MK42 0RA 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 (0RA) 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 MK42 0.
- Postcode Unit. The last two letters. In our case RA.
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 0RA postcode is the local delivery office (DO) which is . Here the post will be sorted ready for delivery.
The properties in the MK42 0RA postcode have the street address of St. Helena Road
Did you know? According to the 2021 Census, the MK42 0RA postcode is home to a bustling 22 residents!
MK42 0RA is within the town of Bedford.
The MK42 0RA postcode area is composed of 100% residential properties, 0% commercial properties, and 0% public properties.
According to our data. Most dwellings in MK42 0RA are houses. Of these houses, most are detached.
Most properties in MK42 0RA 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 MK42 0RA
The telephone area code for MK42 0RA is 01234 Bedford.
Map Coordinates
| Latitude | 52.1219883981 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -0.455224917462 |
Weather Forecast
Weather Forecast for Bedford
| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12:00 to 15:00 |  | Heavy rain | 17.0°C (feels like 16.0°C) | 78.00% | ENE 9 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 |  | Light rain | 18.0°C (feels like 18.0°C) | 41.00% | E 9 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 | | Light rain | 18.0°C (feels like 17.0°C) | 49.00% | E 7 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 |  | Cloudy | 17.0°C (feels like 17.0°C) | 14.00% | E 4 mph |
| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 00:00 to 03:00 | | Heavy rain | 16.0°C (feels like 16.0°C) | 74.00% | E 4 mph |
| 03:00 to 06:00 |  | Hail shower (night) | 16.0°C (feels like 16.0°C) | 80.00% | ESE 7 mph |
| 06:00 to 09:00 | | Heavy rain | 16.0°C (feels like 15.0°C) | 78.00% | S 7 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 | | Light rain | 16.0°C (feels like 16.0°C) | 42.00% | SSW 9 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 | | Cloudy | 18.0°C (feels like 17.0°C) | 35.00% | SW 9 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 |  | Light rain shower (day) | 18.0°C (feels like 17.0°C) | 42.00% | SW 9 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 | | Cloudy | 16.0°C (feels like 15.0°C) | 13.00% | WSW 7 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 | | Light rain | 15.0°C (feels like 14.0°C) | 53.00% | W 7 mph |
| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 00:00 to 03:00 | | Heavy rain | 14.0°C (feels like 13.0°C) | 80.00% | WNW 7 mph |
| 03:00 to 06:00 | | Light rain | 13.0°C (feels like 11.0°C) | 57.00% | NNW 9 mph |
| 06:00 to 09:00 |  | Overcast | 12.0°C (feels like 11.0°C) | 19.00% | NNW 7 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 | | Overcast | 13.0°C (feels like 12.0°C) | 14.00% | NW 7 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 | | Overcast | 16.0°C (feels like 15.0°C) | 12.00% | WNW 7 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 | | Cloudy | 17.0°C (feels like 15.0°C) | 10.00% | W 7 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 |  | Partly cloudy (night) | 14.0°C (feels like 14.0°C) | 5.00% | WSW 4 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 | | Cloudy | 14.0°C (feels like 13.0°C) | 7.00% | SSW 4 mph |
| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 00:00 to 03:00 | | Cloudy | 13.0°C (feels like 12.0°C) | 12.00% | SW 7 mph |
| 03:00 to 06:00 | | Cloudy | 12.0°C (feels like 11.0°C) | 15.00% | SSW 7 mph |
| 06:00 to 09:00 | | Light rain shower (night) | 12.0°C (feels like 11.0°C) | 36.00% | S 7 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 | | Light rain | 13.0°C (feels like 12.0°C) | 51.00% | SSE 9 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 |  | Heavy rain shower (day) | 15.0°C (feels like 13.0°C) | 63.00% | SSE 11 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 | | Heavy rain shower (day) | 15.0°C (feels like 14.0°C) | 62.00% | S 11 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 | | Light rain shower (night) | 14.0°C (feels like 13.0°C) | 38.00% | S 9 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 | | Cloudy | 14.0°C (feels like 12.0°C) | 17.00% | SSW 11 mph |
| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 00:00 to 03:00 | | Cloudy | 13.0°C (feels like 11.0°C) | 18.00% | SSW 11 mph |
| 03:00 to 06:00 | | Cloudy | 13.0°C (feels like 11.0°C) | 23.00% | SW 9 mph |
| 06:00 to 09:00 | | Light rain | 12.0°C (feels like 10.0°C) | 51.00% | WSW 11 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 | | Cloudy | 13.0°C (feels like 11.0°C) | 21.00% | WSW 13 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 | | Cloudy | 15.0°C (feels like 12.0°C) | 23.00% | W 13 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 | | Light rain shower (day) | 15.0°C (feels like 12.0°C) | 40.00% | W 13 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 | | Light rain shower (night) | 13.0°C (feels like 11.0°C) | 38.00% | W 11 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 | | Light rain shower (night) | 11.0°C (feels like 9.0°C) | 39.00% | NW 11 mph |
What are the Broadband Speeds like?
