MK42 6BA 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 (6BA) 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 MK45 3.
- Postcode Unit. The last two letters. In our case BA.
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 6BA postcode is the local delivery office (DO) which is . Here the post will be sorted ready for delivery.
The properties in the MK42 6BA postcode have the street address of Green Lane
Did you know? According to the 2021 Census, the MK42 6BA postcode is home to a bustling 139 residents!
It is situated within the post town of BEDFORD within the old postal county of Bedfordshire.
MK42 6BA is within Wixams.
The MK42 6BA postcode area is composed of 87.04% residential properties, 5.56% commercial properties, and 7.41% public properties.
According to our data. Most dwellings in MK42 6BA are houses. The remainder of residential properties consist of flats. Of these houses, most are end-terraced. The remainder are semi-detached, detached and mid-terraced. Of these flats, most are detached.
Most properties in MK42 6BA are unknown tenure with the rest being newly built and awaiting an owner.
None Domestic Buildings in MK42 6BA fall under these categories: Day Centre and Education.
Day Centre include Modular Teaching Block Wixams Academy, Green Lane.
Education include Wixams Academy Modular Building Extension Wixams Academy, Green Lane.
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| Property Type | Percentage |
|---|---|
| Residential | 87.04% |
| Commercial | 5.56% |
| Public | 7.41% |
Telephone Area Code for MK42 6BA
The telephone area code for MK42 6BA is 01234 Bedford.
Map Coordinates for MK42 6BA
| Latitude | 52.0877364032 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -0.466625156489 |
What are the Broadband Speeds like in the MK42 6BA Postcode?
Download Speeds For MK42 6BA
| Average Mbps | 104.200 |
|---|---|
| Median Mbps | 70.300 |
| Maximum Mbps | 593.000 |
MK42 6BA has an average download speed of 104.2 Megabits per second (Mbps).
710 other postcode units have the same broadband speed.
70% of postcodes (826,670) have slower broadband speeds.
30% of postcodes (357,261) have faster broadband speeds.
Upload Speeds For MK42 6BA
| Average Mbps | 14.100 |
|---|---|
| Median Mbps | 10.000 |
| Maximum Mbps | 39.000 |
MK42 6BA has an average upload speed of 14.1 Megabits per second (Mbps).
12,267 other postcode units have the same upload speed.
56% of postcodes (662,818) have slower upload speeds.
43% of postcodes (509,556) have faster upload speeds.
Schools within a five minute drive of MK42 6BA Postcode
England Secondary Schools
Wixams Academy
Address: Wixams Academy, Green Lane, Wixams, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK42 6BA
Distance: 0.00 miles
Contact: 01234608950
England Primary Schools
Wixams Tree Primary School
Address: Wixams Tree Primary School, Green Lane, Wixams, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK42 6BA
Distance: 0.00 miles
Contact: 01234608960
Wilstead Primary School
Address: Wilstead Primary School, Cotton End Road, Wilstead, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK45 3BX
Distance: 1.01 miles
Contact: 01234302303
Lakeview School
Address: Lakeview School, School Lane, Off Brooklands Avenue, Wixams, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK42 6BH
Distance: 0.35 miles
Contact: 01234741653
Nearest Dentists
Dentists near MK42 6BA
