MK42 8HU is a postal code used within the United Kingdom for delivering mail.
Postcodes are made up of two parts. The part before the space (MK42) is called the outward code. The part after the space (8HU) is called the inward code. The letters C, I, K, M, O and V are not allowed in the inward code. In addition to the inward and outward code, the postcode can be broken up into four parts:
- Postal Area. In our case MK which means Milton Keynes.
- Postal District. In our case MK42.
- Postal Sector. In our case MK42 8.
- Postcode Unit. The last two letters. In our case HU.
The regional mail center for the post area MK is the National Distribution Centre, which is located at Danes Way, NORTHAMPTON, NN6 7DD.
The final port of call for any post addressed to the MK42 8HU postcode is the local delivery office (DO) which is BEDFORD MK42 DO. Here the post will be sorted ready for delivery.
The properties in the MK42 8HU postcode have the street address of Springfield Avenue
Did you know? According to the 2021 Census, the MK42 8HU postcode is home to a bustling 48 residents!
It is situated within the post town of BEDFORD within the old postal county of Bedfordshire.
MK42 8HU is within the town of Kempston.
The MK42 8HU postcode area is composed of 100% residential properties, 0% commercial properties, and 0% public properties.
According to our data. Most dwellings in MK42 8HU are houses. The remainder of residential properties consist of bungalows. Of these houses, most are semi-detached. Of these bungalows, most are detached.
Most properties in MK42 8HU are owned by the occupiers with the rest being privately rented.
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| Property Type | Percentage |
|---|---|
| Residential | 100% |
| Commercial | 0% |
| Public | 0% |
Telephone Area Code for MK42 8HU
The telephone area code for MK42 8HU is 01234 Bedford.
Map Coordinates for MK42 8HU
| Latitude | 52.1173192067 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -0.491827246286 |
Ordnance Survey Maps for MK42 8HU
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Weather Forecast for MK42 8HU
Sat 27th Apr
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| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18:00 to 21:00 |  | Light rain | 9.0°C (feels like 6.0°C) | 55.00% | NE 11 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 |  | Heavy rain | 7.0°C (feels like 4.0°C) | 86.00% | NNE 13 mph |
Sun 28th Apr
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| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 00:00 to 03:00 | | Heavy rain | 7.0°C (feels like 4.0°C) | 94.00% | NNE 13 mph |
| 03:00 to 06:00 | | Heavy rain | 8.0°C (feels like 4.0°C) | 94.00% | NNE 13 mph |
| 06:00 to 09:00 | | Heavy rain | 8.0°C (feels like 6.0°C) | 85.00% | NNW 7 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 | | Heavy rain | 8.0°C (feels like 5.0°C) | 78.00% | WNW 11 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 | | Light rain | 7.0°C (feels like 3.0°C) | 51.00% | W 16 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 |  | Cloudy | 9.0°C (feels like 6.0°C) | 21.00% | WSW 13 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 | | Cloudy | 10.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) | 8.00% | SW 9 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 |  | Clear night | 7.0°C (feels like 5.0°C) | 1.00% | SW 9 mph |
Mon 29th Apr
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| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 00:00 to 03:00 | | Clear night | 6.0°C (feels like 3.0°C) | 0.00% | SW 9 mph |
| 03:00 to 06:00 | | Clear night | 5.0°C (feels like 2.0°C) | 0.00% | SSW 7 mph |
