MK42 8BG 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 (8BG) 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 8.
- Postcode Unit. The last two letters. In our case BG.
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 8BG postcode is the local delivery office (DO) which is . Here the post will be sorted ready for delivery.
The properties in the MK42 8BG postcode have the street address of Bedford Road
A close-knit community! The 2021 Census indicates that only 14 individuals call the MK42 8BG postcode their home.
MK42 8BG is within the town of Kempston.
The MK42 8BG postcode area is composed of 47.83% residential properties, 52.17% commercial properties, and 0% public properties.
According to our data. Most dwellings in MK42 8BG are flats. The remainder of residential properties consist of houses. Of these flats, most are semi-detached. The remainder are detached, enclosed end-terraced, mid-terraced and end-terraced. Of these houses, most are semi-detached.
Most properties in MK42 8BG are social housing with the rest being privately rented.
None Domestic Buildings in MK42 8BG fall under these categories: Shops, Food And Drink, Offices and Day Centre.
Shops include 88A, 94, Ohair Spa 100, 88B, The Bakery 88, 88, and 98, Bedford Road.
Food And Drink include Pauls Fish Chips 114, 118-120, and 112, Bedford Road.
Offices include 94, Bedford Road.
Day Centre include Centenary Hall 104, Bedford Road.
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MK42 8BG: Points of Interest
Heshi's Supermarket
Heshi's Supermarket is a retail outlet located at 90-92 Bedford Road, Kempston, Bedford, MK42 8BG.
Lloyds Pharmacy Ltd
Lloyds Pharmacy Ltd is a retail outlet located at Lloyds Pharmacy, 98 Bedford Road, Kempston, Bedford, MK42 8BG.
Kempston News
Kempston News is a retail outlet located at Kempston News, 102 Bedford Road, Kempston, Bedford, MK42 8BG.
Blue Ginger
Blue Ginger is an establishment offering meals and refreshments located at 116 Bedford Road, Kempston, Bedford, MK42 8BG.
Kempston Bakehouse
Kempston Bakehouse is a retail outlet located at 88 Bedford Road, Kempston, Bedford, MK42 8BG.
Paul's Fish and Chips
Paul's Fish and Chips is a quick-service outlet offering takeaways or sandwiches located at 114 Bedford Road, Kempston, Bedford, MK42 8BG.
Tiger Lily Chinese Takeaway
Tiger Lily Chinese Takeaway is an establishment offering meals and refreshments located at 112 Bedford Road, Kempston, Bedford, MK42 8BG.
The Pantry
The Pantry is an establishment offering meals and refreshments located at 88 Bedford Road, Kempston, Bedford, MK42 8BG.
The Elephant Restaurant
The Elephant Restaurant is an establishment offering meals and refreshments located at 118-120 Bedford Road, Kempston, Bedford, MK42 8BG.
| Property Type | Percentage |
|---|---|
| Residential | 47.83% |
| Commercial | 52.17% |
| Public | 0% |
Telephone Area Code for MK42 8BG
The telephone area code for MK42 8BG is 01234 Bedford.
Map Coordinates
| Latitude | 52.1211209338 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -0.488894420279 |
Weather Forecast
Weather Forecast for Kempston
| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21:00 to 00:00 |  | Light rain | 17.0°C (feels like 17.0°C) | 48.00% | E 4 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) | 43.00% | E 4 mph |
| 03:00 to 06:00 | | Hail shower (night) | 16.0°C (feels like 16.0°C) | 78.00% | ESE 4 mph |
| 06:00 to 09:00 |  | Heavy rain | 15.0°C (feels like 15.0°C) | 78.00% | WSW 4 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 |  | Cloudy | 16.0°C (feels like 15.0°C) | 12.00% | SSW 9 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 | | Cloudy | 18.0°C (feels like 16.0°C) | 38.00% | SW 9 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 |  | Light rain shower (day) | 18.0°C (feels like 17.0°C) | 40.00% | SW 9 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 | | Cloudy | 16.0°C (feels like 15.0°C) | 12.00% | WSW 7 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 | | Cloudy | 15.0°C (feels like 14.0°C) | 59.00% | WSW 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) | 78.00% | NW 7 mph |
| 03:00 to 06:00 |  | Overcast | 13.0°C (feels like 11.0°C) | 58.00% | 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 | 15.0°C (feels like 15.0°C) | 14.00% | WNW 7 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 | | Cloudy | 16.0°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) | 6.00% | SW 4 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 | | Cloudy | 13.0°C (feels like 13.0°C) | 7.00% | SSW 7 mph |
| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 00:00 to 03:00 | | Cloudy | 13.0°C (feels like 12.0°C) | 11.00% | SSW 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 | | Cloudy | 12.0°C (feels like 11.0°C) | 18.00% | 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 9 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 | | Cloudy | 14.0°C (feels like 13.0°C) | 21.00% | S 11 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) | 20.00% | SSW 11 mph |
| 03:00 to 06:00 | | Cloudy | 13.0°C (feels like 11.0°C) | 23.00% | SW 11 mph |
| 06:00 to 09:00 | | Light rain | 12.0°C (feels like 10.0°C) | 53.00% | WSW 11 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 | | Cloudy | 13.0°C (feels like 11.0°C) | 23.00% | W 13 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 | | Cloudy | 15.0°C (feels like 12.0°C) | 23.00% | WSW 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 |  | Heavy rain shower (night) | 13.0°C (feels like 11.0°C) | 53.00% | W 11 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 | | Light rain | 11.0°C (feels like 9.0°C) | 50.00% | NW 11 mph |
What are the Broadband Speeds like?