U H P THE DENTAL PRACTICE
Address: 176 BEDFORD ROAD, KEMPSTON, BEDFORD, BEDFORDSHIRE, MK42 8BL
Distance: 2.46 miles
Contact: :
KEMPSTON DENTAL PRACTICE
Address: 212 BEDFORD ROAD, KEMPSTON, BEDFORD, BEDFORDSHIRE, MK42 8BL
Distance: 2.46 miles
Contact: :
MOBILE DENTAL UNIT (NORTH)
Address: KEMPSTON DENTAL CLINIC, HALSEY ROAD, BEDFORD, BEDFORDSHIRE, MK42 8AU
Distance: 2.57 miles
Contact: :
LONDON ROAD HEALTH CENTRE
Address: 84-86 LONDON ROAD, BEDFORD, BEDFORDSHIRE, MK42 0NT
Distance: 2.71 miles
Contact: :
DENTAL SURGERY
Address: 11 HIGH STREET, BEDFORD, BEDFORDSHIRE, MK40 1RN
Distance: 3.28 miles
Contact: :
BEDFORD DENTAL CENTRE
Address: 133 MIDLAND ROAD, BEDFORD, BEDFORDSHIRE, MK40 1DN
Distance: 3.31 miles
Contact: :
Nearest Chemists
Pharmacies near MK42 6BA
WILSTEAD PHARMACY
Address: 1 CROSS ROADS, CHURCH ROAD, BEDFORD, BEDFORDSHIRE, MK45 3HJ
Distance: 0.88 miles
Contact: tel: 01234 740609
BOOTS
Address: UNIT D, I/CHANGE RETAIL PARK, RACE MEADOWS WAY, BEDFORD, BEDFORDSHIRE, MK42 7AZ
Distance: 1.69 miles
Contact: tel: 01234 210803
PHOENIX PHARMACY T/A BERKELEY PHARMACY
Address: 30 GOSTWICK ROAD, BEDFORD, MK42 9XD
Distance: 2.06 miles
Contact: tel: 01234 357733
PHOENIX PHARMACY T/A SHORTSTOWN PHARMACY
Address: UNIT 2(B) BLOCK F, 15 BEAUVAIS SQUARE, SHORTSTOWN, BEDFORD, MK42 0GE
Distance: 2.26 miles
Contact: tel: 01234 743330
WOOTTON PHARMACY
Address: UNIT 2, FOLKES ROAD, WOOTTON, BEDFORD, BEDFORDSHIRE, MK43 9TE
Distance: 2.30 miles
Contact: tel: 01234 765166
BRITANNIA PHARMACY
Address: THE SAXON CENTRE, 242 BEDFORD ROAD, KEMPSTON, BEDFORD, BEDFORDSHIRE, MK42 8PP
Distance: 2.40 miles
Contact: tel: 01234 854023
Nearest Opticians
Opticians near MK42 6BA
BOOTS OPTICIANS LTD - BEDFORD INTERCHANGE RETAIL PARK
Address: UNIT D INTERCHANGE RETAIL PARK, KEMPSTON, BEDFORD, BEDFORDSHIRE, MK42 7AZ
Distance: 1.69 miles
Contact: :
BROWN AND WHITE OPTICIANS - SAXON CENTRE
Address: 246 SAXON CENTRE, BEDFORD ROAD, KEMPSTON, BEDFORD, BEDFORDSHIRE, MK42 8QA
Distance: 2.40 miles
Contact: :
VALERIE CURTIS OPTICIANS
Address: 142 BEDFORD ROAD, KEMPSTON, BEDFORD, BEDFORDSHIRE, MK42 8BH
Distance: 2.47 miles
Contact: :
SPECSAVERS (BEDFORD)
Address: 1 HARPUR CENTRE, MIDLAND ROAD, BEDFORD, BEDFORDSHIRE, MK40 1TJ
Distance: 3.35 miles
Contact: :
BOOTS OPTICIANS (BEDFORD)
Address: 33-37 HARPUR CENTRE, BEDFORD, BEDFORDSHIRE, MK40 1TN
Distance: 3.35 miles
Contact: :
VISION EXPRESS (BEDFORD)
Address: 28 THE HARPUR CENTRE, BEDFORD, BEDFORDSHIRE, MK40 1TG
Distance: 3.37 miles
Contact: :
Nearest GP Surgeries
Doctors near MK42 6BA
DR HYDER
Address: THE BRANCH SURGERY, ABBEY FIELDS, ELSTOW, BEDFORD, BEDFORDSHIRE, MK42 9GP
Distance: 2.03 miles
Contact: :
PC EXT ACCESS BEDOC
Address: ABBEY FIELDS, BEDFORD, BEDFORDSHIRE, MK42 9GP
Distance: 2.03 miles
Contact: tel: 01234 889088
ELSTOW MEDICAL CENTRE - COVID LOCAL VACCINATION SERVICE
Address: ABBEY FIELDS, ELSTOW, BEDFORD, MK42 9GP
Distance: 2.03 miles
Contact: :
SHORTSTOWN MEDICAL CENTRE
Address: 2-6 BEAUVAIS SQUARE, SHORTSTOWN, BEDFORD, MK42 0GS
Distance: 2.26 miles
Contact: :
SHORTSTOWN MEDICAL CENTRE
Address: 2-6 BEAUVAIS SQUARE, SHORTSTOWN, BEDFORD, MK42 0GS
Distance: 2.26 miles
Contact: tel: 01234 743000
ST JOHN'S BRANCH SURGERY
Address: 16 ST. JOHNS STREET, KEMPSTON, BEDFORD, MK42 8EP
Distance: 2.36 miles
Contact: :
Motorway Junctions near MK42 6BA
Train Stations
Motorway Junctions near MK42 6BA
Distances represent the quickest route by car.
