MK42 0PA 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 (0PA) 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 MK44 3.
- Postcode Unit. The last two letters. In our case PA.
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 0PA postcode is the local delivery office (DO) which is . Here the post will be sorted ready for delivery.
The properties in the MK42 0PA postcode have the street address of Prestwick Drive
A close-knit community! The 2021 Census indicates that only 16 individuals call the MK42 0PA postcode their home.
It is situated within the post town of BEDFORD within the old postal county of Bedfordshire.
MK42 0PA is within the village of Shortstown.
The MK42 0PA postcode area is composed of 100% residential properties, 0% commercial properties, and 0% public properties.
According to our data. Most dwellings in MK42 0PA are houses. Of these houses, most are detached. The remainder are semi-detached.
Most properties in MK42 0PA are owned by the occupiers with the rest being newly built and awaiting an owner.
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| Property Type | Percentage |
|---|---|
| Residential | 100% |
| Commercial | 0% |
| Public | 0% |
Map Coordinates for MK42 0PA
| Latitude | 52.1134343849 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -0.423726902915 |
What are the Broadband Speeds like in the MK42 0PA Postcode?
Download Speeds For MK42 0PA
| Average Mbps | 314.300 |
|---|---|
| Median Mbps | 360.000 |
| Maximum Mbps | 360.000 |
MK42 0PA has an average download speed of 314.3 Megabits per second (Mbps).
7 other postcode units have the same broadband speed.
99% of postcodes (1,177,550) have slower broadband speeds.
1% of postcodes (7,084) have faster broadband speeds.
Upload Speeds For MK42 0PA
| Average Mbps | 155.700 |
|---|---|
| Median Mbps | 180.000 |
| Maximum Mbps | 180.000 |
MK42 0PA has an average upload speed of 155.7 Megabits per second (Mbps).
3 other postcode units have the same upload speed.
99% of postcodes (1,178,033) have slower upload speeds.
1% of postcodes (6,605) have faster upload speeds.
Schools within a five minute drive of MK42 0PA Postcode
England Primary Schools
Cotton End Forest School
Address: Cotton End Forest School, High Road, Cotton End, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK45 3AG
Distance: 1.27 miles
Contact: 01234740100
Shortstown Primary School
Address: Shortstown Primary School, Beauvais Square, Shortstown, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK42 0GS
Distance: 0.30 miles
Contact: 01234740881
Shortstown Primary School
Address: Shortstown Primary School, Beauvais Square, Shortstown, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK42 0GS
Distance: 0.30 miles
Contact:
King's Oak Primary School
Address: King's Oak Primary School, Oak Road, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK42 0HH
Distance: 1.39 miles
Contact: 01234220480
England Secondary Schools
Bedford Academy
Address: Bedford Academy, Mile Road, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK42 9TR
Distance: 1.22 miles
Contact: 01234301500
Nearest Dentists
Dentists near MK42 0PA
LONDON ROAD HEALTH CENTRE
Address: 84-86 LONDON ROAD, BEDFORD, BEDFORDSHIRE, MK42 0NT
