MK42 9BU 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 (9BU) 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 9.
- Postcode Unit. The last two letters. In our case BU.
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 9BU postcode is the local delivery office (DO) which is . Here the post will be sorted ready for delivery.
The properties in the MK42 9BU postcode have the street address of Ampthill Street
Did you know? According to the 2021 Census, the MK42 9BU postcode is home to a bustling 25 residents!
It is situated within the post town of BEDFORD within the old postal county of Bedfordshire.
MK42 9BU is within the town of Bedford.
The MK42 9BU postcode area is composed of 100% residential properties, 0% commercial properties, and 0% public properties.
According to our data. Most dwellings in MK42 9BU are houses. Of these houses, most are mid-terraced.
Most properties in MK42 9BU are privately rented with the rest being owned by the occupiers.
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| Property Type | Percentage |
|---|---|
| Residential | 100% |
| Commercial | 0% |
| Public | 0% |
Telephone Area Code for MK42 9BU
The telephone area code for MK42 9BU is 01234 Bedford.
Map Coordinates for MK42 9BU
| Latitude | 52.129749514 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -0.46568000718 |
What are the Broadband Speeds like in the MK42 9BU Postcode?
Download Speeds For MK42 9BU
| Average Mbps | 98.100 |
|---|---|
| Median Mbps | 79.700 |
| Maximum Mbps | 205.000 |
MK42 9BU has an average download speed of 98.1 Megabits per second (Mbps).
699 other postcode units have the same broadband speed.
66% of postcodes (781,086) have slower broadband speeds.
34% of postcodes (402,856) have faster broadband speeds.
Upload Speeds For MK42 9BU
| Average Mbps | 16.600 |
|---|---|
| Median Mbps | 19.600 |
| Maximum Mbps | 30.030 |
MK42 9BU has an average upload speed of 16.6 Megabits per second (Mbps).
8,847 other postcode units have the same upload speed.
79% of postcodes (938,360) have slower upload speeds.
20% of postcodes (237,434) have faster upload speeds.
Schools within a five minute drive of MK42 9BU Postcode
England Primary Schools
Shortstown Primary School
Address: Shortstown Primary School, Beauvais Square, Shortstown, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK42 0GS
Distance: 1.98 miles
Contact: 01234740881
Shortstown Primary School
Address: Shortstown Primary School, Beauvais Square, Shortstown, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK42 0GS
Distance: 1.98 miles
Contact:
Goldington Green Academy
Address: Goldington Green Academy, Goldington Green, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK41 0DP
Distance: 1.79 miles
Contact: 01234326335
St John Rigby Catholic Primary School
Address: St John Rigby Catholic Primary School, Polhill Avenue, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK41 9DQ
Distance: 1.30 miles
Contact: 01234401900
St John Rigby RC VA Lower School
Address: St John Rigby RC VA Lower School, Polhill Avenue, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK41 9DQ
Distance: 1.30 miles
Contact:
Elstow School
Address: Elstow School, Abbeyfields Road Abbeyfields, Elstow, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK42 9GP
Distance: 1.26 miles
Contact: 01234302300
Elstow School
Address: Elstow School, Abbeyfields Road Abbeyfields, Elstow, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK42 9GP
Distance: 1.26 miles
