MK42 8UD 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 (8UD) 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 UD.
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 8UD postcode is the local delivery office (DO) which is . Here the post will be sorted ready for delivery.
The properties in the MK42 8UD postcode have the street address of Viking Grove
Did you know? According to the 2021 Census, the MK42 8UD postcode is home to a bustling 68 residents!
MK42 8UD is within the town of Kempston.
The MK42 8UD postcode area is composed of 100% residential properties, 0% commercial properties, and 0% public properties.
According to our data. Most dwellings in MK42 8UD are houses. The remainder of residential properties consist of maisonettes. Of these houses, most are mid-terraced. The remainder are detached, semi-detached, end-terraced and enclosed end-terraced. Of these maisonettes, most are semi-detached. The remainder are end-terraced. Of these flats, most are semi-detached. The remainder are detached.
Most properties in MK42 8UD are owned by the occupiers with the rest being privately rented.
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Contact Me| Property Type | Percentage |
|---|---|
| Residential | 100% |
| Commercial | 0% |
| Public | 0% |
Telephone Area Code for MK42 8UD
The telephone area code for MK42 8UD is 01234 Bedford.
Map Coordinates
| Latitude | 52.1260491909 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -0.497419719207 |
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Street
Town
Locality
Distance (Miles)
Central Postcode
Directions on Google Maps
BEDFORD ROAD
BEDFORD
KEMPSTON
0.49
MK42 8BH
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BUNYAN ROAD
BEDFORD
KEMPSTON
0.54
MK42 8HP
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ROMAN GATE
BEDFORD
GREAT DENHAM
0.62
MK40 4FU
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HIGH STREET
BEDFORD
KEMPSTON
0.74
MK42 7BT
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Nearest Town
Distance (Miles)
Direction
Bearing
Kempston
0.71
S
190.82
Bedford
1.44
ENE
58.68
Wixams
2.83
SSE
146.52
Sandy
8.90
E
88.51
Olney
8.99
WNW
284.38
Shefford
9.21
SE
130.94
Newport Pagnell
9.95
WSW
254.23
Woburn Sands
10.00
SW
220.45
Biggleswade
10.33
ESE
105.14
Woburn
10.82
SSW
208.60
Rushden
12.16
NNW
339.56
Weather Forecast
Weather Forecast for Kempston
Time Period Icon Description Temperature Rain Probability Wind 18:00 to 21:00 
Overcast 8.0°C (feels like 5.0°C) 8.00% WSW 11 mph 21:00 to 00:00 Overcast 7.0°C (feels like 5.0°C) 8.00% SW 9 mph
Time Period Icon Description Temperature Rain Probability Wind 00:00 to 03:00 Overcast 8.0°C (feels like 5.0°C) 9.00% SW 9 mph 03:00 to 06:00 
Cloudy 8.0°C (feels like 5.0°C) 8.00% SW 11 mph 06:00 to 09:00 Cloudy 8.0°C (feels like 5.0°C) 5.00% SW 11 mph 09:00 to 12:00 Cloudy 8.0°C (feels like 5.0°C) 6.00% SW 16 mph 12:00 to 15:00 Cloudy 10.0°C (feels like 7.0°C) 5.00% SW 18 mph 15:00 to 18:00 Cloudy 11.0°C (feels like 7.0°C) 8.00% SW 20 mph 18:00 to 21:00 Overcast 11.0°C (feels like 7.0°C) 18.00% SW 22 mph 21:00 to 00:00 
Light rain 11.0°C (feels like 7.0°C) 51.00% SW 22 mph
Time Period Icon Description Temperature Rain Probability Wind 00:00 to 03:00 Light rain 11.0°C (feels like 7.0°C) 52.00% SW 22 mph 03:00 to 06:00 Cloudy 11.0°C (feels like 7.0°C) 50.00% SW 20 mph 06:00 to 09:00 Cloudy 10.0°C (feels like 7.0°C) 22.00% WSW 16 mph 09:00 to 12:00 Light rain 10.0°C (feels like 7.0°C) 53.00% SW 16 mph 12:00 to 15:00 
Heavy rain 10.0°C (feels like 7.0°C) 85.00% SSW 18 mph 15:00 to 18:00 Heavy rain 10.0°C (feels like 6.0°C) 92.00% SW 22 mph 18:00 to 21:00 Heavy rain 8.0°C (feels like 4.0°C) 86.00% W 20 mph 21:00 to 00:00 Light rain 6.0°C (feels like 2.0°C) 55.00% NW 16 mph
Time Period Icon Description Temperature Rain Probability Wind 00:00 to 03:00 Light rain 4.0°C (feels like 1.0°C) 53.00% NW 11 mph 03:00 to 06:00 Cloudy 3.0°C (feels like -1.0°C) 13.00% NW 9 mph 06:00 to 09:00 
Partly cloudy (night) 1.0°C (feels like -2.0°C) 4.00% NW 7 mph 09:00 to 12:00 
Sunny day 1.0°C (feels like -2.0°C) 1.00% NW 7 mph 12:00 to 15:00 Sunny day 3.0°C (feels like 0.0°C) 2.00% NNW 9 mph 15:00 to 18:00 Sunny day 3.0°C (feels like 0.0°C) 4.00% NNW 7 mph 18:00 to 21:00 
Clear night 1.0°C (feels like -2.0°C) 3.00% NNW 7 mph 21:00 to 00:00 Clear night 0.0°C (feels like -3.0°C) 1.00% NNW 7 mph
Time Period Icon Description Temperature Rain Probability Wind 00:00 to 03:00 Clear night -1.0°C (feels like -4.0°C) 1.00% NNW 4 mph 03:00 to 06:00 Clear night -2.0°C (feels like -5.0°C) 1.00% NW 4 mph 06:00 to 09:00 Clear night -2.0°C (feels like -5.0°C) 1.00% NW 4 mph 09:00 to 12:00 Sunny day -2.0°C (feels like -5.0°C) 1.00% WNW 4 mph 12:00 to 15:00 Sunny day 2.0°C (feels like -1.0°C) 1.00% WNW 7 mph 15:00 to 18:00 Sunny day 2.0°C (feels like -1.0°C) 1.00% W 7 mph 18:00 to 21:00 Partly cloudy (night) 0.0°C (feels like -3.0°C) 1.00% W 7 mph 21:00 to 00:00 Clear night 0.0°C (feels like -3.0°C) 2.00% W 7 mph
What are the Broadband Speeds like?
