MK40 3QR 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 (3QR) 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 3.
Postcode Unit. The last two letters. In our case QR.

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 3QR 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 3QR postcode have the street address of Castle Road

A close-knit community! The 2021 Census indicates that only 11 individuals call the MK40 3QR postcode their home.

It is situated within the post town of BEDFORD within the old postal county of Bedfordshire.

MK40 3QR is within the town of Bedford.

The MK40 3QR postcode area is composed of 66.67% residential properties, 33.33% commercial properties, and 0% public properties.

According to our data. Most dwellings in MK40 3QR are flats. The remainder of residential properties consist of houses. Of these flats, most are semi-detached. The remainder are detached and end-terraced. Of these houses, most are semi-detached.

Most properties in MK40 3QR are privately rented with the rest being privately rented.

None Domestic Buildings in MK40 3QR fall under these categories: Shops and Food And Drink.

Shops include 108A, 104B, and Beatons 106, Castle Road.

Food And Drink include 108, Castle Road.

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MK40 3QR: Points of Interest

Sapori del sud

Sapori del sud is an establishment offering meals and refreshments located at 108 Castle Road, Bedford, MK40 3QR.

The Bakery

The Bakery is a retail outlet located at 106 Castle Road, Bedford, MK40 3QR.

Property Type	Percentage
Residential	66.67%
Commercial	33.33%
Public	0%

Telephone Area Code for MK40 3QR

The telephone area code for MK40 3QR is 01234 Bedford.

Map Coordinates for MK40 3QR

Latitude	52.1371037665
Longitude	-0.455301162922

Ordnance Survey Maps for MK40 3QR

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Map showing 5 and 10 minutes walking distances from MK40 3QR © Crown copyright and database rights 2024

Weather Forecast for MK40 3QR

Mon 29th Apr

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Time Period	Description	Temperature	Rain Probability	Wind
06:00 to 09:00	Sunny day	7.0°C (feels like 4.0°C)	0.00%	S 9 mph
09:00 to 12:00	Cloudy	12.0°C (feels like 9.0°C)	4.00%	SSW 16 mph
12:00 to 15:00	Cloudy	15.0°C (feels like 11.0°C)	6.00%	SSW 16 mph
15:00 to 18:00	Cloudy	15.0°C (feels like 11.0°C)	4.00%	SSW 18 mph
18:00 to 21:00	Sunny day	14.0°C (feels like 11.0°C)	0.00%	S 13 mph
21:00 to 00:00	Clear night	11.0°C (feels like 9.0°C)	0.00%	S 9 mph

Tue 30th Apr

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Time Period	Description	Temperature	Rain Probability	Wind
00:00 to 03:00	Clear night	9.0°C (feels like 7.0°C)	0.00%	SSE 9 mph
03:00 to 06:00	Clear night	8.0°C (feels like 6.0°C)	0.00%	SE 7 mph
06:00 to 09:00	Sunny day	8.0°C (feels like 7.0°C)	0.00%	SE 7 mph
09:00 to 12:00	Sunny day	14.0°C (feels like 12.0°C)	1.00%	SSE 11 mph
12:00 to 15:00	Cloudy	17.0°C (feels like 14.0°C)	6.00%	SSE 13 mph
15:00 to 18:00	Partly cloudy (day)	16.0°C (feels like 14.0°C)	4.00%	SSE 11 mph
18:00 to 21:00	Sunny day	15.0°C (feels like 14.0°C)	7.00%	SSE 9 mph
21:00 to 00:00	Partly cloudy (night)	12.0°C (feels like 10.0°C)	7.00%	SE 7 mph

Wed 1st May

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Time Period	Description	Temperature	Rain Probability	Wind
00:00 to 03:00	Cloudy	10.0°C (feels like 9.0°C)	10.00%	SSE 4 mph
03:00 to 06:00	Cloudy	10.0°C (feels like 9.0°C)	11.00%	SSE 4 mph
06:00 to 09:00	Cloudy	10.0°C (feels like 10.0°C)	11.00%	ENE 4 mph
09:00 to 12:00	Cloudy	13.0°C (feels like 13.0°C)	10.00%	NE 4 mph
12:00 to 15:00	Cloudy	15.0°C (feels like 15.0°C)	12.00%	NE 4 mph
15:00 to 18:00	Cloudy	16.0°C (feels like 15.0°C)	12.00%	N 7 mph
18:00 to 21:00	Cloudy	15.0°C (feels like 14.0°C)	12.00%	NNE 9 mph
21:00 to 00:00	Cloudy	12.0°C (feels like 10.0°C)	13.00%	NNE 9 mph

