MK40 2LQ is a postal code used within the United Kingdom for delivering mail.
Postcodes are made up of two parts. The part before the space (MK40) is called the outward code. The part after the space (2LQ) 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 MK40.
- Postal Sector. In our case MK40 2.
- Postcode Unit. The last two letters. In our case LQ.
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 MK40 2LQ postcode is the local delivery office (DO) which is . Here the post will be sorted ready for delivery.
The properties in the MK40 2LQ postcode have the street address of Pemberley Avenue
Did you know? According to the 2021 Census, the MK40 2LQ postcode is home to a bustling 23 residents!
MK40 2LQ is within the town of Bedford.
The MK40 2LQ postcode area is composed of 100% residential properties, 0% commercial properties, and 0% public properties.
According to our data. Most dwellings in MK40 2LQ are houses. The remainder of residential properties consist of bungalows. Of these houses, most are detached. Of these bungalows, most are detached.
Most properties in MK40 2LQ 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 MK40 2LQ
The telephone area code for MK40 2LQ is 01234 Bedford.
Map Coordinates
| Latitude | 52.1433451935 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -0.460916250503 |
Weather Forecast
Weather Forecast for Bedford
| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18:00 to 21:00 |  | Cloudy | 20.0°C (feels like 19.0°C) | 5.00% | E 7 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 | | Cloudy | 17.0°C (feels like 17.0°C) | 5.00% | ENE 7 mph |
| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 00:00 to 03:00 | | Cloudy | 17.0°C (feels like 16.0°C) | 7.00% | NE 7 mph |
| 03:00 to 06:00 | | Cloudy | 16.0°C (feels like 15.0°C) | 15.00% | NE 7 mph |
| 06:00 to 09:00 | | Cloudy | 16.0°C (feels like 15.0°C) | 13.00% | NE 9 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 | | Cloudy | 17.0°C (feels like 16.0°C) | 56.00% | ENE 9 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 | | Cloudy | 19.0°C (feels like 18.0°C) | 33.00% | ENE 9 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 |  | Light rain | 19.0°C (feels like 18.0°C) | 40.00% | E 9 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 | | Cloudy | 18.0°C (feels like 17.0°C) | 50.00% | E 7 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 | | Light rain | 17.0°C (feels like 16.0°C) | 57.00% | ENE 7 mph |
| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 00:00 to 03:00 |  | Hail shower (night) | 16.0°C (feels like 16.0°C) | 65.00% | NE 7 mph |
| 03:00 to 06:00 |  | Heavy rain shower (night) | 16.0°C (feels like 15.0°C) | 66.00% | NNE 4 mph |
| 06:00 to 09:00 |  | Heavy rain shower (day) | 15.0°C (feels like 15.0°C) | 80.00% | SE 7 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 |  | Overcast | 16.0°C (feels like 15.0°C) | 28.00% | S 7 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 |  | Light rain shower (day) | 17.0°C (feels like 16.0°C) | 41.00% | W 9 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 | | Light rain shower (day) | 18.0°C (feels like 17.0°C) | 40.00% | W 9 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 | | Light rain shower (night) | 15.0°C (feels like 15.0°C) | 38.00% | NW 7 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 | | Cloudy | 14.0°C (feels like 13.0°C) | 18.00% | NW 7 mph |
| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 00:00 to 03:00 | | Light rain shower (night) | 13.0°C (feels like 12.0°C) | 32.00% | NW 7 mph |
