MK40 1RD is a postal code used within the United Kingdom for delivering mail.
Postcodes are made up of two parts. The part before the space (MK40) is called the outward code. The part after the space (1RD) 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 MK40.
- Postal Sector. In our case MK40 1.
- Postcode Unit. The last two letters. In our case RD.
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 MK40 1RD postcode is the local delivery office (DO) which is BEDFORD MK40-42 DO. Here the post will be sorted ready for delivery.
The properties in the MK40 1RD postcode have the street address of Costin Street
Did you know? According to the 2021 Census, the MK40 1RD postcode is home to a bustling 81 residents!
It is situated within the post town of BEDFORD within the old postal county of Bedfordshire.
MK40 1RD is within the town of Bedford.
The MK40 1RD postcode area is composed of 100% residential properties, 0% commercial properties, and 0% public properties.
According to our data. Most dwellings in MK40 1RD are houses. Of these houses, most are mid-terraced. The remainder are semi-detached and end-terraced.
Most properties in MK40 1RD 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 MK40 1RD
The telephone area code for MK40 1RD is 01234 Bedford.
Map Coordinates for MK40 1RD
| Latitude | 52.135288791 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -0.471962576045 |
Weather Forecast for MK40 1RD
Tue 7th May
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| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 06:00 to 09:00 |  | Sunny day | 11.0°C (feels like 9.0°C) | 0.00% | N 7 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 | | Sunny day | 15.0°C (feels like 13.0°C) | 0.00% | NNE 9 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 |  | Cloudy | 18.0°C (feels like 16.0°C) | 7.00% | NNE 7 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 | | Cloudy | 18.0°C (feels like 16.0°C) | 7.00% | NNE 9 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 | | Sunny day | 15.0°C (feels like 13.0°C) | 0.00% | NE 11 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 |  | Clear night | 11.0°C (feels like 9.0°C) | 1.00% | NE 7 mph |
Wed 8th May
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| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 00:00 to 03:00 | | Cloudy | 10.0°C (feels like 9.0°C) | 5.00% | NE 4 mph |
| 03:00 to 06:00 | | Cloudy | 9.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) | 6.00% | NE 4 mph |
| 06:00 to 09:00 |  | Overcast | 9.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) | 9.00% | ENE 2 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 | | Cloudy | 12.0°C (feels like 12.0°C) | 4.00% | ESE 2 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 | | Sunny day | 17.0°C (feels like 16.0°C) | 0.00% | SE 2 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 |  | Partly cloudy (day) | 19.0°C (feels like 19.0°C) | 1.00% | SE 4 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 | | Cloudy | 19.0°C (feels like 18.0°C) | 3.00% | SE 4 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 |  | Partly cloudy (night) | 14.0°C (feels like 13.0°C) | 1.00% | SSE 7 mph |
Thu 9th May
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| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 00:00 to 03:00 | | Cloudy | 12.0°C (feels like 11.0°C) | 4.00% | SSE 4 mph |
| 03:00 to 06:00 | | Cloudy | 11.0°C (feels like 10.0°C) | 4.00% | SSW 4 mph |
