MK45 3AF is a postal code used within the United Kingdom for delivering mail.

Postcodes are made up of two parts. The part before the space (MK45) is called the outward code. The part after the space (3AF) 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 MK45.
Postal Sector. In our case MK45 3.
Postcode Unit. The last two letters. In our case AF.

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 MK45 3AF postcode is the local delivery office (DO) which is AMPTHILL PDO. Here the post will be sorted ready for delivery.

The properties in the MK45 3AF postcode have the street address of Hall Way

Did you know? According to the 2021 Census, the MK45 3AF postcode is home to a bustling 67 residents!

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

MK45 3AF is within the village of Cotton End.

The MK45 3AF postcode area is composed of 100% residential properties, 0% commercial properties, and 0% public properties.

According to our data. Most dwellings in MK45 3AF are houses. The remainder of residential properties consist of bungalows. Of these houses, most are mid-terraced. The remainder are end-terraced and semi-detached. Of these bungalows, most are mid-terraced. The remainder are end-terraced.

Most properties in MK45 3AF are owned by the occupiers with the rest being social housing.

A word cloud for the MK45 3AF postcode — A word cloud for the MK45 3AF Postcode

Interactive Mapping Showing UPRNs within the MK45 3AF Postcode Boundaries

Use the search box to search for other postcodes or places.

Property Type	Percentage
Residential	100%
Commercial	0%
Public	0%

Map Coordinates for MK45 3AF

Latitude	52.0946135421
Longitude	-0.417543769464

Map showing 5 and 10 minutes walking distances from MK45 3AF © Crown copyright and database rights 2024

Weather Forecast for MK45 3AF

Thu 9th May

Press Button to Show Forecast for Bedford

Time Period	Description	Temperature	Rain Probability	Wind
03:00 to 06:00	Cloudy	13.0°C (feels like 12.0°C)	4.00%	SSW 4 mph
06:00 to 09:00	Partly cloudy (day)	13.0°C (feels like 13.0°C)	1.00%	SW 4 mph
09:00 to 12:00	Partly cloudy (day)	17.0°C (feels like 17.0°C)	1.00%	WSW 2 mph
12:00 to 15:00	Cloudy	20.0°C (feels like 20.0°C)	3.00%	WSW 4 mph
15:00 to 18:00	Cloudy	21.0°C (feels like 21.0°C)	5.00%	WSW 4 mph
18:00 to 21:00	Cloudy	20.0°C (feels like 20.0°C)	3.00%	NE 4 mph
21:00 to 00:00	Partly cloudy (night)	16.0°C (feels like 15.0°C)	0.00%	E 4 mph

Fri 10th May

Press Button to Show Forecast for Bedford

Time Period	Description	Temperature	Rain Probability	Wind
00:00 to 03:00	Cloudy	13.0°C (feels like 13.0°C)	3.00%	SSE 4 mph
03:00 to 06:00	Cloudy	11.0°C (feels like 11.0°C)	3.00%	S 4 mph
06:00 to 09:00	Cloudy	13.0°C (feels like 13.0°C)	4.00%	SSE 2 mph
09:00 to 12:00	Cloudy	18.0°C (feels like 18.0°C)	4.00%	SSE 2 mph
12:00 to 15:00	Cloudy	20.0°C (feels like 20.0°C)	4.00%	SE 4 mph
15:00 to 18:00	Cloudy	21.0°C (feels like 20.0°C)	4.00%	SE 4 mph
18:00 to 21:00	Cloudy	20.0°C (feels like 19.0°C)	3.00%	SE 4 mph
21:00 to 00:00	Cloudy	15.0°C (feels like 14.0°C)	4.00%	SE 7 mph

Sat 11th May

Press Button to Show Forecast for Bedford

Time Period	Description	Temperature	Rain Probability	Wind
00:00 to 03:00	Clear night	12.0°C (feels like 12.0°C)	1.00%	SE 4 mph
03:00 to 06:00	Clear night	10.0°C (feels like 10.0°C)	0.00%	SE 4 mph
06:00 to 09:00	Sunny day	12.0°C (feels like 12.0°C)	0.00%	SE 4 mph
09:00 to 12:00	Sunny day	18.0°C (feels like 18.0°C)	0.00%	ESE 4 mph
12:00 to 15:00	Partly cloudy (day)	21.0°C (feels like 20.0°C)	1.00%	SE 7 mph
15:00 to 18:00	Partly cloudy (day)	22.0°C (feels like 21.0°C)	2.00%	SE 7 mph
18:00 to 21:00	Sunny day	20.0°C (feels like 19.0°C)	1.00%	SE 7 mph
21:00 to 00:00	Clear night	16.0°C (feels like 15.0°C)	1.00%	ESE 7 mph