Contact:
King's Oak Primary School
Address: King's Oak Primary School, Oak Road, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK42 0HH
Distance: 0.72 miles
Contact: 01234220480
Shackleton Primary School
Address: Shackleton Primary School, Pearcey Road, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK42 9LZ
Distance: 0.47 miles
Contact: 01234352912
Shackleton Primary School
Address: Shackleton Primary School, Pearcey Road, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK42 9LZ
Distance: 0.47 miles
Contact:
St Joseph's and St Gregory's Catholic Primary School
Address: St Joseph's and St Gregory's Catholic Primary School, Chester Road, Bedford, MK40 4HN
Distance: 1.15 miles
Contact: 01234352062
Castle Newnham School
Address: Castle Newnham School, Goldington Road, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK40 3EP
Distance: 0.91 miles
Contact: 01234300800
Queen's Park Academy
Address: Queen's Park Academy, Chestnut Avenue, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK40 4HA
Distance: 0.98 miles
Contact: 01234352901
Cauldwell School
Address: Cauldwell School, Edward Road, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK42 9DR
Distance: 0.45 miles
Contact: 01234301400
Cauldwell School
Address: Cauldwell School, Edward Road, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK42 9DR
Distance: 0.45 miles
Contact:
Camestone School
Address: Camestone School, Jowitt Avenue, Kempston, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK42 8NW
Distance: 1.10 miles
Contact: 01234855587
Springfield Primary School
Address: Springfield Primary School, Orchard Street, Kempston, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK42 7LJ
Distance: 1.46 miles
Contact:
Great Ouse Primary Academy
Address: Great Ouse Primary Academy, Seaforth Gardens, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK40 4TJ
Distance: 1.45 miles
Contact: 01234907890
Livingstone Primary School
Address: Livingstone Primary School, Clapham Road, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK41 7LG
Distance: 0.99 miles
Contact: 01234352879
Priory Primary School
Address: Priory Primary School, Greyfriars, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK40 1JD
Distance: 0.67 miles
Contact: 01234261768
Bedford Road Primary School
Address: Bedford Road Primary School, Hillgrounds Road, Kempston, Bedford Road Primary School, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK42 8QH
Distance: 1.54 miles
Contact: 01234851011
Edith Cavell Primary School
Address: Edith Cavell Primary School, Manton Lane, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK41 7NH
Distance: 1.34 miles
Contact: 01234345636
England Secondary Schools
Bedford Academy
Address: Bedford Academy, Mile Road, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK42 9TR
Distance: 1.04 miles
Contact: 01234301500
Goldington Academy
Address: Goldington Academy, Haylands Way, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK41 9BX
Distance: 1.39 miles
Contact: 01234261516
Castle Newnham School
Address: Castle Newnham School, Polhill Avenue, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK41 9DT
Distance: 1.29 miles
Contact: 01234303403
Bedford Free School
Address: Bedford Free School, Cauldwell Street, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK42 9AD
Distance: 0.20 miles
Contact: 01234332299
Daubeney Academy
Address: Daubeney Academy, Orchard Street, Kempston, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK42 7PS