| 03:00 to 06:00 |  | Partly cloudy (night) | 12.0°C (feels like 11.0°C) | 9.00% | NW 7 mph |
| 06:00 to 09:00 | | Cloudy | 11.0°C (feels like 10.0°C) | 11.00% | WNW 4 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 | | Cloudy | 13.0°C (feels like 12.0°C) | 9.00% | W 7 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 | | Cloudy | 16.0°C (feels like 15.0°C) | 11.00% | WSW 9 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 | | Cloudy | 17.0°C (feels like 15.0°C) | 11.00% | WSW 9 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 | | Cloudy | 15.0°C (feels like 14.0°C) | 9.00% | SW 7 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 | | Cloudy | 14.0°C (feels like 12.0°C) | 8.00% | SW 7 mph |
| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 00:00 to 03:00 | | Cloudy | 13.0°C (feels like 12.0°C) | 13.00% | SW 7 mph |
| 03:00 to 06:00 | | Cloudy | 12.0°C (feels like 11.0°C) | 18.00% | SW 7 mph |
| 06:00 to 09:00 | | Cloudy | 12.0°C (feels like 11.0°C) | 22.00% | SW 7 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 | | Cloudy | 14.0°C (feels like 12.0°C) | 22.00% | S 9 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 | | Light rain shower (day) | 15.0°C (feels like 14.0°C) | 42.00% | S 11 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 | | Light rain | 15.0°C (feels like 13.0°C) | 54.00% | S 11 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 | | Light rain shower (night) | 14.0°C (feels like 13.0°C) | 45.00% | ESE 11 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 | | Cloudy | 13.0°C (feels like 12.0°C) | 20.00% | WSW 11 mph |
What are the Broadband Speeds like?
Download Speeds
| Average Mbps | 175.500 |
|---|---|
| Median Mbps | 156.000 |
| Maximum Mbps | 593.000 |
MK40 2LQ has an average download speed of 175.5 Megabits per second (Mbps).
147 other postcode units have the same broadband speed.
95% of postcodes (1,125,626) have slower broadband speeds.
5% of postcodes (58,868) have faster broadband speeds.
Upload Speeds
| Average Mbps | 16.700 |
|---|---|
| Median Mbps | 15.500 |
| Maximum Mbps | 39.000 |
MK40 2LQ 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.
Schools within a five minute Drive
England Secondary Schools
Mark Rutherford School
Address: Mark Rutherford School, Wentworth Drive, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK41 8PX
Distance: 1.57 miles
Contact: 01234290200
St Thomas More Catholic School
Address: St Thomas More Catholic School, Tyne Crescent, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK41 7UL
Distance: 1.30 miles
Contact: 01234400222
St Thomas More Catholic School
Address: St Thomas More Catholic School, Tyne Crescent, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK41 7UL
Distance: 1.30 miles
Contact:
Goldington Academy
Address: Goldington Academy, Haylands Way, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK41 9BX
Distance: 0.68 miles
Contact: 01234261516
Castle Newnham School
Address: Castle Newnham School, Polhill Avenue, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK41 9DT
Distance: 0.45 miles
Contact: 01234303403
Bedford Free School
Address: Bedford Free School, Cauldwell Street, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK42 9AD
Distance: 0.80 miles
Contact: 01234332299
Biddenham International School and Sports College
Address: Biddenham International School and Sports College, Biddenham Turn, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK40 4AZ
Distance: 1.61 miles
Contact: 01234342521
England Primary Schools