Sun 12th May

Press Button to Show Forecast for Bedford

Time Period	Description	Temperature	Rain Probability	Wind
00:00 to 03:00	Clear night	13.0°C (feels like 12.0°C)	0.00%	SE 7 mph
03:00 to 06:00	Clear night	12.0°C (feels like 11.0°C)	0.00%	ESE 4 mph
06:00 to 09:00	Partly cloudy (day)	14.0°C (feels like 13.0°C)	1.00%	ESE 4 mph
09:00 to 12:00	Partly cloudy (day)	19.0°C (feels like 18.0°C)	3.00%	ESE 7 mph
12:00 to 15:00	Cloudy	22.0°C (feels like 20.0°C)	7.00%	SE 9 mph
15:00 to 18:00	Cloudy	22.0°C (feels like 20.0°C)	11.00%	SSE 9 mph
18:00 to 21:00	Cloudy	20.0°C (feels like 19.0°C)	9.00%	SSE 9 mph
21:00 to 00:00	Cloudy	16.0°C (feels like 15.0°C)	8.00%	SSE 7 mph

What are the Broadband Speeds like in the MK45 3AF Postcode?

Download Speeds For MK45 3AF

Average Mbps	72.300
Median Mbps	73.900
Maximum Mbps	156.090

MK45 3AF has an average download speed of 72.3 Megabits per second (Mbps).

827 other postcode units have the same broadband speed.

50% of postcodes (593,447) have slower broadband speeds.

50% of postcodes (590,367) have faster broadband speeds.

Upload Speeds For MK45 3AF

Average Mbps	16.700
Median Mbps	19.500
Maximum Mbps	29.980

MK45 3AF has an average upload speed of 16.7 Megabits per second (Mbps).

8,374 other postcode units have the same upload speed.

80% of postcodes (947,207) have slower upload speeds.

19% of postcodes (229,060) have faster upload speeds.

Sourced from Ofcom data 2021.

Schools within a five minute drive of MK45 3AF Postcode

England Primary Schools

Haynes Lower School

Address: Haynes Lower School, Foresters Close, Haynes, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK45 3PR

Distance: 2.07 miles

School Website

Contact: 01234381225

Wilstead Primary School

Address: Wilstead Primary School, Cotton End Road, Wilstead, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK45 3BX

Distance: 1.57 miles

School Website

Contact: 01234302303

Cotton End Forest School

Address: Cotton End Forest School, High Road, Cotton End, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK45 3AG

Distance: 0.07 miles

School Website

Contact: 01234740100

Shortstown Primary School

Address: Shortstown Primary School, Beauvais Square, Shortstown, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK42 0GS

Distance: 1.27 miles

School Website

Contact: 01234740881

Shortstown Primary School

Address: Shortstown Primary School, Beauvais Square, Shortstown, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK42 0GS

Distance: 1.27 miles

Contact:

Data accessed January 2024

Nearest Dentists

Dentists near MK45 3AF

LONDON ROAD HEALTH CENTRE

Address: 84-86 LONDON ROAD, BEDFORD, BEDFORDSHIRE, MK42 0NT

Distance: 2.85 miles

Contact: :

DENTAL CLINIC

Address: 2 HONEYSUCKLE WAY, BEDFORD, BEDFORDSHIRE, MK41 0TF

Distance: 3.19 miles

Contact: :

RIVERFIELD DRIVE (DENTAL SURGERY)

Address: RIVERFIELD DRIVE, BEDFORD, BEDFORDSHIRE, MK41 0SE

Distance: 3.29 miles

Contact: :

IDH LIMITED

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

Distance: 3.33 miles

Contact: :

GOLDINGTON ROAD (DENTAL SURGERY)

Address: 344 GOLDINGTON ROAD, BEDFORD, BEDFORDSHIRE, MK41 9NS

Distance: 3.35 miles

Contact: :

LATCHFORD AND LATCHFORD SPECIALIST DENTAL SURGERY

Address: 49 CASTLE ROAD, BEDFORD, MK40 3PL

Distance: 3.42 miles

Contact: :

Information from NHS Digital, licensed under the current version of the Open Government Licence. Accessed January 2024

Nearest Chemists

Pharmacies near MK45 3AF

PHOENIX PHARMACY T/A SHORTSTOWN PHARMACY

Address: UNIT 2(B) BLOCK F, 15 BEAUVAIS SQUARE, SHORTSTOWN, BEDFORD, MK42 0GE

Distance: 1.33 miles

Contact: tel: 01234 743330

WILSTEAD PHARMACY

Address: 1 CROSS ROADS, CHURCH ROAD, BEDFORD, BEDFORDSHIRE, MK45 3HJ

Distance: 1.66 miles

Contact: tel: 01234 740609

PHOENIX PHARMACY

Address: 141 HARROWDEN ROAD, BEDFORD, MK42 0RU

Distance: 1.99 miles

Contact: tel: 01234 353630

SMARTA HEALTHCARE

Address: 5 STEPHENSON COURT, PRIORY BUSINESS PARK, BEDFORD, BEDFORDSHIRE, MK44 3WJ

Distance: 2.34 miles

Contact: tel: 01234 831768

PHOENIX PHARMACY T/A BERKELEY PHARMACY

Address: 30 GOSTWICK ROAD, BEDFORD, MK42 9XD

Distance: 2.48 miles

Contact: tel: 01234 357733

TESCO INSTORE PHARMACY

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

Distance: 2.81 miles

Contact: tel: 01234 621018

Information from NHS Digital, licensed under the current version of the Open Government Licence. Accessed January 2024