Download Speeds
| Average Mbps | 124.600 |
|---|---|
| Median Mbps | 84.100 |
| Maximum Mbps | 331.000 |
MK42 0RA has an average download speed of 124.6 Megabits per second (Mbps).
580 other postcode units have the same broadband speed.
81% of postcodes (962,475) have slower broadband speeds.
19% of postcodes (221,586) have faster broadband speeds.
Upload Speeds
| Average Mbps | 16.400 |
|---|---|
| Median Mbps | 16.400 |
| Maximum Mbps | 36.000 |
MK42 0RA has an average upload speed of 16.4 Megabits per second (Mbps).
9,080 other postcode units have the same upload speed.
78% of postcodes (920,332) have slower upload speeds.
22% of postcodes (255,229) have faster upload speeds.
Schools within a five minute Drive
England Primary Schools
Shortstown Primary School
Address: Shortstown Primary School, Beauvais Square, Shortstown, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK42 0GS
Distance: 1.30 miles
Contact: 01234740881
Shortstown Primary School
Address: Shortstown Primary School, Beauvais Square, Shortstown, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK42 0GS
Distance: 1.30 miles
Contact:
Elstow School
Address: Elstow School, Abbeyfields Road Abbeyfields, Elstow, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK42 9GP
Distance: 0.57 miles
Contact: 01234302300
Elstow School
Address: Elstow School, Abbeyfields Road Abbeyfields, Elstow, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK42 9GP
Distance: 0.57 miles
Contact:
King's Oak Primary School
Address: King's Oak Primary School, Oak Road, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK42 0HH
Distance: 0.14 miles
Contact: 01234220480
Shackleton Primary School
Address: Shackleton Primary School, Pearcey Road, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK42 9LZ
Distance: 0.31 miles
Contact: 01234352912
Shackleton Primary School
Address: Shackleton Primary School, Pearcey Road, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK42 9LZ
Distance: 0.31 miles
Contact:
Castle Newnham School
Address: Castle Newnham School, Goldington Road, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK40 3EP
Distance: 1.25 miles
Contact: 01234300800
Cauldwell School
Address: Cauldwell School, Edward Road, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK42 9DR
Distance: 0.91 miles
Contact: 01234301400
Cauldwell School
Address: Cauldwell School, Edward Road, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK42 9DR
Distance: 0.91 miles
Contact:
Livingstone Primary School
Address: Livingstone Primary School, Clapham Road, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK41 7LG
Distance: 1.67 miles
Contact: 01234352879
Priory Primary School
Address: Priory Primary School, Greyfriars, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK40 1JD
Distance: 1.36 miles
Contact: 01234261768
England Secondary Schools
Bedford Academy
Address: Bedford Academy, Mile Road, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK42 9TR
Distance: 0.35 miles
Contact: 01234301500
Bedford Free School
Address: Bedford Free School, Cauldwell Street, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK42 9AD
Distance: 0.89 miles
Contact: 01234332299
Nearest Dentists
LONDON ROAD HEALTH CENTRE
Address: 84-86 LONDON ROAD, BEDFORD, BEDFORDSHIRE, MK42 0NT