| 06:00 to 09:00 |  | Sunny day | 6.0°C (feels like 4.0°C) | 0.00% | S 9 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 |  | Partly cloudy (day) | 12.0°C (feels like 9.0°C) | 1.00% | SSW 13 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 | | Partly cloudy (day) | 14.0°C (feels like 11.0°C) | 3.00% | S 13 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 | | Partly cloudy (day) | 15.0°C (feels like 12.0°C) | 2.00% | S 13 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 | | Sunny day | 13.0°C (feels like 11.0°C) | 1.00% | S 11 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 | | Clear night | 10.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) | 0.00% | SSE 9 mph |
Tue 30th Apr
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| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 00:00 to 03:00 | | Clear night | 8.0°C (feels like 6.0°C) | 0.00% | SE 9 mph |
| 03:00 to 06:00 | | Clear night | 8.0°C (feels like 6.0°C) | 1.00% | SE 7 mph |
| 06:00 to 09:00 | | Sunny day | 9.0°C (feels like 7.0°C) | 1.00% | SE 7 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 | | Partly cloudy (day) | 13.0°C (feels like 12.0°C) | 2.00% | SE 9 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 | | Cloudy | 16.0°C (feels like 14.0°C) | 10.00% | SE 11 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 | | Light rain | 16.0°C (feels like 14.0°C) | 41.00% | SSE 11 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 |  | Light rain shower (day) | 15.0°C (feels like 14.0°C) | 33.00% | SE 7 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 | | Light rain shower (night) | 12.0°C (feels like 11.0°C) | 32.00% | ESE 7 mph |
Wed 1st May
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| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 00:00 to 03:00 | | Cloudy | 11.0°C (feels like 10.0°C) | 15.00% | ESE 7 mph |
| 03:00 to 06:00 | | Cloudy | 10.0°C (feels like 9.0°C) | 13.00% | ESE 4 mph |
| 06:00 to 09:00 |  | Fog | 11.0°C (feels like 10.0°C) | 21.00% | E 4 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 | | Cloudy | 14.0°C (feels like 13.0°C) | 15.00% | E 7 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 | | Cloudy | 17.0°C (feels like 16.0°C) | 16.00% | E 7 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 | | Cloudy | 18.0°C (feels like 17.0°C) | 15.00% | ENE 9 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 | | Cloudy | 16.0°C (feels like 15.0°C) | 11.00% | ESE 7 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 | | Cloudy | 12.0°C (feels like 11.0°C) | 12.00% | ESE 7 mph |
What are the Broadband Speeds like in the MK42 8HU Postcode?
Download Speeds For MK42 8HU
| Average Mbps | 143.900 |
|---|---|
| Median Mbps | 107.000 |
| Maximum Mbps | 331.000 |
MK42 8HU has an average download speed of 143.9 Megabits per second (Mbps).
367 other postcode units have the same broadband speed.
89% of postcodes (1,051,011) have slower broadband speeds.
11% of postcodes (133,263) have faster broadband speeds.
Upload Speeds For MK42 8HU
| Average Mbps | 17.300 |
|---|---|
| Median Mbps | 19.500 |
| Maximum Mbps | 36.000 |
MK42 8HU has an average upload speed of 17.3 Megabits per second (Mbps).
6,680 other postcode units have the same upload speed.
84% of postcodes (993,540) have slower upload speeds.
16% of postcodes (184,421) have faster upload speeds.
Schools within a five minute drive of MK42 8HU Postcode
England Primary Schools
Shackleton Primary School
Address: Shackleton Primary School, Pearcey Road, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK42 9LZ
Distance: 1.32 miles
Contact: 01234352912
Shackleton Primary School
Address: Shackleton Primary School, Pearcey Road, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK42 9LZ
Distance: 1.32 miles
Contact:
Cauldwell School
Address: Cauldwell School, Edward Road, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK42 9DR
Distance: 0.97 miles
Contact: 01234301400
Cauldwell School
