MK44 Postcode District
MK44 is the Postcode District for Sharnbrook, Bedford Bedfordshire
The MK44 postcode district is located in the MK Milton Keynes postal area, MK44 has a population of 16,537 residents according to the 2021 England and Wales Census..
The area of the district is 90.54 square miles (234.51 square kilometres or 57,947.84 acres).
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District overview
In the MK44 postcode district, the primary settlement is Sharnbrook, located in the county of Bedfordshire, England. Other significant settlements include Milton Ernest, Riseley, Melchbourne, and Bletsoe. The post town for this district is Bedford.
There are 4 postcode sectors within the district. Here's a breakdown:
The sector MK44 1, covers Sharnbrook and Riseley and Milton Ernest in Bedfordshire.
The sector MK44 2, covers Thurleigh and Colmworth and Wilden and Ravensden and Keysoe in Bedfordshire.
The sector MK44 3, covers Great Barford and Blunham in Bedfordshire.
The sector MK44 5 is non-geographic. It's often designated for PO Boxes, large organisations, or special services.
The post town for this district is BEDFORD.
When it comes to local government, postal geography often disregards political borders. However, this district intersects the following councils: the district mostly encompasses the Bedford (B) (602 postal codes), followed by the Central Bedfordshire area (53 postal codes), and finally, the Huntingdonshire District area (3 postal codes).
Postcode sectors and neighbouring districts
Nearest towns
To help place the district geographically, here are nearby towns and their approximate direction from the district centre.
| Town | Distance (miles) | Direction |
|---|---|---|
| Bedford | 5.36 | SSW |
| St Neots | 6.83 | E |
| Kempston | 7.21 | SSW |
| Sandy | 8.15 | SE |
| Wixams | 8.29 | S |
| Rushden | 9.12 | NW |
| Higham Ferrers | 9.64 | NW |
| Raunds | 10.42 | NNW |
| Potton | 10.73 | ESE |
| Biggleswade | 11.03 | SE |
| Irthlingborough | 11.21 | NW |
| Olney | 12.21 | WSW |
| Shefford | 12.51 | SSE |
| Ampthill | 12.65 | SSW |
| Wellingborough | 12.90 | WNW |
| Godmanchester | 13.11 | NE |
| Huntingdon | 13.26 | NE |
| Thrapston | 13.74 | NNW |
| Flitwick | 14.60 | SSW |
| Burton Latimer | 14.99 | NW |
Postcode information
Total geographical postcodes: 663
| Location | Post Town | Sector | Number of postcodes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sharnbrook | BEDFORD | MK44 1 | 71 |
| Great Barford | BEDFORD | MK44 3 | 56 |
| Riseley | BEDFORD | MK44 1 | 38 |
| Blunham | BEDFORD | MK44 3 | 30 |
| Colmworth | BEDFORD | MK44 2 | 25 |
| Ravensden | BEDFORD | MK44 2 | 24 |
| Thurleigh | BEDFORD | MK44 2 | 24 |
| Milton Ernest | BEDFORD | MK44 1 | 24 |
| Wilden | BEDFORD | MK44 2 | 24 |
| Willington | BEDFORD | MK44 3 | 23 |
| Wyboston | BEDFORD | MK44 3 | 22 |
| Cardington | BEDFORD | MK44 3 | 22 |
| Keysoe | BEDFORD | MK44 2 | 20 |
| Moggerhanger | BEDFORD | MK44 3 | 20 |
| Roxton | BEDFORD | MK44 3 | 20 |
| Bletsoe | BEDFORD | MK44 1 | 18 |
| BEDFORD | BEDFORD | MK44 3 | 14 |
| Cople | BEDFORD | MK44 3 | 14 |
| Pertenhall | BEDFORD | MK44 2 | 13 |
| Little Staughton | BEDFORD | MK44 2 | 12 |
| Yielden | BEDFORD | MK44 1 | 12 |
| Souldrop | BEDFORD | MK44 1 | 11 |
| Bolnhurst | BEDFORD | MK44 2 | 9 |
| Chawston | BEDFORD | MK44 3 | 8 |
| Swineshead | BEDFORD | MK44 2 | 7 |
| Keysoe | BEDFORD | MK44 2 | 7 |
| Melchbourne | BEDFORD | MK44 1 | 7 |
| Great Barford | BEDFORD | MK44 3 | 6 |
| Colmworth | BEDFORD | MK44 2 | 6 |
| Colesden | BEDFORD | MK44 3 | 5 |
| Thurleigh | BEDFORD | MK44 2 | 5 |
| Cople | BEDFORD | MK44 3 | 5 |
| Knotting | BEDFORD | MK44 1 | 5 |