Distance: 0.37 miles
Contact: :
DENTAL SURGERY
Address: 11 HIGH STREET, BEDFORD, BEDFORDSHIRE, MK40 1RN
Distance: 1.02 miles
Contact: :
LATCHFORD AND LATCHFORD SPECIALIST DENTAL SURGERY
Address: 49 CASTLE ROAD, BEDFORD, MK40 3PL
Distance: 1.03 miles
Contact: :
IDH LIMITED
Address: 112 CASTLE ROAD, BEDFORD, BEDFORDSHIRE, MK40 3QY
Distance: 1.05 miles
Contact: :
GROVE PLACE (DENTAL SURGERY)
Address: 4 GROVE PLACE, BEDFORD, BEDFORDSHIRE, MK40 3JJ
Distance: 1.17 miles
Contact: :
HOWARD STREET (DENTAL SURGERY)
Address: 2 HOWARD STREET, BEDFORD, BEDFORDSHIRE, MK40 3HS
Distance: 1.17 miles
Contact: :
Nearest Chemists
AVICENNA PHARMACY
Address: 88 LONDON ROAD, BEDFORD, BEDFORDSHIRE, MK42 0NT
Distance: 0.37 miles
Contact: tel: 01234 354780
PHOENIX PHARMACY T/A BERKELEY PHARMACY
Address: 30 GOSTWICK ROAD, BEDFORD, MK42 9XD
Distance: 0.44 miles
Contact: tel: 01234 357733
TESCO INSTORE PHARMACY
Address: CARDINGTON ROAD, BEDFORD, BEDFORDSHIRE, MK42 0BG
Distance: 0.56 miles
Contact: tel: 01234 621018
PHOENIX PHARMACY
Address: 141 HARROWDEN ROAD, BEDFORD, MK42 0RU
Distance: 0.61 miles
Contact: tel: 01234 353630
JANSSEN'S PHARMACY
Address: 28 AMPTHILL ROAD, BEDFORD, BEDFORDSHIRE, MK42 9HG
Distance: 0.73 miles
Contact: tel: 01234 353484
KIDMANS SURGICAL CHEMIST
Address: 141-143 CASTLE ROAD, BEDFORD, BEDFORDSHIRE, MK40 3RS
Distance: 1.06 miles
Contact: tel: 01234 354090
Nearest Opticians
HUMPHRISS & BURGESS
Address: 28A MILL STREET, BEDFORD, BEDFORDSHIRE, MK40 3HD
Distance: 1.12 miles
Contact: :
BOOTS OPTICIANS (BEDFORD)
Address: 33-37 HARPUR CENTRE, BEDFORD, BEDFORDSHIRE, MK40 1TN
Distance: 1.14 miles
Contact: :
SPECSAVERS (BEDFORD)
Address: 1 HARPUR CENTRE, MIDLAND ROAD, BEDFORD, BEDFORDSHIRE, MK40 1TJ
Distance: 1.15 miles
Contact: :
VISION EXPRESS (BEDFORD)
Address: 28 THE HARPUR CENTRE, BEDFORD, BEDFORDSHIRE, MK40 1TG
Distance: 1.16 miles
Contact: :
DONNE & BROWNING OPTICIANS & HEARING CARE
Address: 3-4 THE ARCADE, BEDFORD, BEDFORDSHIRE, MK40 1NS
Distance: 1.19 miles
Contact: :
ALAN BRUNKER OPTICIANS
Address: 25 ST. PETERS STREET, BEDFORD, BEDFORDSHIRE, MK40 2PN
Distance: 1.24 miles
Contact: :
Nearest GP Surgeries
LONDON ROAD HEALTH CENTRE
Address: 84-86 LONDON ROAD, BEDFORD, BEDFORDSHIRE, MK42 0NT
Distance: 0.37 miles
Contact: tel: 01234 266851
DR HYDER
Address: THE BRANCH SURGERY, ABBEY FIELDS, ELSTOW, BEDFORD, BEDFORDSHIRE, MK42 9GP
Distance: 0.57 miles
Contact: :
PC EXT ACCESS BEDOC
Address: ABBEY FIELDS, BEDFORD, BEDFORDSHIRE, MK42 9GP
Distance: 0.57 miles
Contact: tel: 01234 889088
ELSTOW MEDICAL CENTRE - COVID LOCAL VACCINATION SERVICE
Address: ABBEY FIELDS, ELSTOW, BEDFORD, MK42 9GP
Distance: 0.57 miles
Contact: :
DR AGRAWAL
Address: 144 AMPTHILL ROAD, BEDFORD, BEDFORDSHIRE, MK42 9PP
Distance: 0.74 miles
Contact: :
CAULDWELL MEDICAL CENTRE
Address: BEDFORD HOSPITAL, KEMPSTON ROAD, BEDFORD, MK42 9DJ
Distance: 0.85 miles
Contact: tel: 01234 673710
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: 0.73 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: 1.42 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 ten minutes drive
Distance: 2.91 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: 4.59 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: 5.74 miles