Address: Cauldwell School, Edward Road, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK42 9DR
Distance: 0.97 miles
Contact:
Camestone School
Address: Camestone School, Jowitt Avenue, Kempston, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK42 8NW
Distance: 0.35 miles
Contact: 01234855587
Springfield Primary School
Address: Springfield Primary School, Orchard Street, Kempston, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK42 7LJ
Distance: 0.39 miles
Contact:
Priory Primary School
Address: Priory Primary School, Greyfriars, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK40 1JD
Distance: 1.60 miles
Contact: 01234261768
Bedford Road Primary School
Address: Bedford Road Primary School, Hillgrounds Road, Kempston, Bedford Road Primary School, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK42 8QH
Distance: 0.26 miles
Contact: 01234851011
Balliol Primary School
Address: Balliol Primary School, Balliol Road, Kempston, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK42 7ER
Distance: 0.54 miles
Contact: 01234300601
Kempston Rural Primary School
Address: Kempston Rural Primary School, Martell Drive, Kempston, Bedfordshire, MK42 7FJ
Distance: 1.13 miles
Contact: 01234854286
Great Denham Primary School
Address: Great Denham Primary School, Greenkeepers Road, Great Denham, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK40 4GG
Distance: 1.26 miles
Contact: 01234266245
England Secondary Schools
Bedford Free School
Address: Bedford Free School, Cauldwell Street, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK42 9AD
Distance: 1.48 miles
Contact: 01234332299
Daubeney Academy
Address: Daubeney Academy, Orchard Street, Kempston, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK42 7PS
Distance: 0.37 miles
Contact: 01234400111
Kempston Academy
Address: Kempston Academy, Hill Rise, Kempston, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK42 7EB
Distance: 0.97 miles
Contact: 01234290900
Nearest Dentists
Dentists near MK42 8HU
U H P THE DENTAL PRACTICE
Address: 176 BEDFORD ROAD, KEMPSTON, BEDFORD, BEDFORDSHIRE, MK42 8BL
Distance: 0.16 miles
Contact: :
KEMPSTON DENTAL PRACTICE
Address: 212 BEDFORD ROAD, KEMPSTON, BEDFORD, BEDFORDSHIRE, MK42 8BL
Distance: 0.16 miles
Contact: :
MOBILE DENTAL UNIT (NORTH)
Address: KEMPSTON DENTAL CLINIC, HALSEY ROAD, BEDFORD, BEDFORDSHIRE, MK42 8AU
Distance: 0.27 miles
Contact: :
QUEENS PARK HEALTH CENTRE
Address: 23C CARLISLE ROAD, BEDFORD, BEDFORDSHIRE, MK40 4HR
Distance: 1.10 miles
Contact: :
BEDFORD DENTAL CENTRE
Address: 133 MIDLAND ROAD, BEDFORD, BEDFORDSHIRE, MK40 1DN
Distance: 1.42 miles
Contact: :
MIDLAND ROAD DENTAL SURGERY
Address: 102 MIDLAND ROAD, BEDFORD, BEDFORDSHIRE, MK40 1QE
Distance: 1.45 miles
Contact: :
Nearest Chemists
Pharmacies near MK42 8HU
BRITANNIA PHARMACY
Address: THE SAXON CENTRE, 242 BEDFORD ROAD, KEMPSTON, BEDFORD, BEDFORDSHIRE, MK42 8PP
Distance: 0.14 miles
Contact: tel: 01234 854023
JARDINES PHARMACY
Address: 245 BEDFORD ROAD, KEMPSTON, BEDFORD, MK42 8BP
Distance: 0.17 miles
Contact: tel: 01234 851846
SPEEDWELL PHARMACY
Address: 98 BEDFORD ROAD, KEMPSTON, BEDFORD, MK42 8BG
Distance: 0.29 miles
Contact: tel: 01234 851767
BOOTS
Address: UNIT D, I/CHANGE RETAIL PARK, RACE MEADOWS WAY, BEDFORD, BEDFORDSHIRE, MK42 7AZ
Distance: 0.62 miles
Contact: tel: 01234 210803
JANSSEN'S PHARMACY
Address: 28 AMPTHILL ROAD, BEDFORD, BEDFORDSHIRE, MK42 9HG
Distance: 1.12 miles
Contact: tel: 01234 353484
THE VILLAGE PHARMACY
Address: MEIKLEJOHN CENTRE UNIT 3, KINGSWOOD WAY, GREAT DENHAM, BEDFORD, BEDFORDSHIRE, MK40 4GH
Distance: 1.16 miles
Contact: tel: 01234 351455
Nearest Opticians
Opticians near MK42 8HU
BROWN AND WHITE OPTICIANS - SAXON CENTRE
Address: 246 SAXON CENTRE, BEDFORD ROAD, KEMPSTON, BEDFORD, BEDFORDSHIRE, MK42 8QA
Distance: 0.15 miles
Contact: :
VALERIE CURTIS OPTICIANS
Address: 142 BEDFORD ROAD, KEMPSTON, BEDFORD, BEDFORDSHIRE, MK42 8BH