Download Speeds
| Average Mbps | 94.600 |
|---|---|
| Median Mbps | 93.300 |
| Maximum Mbps | 205.000 |
MK42 8BG has an average download speed of 94.6 Megabits per second (Mbps).
716 other postcode units have the same broadband speed.
64% of postcodes (754,643) have slower broadband speeds.
36% of postcodes (429,282) have faster broadband speeds.
Upload Speeds
| Average Mbps | 14.300 |
|---|---|
| Median Mbps | 15.000 |
| Maximum Mbps | 21.000 |
MK42 8BG has an average upload speed of 14.3 Megabits per second (Mbps).
11,780 other postcode units have the same upload speed.
58% of postcodes (687,127) have slower upload speeds.
41% of postcodes (485,734) have faster upload speeds.
Schools within a five minute Drive
England Primary Schools
King's Oak Primary School
Address: King's Oak Primary School, Oak Road, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK42 0HH
Distance: 1.55 miles
Contact: 01234220480
Shackleton Primary School
Address: Shackleton Primary School, Pearcey Road, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK42 9LZ
Distance: 1.14 miles
Contact: 01234352912
Shackleton Primary School
Address: Shackleton Primary School, Pearcey Road, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK42 9LZ
Distance: 1.14 miles
Contact:
Cauldwell School
Address: Cauldwell School, Edward Road, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK42 9DR
Distance: 0.70 miles
Contact: 01234301400
Cauldwell School
Address: Cauldwell School, Edward Road, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK42 9DR
Distance: 0.70 miles
Contact:
Camestone School
Address: Camestone School, Jowitt Avenue, Kempston, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK42 8NW
Distance: 0.30 miles
Contact: 01234855587
Springfield Primary School
Address: Springfield Primary School, Orchard Street, Kempston, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK42 7LJ
Distance: 0.59 miles
Contact:
Livingstone Primary School
Address: Livingstone Primary School, Clapham Road, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK41 7LG
Distance: 1.61 miles
Contact: 01234352879
Priory Primary School
Address: Priory Primary School, Greyfriars, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK40 1JD
Distance: 1.31 miles
Contact: 01234261768
Bedford Road Primary School
Address: Bedford Road Primary School, Hillgrounds Road, Kempston, Bedford Road Primary School, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK42 8QH
Distance: 0.39 miles
Contact: 01234851011
Balliol Primary School
Address: Balliol Primary School, Balliol Road, Kempston, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK42 7ER
Distance: 0.80 miles
Contact: 01234300601
Kempston Rural Primary School
Address: Kempston Rural Primary School, Martell Drive, Kempston, Bedfordshire, MK42 7FJ
Distance: 1.33 miles
Contact: 01234854286
Great Denham Primary School
Address: Great Denham Primary School, Greenkeepers Road, Great Denham, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK40 4GG
Distance: 1.21 miles
Contact: 01234266245
England Secondary Schools
Bedford Free School
Address: Bedford Free School, Cauldwell Street, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK42 9AD
Distance: 1.21 miles
Contact: 01234332299