Thu 2nd May

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Time Period	Description	Temperature	Rain Probability	Wind
00:00 to 03:00	Overcast	11.0°C (feels like 9.0°C)	16.00%	NNE 9 mph
03:00 to 06:00	Overcast	11.0°C (feels like 9.0°C)	14.00%	NNE 9 mph
06:00 to 09:00	Overcast	11.0°C (feels like 9.0°C)	14.00%	NNW 9 mph
09:00 to 12:00	Partly cloudy (day)	13.0°C (feels like 11.0°C)	7.00%	NNW 11 mph
12:00 to 15:00	Partly cloudy (day)	17.0°C (feels like 15.0°C)	6.00%	N 11 mph
15:00 to 18:00	Sunny day	18.0°C (feels like 15.0°C)	4.00%	N 11 mph
18:00 to 21:00	Sunny day	15.0°C (feels like 13.0°C)	4.00%	N 11 mph
21:00 to 00:00	Clear night	12.0°C (feels like 10.0°C)	4.00%	NNW 9 mph

What are the Broadband Speeds like in the MK40 3QR Postcode?

Download Speeds For MK40 3QR

Average Mbps	152.000
Median Mbps	107.000
Maximum Mbps	331.000

MK40 3QR has an average download speed of 152 Megabits per second (Mbps).

251 other postcode units have the same broadband speed.

91% of postcodes (1,076,887) have slower broadband speeds.

9% of postcodes (107,503) have faster broadband speeds.

Upload Speeds For MK40 3QR

Average Mbps	18.500
Median Mbps	20.000
Maximum Mbps	49.950

MK40 3QR has an average upload speed of 18.5 Megabits per second (Mbps).

4,185 other postcode units have the same upload speed.

90% of postcodes (1,061,669) have slower upload speeds.

10% of postcodes (118,787) have faster upload speeds.

Sourced from Ofcom data 2021.

Schools within a five minute drive of MK40 3QR Postcode

England Primary Schools

Putnoe Primary School

Address: Putnoe Primary School, Church Lane, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK41 0DH

Distance: 1.63 miles

School Website

Contact: 01234303400

Goldington Green Academy

Address: Goldington Green Academy, Goldington Green, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK41 0DP

Distance: 1.18 miles

School Website

Contact: 01234326335

The Hills Academy

Address: The Hills Academy, Stancliffe Road, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK41 9AT

Distance: 0.98 miles

School Website

Contact: 01234266498

The Hills Lower School

Address: The Hills Lower School, Stancliffe Road, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK41 9AT

Distance: 0.98 miles

Contact:

Hazeldene School

Address: Hazeldene School, Stancliffe Road, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK41 9AT

Distance: 0.98 miles

School Website

Contact: 01234300100

St John Rigby Catholic Primary School

Address: St John Rigby Catholic Primary School, Polhill Avenue, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK41 9DQ

Distance: 0.63 miles

School Website

Contact: 01234401900

St John Rigby RC VA Lower School

Address: St John Rigby RC VA Lower School, Polhill Avenue, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK41 9DQ

Distance: 0.63 miles

Contact:

Shackleton Primary School

Address: Shackleton Primary School, Pearcey Road, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK42 9LZ

Distance: 1.00 miles

School Website

Contact: 01234352912

Shackleton Primary School

Address: Shackleton Primary School, Pearcey Road, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK42 9LZ

Distance: 1.00 miles

Contact:

Brickhill Primary School

Address: Brickhill Primary School, Dove Road, Brickhill, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK41 7AA

Distance: 1.30 miles

School Website

Contact: 01234401404

Castle Newnham School

Address: Castle Newnham School, Goldington Road, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK40 3EP

Distance: 0.24 miles

School Website

Contact: 01234300800

Cauldwell School

Address: Cauldwell School, Edward Road, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK42 9DR