| Melchbourne | BEDFORD | MK44 1 | 4 |
| Riseley | BEDFORD | MK44 1 | 4 |
| Honeydon | BEDFORD | MK44 2 | 4 |
| Wilden | BEDFORD | MK44 2 | 3 |
| Yielden | BEDFORD | MK44 1 | 3 |
| Little Staughton | BEDFORD | MK44 2 | 3 |
| Sharnbrook | BEDFORD | MK44 1 | 3 |
| Pertenhall | BEDFORD | MK44 2 | 2 |
| Cardington | BEDFORD | MK44 3 | 2 |
| Moggerhanger | BEDFORD | MK44 3 | 2 |
| Milton Ernest | BEDFORD | MK44 1 | 2 |
| Bletsoe | BEDFORD | MK44 1 | 2 |
| Blunham | BEDFORD | MK44 3 | 2 |
| Bolnhurst | BEDFORD | MK44 2 | 2 |
| Thurleigh | BEDFORD | MK44 2 | 2 |
| Pertenhall | BEDFORD | MK44 2 | 2 |
| Wyboston | BEDFORD | MK44 3 | 1 |
| Great Barford | BEDFORD | MK44 3 | 1 |
| Cardington | BEDFORD | MK44 3 | 1 |
| Ravensden | BEDFORD | MK44 2 | 1 |
| Ravensden | BEDFORD | MK44 2 | 1 |
| Willington | BEDFORD | MK44 3 | 1 |
| Blunham | BEDFORD | MK44 3 | 1 |
| Honeydon | BEDFORD | MK44 2 | 1 |
| Souldrop | BEDFORD | MK44 1 | 1 |
| Cardington | BEDFORD | MK44 3 | 1 |
| Roxton | BEDFORD | MK44 3 | 1 |
| Keysoe | BEDFORD | MK44 2 | 1 |
| Begwary | BEDFORD | MK44 2 | 1 |
| Little Staughton | BEDFORD | MK44 2 | 1 |
Street list for MK44
LITTLE STAUGHTON AIRFIELD
Great Staughton, Cambridgeshire
Restricted Local Access Road
USRN: 17804342
THURLEIGH AIRFIELD BUSINESS PARK
Thurleigh, Bedfordshire
Restricted Local Access Road
USRN: 27302057
THURLEIGH AIRFIELD BUSINESS PARK
Thurleigh, Bedfordshire
Restricted Local Access Road
USRN: 27302057
Crime overview
Top streets by recorded crime
| Street | Crime count |
|---|---|
| ARMISTICE CROFT | 417 |
| OLD MILTON ROAD | 140 |
| BANKS CLOSE | 49 |
| HOWARD CLOSE | 47 |
| CHAWSTON LANE | 40 |
| MEADOW LANE | 36 |
| HARROWDEN LANE | 27 |
| GLEBE CLOSE | 24 |
| CARDINGTON ROAD A603 | 24 |
| BURRSHOLT | 23 |
Most common crime types
| Crime type | Count |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 1191 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 270 |
| Vehicle crime | 202 |
| Other theft | 197 |
| Burglary | 183 |
| Public order | 178 |
| Drugs | 79 |
| Other crime | 70 |
| Shoplifting | 25 |
| Possession of weapons | 21 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 10 |
| Robbery | 8 |
| Bicycle theft | 8 |
| Theft from the person | 5 |
Retail and shopping
| Street | Town | Locality | Number of shops | Central postcode | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| HIGH STREET | BEDFORD | SHARNBROOK | 8 | MK44 1PB | View map |
Schools in the district
Riseley CofE Primary School
Phase: Primary
Address:
High Street , Riseley , Bedford
Postcode: MK44 1DR
Headteacher: Mr Leigh Pointon (Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Good
Sharnbrook Academy
Phase: Secondary
Address:
Odell Road , Sharnbrook , Bedford
Postcode: MK44 1JL
Headteacher: Mrs Clare Raku (Head of School)
Ofsted rating: Requires improvement
Sharnbrook John Gibbard Lower School
Phase: Primary
Address:
High Street , Sharnbrook , Bedford
Postcode: MK44 1PF
Headteacher: Ms Sheila Kaznowski (Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Outstanding
Sharnbrook Primary
Phase: Primary
Address:
High Street , Sharnbrook , Bedford
Postcode: MK44 1PF
Headteacher: Miss Hannah Bennett (Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Requires improvement
Milton Ernest CofE Primary School
Phase: Primary
Address:
Thurleigh Road , Milton Ernest , Bedford
Postcode: MK44 1RF
Headteacher: Mrs Lisa Virnuls (Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Good
Thurleigh Primary School
Phase: Primary
Address:
High Street , Thurleigh , Bedford
Postcode: MK44 2DB
Headteacher: Mrs Kathy Augustine (Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Requires improvement