| 06:00 to 09:00 | | Sunny day | 12.0°C (feels like 12.0°C) | 1.00% | SW 4 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 | | Partly cloudy (day) | 17.0°C (feels like 17.0°C) | 1.00% | WSW 4 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 | | Cloudy | 20.0°C (feels like 19.0°C) | 4.00% | WSW 4 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 | | Cloudy | 21.0°C (feels like 20.0°C) | 5.00% | W 4 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 | | Partly cloudy (day) | 20.0°C (feels like 20.0°C) | 1.00% | ENE 4 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 | | Cloudy | 15.0°C (feels like 14.0°C) | 4.00% | NNE 4 mph |
Fri 10th May
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| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 00:00 to 03:00 | | Cloudy | 12.0°C (feels like 12.0°C) | 4.00% | SSE 4 mph |
| 03:00 to 06:00 | | Cloudy | 10.0°C (feels like 10.0°C) | 4.00% | SSE 4 mph |
| 06:00 to 09:00 | | Cloudy | 13.0°C (feels like 12.0°C) | 4.00% | SSE 2 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 | | Cloudy | 18.0°C (feels like 18.0°C) | 4.00% | SE 2 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 | | Cloudy | 20.0°C (feels like 20.0°C) | 4.00% | SE 4 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 | | Cloudy | 21.0°C (feels like 20.0°C) | 5.00% | SE 4 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 | | Cloudy | 19.0°C (feels like 19.0°C) | 4.00% | SE 4 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 | | Cloudy | 15.0°C (feels like 15.0°C) | 4.00% | ESE 7 mph |
Sat 11th May
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| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
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| 00:00 to 03:00 | | Clear night | 13.0°C (feels like 12.0°C) | 1.00% | SSE 4 mph |
| 03:00 to 06:00 | | Clear night | 11.0°C (feels like 10.0°C) | 1.00% | SSE 4 mph |
| 06:00 to 09:00 | | Sunny day | 12.0°C (feels like 12.0°C) | 1.00% | SSE 4 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 | | Sunny day | 18.0°C (feels like 18.0°C) | 1.00% | SSE 4 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 | | Cloudy | 21.0°C (feels like 20.0°C) | 4.00% | SSE 7 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 | | Partly cloudy (day) | 22.0°C (feels like 21.0°C) | 3.00% | SSE 7 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 | | Sunny day | 20.0°C (feels like 20.0°C) | 1.00% | SSE 7 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 | | Clear night | 16.0°C (feels like 15.0°C) | 1.00% | SSE 7 mph |
What are the Broadband Speeds like in the MK40 1RD Postcode?
Download Speeds For MK40 1RD
| Average Mbps | 118.200 |
|---|---|
| Median Mbps | 79.700 |
| Maximum Mbps | 460.000 |
MK40 1RD has an average download speed of 118.2 Megabits per second (Mbps).
622 other postcode units have the same broadband speed.
78% of postcodes (924,013) have slower broadband speeds.
22% of postcodes (260,006) have faster broadband speeds.
Upload Speeds For MK40 1RD
| Average Mbps | 15.000 |
|---|---|
| Median Mbps | 14.300 |
| Maximum Mbps | 36.000 |
MK40 1RD has an average upload speed of 15 Megabits per second (Mbps).
11,991 other postcode units have the same upload speed.
65% of postcodes (769,312) have slower upload speeds.
34% of postcodes (403,338) have faster upload speeds.
Schools within a five minute drive of MK40 1RD Postcode
England Primary Schools
King's Oak Primary School
Address: King's Oak Primary School, Oak Road, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK42 0HH
Distance: 1.18 miles
Contact: 01234220480
Shackleton Primary School
Address: Shackleton Primary School, Pearcey Road, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK42 9LZ
Distance: 0.92 miles
Contact: 01234352912
