MK43 9BS is a postal code used within the United Kingdom for delivering mail.
Postcodes are made up of two parts. The part before the space (MK43) is called the outward code. The part after the space (9BS) 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 MK43.
- Postal Sector. In our case MK42 7.
- Postcode Unit. The last two letters. In our case BS.
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 MK43 9BS postcode is the local delivery office (DO) which is . Here the post will be sorted ready for delivery.
The properties in the MK43 9BS postcode have the street address of Ridge Road
Did you know? According to the 2021 Census, the MK43 9BS postcode is home to a bustling 101 residents!
It is situated within the post town of BEDFORD within the old postal county of Bedfordshire.
MK43 9BS is within the village of Gibraltar.
The MK43 9BS postcode area is composed of 100% residential properties, 0% commercial properties, and 0% public properties.
According to our data. Most dwellings in MK43 9BS are houses. Of these houses, most are semi-detached. The remainder are detached.
Most properties in MK43 9BS 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 MK43 9BS
The telephone area code for MK43 9BS is 01234 Bedford.
Map Coordinates for MK43 9BS
| Latitude | 52.1108056328 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -0.523488135816 |
What are the Broadband Speeds like in the MK43 9BS Postcode?
Download Speeds For MK43 9BS
| Average Mbps | 103.800 |
|---|---|
| Median Mbps | 79.700 |
| Maximum Mbps | 331.000 |
MK43 9BS has an average download speed of 103.8 Megabits per second (Mbps).
747 other postcode units have the same broadband speed.
70% of postcodes (823,672) have slower broadband speeds.
30% of postcodes (360,222) have faster broadband speeds.
Upload Speeds For MK43 9BS
| Average Mbps | 16.600 |
|---|---|
| Median Mbps | 19.500 |
| Maximum Mbps | 36.000 |
MK43 9BS 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 MK43 9BS Postcode
England Primary Schools
Camestone School
Address: Camestone School, Jowitt Avenue, Kempston, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK42 8NW
Distance: 1.76 miles
Contact: 01234855587
Springfield Primary School
Address: Springfield Primary School, Orchard Street, Kempston, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK42 7LJ
Distance: 1.59 miles
Contact:
Bedford Road Primary School
Address: Bedford Road Primary School, Hillgrounds Road, Kempston, Bedford Road Primary School, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK42 8QH
Distance: 1.24 miles
Contact: 01234851011
Balliol Primary School
Address: Balliol Primary School, Balliol Road, Kempston, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK42 7ER
Distance: 0.90 miles
Contact: 01234300601
Kempston Rural Primary School
Address: Kempston Rural Primary School, Martell Drive, Kempston, Bedfordshire, MK42 7FJ
Distance: 0.30 miles
Contact: 01234854286
Wootton Lower School
Address: Wootton Lower School, Bedford Road, Wootton, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK43 9JT
Distance: 1.06 miles
Contact: 01234768239
Great Denham Primary School
Address: Great Denham Primary School, Greenkeepers Road, Great Denham, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK40 4GG
Distance: 1.35 miles
Contact: 01234266245
England Secondary Schools
Daubeney Academy
Address: Daubeney Academy, Orchard Street, Kempston, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK42 7PS
Distance: 1.64 miles
Contact: 01234400111
Kempston Academy
Address: Kempston Academy, Hill Rise, Kempston, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK42 7EB