Daubeney Academy
Address: Daubeney Academy, Orchard Street, Kempston, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK42 7PS
Distance: 0.53 miles
Contact: 01234400111
Kempston Academy
Address: Kempston Academy, Hill Rise, Kempston, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK42 7EB
Distance: 1.23 miles
Contact: 01234290900
Nearest Dentists
MOBILE DENTAL UNIT (NORTH)
Address: KEMPSTON DENTAL CLINIC, HALSEY ROAD, BEDFORD, BEDFORDSHIRE, MK42 8AU
Distance: 0.19 miles
Contact: :
U H P THE DENTAL PRACTICE
Address: 176 BEDFORD ROAD, KEMPSTON, BEDFORD, BEDFORDSHIRE, MK42 8BL
Distance: 0.25 miles
Contact: :
KEMPSTON DENTAL PRACTICE
Address: 212 BEDFORD ROAD, KEMPSTON, BEDFORD, BEDFORDSHIRE, MK42 8BL
Distance: 0.25 miles
Contact: :
QUEENS PARK HEALTH CENTRE
Address: 23C CARLISLE ROAD, BEDFORD, BEDFORDSHIRE, MK40 4HR
Distance: 0.85 miles
Contact: :
BEDFORD DENTAL CENTRE
Address: 133 MIDLAND ROAD, BEDFORD, BEDFORDSHIRE, MK40 1DN
Distance: 1.13 miles
Contact: :
MIDLAND ROAD DENTAL SURGERY
Address: 102 MIDLAND ROAD, BEDFORD, BEDFORDSHIRE, MK40 1QE
Distance: 1.16 miles
Contact: :
Nearest Chemists
SPEEDWELL PHARMACY
Address: 98 BEDFORD ROAD, KEMPSTON, BEDFORD, MK42 8BG
Distance: 0.00 miles
Contact: tel: 01234 851767
JARDINES PHARMACY
Address: 245 BEDFORD ROAD, KEMPSTON, BEDFORD, MK42 8BP
Distance: 0.28 miles
Contact: tel: 01234 851846
BRITANNIA PHARMACY
Address: THE SAXON CENTRE, 242 BEDFORD ROAD, KEMPSTON, BEDFORD, BEDFORDSHIRE, MK42 8PP
Distance: 0.35 miles
Contact: tel: 01234 854023
BOOTS
Address: UNIT D, I/CHANGE RETAIL PARK, RACE MEADOWS WAY, BEDFORD, BEDFORDSHIRE, MK42 7AZ
Distance: 0.83 miles
Contact: tel: 01234 210803
JANSSEN'S PHARMACY
Address: 28 AMPTHILL ROAD, BEDFORD, BEDFORDSHIRE, MK42 9HG
Distance: 0.88 miles
Contact: tel: 01234 353484
LINDLEYS CHEMIST
Address: 15 FORD END ROAD, QUEENS PARK, BEDFORD, MK40 4JE
Distance: 0.92 miles
Contact: tel: 01234 359242
Nearest Opticians
VALERIE CURTIS OPTICIANS
Address: 142 BEDFORD ROAD, KEMPSTON, BEDFORD, BEDFORDSHIRE, MK42 8BH
Distance: 0.16 miles
Contact: :
BROWN AND WHITE OPTICIANS - SAXON CENTRE
Address: 246 SAXON CENTRE, BEDFORD ROAD, KEMPSTON, BEDFORD, BEDFORDSHIRE, MK42 8QA
Distance: 0.36 miles
Contact: :
BOOTS OPTICIANS LTD - BEDFORD INTERCHANGE RETAIL PARK
Address: UNIT D INTERCHANGE RETAIL PARK, KEMPSTON, BEDFORD, BEDFORDSHIRE, MK42 7AZ
Distance: 0.83 miles
Contact: :
SPECSAVERS (BEDFORD)
Address: 1 HARPUR CENTRE, MIDLAND ROAD, BEDFORD, BEDFORDSHIRE, MK40 1TJ
Distance: 1.32 miles
Contact: :
BOOTS OPTICIANS (BEDFORD)
Address: 33-37 HARPUR CENTRE, BEDFORD, BEDFORDSHIRE, MK40 1TN
Distance: 1.35 miles
Contact: :
VISION EXPRESS (BEDFORD)
Address: 28 THE HARPUR CENTRE, BEDFORD, BEDFORDSHIRE, MK40 1TG
Distance: 1.35 miles
Contact: :
Nearest GP Surgeries
CATER STREET BRANCH SURGERY
Address: 1 CATER STREET, KEMPSTON, BEDFORD, MK42 8DR
Distance: 0.13 miles
Contact: :
KING STREET SURGERY
Address: 273 BEDFORD ROAD, KEMPSTON, BEDFORD, BEDFORDSHIRE, MK42 8QD
Distance: 0.32 miles
Contact: tel: 01234 852222
ST JOHN'S BRANCH SURGERY
Address: 16 ST. JOHNS STREET, KEMPSTON, BEDFORD, MK42 8EP
Distance: 0.61 miles
Contact: :
DR AGRAWAL
Address: 144 AMPTHILL ROAD, BEDFORD, BEDFORDSHIRE, MK42 9PP
Distance: 0.71 miles
Contact: :
QUEENS PARK HEALTH CENTRE
