomas James Close, Bedford, MK42 9BQ |
| Jul 2014 | £315,000 | Other | Freehold | 10, Thomas James Close, Bedford, MK42 9BQ |
Broadband (internet) speeds and availability in postcode MK42 9BQ .
- Average download speed: 74.5 Mbps
- Maximum download speed: 80 Mbps
- Average upload speed: 20 Mbps
- Maximum upload speed: 20 Mbps
- Average data usage (per month): 979 GB
Broadband speeds and the
number of connections in MK42 9BQ
| less than 2Mbps | 2Mbps - 5Mbps | 5Mbps - 10Mbps | 10Mbps - 20Mbps | 30Mbps - 300Mbps | over 300 Mbps |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 11 | 0 |
Data from Ofcom, based on a snapshot from internet
providers in 2023.