Distance: 0.57 miles
Contact: 01234290900
Nearest Dentists
Dentists near MK43 9BS
MUNRO HALL CLINIC
Address: UNIT 4, RUSHEY FORD BUSINESS PARK, WEST END ROAD, BEDFORD, MK43 8RU
Distance: 1.25 miles
Contact: :
U H P THE DENTAL PRACTICE
Address: 176 BEDFORD ROAD, KEMPSTON, BEDFORD, BEDFORDSHIRE, MK42 8BL
Distance: 1.39 miles
Contact: :
KEMPSTON DENTAL PRACTICE
Address: 212 BEDFORD ROAD, KEMPSTON, BEDFORD, BEDFORDSHIRE, MK42 8BL
Distance: 1.39 miles
Contact: :
MOBILE DENTAL UNIT (NORTH)
Address: KEMPSTON DENTAL CLINIC, HALSEY ROAD, BEDFORD, BEDFORDSHIRE, MK42 8AU
Distance: 1.46 miles
Contact: :
QUEENS PARK HEALTH CENTRE
Address: 23C CARLISLE ROAD, BEDFORD, BEDFORDSHIRE, MK40 4HR
Distance: 2.01 miles
Contact: :
BEDFORD DENTAL CENTRE
Address: 133 MIDLAND ROAD, BEDFORD, BEDFORDSHIRE, MK40 1DN
Distance: 2.64 miles
Contact: :
Nearest Chemists
Pharmacies near MK43 9BS
WOOTTON PHARMACY
Address: UNIT 2, FOLKES ROAD, WOOTTON, BEDFORD, BEDFORDSHIRE, MK43 9TE
Distance: 1.23 miles
Contact: tel: 01234 765166
THE VILLAGE PHARMACY
Address: MEIKLEJOHN CENTRE UNIT 3, KINGSWOOD WAY, GREAT DENHAM, BEDFORD, BEDFORDSHIRE, MK40 4GH
Distance: 1.28 miles
Contact: tel: 01234 351455
BRITANNIA PHARMACY
Address: THE SAXON CENTRE, 242 BEDFORD ROAD, KEMPSTON, BEDFORD, BEDFORDSHIRE, MK42 8PP
Distance: 1.30 miles
Contact: tel: 01234 854023
JARDINES PHARMACY
Address: 245 BEDFORD ROAD, KEMPSTON, BEDFORD, MK42 8BP
Distance: 1.35 miles
Contact: tel: 01234 851846
SPEEDWELL PHARMACY
Address: 98 BEDFORD ROAD, KEMPSTON, BEDFORD, MK42 8BG
Distance: 1.63 miles
Contact: tel: 01234 851767
BOOTS
Address: UNIT D, I/CHANGE RETAIL PARK, RACE MEADOWS WAY, BEDFORD, BEDFORDSHIRE, MK42 7AZ
Distance: 1.63 miles
Contact: tel: 01234 210803
Nearest Opticians
Opticians near MK43 9BS
BROWN AND WHITE OPTICIANS - SAXON CENTRE
Address: 246 SAXON CENTRE, BEDFORD ROAD, KEMPSTON, BEDFORD, BEDFORDSHIRE, MK42 8QA
Distance: 1.28 miles
Contact: :
VALERIE CURTIS OPTICIANS
Address: 142 BEDFORD ROAD, KEMPSTON, BEDFORD, BEDFORDSHIRE, MK42 8BH
Distance: 1.47 miles
Contact: :
BOOTS OPTICIANS LTD - BEDFORD INTERCHANGE RETAIL PARK
Address: UNIT D INTERCHANGE RETAIL PARK, KEMPSTON, BEDFORD, BEDFORDSHIRE, MK42 7AZ
Distance: 1.63 miles
Contact: :
ASK OPTICIANS
Address: UNIT 3, MORETEYNE RETAIL PARK, BEDFORD ROAD, MARSTON MORETAINE, BEDFORD, MK43 0LE
Distance: 2.86 miles
Contact: :
SPECSAVERS (BEDFORD)
Address: 1 HARPUR CENTRE, MIDLAND ROAD, BEDFORD, BEDFORDSHIRE, MK40 1TJ
Distance: 2.88 miles
Contact: :
VISION EXPRESS (BEDFORD)
Address: 28 THE HARPUR CENTRE, BEDFORD, BEDFORDSHIRE, MK40 1TG
Distance: 2.91 miles
Contact: :
Nearest GP Surgeries
Doctors near MK43 9BS
ST JOHN'S BRANCH SURGERY
Address: 16 ST. JOHNS STREET, KEMPSTON, BEDFORD, MK42 8EP
Distance: 1.06 miles
Contact: :
WOOTTON VALE AND SHORTSTOWN SURGERY
Address: WOOTTON VALE HLTH LIV CTR, FIELDS ROAD, WOOTTON, BEDFORD, BEDFORDSHIRE, MK43 9JJ
Distance: 1.20 miles
Contact: tel: 01234 762500
THE VILLAGE MEDICAL CTR
Address: THE VILLAGE MEDICAL CENTRE, KINGSWOOD WAY, BIDDENHAM, BEDFORD, BEDFORDSHIRE, MK40 4GH
Distance: 1.28 miles
Contact: tel: 01234 988560
KING STREET SURGERY
Address: 273 BEDFORD ROAD, KEMPSTON, BEDFORD, BEDFORDSHIRE, MK42 8QD
Distance: 1.31 miles
Contact: tel: 01234 852222
CATER STREET BRANCH SURGERY
Address: 1 CATER STREET, KEMPSTON, BEDFORD, MK42 8DR
Distance: 1.53 miles
Contact: :
QUEENS PARK HEALTH CENTRE
Address: 23C CARLISLE ROAD, QUEEN'S PARK, BEDFORD, BEDFORDSHIRE, MK40 4HR
Distance: 2.01 miles
Contact: tel: 01234 351661
Motorway Junctions near MK43 9BS
Train Stations
Motorway Junctions near MK43 9BS
Distances represent the quickest route by car.