Goldington Green Academy
Address: Goldington Green Academy, Goldington Green, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK41 0DP
Distance: 1.36 miles
Contact: 01234326335
The Hills Academy
Address: The Hills Academy, Stancliffe Road, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK41 9AT
Distance: 0.79 miles
Contact: 01234266498
The Hills Lower School
Address: The Hills Lower School, Stancliffe Road, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK41 9AT
Distance: 0.79 miles
Contact:
Hazeldene School
Address: Hazeldene School, Stancliffe Road, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK41 9AT
Distance: 0.79 miles
Contact: 01234300100
St John Rigby Catholic Primary School
Address: St John Rigby Catholic Primary School, Polhill Avenue, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK41 9DQ
Distance: 0.57 miles
Contact: 01234401900
St John Rigby RC VA Lower School
Address: St John Rigby RC VA Lower School, Polhill Avenue, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK41 9DQ
Distance: 0.57 miles
Contact:
Brickhill Primary School
Address: Brickhill Primary School, Dove Road, Brickhill, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK41 7AA
Distance: 0.90 miles
Contact: 01234401404
Castle Newnham School
Address: Castle Newnham School, Goldington Road, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK40 3EP
Distance: 0.42 miles
Contact: 01234300800
Scott Primary School
Address: Scott Primary School, Hawk Drive, Brickhill, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK41 7JA
Distance: 0.99 miles
Contact: 01234352630
Queen's Park Academy
Address: Queen's Park Academy, Chestnut Avenue, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK40 4HA
Distance: 1.31 miles
Contact: 01234352901
Cauldwell School
Address: Cauldwell School, Edward Road, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK42 9DR
Distance: 1.29 miles
Contact: 01234301400
Cauldwell School
Address: Cauldwell School, Edward Road, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK42 9DR
Distance: 1.29 miles
Contact:
Great Ouse Primary Academy
Address: Great Ouse Primary Academy, Seaforth Gardens, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK40 4TJ
Distance: 1.31 miles
Contact: 01234907890
Livingstone Primary School
Address: Livingstone Primary School, Clapham Road, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK41 7LG
Distance: 0.61 miles
Contact: 01234352879
Priory Primary School
Address: Priory Primary School, Greyfriars, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK40 1JD
Distance: 0.69 miles
Contact: 01234261768
Edith Cavell Primary School
Address: Edith Cavell Primary School, Manton Lane, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK41 7NH
Distance: 0.77 miles
Contact: 01234345636
Nearest Dentists
MOBILE DENTAL UNIT NORTH
Address: 3 KIMBOLTON ROAD, BEDFORD, BEDFORDSHIRE, MK40 2NT
Distance: 0.11 miles
Contact: :
DENTAL ACCESS CENTRE
Address: BEDFORD HEALTH VILLAGE, 3 KIMBOLTON ROAD, BEDFORD, BEDFORDSHIRE, MK40 2NT
Distance: 0.11 miles
Contact: :
DENTAL SURGERY
Address: 6 KIMBOLTON ROAD, BEDFORD, BEDFORDSHIRE, MK40 2NR
Distance: 0.22 miles
Contact: :
GOLDINGTON ROAD (DENTAL SURGERY)
Address: 37 GOLDINGTON ROAD, BEDFORD, BEDFORDSHIRE, MK40 3LH
Distance: 0.26 miles
Contact: :
DENTAL SURGERY
Address: 16 DE PARYS AVENUE, BEDFORD, BEDFORDSHIRE, MK40 2TW
Distance: 0.30 miles
Contact: :
ST. PETERS STUDIO CLINIC
Address: 28 ST. PETERS STREET, BEDFORD, MK40 2NN
Distance: 0.31 miles
Contact: :
Nearest Chemists
GOLDHARTS CHEMIST