Who are my Elected Representatives in the MK42 6BA Postcode?
| Westminster Constituency | Mid Bedfordshire Co Const |
|---|---|
| Member or Parliament |  |
| Contact Details | Contact Ms Nadine Dorries |
| Political Party | Conservative |
What Council is the MK42 6BA 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 6BA 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.
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What Popular Supermarkets are near the MK42 6BA Postcode?
| Supermarket | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| Sainsburys, Bedford Road, Kempston, BEDFORD, MK42 8AY | 3.85 miles | Directions from MK42 6BA to Sainsburys |
| Morrisons, Ampthill Road, BEDFORD, MK42 9PP | 3.92 miles | Directions from MK42 6BA to Morrisons |
| Aldi, Westville Road, BEDFORD, MK42 9BL | 4.01 miles | Directions from MK42 6BA to Aldi |
| Iceland, Midland Road, BEDFORD, MK40 1PL | 5.46 miles | Directions from MK42 6BA to Iceland |
| Iceland, Greenhill Street, BEDFORD, MK40 1LX | 5.58 miles | Directions from MK42 6BA to Iceland |
What Popular Restaurants are near the MK42 6BA Postcode?
| Burger King | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| Interchange Retail Park, Kempston, Bedford, MK42 7AZ | 1.69 miles | Directions from MK42 6BA to Interchange Retail Park, Kempston |
| 9 Harpur Street, Bedford, MK40 1LA | 3.42 miles | Directions from MK42 6BA to 9 Harpur Street |
| Mareston Moretaine,a421 Beancroft, Marston Moretaine, MK43 0PZ | 4.02 miles | Directions from MK42 6BA to Mareston Moretaine,a421 Beancroft |
| Junction 11-12, M1 Northbound, Toddington, LU5 6HR | 9.78 miles | Directions from MK42 6BA to Junction 11-12, M1 Northbound |
| Mcdonald's | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| McDonald's, Interchange Retail Park, Race Meadows Way, Kempston, BEDFORD, MK42 7AZ | 1.69 miles | Directions from MK42 6BA to McDonald's, Interchange Retail Park, Race Meadows Way, Kempston, BEDFORD, MK42 7AZ |
| McDonald's, Newnham Avenue, BEDFORD, MK41 9LN | 3.27 miles | Directions from MK42 6BA to McDonald's, Newnham Avenue, BEDFORD, MK41 9LN |
| McDonald's, High Street, BEDFORD, MK40 1RN | 3.27 miles | Directions from MK42 6BA to McDonald's, High Street, BEDFORD, MK40 1RN |
| McDonald's, Goldington Road, BEDFORD, MK41 0DX | 4.41 miles | Directions from MK42 6BA to McDonald's, Goldington Road, BEDFORD, MK41 0DX |
| Restaurant | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| KFC, Interchange Retail Park, Race Meadows Way, Kempston, BEDFORD, MK42 7AZ | 1.69 miles | Directions from MK42 6BA to KFC Bedford - Interchange Retail Park |
| KFC, Tavistock Street, BEDFORD, MK40 2RR | 3.69 miles | Directions from MK42 6BA to KFC Bedford - Tavistock Street |
| KFC, Toddington, DUNSTABLE, LU5 6HR | 9.83 miles | Directions from MK42 6BA to KFC Toddington - M1 North Services |
| KFC, Great North Road, Eaton Socon, ST. NEOTS, PE19 8EN | 11.20 miles | Directions from MK42 6BA to KFC St Neots - Great North Road |
| KFC, Newport Pagnell Motorway Services Area, M1, NEWPORT PAGNELL, MK16 8DS | 11.98 miles | Directions from MK42 6BA to KFC Newport Pagnell - M1 North Services |