Shackleton Primary School
Address: Shackleton Primary School, Pearcey Road, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK42 9LZ
Distance: 0.92 miles
Contact:
Westfield Primary School
Address: Westfield Primary School, Chester Road, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK40 4HW
Distance: 0.89 miles
Contact: 01234267353
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: 0.83 miles
Contact: 01234352062
Castle Newnham School
Address: Castle Newnham School, Goldington Road, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK40 3EP
Distance: 0.89 miles
Contact: 01234300800
Queen's Park Academy
Address: Queen's Park Academy, Chestnut Avenue, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK40 4HA
Distance: 0.68 miles
Contact: 01234352901
Cauldwell School
Address: Cauldwell School, Edward Road, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK42 9DR
Distance: 0.60 miles
Contact: 01234301400
Cauldwell School
Address: Cauldwell School, Edward Road, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK42 9DR
Distance: 0.60 miles
Contact:
Great Ouse Primary Academy
Address: Great Ouse Primary Academy, Seaforth Gardens, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK40 4TJ
Distance: 1.01 miles
Contact: 01234907890
Livingstone Primary School
Address: Livingstone Primary School, Clapham Road, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK41 7LG
Distance: 0.54 miles
Contact: 01234352879
Priory Primary School
Address: Priory Primary School, Greyfriars, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK40 1JD
Distance: 0.20 miles
Contact: 01234261768
Ursula Taylor Church of England School
Address: Ursula Taylor Church of England School, High Street, Clapham, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK41 6EG
Distance: 1.86 miles
Contact: 01234359128
Bedford Road Primary School
Address: Bedford Road Primary School, Hillgrounds Road, Kempston, Bedford Road Primary School, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK42 8QH
Distance: 1.57 miles
Contact: 01234851011
Edith Cavell Primary School
Address: Edith Cavell Primary School, Manton Lane, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK41 7NH
Distance: 0.90 miles
Contact: 01234345636
England Secondary Schools
Bedford Academy
Address: Bedford Academy, Mile Road, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK42 9TR
Distance: 1.51 miles
Contact: 01234301500
Goldington Academy
Address: Goldington Academy, Haylands Way, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK41 9BX
Distance: 1.33 miles
Contact: 01234261516
Castle Newnham School
Address: Castle Newnham School, Polhill Avenue, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK41 9DT
Distance: 1.16 miles
Contact: 01234303403
Bedford Free School
Address: Bedford Free School, Cauldwell Street, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK42 9AD
Distance: 0.28 miles
Contact: 01234332299
Biddenham International School and Sports College
Address: Biddenham International School and Sports College, Biddenham Turn, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK40 4AZ
Distance: 1.13 miles
Contact: 01234342521
Nearest Dentists
Dentists near MK40 1RD
MIDLAND ROAD DENTAL SURGERY
Address: 102 MIDLAND ROAD, BEDFORD, BEDFORDSHIRE, MK40 1QE
Distance: 0.11 miles
Contact: :
BEDFORD DENTAL CENTRE
Address: 133 MIDLAND ROAD, BEDFORD, BEDFORDSHIRE, MK40 1DN
Distance: 0.16 miles
Contact: :
DENTAL SURGERY
Address: 11 HIGH STREET, BEDFORD, BEDFORDSHIRE, MK40 1RN
Distance: 0.25 miles
Contact: :
PRIORY DENTAL PRACTICE
Address: 38 BROMHAM ROAD, BEDFORD, BEDFORDSHIRE, MK40 2QD