Distance: 1.38 miles
Contact: 01234400111
Biddenham International School and Sports College
Address: Biddenham International School and Sports College, Biddenham Turn, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK40 4AZ
Distance: 1.50 miles
Contact: 01234342521
Nearest Dentists
Dentists near MK42 9BU
LONDON ROAD HEALTH CENTRE
Address: 84-86 LONDON ROAD, BEDFORD, BEDFORDSHIRE, MK42 0NT
Distance: 0.33 miles
Contact: :
DENTAL SURGERY
Address: 11 HIGH STREET, BEDFORD, BEDFORDSHIRE, MK40 1RN
Distance: 0.38 miles
Contact: :
LATCHFORD AND LATCHFORD SPECIALIST DENTAL SURGERY
Address: 49 CASTLE ROAD, BEDFORD, MK40 3PL
Distance: 0.53 miles
Contact: :
MIDLAND ROAD DENTAL SURGERY
Address: 102 MIDLAND ROAD, BEDFORD, BEDFORDSHIRE, MK40 1QE
Distance: 0.54 miles
Contact: :
HOWARD STREET (DENTAL SURGERY)
Address: 2 HOWARD STREET, BEDFORD, BEDFORDSHIRE, MK40 3HS
Distance: 0.55 miles
Contact: :
BEDFORD DENTAL CENTRE
Address: 133 MIDLAND ROAD, BEDFORD, BEDFORDSHIRE, MK40 1DN
Distance: 0.57 miles
Contact: :
Nearest Chemists
Pharmacies near MK42 9BU
JANSSEN'S PHARMACY
Address: 28 AMPTHILL ROAD, BEDFORD, BEDFORDSHIRE, MK42 9HG
Distance: 0.28 miles
Contact: tel: 01234 353484
AVICENNA PHARMACY
Address: 88 LONDON ROAD, BEDFORD, BEDFORDSHIRE, MK42 0NT
Distance: 0.33 miles
Contact: tel: 01234 354780
BOOTS
Address: 33-37 HARPUR CENTRE, BEDFORD, BEDFORDSHIRE, MK40 1TN
Distance: 0.47 miles
Contact: tel: 01234 356231
SUPERDRUG PHARMACY
Address: 11,13 & 15 ALL HALLOWS, BEDFORD, MK40 1LN
Distance: 0.59 miles
Contact: tel: 01234 271084
TESCO INSTORE PHARMACY
Address: CARDINGTON ROAD, BEDFORD, BEDFORDSHIRE, MK42 0BG
Distance: 0.61 miles
Contact: tel: 01234 621018
BEDFORD PHARMACY
Address: 9 GREENHILL STREET, BEDFORD, BEDFORDSHIRE, MK40 1LX
Distance: 0.61 miles
Contact: tel: 01234 215015
Nearest Opticians
Opticians near MK42 9BU
BOOTS OPTICIANS (BEDFORD)
Address: 33-37 HARPUR CENTRE, BEDFORD, BEDFORDSHIRE, MK40 1TN
Distance: 0.47 miles
Contact: :
SPECSAVERS (BEDFORD)
Address: 1 HARPUR CENTRE, MIDLAND ROAD, BEDFORD, BEDFORDSHIRE, MK40 1TJ
Distance: 0.47 miles
Contact: :
VISION EXPRESS (BEDFORD)
Address: 28 THE HARPUR CENTRE, BEDFORD, BEDFORDSHIRE, MK40 1TG
Distance: 0.49 miles
Contact: :
HUMPHRISS & BURGESS
Address: 28A MILL STREET, BEDFORD, BEDFORDSHIRE, MK40 3HD
Distance: 0.51 miles
Contact: :
DONNE & BROWNING OPTICIANS & HEARING CARE
Address: 3-4 THE ARCADE, BEDFORD, BEDFORDSHIRE, MK40 1NS
Distance: 0.53 miles
Contact: :
ALAN BRUNKER OPTICIANS
Address: 25 ST. PETERS STREET, BEDFORD, BEDFORDSHIRE, MK40 2PN
Distance: 0.62 miles
Contact: :
Nearest GP Surgeries
Doctors near MK42 9BU
CAULDWELL MEDICAL CENTRE
Address: BEDFORD HOSPITAL, KEMPSTON ROAD, BEDFORD, MK42 9DJ
Distance: 0.31 miles
Contact: tel: 01234 673710
LONDON ROAD HEALTH CENTRE
Address: 84-86 LONDON ROAD, BEDFORD, BEDFORDSHIRE, MK42 0NT
Distance: 0.33 miles
Contact: tel: 01234 266851
DR AGRAWAL
Address: 144 AMPTHILL ROAD, BEDFORD, BEDFORDSHIRE, MK42 9PP
Distance: 0.55 miles
Contact: :
ASHBURNHAM ROAD SURGERY
Address: 8 ASHBURNHAM ROAD, BEDFORD, BEDFORDSHIRE, MK40 1DS
Distance: 0.68 miles
Contact: tel: 01234 358411
GOLDINGTON BRANCH
Address: 2 GOLDINGTON ROAD, BEDFORD, BEDFORDSHIRE, MK40 3NG
Distance: 0.73 miles
Contact: :
THE DE PARYS GROUP
Address: DE PARYS GROUP, 23 DE PARYS AVENUE, BEDFORD, BEDFORDSHIRE, MK40 2TX
Distance: 0.74 miles
Contact: tel: 01234 351341
Motorway Junctions near MK42 9BU
Train Stations
Motorway Junctions near MK42 9BU
Distances represent the quickest route by car.