Distance: 1.78 miles
Contact: :
DENTAL CLINIC
Address: 2 HONEYSUCKLE WAY, BEDFORD, BEDFORDSHIRE, MK41 0TF
Distance: 1.87 miles
Contact: :
RIVERFIELD DRIVE (DENTAL SURGERY)
Address: RIVERFIELD DRIVE, BEDFORD, BEDFORDSHIRE, MK41 0SE
Distance: 1.98 miles
Contact: :
GOLDINGTON ROAD (DENTAL SURGERY)
Address: 344 GOLDINGTON ROAD, BEDFORD, BEDFORDSHIRE, MK41 9NS
Distance: 2.03 miles
Contact: :
IDH LIMITED
Address: 112 CASTLE ROAD, BEDFORD, BEDFORDSHIRE, MK40 3QY
Distance: 2.09 miles
Contact: :
LATCHFORD AND LATCHFORD SPECIALIST DENTAL SURGERY
Address: 49 CASTLE ROAD, BEDFORD, MK40 3PL
Distance: 2.22 miles
Contact: :
Nearest Chemists
Pharmacies near MK42 0PA
PHOENIX PHARMACY T/A SHORTSTOWN PHARMACY
Address: UNIT 2(B) BLOCK F, 15 BEAUVAIS SQUARE, SHORTSTOWN, BEDFORD, MK42 0GE
Distance: 0.32 miles
Contact: tel: 01234 743330
PHOENIX PHARMACY
Address: 141 HARROWDEN ROAD, BEDFORD, MK42 0RU
Distance: 0.86 miles
Contact: tel: 01234 353630
SMARTA HEALTHCARE
Address: 5 STEPHENSON COURT, PRIORY BUSINESS PARK, BEDFORD, BEDFORDSHIRE, MK44 3WJ
Distance: 1.06 miles
Contact: tel: 01234 831768
TESCO INSTORE PHARMACY
Address: CARDINGTON ROAD, BEDFORD, BEDFORDSHIRE, MK42 0BG
Distance: 1.62 miles
Contact: tel: 01234 621018
PHOENIX PHARMACY T/A BERKELEY PHARMACY
Address: 30 GOSTWICK ROAD, BEDFORD, MK42 9XD
Distance: 1.67 miles
Contact: tel: 01234 357733
AVICENNA PHARMACY
Address: 88 LONDON ROAD, BEDFORD, BEDFORDSHIRE, MK42 0NT
Distance: 1.78 miles
Contact: tel: 01234 354780
Nearest Opticians
Opticians near MK42 0PA
HUMPHRISS & BURGESS
Address: 28A MILL STREET, BEDFORD, BEDFORDSHIRE, MK40 3HD
Distance: 2.39 miles
Contact: :
BOOTS OPTICIANS (BEDFORD)
Address: 33-37 HARPUR CENTRE, BEDFORD, BEDFORDSHIRE, MK40 1TN
Distance: 2.48 miles
Contact: :
ALAN BRUNKER OPTICIANS
Address: 25 ST. PETERS STREET, BEDFORD, BEDFORDSHIRE, MK40 2PN
Distance: 2.49 miles
Contact: :
HEALTHY U OPTOMETRISTS
Address: 29-31 ST. PETERS STREET, BEDFORD, BEDFORDSHIRE, MK40 2PN
Distance: 2.49 miles
Contact: :
DONNE & BROWNING OPTICIANS & HEARING CARE
Address: 3-4 THE ARCADE, BEDFORD, BEDFORDSHIRE, MK40 1NS
Distance: 2.49 miles
Contact: :
SPECSAVERS (BEDFORD)
Address: 1 HARPUR CENTRE, MIDLAND ROAD, BEDFORD, BEDFORDSHIRE, MK40 1TJ
Distance: 2.50 miles
Contact: :
Nearest GP Surgeries
Doctors near MK42 0PA
SHORTSTOWN MEDICAL CENTRE
Address: 2-6 BEAUVAIS SQUARE, SHORTSTOWN, BEDFORD, MK42 0GS
Distance: 0.30 miles
Contact: :
SHORTSTOWN MEDICAL CENTRE
Address: 2-6 BEAUVAIS SQUARE, SHORTSTOWN, BEDFORD, MK42 0GS
Distance: 0.30 miles
Contact: tel: 01234 743000
DR HYDER
Address: THE BRANCH SURGERY, ABBEY FIELDS, ELSTOW, BEDFORD, BEDFORDSHIRE, MK42 9GP
Distance: 1.06 miles
Contact: :
PC EXT ACCESS BEDOC
Address: ABBEY FIELDS, BEDFORD, BEDFORDSHIRE, MK42 9GP
Distance: 1.06 miles
Contact: tel: 01234 889088
ELSTOW MEDICAL CENTRE - COVID LOCAL VACCINATION SERVICE
Address: ABBEY FIELDS, ELSTOW, BEDFORD, MK42 9GP
Distance: 1.06 miles
Contact: :
LONDON ROAD HEALTH CENTRE
Address: 84-86 LONDON ROAD, BEDFORD, BEDFORDSHIRE, MK42 0NT
Distance: 1.78 miles
Contact: tel: 01234 266851
Motorway Junctions near MK42 0PA
Train Stations
Motorway Junctions near MK42 0PA
Distances represent the quickest route by car.