Nearest Opticians

Opticians near MK45 3AF

BOOTS OPTICIANS LTD - BEDFORD INTERCHANGE RETAIL PARK

Address: UNIT D INTERCHANGE RETAIL PARK, KEMPSTON, BEDFORD, BEDFORDSHIRE, MK42 7AZ

Distance: 3.04 miles

Contact: :

HUMPHRISS & BURGESS

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

Distance: 3.56 miles

Contact: :

BOOTS OPTICIANS (BEDFORD)

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

Distance: 3.61 miles

Contact: :

VALERIE CURTIS OPTICIANS

Address: 142 BEDFORD ROAD, KEMPSTON, BEDFORD, BEDFORDSHIRE, MK42 8BH

Distance: 3.61 miles

Contact: :

SPECSAVERS (BEDFORD)

Address: 1 HARPUR CENTRE, MIDLAND ROAD, BEDFORD, BEDFORDSHIRE, MK40 1TJ

Distance: 3.62 miles

Contact: :

VISION EXPRESS (BEDFORD)

Address: 28 THE HARPUR CENTRE, BEDFORD, BEDFORDSHIRE, MK40 1TG

Distance: 3.63 miles

Contact: :

Information from NHS Digital, licensed under the current version of the Open Government Licence. Accessed January 2024

Nearest GP Surgeries

Doctors near MK45 3AF

SHORTSTOWN MEDICAL CENTRE

Address: 2-6 BEAUVAIS SQUARE, SHORTSTOWN, BEDFORD, MK42 0GS

Distance: 1.27 miles

Contact: :

SHORTSTOWN MEDICAL CENTRE

Address: 2-6 BEAUVAIS SQUARE, SHORTSTOWN, BEDFORD, MK42 0GS

Distance: 1.27 miles

Contact: tel: 01234 743000

DR HYDER

Address: THE BRANCH SURGERY, ABBEY FIELDS, ELSTOW, BEDFORD, BEDFORDSHIRE, MK42 9GP

Distance: 1.92 miles

Contact: :

PC EXT ACCESS BEDOC

Address: ABBEY FIELDS, BEDFORD, BEDFORDSHIRE, MK42 9GP

Distance: 1.92 miles

Contact: tel: 01234 889088

ELSTOW MEDICAL CENTRE - COVID LOCAL VACCINATION SERVICE

Address: ABBEY FIELDS, ELSTOW, BEDFORD, MK42 9GP

Distance: 1.92 miles

Contact: :

LONDON ROAD HEALTH CENTRE

Address: 84-86 LONDON ROAD, BEDFORD, BEDFORDSHIRE, MK42 0NT

Distance: 2.85 miles

Contact: tel: 01234 266851

Information from NHS Digital, licensed under the current version of the Open Government Licence. Accessed January 2024

Transport Links near MK45 3AF

Train Stations

Nearest stations for postcode: MK45 3AF

Bedford St Johns
Bedford St Johns station, Melbourne Street, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK42 9AN
Distance: 3.80 miles
Driving Time: 7.85 minutes
Bedford
Bedford station, Ashburnham Road, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK40 1DS
Distance: 4.64 miles
Driving Time: 9.79 minutes
Kempston Hardwick
Kempston Hardwick station, Manor Road, Kempston Hardwick, Bedfordshire, MK43 9NT
Distance: 6.01 miles
Driving Time: 9.57 minutes
Stewartby
Stewartby station, Green Lane, Stewartby, Bedfordshire, MK43 9LY
Distance: 7.97 miles
Driving Time: 12.46 minutes
Millbrook (Bedfordshire)
Millbrook station, Station Road, Millbrook, Bedfordshire, MK45 2JH
Distance: 9.80 miles
Driving Time: 13.21 minutes

Distances represent the quickest route by car.

Motorway Junctions near MK45 3AF

Train Stations

Motorway Junctions near MK45 3AF

M1 J13

Distance: 12.12 miles

Driving Time: 14.16 minutes

A1(M) J10

Distance: 13.01 miles

Driving Time: 15.88 minutes

M1 J11A

Distance: 16.68 miles

Driving Time: 22.80 minutes

M1 J14

Distance: 16.79 miles

Driving Time: 18.60 minutes

M1 J12

Distance: 18.68 miles

Driving Time: 20.49 minutes

Distances represent the quickest route by car.