Address: 23C CARLISLE ROAD, QUEEN'S PARK, BEDFORD, BEDFORDSHIRE, MK40 4HR
Distance: 0.85 miles
Contact: tel: 01234 351661
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: 1.08 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: 1.12 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: 2.10 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 ten minutes drive
Distance: 3.84 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: 5.01 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: 6.25 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: 7.93 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £210,000 | £210,000 | £210,000 | 1 |
| 2017 | £330,000 | £215,000 | £272,500 | 2 |
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Local Postcodes
What Popular Supermarkets are near?
| Supermarket | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| Sainsburys, Bedford Road, Kempston, BEDFORD, MK42 8AY | 0.64 miles | Directions to Sainsburys |
| Aldi, Westville Road, BEDFORD, MK42 9BL | 1.10 miles | Directions to Aldi |
| Morrisons, Ampthill Road, BEDFORD, MK42 9PP | 1.14 miles | Directions to Morrisons |
| Iceland, Midland Road, BEDFORD, MK40 1PL | 2.20 miles | Directions to Iceland |
| Iceland, Greenhill Street, BEDFORD, MK40 1LX | 2.22 miles | Directions to Iceland |
What Popular Restaurants are near?
| Burger King | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| Interchange Retail Park, Kempston, Bedford, MK42 7AZ | 0.82 miles | Directions to Interchange Retail Park, Kempston |
| 9 Harpur Street, Bedford, MK40 1LA | 1.41 miles | Directions to 9 Harpur Street |
| Mareston Moretaine,a421 Beancroft, Marston Moretaine, MK43 0PZ | 4.75 miles | Directions to Mareston Moretaine,a421 Beancroft |
| 37 Great N Road, Eaton Socon,, Saint Neots, PE19 8EN | 10.38 miles | Directions to 37 Great N Road, Eaton Socon, |
| Mcdonald's | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| McDonald's, Interchange Retail Park, Race Meadows Way, Kempston, BEDFORD, MK42 7AZ | 0.83 miles | Directions to McDonald's, Interchange Retail Park, Race Meadows Way, Kempston, BEDFORD, MK42 7AZ |
| McDonald's, High Street, BEDFORD, MK40 1RN | 1.38 miles | Directions to McDonald's, High Street, BEDFORD, MK40 1RN |
| McDonald's, Newnham Avenue, BEDFORD, MK41 9LN | 2.05 miles | Directions to McDonald's, Newnham Avenue, BEDFORD, MK41 9LN |
| McDonald's, Goldington Road, BEDFORD, MK41 0DX | 3.31 miles | Directions to McDonald's, Goldington Road, BEDFORD, MK41 0DX |
| Restaurant | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| KFC, Interchange Retail Park, Race Meadows Way, Kempston, BEDFORD, MK42 7AZ | 0.83 miles | Directions to KFC Bedford - Interchange Retail Park |
| KFC, Tavistock Street, BEDFORD, MK40 2RR | 1.57 miles | Directions to KFC Bedford - Tavistock Street |
| KFC, Great North Road, Eaton Socon, ST. NEOTS, PE19 8EN | 10.35 miles | Directions to KFC St Neots - Great North Road |
| KFC, Newport Pagnell Motorway Services Area, M1, NEWPORT PAGNELL, MK16 8DS | 11.33 miles | Directions to KFC Newport Pagnell - M1 North Services |
| KFC, Newport Pagnell Motorway Services Area, M1, NEWPORT PAGNELL, MK16 8DS | 11.33 miles | Directions to KFC Newport Pagnell - M1 South Services |