Kymbrook Primary School
Phase: Primary
Address:
Kimbolton Road , Keysoe , Bedford
Postcode: MK44 2HH
Headteacher: Mrs Kathy Augustine (Head teacher)
Ofsted rating: Good
Wilden CofE VA Primary School
Phase: Primary
Address:
High Street , Wilden , Bedford
Postcode: MK44 2PB
Headteacher: Mr Leigh Pointon (Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Requires improvement
Cambian Walnut Tree Lodge School
Phase: Not applicable
Address:
Renhold Road , Wilden , Bedford
Postcode: MK44 2PT
Headteacher: Mrs Joyce Kuwaza (Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Good
Ravensden CofE VA Primary School
Phase: Primary
Address:
Vicarage Close , Ravensden , Bedford
Postcode: MK44 2RW
Headteacher: Mrs Anna Spyropoulos (Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Special Measures
Ravensden CofE Primary Academy
Phase: Primary
Address:
Vicarage Close , Ravensden , Bedford
Postcode: MK44 2RW
Headteacher: Mrs Anna Spyropoulos
Ofsted rating: Good
Roxton VA (CofE) School
Phase: Primary
Address:
School Lane , Roxton , Bedford
Postcode: MK44 3DR
Headteacher: Mrs Alison Barden (Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Serious Weaknesses
Roxton Church of England Academy
Phase: Primary
Address:
School Lane , Roxton , Bedford
Postcode: MK44 3DR
Headteacher: Mrs Anna Spyropoulos
Ofsted rating: Good
Alban Church of England Academy
Phase: Middle deemed secondary
Address:
Silver Street , Great Barford , Bedford
Postcode: MK44 3HZ
Headteacher: Mr Chris Chipperton (Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Good
Great Barford Church of England Primary Academy
Phase: Primary
Address:
Silver Street , Bedford
Postcode: MK44 3HZ
Headteacher: Mrs S Evans (Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Good
Great Barford Lower School
Phase: Primary
Address:
Silver Street , Great Barford , Bedford
Postcode: MK44 3JU
Headteacher: Mrs Sarah Evans (Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Outstanding
John Donne Church of England Primary School
Phase: Primary
Address:
High Street , Blunham , Bedford
Postcode: MK44 3NL
Headteacher: Mrs Anita Whitehurst (Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Requires improvement
Moggerhanger Primary School
Phase: Primary
Address:
Blunham Road , Bedford
Postcode: MK44 3RD
Headteacher: Miss Karen Hayward (Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Good
Sheerhatch Primary School
Phase: Primary
Address:
Willington Road , Cople , Bedford
Postcode: MK44 3TH
Headteacher: Mrs Louise Buisson (Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Good
Healthcare services
| # | Name | Address | Type | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Time For Teeth Irc Yarl's Wood | THURLEIGH ROAD, MILTON ERNEST, BEDFORD, BEDFORDSHIRE, MK44 1FD | GENERAL DENTAL PRACTICE | No contact details listed |
Data accessed from NHS Digital and updated monthly.
| # | Name | Address | Type | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sharnbrook Surgery | TEMPLARS WAY, SHARNBROOK, BEDFORD, BEDFORDSHIRE, MK44 1PZ | GP PRACTICE | Call 01234 781392 |
| 2 | Great Barford Surgery | 26 SILVER STREET, GREAT BARFORD, BEDFORD, BEDFORDSHIRE, MK44 3HX | GP PRACTICE | Call 01234 870325 |
Data accessed from NHS Digital and updated monthly.
| # | Name | Address | Type | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Wellbeing Pharmacy | 61 HIGH STREET, SHARNBROOK, BEDFORD, BEDFORDSHIRE, MK44 1PB | PHARMACY | Call 01234 783566 |
| 2 | Smarta Healthcare | 5 STEPHENSON COURT, PRIORY BUSINESS PARK, BEDFORD, BEDFORDSHIRE, MK44 3WJ | PHARMACY | Call 01234 831768 |
Data accessed from NHS Digital and updated monthly.
Data accessed from NHS Digital and updated monthly.