Sandy
Address: Sandy station, Station Road, Sandy, Bedfordshire, SG19 1AW
Postcode: SG19 1AW
Line: East Coast Main Line
Company: Govia Thameslink Railway (Great Northern)
Time: within fifteen minutes drive
Distance: 7.39 miles
Lidlington
Address: Lidlington station, Station Road, Lidlington, Bedfordshire, MK43 0SA
Postcode: MK43 0SA
Line: Marston Vale line
Company: Grand Central North West
Time: within fifteen minutes drive
Distance: 7.09 miles
Ridgmont
Address: Ridgmont station, Station Road, Ridgmont, Bedfordshire, MK43 0XP
Postcode: MK43 0XP
Line: Marston Vale line
Company: Grand Central North West
Time: within fifteen minutes drive
Distance: 8.87 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | £215,000 | £215,000 | £215,000 | 1 |
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Local Postcodes
What Popular Supermarkets are near?
| Supermarket | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| Morrisons, Ampthill Road, BEDFORD, MK42 9PP | 1.18 miles | Directions to Morrisons |
| Aldi, Westville Road, BEDFORD, MK42 9BL | 1.24 miles | Directions to Aldi |
| Iceland, Midland Road, BEDFORD, MK40 1PL | 1.91 miles | Directions to Iceland |
| Lidl, Lurke Street, BEDFORD, MK40 3HY | 1.95 miles | Directions to Lidl |
| Iceland, Greenhill Street, BEDFORD, MK40 1LX | 2.08 miles | Directions to Iceland |
What Popular Restaurants are near?
| Burger King | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| 9 Harpur Street, Bedford, MK40 1LA | 1.19 miles | Directions to 9 Harpur Street |
| Interchange Retail Park, Kempston, Bedford, MK42 7AZ | 1.53 miles | Directions to Interchange Retail Park, Kempston |
| Mareston Moretaine,a421 Beancroft, Marston Moretaine, MK43 0PZ | 5.74 miles | Directions to Mareston Moretaine,a421 Beancroft |
| 37 Great N Road, Eaton Socon,, Saint Neots, PE19 8EN | 9.22 miles | Directions to 37 Great N Road, Eaton Socon, |
| Mcdonald's | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| McDonald's, Newnham Avenue, BEDFORD, MK41 9LN | 0.89 miles | Directions to McDonald's, Newnham Avenue, BEDFORD, MK41 9LN |
| McDonald's, High Street, BEDFORD, MK40 1RN | 1.02 miles | Directions to McDonald's, High Street, BEDFORD, MK40 1RN |
| McDonald's, Interchange Retail Park, Race Meadows Way, Kempston, BEDFORD, MK42 7AZ | 1.54 miles | Directions to McDonald's, Interchange Retail Park, Race Meadows Way, Kempston, BEDFORD, MK42 7AZ |
| McDonald's, Goldington Road, BEDFORD, MK41 0DX | 2.16 miles | Directions to McDonald's, Goldington Road, BEDFORD, MK41 0DX |
| Restaurant | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| KFC, Tavistock Street, BEDFORD, MK40 2RR | 1.49 miles | Directions to KFC Bedford - Tavistock Street |
| KFC, Interchange Retail Park, Race Meadows Way, Kempston, BEDFORD, MK42 7AZ | 1.54 miles | Directions to KFC Bedford - Interchange Retail Park |
| KFC, Great North Road, Eaton Socon, ST. NEOTS, PE19 8EN | 9.19 miles | Directions to KFC St Neots - Great North Road |
| KFC, Toddington, DUNSTABLE, LU5 6HR | 12.24 miles | Directions to KFC Toddington - M1 North Services |
| KFC, Newport Pagnell Motorway Services Area, M1, NEWPORT PAGNELL, MK16 8DS | 12.74 miles | Directions to KFC Newport Pagnell - M1 North Services |