Distance: 0.17 miles
Contact: :
BOOTS OPTICIANS LTD - BEDFORD INTERCHANGE RETAIL PARK
Address: UNIT D INTERCHANGE RETAIL PARK, KEMPSTON, BEDFORD, BEDFORDSHIRE, MK42 7AZ
Distance: 0.62 miles
Contact: :
SPECSAVERS (BEDFORD)
Address: 1 HARPUR CENTRE, MIDLAND ROAD, BEDFORD, BEDFORDSHIRE, MK40 1TJ
Distance: 1.61 miles
Contact: :
BOOTS OPTICIANS (BEDFORD)
Address: 33-37 HARPUR CENTRE, BEDFORD, BEDFORDSHIRE, MK40 1TN
Distance: 1.63 miles
Contact: :
VISION EXPRESS (BEDFORD)
Address: 28 THE HARPUR CENTRE, BEDFORD, BEDFORDSHIRE, MK40 1TG
Distance: 1.63 miles
Contact: :
Nearest GP Surgeries
Doctors near MK42 8HU
CATER STREET BRANCH SURGERY
Address: 1 CATER STREET, KEMPSTON, BEDFORD, MK42 8DR
Distance: 0.17 miles
Contact: :
KING STREET SURGERY
Address: 273 BEDFORD ROAD, KEMPSTON, BEDFORD, BEDFORDSHIRE, MK42 8QD
Distance: 0.18 miles
Contact: tel: 01234 852222
ST JOHN'S BRANCH SURGERY
Address: 16 ST. JOHNS STREET, KEMPSTON, BEDFORD, MK42 8EP
Distance: 0.36 miles
Contact: :
DR AGRAWAL
Address: 144 AMPTHILL ROAD, BEDFORD, BEDFORDSHIRE, MK42 9PP
Distance: 0.91 miles
Contact: :
QUEENS PARK HEALTH CENTRE
Address: 23C CARLISLE ROAD, QUEEN'S PARK, BEDFORD, BEDFORDSHIRE, MK40 4HR
Distance: 1.10 miles
Contact: tel: 01234 351661
CAULDWELL MEDICAL CENTRE
Address: BEDFORD HOSPITAL, KEMPSTON ROAD, BEDFORD, MK42 9DJ
Distance: 1.12 miles
Contact: tel: 01234 673710
Transport Links near MK42 8HU
Train Stations
Nearest stations for postcode: MK42 8HU
- Bedford St Johns
Bedford St Johns station, Melbourne Street, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK42 9ANDistance: 1.67 milesDriving Time: 3.82 minutes - Bedford
Bedford station, Ashburnham Road, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK40 1DSDistance: 2.13 milesDriving Time: 4.95 minutes - Kempston Hardwick
Kempston Hardwick station, Manor Road, Kempston Hardwick, Bedfordshire, MK43 9NTDistance: 2.46 milesDriving Time: 5.50 minutes - Stewartby
Stewartby station, Green Lane, Stewartby, Bedfordshire, MK43 9LYDistance: 4.42 milesDriving Time: 8.38 minutes - Millbrook (Bedfordshire)
Millbrook station, Station Road, Millbrook, Bedfordshire, MK45 2JHDistance: 6.28 milesDriving Time: 9.35 minutes
Distances represent the quickest route by car.
Motorway Junctions near MK42 8HU
Train Stations
Motorway Junctions near MK42 8HU
Distances represent the quickest route by car.
Who are my Elected Representatives in the MK42 8HU Postcode?
| Westminster Constituency | Bedford Boro Const |
|---|---|
| Member or Parliament |  |
| Contact Details | Contact Mohammad Yasin |
| Political Party | Labour |
What Council is the MK42 8HU Postcode in?
The Council for this Postcode is Bedford Council, who are a Unitary authority. This means that they are responsible for providing education, libraries and maintaining highways as well as normal council duties such as council tax, rubbish collection, housing, environmental health and planning.
You can visit the website for Bedford at the following link Bedford.How much is the Council Tax?
Bedford Council is responsible for collecting council tax. This will vary depending on which council tax band the property falls within. You can check the council tax band at the gov.uk website.
Once you know the council tax band you can view how much Bedford charge for that band by visiting the The Council Tax section of their website.
Planning Applications
When moving house to a new post code it is worth checking out what will be built in the neighbourhood.
Few people want to live next door to a building site, have their garden overlooked or have the views from their property ruined.
Visit the local planning department and search for planning applications in this postcode granted within the last three years or still awaiting a decision. This will give an indication of what could still be built.