Property and housing
Yearly house price averages for the district
| Type of property | 2025 average | 2025 sales | 2024 average | 2024 sales | 2023 average | 2023 sales | 2022 average | 2022 sales |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | £614,681 | 151 | £584,119 | 136 | £579,862 | 118 | £596,246 | 149 |
| Semi-detached | £396,439 | 61 | £385,416 | 69 | £411,683 | 51 | £378,047 | 67 |
| Terraced | £275,652 | 40 | £279,459 | 39 | £299,039 | 38 | £314,664 | 38 |
| Flats | N/A | N/A | £181,900 | 5 | £209,375 | 8 | £298,167 | 6 |
Transport and connectivity
Stations in the district
No stations found in this postcode district.
Accessible motorway junctions
A1(M) J8
Average Driving Time from within the district: 19.79
Average Driving Distance: 17.86
Number of Postcodes that can access the Motorway Junction: 34
A1(M) J10
Average Driving Time from within the district: 20.49
Average Driving Distance: 16.13
Number of Postcodes that can access the Motorway Junction: 365
A1(M) J9
Average Driving Time from within the district: 20.74
Average Driving Distance: 17.51
Number of Postcodes that can access the Motorway Junction: 193
M1 J13
Average Driving Time from within the district: 21.28
Average Driving Distance: 17.44
Number of Postcodes that can access the Motorway Junction: 573
M1 J11A
Average Driving Time from within the district: 21.49
Average Driving Distance: 20.45
Number of Postcodes that can access the Motorway Junction: 47
M11 J12
Average Driving Time from within the district: 22.27
Average Driving Distance: 19.69
Number of Postcodes that can access the Motorway Junction: 17
M1 J12
Average Driving Time from within the district: 22.45
Average Driving Distance: 20.61
Number of Postcodes that can access the Motorway Junction: 204
M11 J14
Average Driving Time from within the district: 23.46
Average Driving Distance: 19.01
Number of Postcodes that can access the Motorway Junction: 31
M1 J14
Average Driving Time from within the district: 24.21
Average Driving Distance: 19.71
Number of Postcodes that can access the Motorway Junction: 391
A1(M) J13
Average Driving Time from within the district: 25.13
Average Driving Distance: 19.18
Number of Postcodes that can access the Motorway Junction: 540
A1(M) J15
Average Driving Time from within the district: 28.18
Average Driving Distance: 20.44
Number of Postcodes that can access the Motorway Junction: 211
M1 J15
Average Driving Time from within the district: 29.21
Average Driving Distance: 23.52
Number of Postcodes that can access the Motorway Junction: 148
A1(M) J16
Average Driving Time from within the district: 32.47
Average Driving Distance: 25.00
Number of Postcodes that can access the Motorway Junction: 59
A1(M) J17
Average Driving Time from within the district: 32.79
Average Driving Distance: 25.79
Number of Postcodes that can access the Motorway Junction: 27
M1 J15A
Average Driving Time from within the district: 34.07
Average Driving Distance: 22.90
Number of Postcodes that can access the Motorway Junction: 12
A1(M) J14
Average Driving Time from within the district: 35.36
Average Driving Distance: 28.98
Number of Postcodes that can access the Motorway Junction: 438
Royal Mail delivery and sorting offices
| Postal sector | Delivery office |
|---|---|
| MK44 1 | Sharnbrook Scale Payment Delivery Office |
| MK44 1 | Riseley (mk44) Scale Payment Delivery Office |
| MK44 1 | Bedford Rurals Delivery Office (mk) |
| MK44 2 | Bedford Rurals Delivery Office (mk) |
| MK44 2 | Thurleigh Scale Payment Delivery Office |
| MK44 3 | Bedford Rurals Delivery Office (mk) |
| MK44 3 | Great Barford Scale Payment Delivery Office |
| MK44 3 | Willington Scale Payment Delivery Office |
Postcode format
| M | K | 4 | 4 | - | X | X | X |
| M | K | 4 | 4 | Space | Numeric | Letter | Letter |
Tourist attractions
We found 1 visitor attractions in or around this district.
| Name | Category | Detail | Map |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bushmead Priory | Historic Properties | Historic Monument / Archaeological Site | View map |
Administrative and boundary notes
The largest settlement in the MK44 postal code is Sharnbrook followed by Great Barford, and Riseley.
The MK44 Postcode shares a border with PE28 (Brampton, Sawtry, Warboys), MK41 (BEDFORD, Clapham, Renhold), MK42 (BEDFORD, Kempston, Shortstown), MK43 (Cranfield, Wootton, Marston Moretaine), NN10 (RUSHDEN, Higham Ferrers, Wymington), PE19 (ST. NEOTS, Eaton Socon, Eynesbury), SG18 (BIGGLESWADE, Langford, Upper Caldecote) and SG19 (SANDY, Potton, Gamlingay).
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