Distance: 0.26 miles
Contact: :
BEDFORD HOUSE DENTAL PRACTICE
Address: 98 HIGH STREET, BEDFORD, BEDFORDSHIRE, MK40 1NN
Distance: 0.28 miles
Contact: :
TIME FOR TEETH HMP BEDFORD
Address: ST. LOYES STREET, ST LOYES STREET, BEDFORD, BEDFORDSHIRE, MK40 1HG
Distance: 0.29 miles
Contact: :
Nearest Chemists
Pharmacies near MK40 1RD
BOOTS
Address: 33-37 HARPUR CENTRE, BEDFORD, BEDFORDSHIRE, MK40 1TN
Distance: 0.15 miles
Contact: tel: 01234 356231
BEDFORD PHARMACY
Address: 9 GREENHILL STREET, BEDFORD, BEDFORDSHIRE, MK40 1LX
Distance: 0.19 miles
Contact: tel: 01234 215015
SUPERDRUG PHARMACY
Address: 11,13 & 15 ALL HALLOWS, BEDFORD, MK40 1LN
Distance: 0.20 miles
Contact: tel: 01234 271084
KAY'S CHEMIST
Address: 108 BROMHAM ROAD, BEDFORD, BEDFORDSHIRE, MK40 2QH
Distance: 0.32 miles
Contact: tel: 01234 353029
BROADWAY PHARMACY
Address: 1 THE BROADWAY, BEDFORD, BEDFORDSHIRE, MK40 2TJ
Distance: 0.37 miles
Contact: :
GOLDHARTS CHEMIST
Address: 41-43 ST. PETERS STREET, BEDFORD, BEDFORDSHIRE, MK40 2PN
Distance: 0.37 miles
Contact: tel: 01234 353582
Nearest Opticians
Opticians near MK40 1RD
SPECSAVERS (BEDFORD)
Address: 1 HARPUR CENTRE, MIDLAND ROAD, BEDFORD, BEDFORDSHIRE, MK40 1TJ
Distance: 0.12 miles
Contact: :
VISION EXPRESS (BEDFORD)
Address: 28 THE HARPUR CENTRE, BEDFORD, BEDFORDSHIRE, MK40 1TG
Distance: 0.14 miles
Contact: :
BOOTS OPTICIANS (BEDFORD)
Address: 33-37 HARPUR CENTRE, BEDFORD, BEDFORDSHIRE, MK40 1TN
Distance: 0.15 miles
Contact: :
DONNE & BROWNING OPTICIANS & HEARING CARE
Address: 3-4 THE ARCADE, BEDFORD, BEDFORDSHIRE, MK40 1NS
Distance: 0.24 miles
Contact: :
SIMON BROWNING OPTOMETRIST
Address: 55 HARPUR STREET, BEDFORD, BEDFORDSHIRE, MK40 2SR
Distance: 0.29 miles
Contact: :
HUMPHRISS & BURGESS
Address: 28A MILL STREET, BEDFORD, BEDFORDSHIRE, MK40 3HD
Distance: 0.32 miles
Contact: :
Nearest GP Surgeries
Doctors near MK40 1RD
ASHBURNHAM ROAD SURGERY
Address: 8 ASHBURNHAM ROAD, BEDFORD, BEDFORDSHIRE, MK40 1DS
Distance: 0.27 miles
Contact: tel: 01234 358411
THE DE PARYS GROUP
Address: DE PARYS GROUP, 23 DE PARYS AVENUE, BEDFORD, BEDFORDSHIRE, MK40 2TX
Distance: 0.43 miles
Contact: tel: 01234 351341
CAULDWELL MEDICAL CENTRE
Address: BEDFORD HOSPITAL, KEMPSTON ROAD, BEDFORD, MK42 9DJ
Distance: 0.49 miles
Contact: tel: 01234 673710
GOLDINGTON BRANCH
Address: 2 GOLDINGTON ROAD, BEDFORD, BEDFORDSHIRE, MK40 3NG
Distance: 0.55 miles
Contact: :
LINDEN ROAD SURGERY
Address: 13 LINDEN ROAD, BEDFORD, BEDFORDSHIRE, MK40 2DQ
Distance: 0.65 miles
Contact: tel: 01234 273272
GILBERT HITCHCOCK HOUSE BRANCH
Address: 21 KIMBOLTON ROAD, BEDFORD, BEDFORDSHIRE, MK40 2AW
Distance: 0.75 miles
Contact: :
Transport Links near MK40 1RD
Train Stations
Nearest stations for postcode: MK40 1RD
- Bedford
Bedford station, Ashburnham Road, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK40 1DSDistance: 0.56 milesDriving Time: 1.53 minutes - Bedford St Johns
Bedford St Johns station, Melbourne Street, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK42 9ANDistance: 0.81 milesDriving Time: 1.91 minutes - Kempston Hardwick
Kempston Hardwick station, Manor Road, Kempston Hardwick, Bedfordshire, MK43 9NTDistance: 4.54 milesDriving Time: 8.21 minutes - Stewartby
Stewartby station, Green Lane, Stewartby, Bedfordshire, MK43 9LYDistance: 6.71 milesDriving Time: 10.95 minutes - Millbrook (Bedfordshire)
Millbrook station, Station Road, Millbrook, Bedfordshire, MK45 2JHDistance: 8.32 milesDriving Time: 11.85 minutes
Distances represent the quickest route by car.
Motorway Junctions near MK40 1RD
Train Stations
Motorway Junctions near MK40 1RD
Distances represent the quickest route by car.