Distance: 1.10 miles

School Website

Contact: 01234301400

Cauldwell School

Address: Cauldwell School, Edward Road, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK42 9DR

Distance: 1.10 miles

Contact:

Livingstone Primary School

Address: Livingstone Primary School, Clapham Road, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK41 7LG

Distance: 0.93 miles

School Website

Contact: 01234352879

Priory Primary School

Address: Priory Primary School, Greyfriars, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK40 1JD

Distance: 0.81 miles

School Website

Contact: 01234261768

Edith Cavell Primary School

Address: Edith Cavell Primary School, Manton Lane, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK41 7NH

Distance: 1.20 miles

School Website

Contact: 01234345636

England Secondary Schools

Goldington Academy

Address: Goldington Academy, Haylands Way, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK41 9BX

Distance: 0.71 miles

School Website

Contact: 01234261516

Castle Newnham School

Address: Castle Newnham School, Polhill Avenue, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK41 9DT

Distance: 0.65 miles

School Website

Contact: 01234303403

Bedford Free School

Address: Bedford Free School, Cauldwell Street, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK42 9AD

Distance: 0.60 miles

School Website

Contact: 01234332299

Data accessed January 2024

Nearest Dentists

Dentists near MK40 3QR

IDH LIMITED

Address: 112 CASTLE ROAD, BEDFORD, BEDFORDSHIRE, MK40 3QY

Distance: 0.04 miles

Contact: :

LATCHFORD AND LATCHFORD SPECIALIST DENTAL SURGERY

Address: 49 CASTLE ROAD, BEDFORD, MK40 3PL

Distance: 0.21 miles

Contact: :

GOLDINGTON ROAD (DENTAL SURGERY)

Address: 37 GOLDINGTON ROAD, BEDFORD, BEDFORDSHIRE, MK40 3LH

Distance: 0.27 miles

Contact: :

GROVE PLACE (DENTAL SURGERY)

Address: 4 GROVE PLACE, BEDFORD, BEDFORDSHIRE, MK40 3JJ

Distance: 0.30 miles

Contact: :

DENTAL SURGERY

Address: 6 KIMBOLTON ROAD, BEDFORD, BEDFORDSHIRE, MK40 2NR

Distance: 0.38 miles

Contact: :

LURKE STREET (DENTAL SURGERY)

Address: 28 LURKE STREET, BEDFORD, BEDFORDSHIRE, MK40 3HU

Distance: 0.38 miles

Contact: :

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Nearest Chemists

Pharmacies near MK40 3QR

KIDMANS SURGICAL CHEMIST

Address: 141-143 CASTLE ROAD, BEDFORD, BEDFORDSHIRE, MK40 3RS

Distance: 0.13 miles

Contact: tel: 01234 354090

GOLDHARTS CHEMIST

Address: 41-43 ST. PETERS STREET, BEDFORD, BEDFORDSHIRE, MK40 2PN

Distance: 0.44 miles

Contact: tel: 01234 353582

TESCO INSTORE PHARMACY

Address: CARDINGTON ROAD, BEDFORD, BEDFORDSHIRE, MK42 0BG

Distance: 0.54 miles

Contact: tel: 01234 621018

BROADWAY PHARMACY

Address: 1 THE BROADWAY, BEDFORD, BEDFORDSHIRE, MK40 2TJ

Distance: 0.56 miles

Contact: :

BOOTS

Address: 33-37 HARPUR CENTRE, BEDFORD, BEDFORDSHIRE, MK40 1TN

Distance: 0.58 miles

Contact: tel: 01234 356231

SUPERDRUG PHARMACY

Address: 11,13 & 15 ALL HALLOWS, BEDFORD, MK40 1LN

Distance: 0.63 miles

Contact: tel: 01234 271084

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Nearest Opticians

Opticians near MK40 3QR

HUMPHRISS & BURGESS

Address: 28A MILL STREET, BEDFORD, BEDFORDSHIRE, MK40 3HD

Distance: 0.41 miles

Contact: :

ALAN BRUNKER OPTICIANS

Address: 25 ST. PETERS STREET, BEDFORD, BEDFORDSHIRE, MK40 2PN

Distance: 0.44 miles

Contact: :