Where can I find out where the nearest Library to the MK42 8HU Postcode is?
Libraries are the responsibility of Bedford council
Visit the link for more information. Please note that some councils outsource library services to private companies and community groups ran by volunteers.
Virtual LibraryHouse Sales in MK42 8HU
| Year | High | Low | Average | Sales |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | £137,000 | £195,000 | £160,667 | 3 |
| 2014 | £174,995 | £174,995 | £174,995 | 1 |
| 2015 | £242,000 | £242,000 | £242,000 | 1 |
| 2020 | £240,000 | £240,000 | £240,000 | 1 |
| 2021 | £380,000 | £380,000 | £380,000 | 1 |
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Postcodes near the MK42 8HU Postcode
What Popular Supermarkets are near the MK42 8HU Postcode?
| Supermarket | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| Sainsburys, Bedford Road, Kempston, BEDFORD, MK42 8AY | 0.29 miles | Directions from MK42 8HU to Sainsburys |
| Aldi, Westville Road, BEDFORD, MK42 9BL | 1.45 miles | Directions from MK42 8HU to Aldi |
| Morrisons, Ampthill Road, BEDFORD, MK42 9PP | 1.46 miles | Directions from MK42 8HU to Morrisons |
| Iceland, Midland Road, BEDFORD, MK40 1PL | 2.66 miles | Directions from MK42 8HU to Iceland |
| Iceland, Greenhill Street, BEDFORD, MK40 1LX | 2.68 miles | Directions from MK42 8HU to Iceland |
What Popular Restaurants are near the MK42 8HU Postcode?
| Burger King | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| Interchange Retail Park, Kempston, Bedford, MK42 7AZ | 0.62 miles | Directions from MK42 8HU to Interchange Retail Park, Kempston |
| 9 Harpur Street, Bedford, MK40 1LA | 1.70 miles | Directions from MK42 8HU to 9 Harpur Street |
| Mareston Moretaine,a421 Beancroft, Marston Moretaine, MK43 0PZ | 4.46 miles | Directions from MK42 8HU to Mareston Moretaine,a421 Beancroft |
| 37 Great N Road, Eaton Socon,, Saint Neots, PE19 8EN | 10.63 miles | Directions from MK42 8HU to 37 Great N Road, Eaton Socon, |
| Mcdonald's | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| McDonald's, Interchange Retail Park, Race Meadows Way, Kempston, BEDFORD, MK42 7AZ | 0.62 miles | Directions from MK42 8HU to McDonald's, Interchange Retail Park, Race Meadows Way, Kempston, BEDFORD, MK42 7AZ |
| McDonald's, High Street, BEDFORD, MK40 1RN | 1.65 miles | Directions from MK42 8HU to McDonald's, High Street, BEDFORD, MK40 1RN |
| McDonald's, Newnham Avenue, BEDFORD, MK41 9LN | 2.28 miles | Directions from MK42 8HU to McDonald's, Newnham Avenue, BEDFORD, MK41 9LN |
| McDonald's, Goldington Road, BEDFORD, MK41 0DX | 3.55 miles | Directions from MK42 8HU to McDonald's, Goldington Road, BEDFORD, MK41 0DX |
| Restaurant | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| KFC, Interchange Retail Park, Race Meadows Way, Kempston, BEDFORD, MK42 7AZ | 0.62 miles | Directions from MK42 8HU to KFC Bedford - Interchange Retail Park |
| KFC, Tavistock Street, BEDFORD, MK40 2RR | 1.86 miles | Directions from MK42 8HU to KFC Bedford - Tavistock Street |
| KFC, Great North Road, Eaton Socon, ST. NEOTS, PE19 8EN | 10.61 miles | Directions from MK42 8HU to KFC St Neots - Great North Road |
| KFC, Newport Pagnell Motorway Services Area, M1, NEWPORT PAGNELL, MK16 8DS | 11.15 miles | Directions from MK42 8HU to KFC Newport Pagnell - M1 North Services |
| KFC, Newport Pagnell Motorway Services Area, M1, NEWPORT PAGNELL, MK16 8DS | 11.15 miles | Directions from MK42 8HU to KFC Newport Pagnell - M1 South Services |