Who are my Elected Representatives in the MK40 1RD Postcode?
| Westminster Constituency | Bedford Boro Const |
|---|---|
| Member or Parliament |  |
| Contact Details | Contact Mohammad Yasin |
| Political Party | Labour |
What Council is the MK40 1RD 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 MK40 1RD 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 MK40 1RD
| Year | High | Low | Average | Sales |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | £118,000 | £70,000 | £94,000 | 2 |
| 2013 | £89,000 | £89,000 | £89,000 | 1 |
| 2014 | £167,000 | £125,000 | £153,000 | 3 |
| 2015 | £124,000 | £97,500 | £110,750 | 2 |
| 2018 | £251,000 | £251,000 | £251,000 | 1 |
| 2019 | £180,000 | £180,000 | £180,000 | 1 |
| 2020 | £344,000 | £180,000 | £262,000 | 2 |
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Postcodes near the MK40 1RD Postcode
What Popular Supermarkets are near the MK40 1RD Postcode?
| Supermarket | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| Iceland, Midland Road, BEDFORD, MK40 1PL | 0.25 miles | Directions from MK40 1RD to Iceland |
| Iceland, Greenhill Street, BEDFORD, MK40 1LX | 0.29 miles | Directions from MK40 1RD to Iceland |
| Lidl, Lurke Street, BEDFORD, MK40 3HY | 0.52 miles | Directions from MK40 1RD to Lidl |
| Aldi, Westville Road, BEDFORD, MK42 9BL | 1.30 miles | Directions from MK40 1RD to Aldi |
| Morrisons, Ampthill Road, BEDFORD, MK42 9PP | 1.38 miles | Directions from MK40 1RD to Morrisons |
What Popular Restaurants are near the MK40 1RD Postcode?
| Burger King | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| 9 Harpur Street, Bedford, MK40 1LA | 0.20 miles | Directions from MK40 1RD to 9 Harpur Street |
| Interchange Retail Park, Kempston, Bedford, MK42 7AZ | 1.87 miles | Directions from MK40 1RD to Interchange Retail Park, Kempston |
| Mareston Moretaine,a421 Beancroft, Marston Moretaine, MK43 0PZ | 5.96 miles | Directions from MK40 1RD to Mareston Moretaine,a421 Beancroft |
| 37 Great N Road, Eaton Socon,, Saint Neots, PE19 8EN | 9.23 miles | Directions from MK40 1RD to 37 Great N Road, Eaton Socon, |
| Mcdonald's | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| McDonald's, High Street, BEDFORD, MK40 1RN | 0.26 miles | Directions from MK40 1RD to McDonald's, High Street, BEDFORD, MK40 1RN |
| McDonald's, Newnham Avenue, BEDFORD, MK41 9LN | 1.17 miles | Directions from MK40 1RD to McDonald's, Newnham Avenue, BEDFORD, MK41 9LN |
| McDonald's, Interchange Retail Park, Race Meadows Way, Kempston, BEDFORD, MK42 7AZ | 1.87 miles | Directions from MK40 1RD to McDonald's, Interchange Retail Park, Race Meadows Way, Kempston, BEDFORD, MK42 7AZ |
| McDonald's, Goldington Road, BEDFORD, MK41 0DX | 2.25 miles | Directions from MK40 1RD to McDonald's, Goldington Road, BEDFORD, MK41 0DX |
| Restaurant | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| KFC, Tavistock Street, BEDFORD, MK40 2RR | 0.40 miles | Directions from MK40 1RD to KFC Bedford - Tavistock Street |
| KFC, Interchange Retail Park, Race Meadows Way, Kempston, BEDFORD, MK42 7AZ | 1.87 miles | Directions from MK40 1RD to KFC Bedford - Interchange Retail Park |
| KFC, Great North Road, Eaton Socon, ST. NEOTS, PE19 8EN | 9.21 miles | Directions from MK40 1RD to KFC St Neots - Great North Road |
| KFC, Newport Pagnell Motorway Services Area, M1, NEWPORT PAGNELL, MK16 8DS | 12.28 miles | Directions from MK40 1RD to KFC Newport Pagnell - M1 North Services |
| KFC, Newport Pagnell Motorway Services Area, M1, NEWPORT PAGNELL, MK16 8DS | 12.28 miles | Directions from MK40 1RD to KFC Newport Pagnell - M1 South Services |