HEALTHY U OPTOMETRISTS

Address: 29-31 ST. PETERS STREET, BEDFORD, BEDFORDSHIRE, MK40 2PN

Distance: 0.44 miles

Contact: :

HOMESIGHT BEDFORD

Address: 1 PEMBERLEY LANE, BEDFORD, BEDFORDSHIRE, MK40 2PJ

Distance: 0.45 miles

Contact: :

DONNE & BROWNING OPTICIANS & HEARING CARE

Address: 3-4 THE ARCADE, BEDFORD, BEDFORDSHIRE, MK40 1NS

Distance: 0.52 miles

Contact: :

SIMON BROWNING OPTOMETRIST

Address: 55 HARPUR STREET, BEDFORD, BEDFORDSHIRE, MK40 2SR

Distance: 0.57 miles

Contact: :

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Nearest GP Surgeries

Doctors near MK40 3QR

GOLDINGTON ROAD SURGERY

Address: 12 GOLDINGTON ROAD, BEDFORD, BEDFORDSHIRE, MK40 3NE

Distance: 0.22 miles

Contact: tel: 01234 355588

GOLDINGTON BRANCH

Address: 2 GOLDINGTON ROAD, BEDFORD, BEDFORDSHIRE, MK40 3NG

Distance: 0.32 miles

Contact: :

GILBERT HITCHCOCK HOUSE BRANCH

Address: 21 KIMBOLTON ROAD, BEDFORD, BEDFORDSHIRE, MK40 2AW

Distance: 0.41 miles

Contact: :

GOLDINGTON AVENUE SURGERY - COVID LOCAL VACCINATION SERVICE

Address: GOLDINGTON AVENUE SURGERY, 85 GOLDINGTON AVENUE, BEDFORD, MK40 3DB

Distance: 0.44 miles

Contact: :

GOLDINGTON AVENUE SURGERY

Address: 85 GOLDINGTON AVENUE, BEDFORD, BEDFORDSHIRE, MK40 3DB

Distance: 0.44 miles

Contact: tel: 01234 349531

THE DE PARYS GROUP

Address: DE PARYS GROUP, 23 DE PARYS AVENUE, BEDFORD, BEDFORDSHIRE, MK40 2TX

Distance: 0.53 miles

Contact: tel: 01234 351341

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Transport Links near MK40 3QR

Train Stations

Nearest stations for postcode: MK40 3QR

Bedford St Johns
Bedford St Johns station, Melbourne Street, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK42 9AN
Distance: 1.13 miles
Driving Time: 2.34 minutes
Bedford
Bedford station, Ashburnham Road, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK40 1DS
Distance: 1.45 miles
Driving Time: 3.27 minutes
Kempston Hardwick
Kempston Hardwick station, Manor Road, Kempston Hardwick, Bedfordshire, MK43 9NT
Distance: 5.11 miles
Driving Time: 9.18 minutes
Stewartby
Stewartby station, Green Lane, Stewartby, Bedfordshire, MK43 9LY
Distance: 7.28 miles
Driving Time: 11.92 minutes
Millbrook (Bedfordshire)
Millbrook station, Station Road, Millbrook, Bedfordshire, MK45 2JH
Distance: 8.89 miles
Driving Time: 12.83 minutes

Distances represent the quickest route by car.

Motorway Junctions near MK40 3QR

Train Stations

Motorway Junctions near MK40 3QR

M1 J13

Distance: 11.22 miles

Driving Time: 13.78 minutes

M1 J14

Distance: 15.88 miles

Driving Time: 18.21 minutes

M1 J12

Distance: 17.78 miles

Driving Time: 20.11 minutes

A1(M) J10

Distance: 18.02 miles

Driving Time: 23.10 minutes

M1 J11A

Distance: 20.17 miles

Driving Time: 22.42 minutes

Distances represent the quickest route by car.

Who are my Elected Representatives in the MK40 3QR Postcode?