Who are my Elected Representatives in the MK42 9BU Postcode?
| Westminster Constituency | Bedford Boro Const |
|---|---|
| Member or Parliament |  |
| Contact Details | Contact Mohammad Yasin |
| Political Party | Labour |
What Council is the MK42 9BU 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 9BU 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 LibraryPostcodes near the MK42 9BU Postcode
What Popular Supermarkets are near the MK42 9BU Postcode?
| Supermarket | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| Iceland, Midland Road, BEDFORD, MK40 1PL | 0.83 miles | Directions from MK42 9BU to Iceland |
| Aldi, Westville Road, BEDFORD, MK42 9BL | 0.85 miles | Directions from MK42 9BU to Aldi |
| Morrisons, Ampthill Road, BEDFORD, MK42 9PP | 0.89 miles | Directions from MK42 9BU to Morrisons |
| Lidl, Lurke Street, BEDFORD, MK40 3HY | 0.94 miles | Directions from MK42 9BU to Lidl |
| Iceland, Greenhill Street, BEDFORD, MK40 1LX | 0.98 miles | Directions from MK42 9BU to Iceland |
What Popular Restaurants are near the MK42 9BU Postcode?
| Burger King | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| 9 Harpur Street, Bedford, MK40 1LA | 0.53 miles | Directions from MK42 9BU to 9 Harpur Street |
| Interchange Retail Park, Kempston, Bedford, MK42 7AZ | 1.62 miles | Directions from MK42 9BU to Interchange Retail Park, Kempston |
| Mareston Moretaine,a421 Beancroft, Marston Moretaine, MK43 0PZ | 5.82 miles | Directions from MK42 9BU to Mareston Moretaine,a421 Beancroft |
| 37 Great N Road, Eaton Socon,, Saint Neots, PE19 8EN | 9.23 miles | Directions from MK42 9BU to 37 Great N Road, Eaton Socon, |
| Mcdonald's | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| McDonald's, High Street, BEDFORD, MK40 1RN | 0.38 miles | Directions from MK42 9BU to McDonald's, High Street, BEDFORD, MK40 1RN |
| McDonald's, Newnham Avenue, BEDFORD, MK41 9LN | 0.92 miles | Directions from MK42 9BU to McDonald's, Newnham Avenue, BEDFORD, MK41 9LN |
| McDonald's, Interchange Retail Park, Race Meadows Way, Kempston, BEDFORD, MK42 7AZ | 1.63 miles | Directions from MK42 9BU to McDonald's, Interchange Retail Park, Race Meadows Way, Kempston, BEDFORD, MK42 7AZ |
| McDonald's, Goldington Road, BEDFORD, MK41 0DX | 2.16 miles | Directions from MK42 9BU to McDonald's, Goldington Road, BEDFORD, MK41 0DX |
| Restaurant | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| KFC, Tavistock Street, BEDFORD, MK40 2RR | 0.82 miles | Directions from MK42 9BU to KFC Bedford - Tavistock Street |
| KFC, Interchange Retail Park, Race Meadows Way, Kempston, BEDFORD, MK42 7AZ | 1.63 miles | Directions from MK42 9BU to KFC Bedford - Interchange Retail Park |
| KFC, Great North Road, Eaton Socon, ST. NEOTS, PE19 8EN | 9.21 miles | Directions from MK42 9BU to KFC St Neots - Great North Road |
| KFC, Newport Pagnell Motorway Services Area, M1, NEWPORT PAGNELL, MK16 8DS | 12.43 miles | Directions from MK42 9BU to KFC Newport Pagnell - M1 North Services |
| KFC, Newport Pagnell Motorway Services Area, M1, NEWPORT PAGNELL, MK16 8DS | 12.43 miles | Directions from MK42 9BU to KFC Newport Pagnell - M1 South Services |