Who are my Elected Representatives in the MK42 0PA Postcode?
| Westminster Constituency | North East Bedfordshire Co Const |
|---|---|
| Member or Parliament |  |
| Contact Details | Contact Richard Fuller |
| Political Party | Conservative |
What Council is the MK42 0PA 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 0PA 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 0PA Postcode
What Popular Supermarkets are near the MK42 0PA Postcode?
| Supermarket | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| Tesco, Riverfield Drive, BEDFORD, MK41 0SE | 3.18 miles | Directions from MK42 0PA to Tesco |
| Waitrose, Perkins Road, BEDFORD, MK41 0GX | 3.44 miles | Directions from MK42 0PA to Waitrose |
| Lidl, Perkins Road, BEDFORD, MK41 0GX | 3.44 miles | Directions from MK42 0PA to Lidl |
| Morrisons, Ampthill Road, BEDFORD, MK42 9PP | 3.48 miles | Directions from MK42 0PA to Morrisons |
| Aldi, Westville Road, BEDFORD, MK42 9BL | 3.56 miles | Directions from MK42 0PA to Aldi |
What Popular Restaurants are near the MK42 0PA Postcode?
| Burger King | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| 9 Harpur Street, Bedford, MK40 1LA | 2.51 miles | Directions from MK42 0PA to 9 Harpur Street |
| Interchange Retail Park, Kempston, Bedford, MK42 7AZ | 2.61 miles | Directions from MK42 0PA to Interchange Retail Park, Kempston |
| Mareston Moretaine,a421 Beancroft, Marston Moretaine, MK43 0PZ | 6.45 miles | Directions from MK42 0PA to Mareston Moretaine,a421 Beancroft |
| 37 Great N Road, Eaton Socon,, Saint Neots, PE19 8EN | 8.70 miles | Directions from MK42 0PA to 37 Great N Road, Eaton Socon, |
| Mcdonald's | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| McDonald's, Newnham Avenue, BEDFORD, MK41 9LN | 1.62 miles | Directions from MK42 0PA to McDonald's, Newnham Avenue, BEDFORD, MK41 9LN |
| McDonald's, Goldington Road, BEDFORD, MK41 0DX | 2.21 miles | Directions from MK42 0PA to McDonald's, Goldington Road, BEDFORD, MK41 0DX |
| McDonald's, High Street, BEDFORD, MK40 1RN | 2.33 miles | Directions from MK42 0PA to McDonald's, High Street, BEDFORD, MK40 1RN |
| McDonald's, Interchange Retail Park, Race Meadows Way, Kempston, BEDFORD, MK42 7AZ | 2.61 miles | Directions from MK42 0PA to McDonald's, Interchange Retail Park, Race Meadows Way, Kempston, BEDFORD, MK42 7AZ |
| Restaurant | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| KFC, Interchange Retail Park, Race Meadows Way, Kempston, BEDFORD, MK42 7AZ | 2.61 miles | Directions from MK42 0PA to KFC Bedford - Interchange Retail Park |
| KFC, Tavistock Street, BEDFORD, MK40 2RR | 2.78 miles | Directions from MK42 0PA to KFC Bedford - Tavistock Street |
| KFC, Great North Road, Eaton Socon, ST. NEOTS, PE19 8EN | 8.67 miles | Directions from MK42 0PA to KFC St Neots - Great North Road |
| KFC, Radwell, BALDOCK, SG7 5TR | 11.60 miles | Directions from MK42 0PA to KFC Baldock Services |
| KFC, Toddington, DUNSTABLE, LU5 6HR | 11.96 miles | Directions from MK42 0PA to KFC Toddington - M1 North Services |