Address: 41-43 ST. PETERS STREET, BEDFORD, BEDFORDSHIRE, MK40 2PN
Distance: 0.37 miles
Contact: tel: 01234 353582
BROADWAY PHARMACY
Address: 1 THE BROADWAY, BEDFORD, BEDFORDSHIRE, MK40 2TJ
Distance: 0.37 miles
Contact: :
SUPERDRUG PHARMACY
Address: 11,13 & 15 ALL HALLOWS, BEDFORD, MK40 1LN
Distance: 0.54 miles
Contact: tel: 01234 271084
KIDMANS SURGICAL CHEMIST
Address: 141-143 CASTLE ROAD, BEDFORD, BEDFORDSHIRE, MK40 3RS
Distance: 0.56 miles
Contact: tel: 01234 354090
BEDFORD PHARMACY
Address: 9 GREENHILL STREET, BEDFORD, BEDFORDSHIRE, MK40 1LX
Distance: 0.57 miles
Contact: tel: 01234 215015
BOOTS
Address: 33-37 HARPUR CENTRE, BEDFORD, BEDFORDSHIRE, MK40 1TN
Distance: 0.59 miles
Contact: tel: 01234 356231
Nearest Opticians
HOMESIGHT BEDFORD
Address: 1 PEMBERLEY LANE, BEDFORD, BEDFORDSHIRE, MK40 2PJ
Distance: 0.04 miles
Contact: :
ALAN BRUNKER OPTICIANS
Address: 25 ST. PETERS STREET, BEDFORD, BEDFORDSHIRE, MK40 2PN
Distance: 0.37 miles
Contact: :
HEALTHY U OPTOMETRISTS
Address: 29-31 ST. PETERS STREET, BEDFORD, BEDFORDSHIRE, MK40 2PN
Distance: 0.37 miles
Contact: :
SIMON BROWNING OPTOMETRIST
Address: 55 HARPUR STREET, BEDFORD, BEDFORDSHIRE, MK40 2SR
Distance: 0.44 miles
Contact: :
HUMPHRISS & BURGESS
Address: 28A MILL STREET, BEDFORD, BEDFORDSHIRE, MK40 3HD
Distance: 0.47 miles
Contact: :
DONNE & BROWNING OPTICIANS & HEARING CARE
Address: 3-4 THE ARCADE, BEDFORD, BEDFORDSHIRE, MK40 1NS
Distance: 0.50 miles
Contact: :
Nearest GP Surgeries
GILBERT HITCHCOCK HOUSE BRANCH
Address: 21 KIMBOLTON ROAD, BEDFORD, BEDFORDSHIRE, MK40 2AW
Distance: 0.10 miles
Contact: :
PEMBERLEY BRANCH
Address: 32 PEMBERLEY AVENUE, BEDFORD, BEDFORDSHIRE, MK40 2LA
Distance: 0.19 miles
Contact: :
GOLDINGTON AVENUE SURGERY - COVID LOCAL VACCINATION SERVICE
Address: GOLDINGTON AVENUE SURGERY, 85 GOLDINGTON AVENUE, BEDFORD, MK40 3DB
Distance: 0.22 miles
Contact: :
GOLDINGTON AVENUE SURGERY
Address: 85 GOLDINGTON AVENUE, BEDFORD, BEDFORDSHIRE, MK40 3DB
Distance: 0.22 miles
Contact: tel: 01234 349531
GOLDINGTON BRANCH
Address: 2 GOLDINGTON ROAD, BEDFORD, BEDFORDSHIRE, MK40 3NG
Distance: 0.24 miles
Contact: :
GOLDINGTON ROAD SURGERY
Address: 12 GOLDINGTON ROAD, BEDFORD, BEDFORDSHIRE, MK40 3NE
Distance: 0.30 miles
Contact: tel: 01234 355588
Transport Links
Train Stations
Bedford St Johns
Address: Bedford St Johns station, Melbourne Street, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK42 9AN
Postcode: MK42 9AN
Line: Marston Vale line
Company: Grand Central North West
Time: within five minutes drive
Distance: 1.00 miles
Bedford
Address: Bedford station, Ashburnham Road, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK40 1DS
Postcode: MK40 1DS
Line: East Midland Main Line|Marston Vale line
Company: Govia Thameslink Railway (Thameslink)
Time: within five minutes drive
Distance: 0.93 miles
Kempston Hardwick
Address: Kempston Hardwick station, Manor Road, Kempston Hardwick, Bedfordshire, MK43 9NT
Postcode: MK43 9NT
Line: Marston Vale line
Company: Grand Central North West
Time: within fifteen minutes drive
Distance: 3.98 miles
Stewartby
Address: Stewartby station, Green Lane, Stewartby, Bedfordshire, MK43 9LY
Postcode: MK43 9LY
Line: Marston Vale line
Company: Grand Central North West
Time: within fifteen minutes drive
Distance: 5.72 miles
Millbrook (Bedfordshire)
Address: Millbrook station, Station Road, Millbrook, Bedfordshire, MK45 2JH
Postcode: MK45 2JH
Line: Marston Vale line
Company: Grand Central North West
Time: within fifteen minutes drive
Distance: 6.89 miles
Distances are as the crow flies.