Westminster Constituency	Bedford Boro Const
Member or Parliament	Mohammad Yasin
Contact Details	Contact Mohammad Yasin
Political Party	Labour

What Council is the MK40 3QR 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 3QR 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 Library

House Sales in MK40 3QR

Yearly House Sales for MK40 3QR
Year	High	Low	Average	Sales
2020	£150,000	£150,000	£150,000	1

Postcodes near the MK40 3QR Postcode

MK40 3QZ Bower Street MK40 3QN Bushmead Avenue MK40 3QL Bushmead Avenue MK40 3QW Bushmead Avenue MK40 3QH Bushmead Avenue MK40 3QX Castle Road MK40 3QP Castle Road MK40 3QY Castle Road MK40 3PR Castle Road MK40 3PS Castle Road MK40 3QS Howbury Street MK40 3QU Howbury Street MK40 3QT Howbury Street MK40 3PG Waterloo Road

What Popular Supermarkets are near the MK40 3QR Postcode?

Popular Supermarkets near MK40 3QR
Supermarket	Distance	Directions
Lidl, Lurke Street, BEDFORD, MK40 3HY	0.75 miles	Directions from MK40 3QR to Lidl
Iceland, Midland Road, BEDFORD, MK40 1PL	0.95 miles	Directions from MK40 3QR to Iceland
Iceland, Greenhill Street, BEDFORD, MK40 1LX	1.09 miles	Directions from MK40 3QR to Iceland
Aldi, Westville Road, BEDFORD, MK42 9BL	1.93 miles	Directions from MK40 3QR to Aldi
Morrisons, Ampthill Road, BEDFORD, MK42 9PP	1.96 miles	Directions from MK40 3QR to Morrisons

What Popular Restaurants are near the MK40 3QR Postcode?

Burger King Restaurants near MK40 3QR
Burger King	Distance	Directions
9 Harpur Street, Bedford, MK40 1LA	0.55 miles	Directions from MK40 3QR to 9 Harpur Street
Interchange Retail Park, Kempston, Bedford, MK42 7AZ	2.28 miles	Directions from MK40 3QR to Interchange Retail Park, Kempston
Mareston Moretaine,a421 Beancroft, Marston Moretaine, MK43 0PZ	6.49 miles	Directions from MK40 3QR to Mareston Moretaine,a421 Beancroft
37 Great N Road, Eaton Socon,, Saint Neots, PE19 8EN	8.58 miles	Directions from MK40 3QR to 37 Great N Road, Eaton Socon,

Mcdonald's Restaurants near MK40 3QR
Mcdonald's	Distance	Directions
McDonald's, High Street, BEDFORD, MK40 1RN	0.47 miles	Directions from MK40 3QR to McDonald's, High Street, BEDFORD, MK40 1RN
McDonald's, Newnham Avenue, BEDFORD, MK41 9LN	0.53 miles	Directions from MK40 3QR to McDonald's, Newnham Avenue, BEDFORD, MK41 9LN
McDonald's, Goldington Road, BEDFORD, MK41 0DX	1.54 miles	Directions from MK40 3QR to McDonald's, Goldington Road, BEDFORD, MK41 0DX
McDonald's, Interchange Retail Park, Race Meadows Way, Kempston, BEDFORD, MK42 7AZ	2.29 miles	Directions from MK40 3QR to McDonald's, Interchange Retail Park, Race Meadows Way, Kempston, BEDFORD, MK42 7AZ

KFC Restaurants near MK40 3QR
Restaurant	Distance	Directions
KFC, Tavistock Street, BEDFORD, MK40 2RR	0.74 miles	Directions from MK40 3QR to KFC Bedford - Tavistock Street
KFC, Interchange Retail Park, Race Meadows Way, Kempston, BEDFORD, MK42 7AZ	2.29 miles	Directions from MK40 3QR to KFC Bedford - Interchange Retail Park
KFC, Great North Road, Eaton Socon, ST. NEOTS, PE19 8EN	8.55 miles	Directions from MK40 3QR to KFC St Neots - Great North Road
KFC, Newport Pagnell Motorway Services Area, M1, NEWPORT PAGNELL, MK16 8DS	12.99 miles	Directions from MK40 3QR to KFC Newport Pagnell - M1 North Services
KFC, Newport Pagnell Motorway Services Area, M1, NEWPORT PAGNELL, MK16 8DS	12.99 miles	Directions from MK40 3QR to KFC Newport Pagnell - M1 South Services