Who are my Elected Representatives in the MK45 3AF Postcode?

Westminster Constituency	North East Bedfordshire Co Const
Member or Parliament	Richard Fuller
Contact Details	Contact Richard Fuller
Political Party	Conservative

What Council is the MK45 3AF 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 MK45 3AF 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 MK45 3AF

Yearly House Sales for MK45 3AF
Year	High	Low	Average	Sales
2010	£153,000	£153,000	£153,000	1
2011	£143,000	£142,000	£142,500	2
2014	£147,000	£147,000	£147,000	1
2015	£160,000	£185,000	£172,500	2
2016	£195,000	£195,000	£195,000	1
2017	£200,000	£199,000	£199,500	2
2018	£200,000	£200,000	£200,000	1
2020	£220,000	£220,000	£220,000	1

Postcodes near the MK45 3AF Postcode

MK45 3AD Bell Lane MK45 3FG Harrows Close MK45 3AG High Road MK45 3BA High Road MK45 3AX High Road MK45 3AA High Road MK45 3AE High Road MK45 3AH Manor Way MK45 3AU Meeting Close MK45 3BF Trow Close MK45 3AN Wood Lane MK45 3AJ Wood Lane

What Popular Supermarkets are near the MK45 3AF Postcode?

Popular Supermarkets near MK45 3AF
Supermarket	Distance	Directions
Morrisons, Ampthill Road, BEDFORD, MK42 9PP	4.89 miles	Directions from MK45 3AF to Morrisons
Aldi, Westville Road, BEDFORD, MK42 9BL	4.98 miles	Directions from MK45 3AF to Aldi
Tesco, Riverfield Drive, BEDFORD, MK41 0SE	5.29 miles	Directions from MK45 3AF to Tesco
Waitrose, Perkins Road, BEDFORD, MK41 0GX	5.53 miles	Directions from MK45 3AF to Waitrose
Lidl, Perkins Road, BEDFORD, MK41 0GX	5.53 miles	Directions from MK45 3AF to Lidl

What Popular Restaurants are near the MK45 3AF Postcode?

Burger King Restaurants near MK45 3AF
Burger King	Distance	Directions
Interchange Retail Park, Kempston, Bedford, MK42 7AZ	3.03 miles	Directions from MK45 3AF to Interchange Retail Park, Kempston
9 Harpur Street, Bedford, MK40 1LA	3.65 miles	Directions from MK45 3AF to 9 Harpur Street
Mareston Moretaine,a421 Beancroft, Marston Moretaine, MK43 0PZ	6.13 miles	Directions from MK45 3AF to Mareston Moretaine,a421 Beancroft
37 Great N Road, Eaton Socon,, Saint Neots, PE19 8EN	9.57 miles	Directions from MK45 3AF to 37 Great N Road, Eaton Socon,

Mcdonald's Restaurants near MK45 3AF
Mcdonald's	Distance	Directions
McDonald's, Newnham Avenue, BEDFORD, MK41 9LN	2.89 miles	Directions from MK45 3AF to McDonald's, Newnham Avenue, BEDFORD, MK41 9LN
McDonald's, Interchange Retail Park, Race Meadows Way, Kempston, BEDFORD, MK42 7AZ	3.04 miles	Directions from MK45 3AF to McDonald's, Interchange Retail Park, Race Meadows Way, Kempston, BEDFORD, MK42 7AZ
McDonald's, High Street, BEDFORD, MK40 1RN	3.47 miles	Directions from MK45 3AF to McDonald's, High Street, BEDFORD, MK40 1RN
McDonald's, Goldington Road, BEDFORD, MK41 0DX	3.51 miles	Directions from MK45 3AF to McDonald's, Goldington Road, BEDFORD, MK41 0DX

KFC Restaurants near MK45 3AF
Restaurant	Distance	Directions
KFC, Interchange Retail Park, Race Meadows Way, Kempston, BEDFORD, MK42 7AZ	3.04 miles	Directions from MK45 3AF to KFC Bedford - Interchange Retail Park
KFC, Tavistock Street, BEDFORD, MK40 2RR	3.94 miles	Directions from MK45 3AF to KFC Bedford - Tavistock Street
KFC, Great North Road, Eaton Socon, ST. NEOTS, PE19 8EN	9.54 miles	Directions from MK45 3AF to KFC St Neots - Great North Road
KFC, Radwell, BALDOCK, SG7 5TR	10.67 miles	Directions from MK45 3AF to KFC Baldock Services
KFC, Toddington, DUNSTABLE, LU5 6HR	10.81 miles	Directions from MK45 3AF to KFC Toddington - M1 North Services