Motorway Junctions
Distances represent the quickest route by car.
Who are my Elected Representatives?
| Westminster Constituency | Bedford |
|---|---|
| Member or Parliament | |
| Contact Details | Contact Mohammad Yasin |
| Political Party | Labour |
Where can I find out where the nearest Library 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 LibraryHouse Sales
| Year | High | Low | Average | Sales |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | £580,000 | £580,000 | £580,000 | 1 |
| 2021 | £775,000 | £775,000 | £775,000 | 1 |
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Local Postcodes
What Popular Supermarkets are near?
| Supermarket | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| Lidl, Lurke Street, BEDFORD, MK40 3HY | 0.67 miles | Directions to Lidl |
| Iceland, Midland Road, BEDFORD, MK40 1PL | 0.92 miles | Directions to Iceland |
| Iceland, Greenhill Street, BEDFORD, MK40 1LX | 0.93 miles | Directions to Iceland |
| Sainsburys, Clapham Road, BEDFORD, MK41 7PJ | 1.65 miles | Directions to Sainsburys |
| Aldi, Fairhill, BEDFORD, MK41 7FY | 1.87 miles | Directions to Aldi |
What Popular Restaurants are near?
| Burger King | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| 9 Harpur Street, Bedford, MK40 1LA | 0.52 miles | Directions to 9 Harpur Street |
| Interchange Retail Park, Kempston, Bedford, MK42 7AZ | 2.55 miles | Directions to Interchange Retail Park, Kempston |
| Mareston Moretaine,a421 Beancroft, Marston Moretaine, MK43 0PZ | 6.69 miles | Directions to Mareston Moretaine,a421 Beancroft |
| 37 Great N Road, Eaton Socon,, Saint Neots, PE19 8EN | 8.54 miles | Directions to 37 Great N Road, Eaton Socon, |
| Mcdonald's | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| McDonald's, High Street, BEDFORD, MK40 1RN | 0.60 miles | Directions to McDonald's, High Street, BEDFORD, MK40 1RN |
| McDonald's, Newnham Avenue, BEDFORD, MK41 9LN | 0.99 miles | Directions to McDonald's, Newnham Avenue, BEDFORD, MK41 9LN |
| McDonald's, Goldington Road, BEDFORD, MK41 0DX | 1.68 miles | Directions to McDonald's, Goldington Road, BEDFORD, MK41 0DX |
| McDonald's, Interchange Retail Park, Race Meadows Way, Kempston, BEDFORD, MK42 7AZ | 2.56 miles | Directions to McDonald's, Interchange Retail Park, Race Meadows Way, Kempston, BEDFORD, MK42 7AZ |
| Restaurant | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| KFC, Tavistock Street, BEDFORD, MK40 2RR | 0.47 miles | Directions to KFC Bedford - Tavistock Street |
| KFC, Interchange Retail Park, Race Meadows Way, Kempston, BEDFORD, MK42 7AZ | 2.56 miles | Directions to KFC Bedford - Interchange Retail Park |
| KFC, Great North Road, Eaton Socon, ST. NEOTS, PE19 8EN | 8.51 miles | Directions to KFC St Neots - Great North Road |
| KFC, Newport Pagnell Motorway Services Area, M1, NEWPORT PAGNELL, MK16 8DS | 12.89 miles | Directions to KFC Newport Pagnell - M1 North Services |
| KFC, Newport Pagnell Motorway Services Area, M1, NEWPORT PAGNELL, MK16 8DS | 12.89 miles | Directions to KFC Newport Pagnell - M1 South Services |