Who are my Elected Representatives in the MK43 9BS Postcode?
| Westminster Constituency | Mid Bedfordshire Co Const |
|---|---|
| Member or Parliament |  |
| Contact Details | Contact Ms Nadine Dorries |
| Political Party | Conservative |
What Council is the MK43 9BS 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 MK43 9BS 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 MK43 9BS Postcode
What Popular Supermarkets are near the MK43 9BS Postcode?
| Supermarket | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| Sainsburys, Bedford Road, Kempston, BEDFORD, MK42 8AY | 2.01 miles | Directions from MK43 9BS to Sainsburys |
| Aldi, Westville Road, BEDFORD, MK42 9BL | 3.71 miles | Directions from MK43 9BS to Aldi |
| Morrisons, Ampthill Road, BEDFORD, MK42 9PP | 3.73 miles | Directions from MK43 9BS to Morrisons |
| Iceland, Greenhill Street, BEDFORD, MK40 1LX | 4.66 miles | Directions from MK43 9BS to Iceland |
| Iceland, Midland Road, BEDFORD, MK40 1PL | 4.69 miles | Directions from MK43 9BS to Iceland |
What Popular Restaurants are near the MK43 9BS Postcode?
| Burger King | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| Interchange Retail Park, Kempston, Bedford, MK42 7AZ | 1.64 miles | Directions from MK43 9BS to Interchange Retail Park, Kempston |
| 9 Harpur Street, Bedford, MK40 1LA | 2.96 miles | Directions from MK43 9BS to 9 Harpur Street |
| Mareston Moretaine,a421 Beancroft, Marston Moretaine, MK43 0PZ | 3.41 miles | Directions from MK43 9BS to Mareston Moretaine,a421 Beancroft |
| Newport Pagnell Msa, Newport Pagnell, MK16 8DS | 9.75 miles | Directions from MK43 9BS to Newport Pagnell Msa |
| Mcdonald's | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| McDonald's, Interchange Retail Park, Race Meadows Way, Kempston, BEDFORD, MK42 7AZ | 1.63 miles | Directions from MK43 9BS to McDonald's, Interchange Retail Park, Race Meadows Way, Kempston, BEDFORD, MK42 7AZ |
| McDonald's, High Street, BEDFORD, MK40 1RN | 2.96 miles | Directions from MK43 9BS to McDonald's, High Street, BEDFORD, MK40 1RN |
| McDonald's, Newnham Avenue, BEDFORD, MK41 9LN | 3.68 miles | Directions from MK43 9BS to McDonald's, Newnham Avenue, BEDFORD, MK41 9LN |
| McDonald's, Goldington Road, BEDFORD, MK41 0DX | 4.94 miles | Directions from MK43 9BS to McDonald's, Goldington Road, BEDFORD, MK41 0DX |
| Restaurant | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| KFC, Interchange Retail Park, Race Meadows Way, Kempston, BEDFORD, MK42 7AZ | 1.63 miles | Directions from MK43 9BS to KFC Bedford - Interchange Retail Park |
| KFC, Tavistock Street, BEDFORD, MK40 2RR | 3.04 miles | Directions from MK43 9BS to KFC Bedford - Tavistock Street |
| KFC, Newport Pagnell Motorway Services Area, M1, NEWPORT PAGNELL, MK16 8DS | 9.75 miles | Directions from MK43 9BS to KFC Newport Pagnell - M1 North Services |
| KFC, Newport Pagnell Motorway Services Area, M1, NEWPORT PAGNELL, MK16 8DS | 9.75 miles | Directions from MK43 9BS to KFC Newport Pagnell - M1 South Services |
| KFC, Marlborough Gate, MILTON KEYNES, MK9 3XA | 10.69 miles | Directions from MK43 9BS to KFC Milton Keynes - Xscape |