Download Speeds
Average Mbps 76.000 Median Mbps 73.100 Maximum Mbps 205.000
MK42 8UD has an average download speed of 76 Megabits per second (Mbps).
730 other postcode units have the same broadband speed.
52% of postcodes (621,303) have slower broadband speeds.
47% of postcodes (562,608) have faster broadband speeds.
Upload Speeds
Average Mbps 15.000 Median Mbps 19.500 Maximum Mbps 29.960
MK42 8UD has an average upload speed of 15 Megabits per second (Mbps).
11,991 other postcode units have the same upload speed.
65% of postcodes (769,312) have slower upload speeds.
34% of postcodes (403,338) have faster upload speeds.
Schools within a five minute Drive
England Secondary Schools
Bedford Free School
Address: Bedford Free School, Cauldwell Street, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK42 9AD
Distance: 1.35 miles
Contact: 01234332299
Daubeney Academy
Address: Daubeney Academy, Orchard Street, Kempston, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK42 7PS
Distance: 0.99 miles
Contact: 01234400111
England Primary Schools
Cauldwell School
Address: Cauldwell School, Edward Road, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK42 9DR
Distance: 0.94 miles
Contact: 01234301400
Cauldwell School
Address: Cauldwell School, Edward Road, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK42 9DR
Distance: 0.94 miles
Contact:
Camestone School
Address: Camestone School, Jowitt Avenue, Kempston, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK42 8NW
Distance: 0.79 miles
Contact: 01234855587
Springfield Primary School
Address: Springfield Primary School, Orchard Street, Kempston, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK42 7LJ
Distance: 1.03 miles
Contact:
Priory Primary School
Address: Priory Primary School, Greyfriars, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK40 1JD
Distance: 1.27 miles
Contact: 01234261768
Bedford Road Primary School
Address: Bedford Road Primary School, Hillgrounds Road, Kempston, Bedford Road Primary School, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK42 8QH
Distance: 0.50 miles
Contact: 01234851011
Balliol Primary School
Address: Balliol Primary School, Balliol Road, Kempston, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK42 7ER
Distance: 0.91 miles
Contact: 01234300601
Kempston Rural Primary School
Address: Kempston Rural Primary School, Martell Drive, Kempston, Bedfordshire, MK42 7FJ
Distance: 1.23 miles
Contact: 01234854286
Nearest Dentists
MOBILE DENTAL UNIT (NORTH)
Address: KEMPSTON DENTAL CLINIC, HALSEY ROAD, BEDFORD, BEDFORDSHIRE, MK42 8AU
Distance: 0.38 miles
Contact: :
U H P THE DENTAL PRACTICE
Address: 176 BEDFORD ROAD, KEMPSTON, BEDFORD, BEDFORDSHIRE, MK42 8BL
Distance: 0.50 miles
Contact: :
KEMPSTON DENTAL PRACTICE
Address: 212 BEDFORD ROAD, KEMPSTON, BEDFORD, BEDFORDSHIRE, MK42 8BL
Distance: 0.50 miles
Contact: :
QUEENS PARK HEALTH CENTRE
Address: 23C CARLISLE ROAD, BEDFORD, BEDFORDSHIRE, MK40 4HR
Distance: 0.52 miles
Contact: :
BEDFORD DENTAL CENTRE
Address: 133 MIDLAND ROAD, BEDFORD, BEDFORDSHIRE, MK40 1DN
Distance: 1.12 miles
Contact: :
THE DENTAL PRACTICE (136 BROMHAM ROAD)
Address: 136 BROMHAM ROAD, BEDFORD, BEDFORDSHIRE, MK40 2QW
Distance: 1.14 miles
Contact: :
Nearest Chemists
JARDINES PHARMACY
Address: 245 BEDFORD ROAD, KEMPSTON, BEDFORD, MK42 8BP
Distance: 0.49 miles
Contact: tel: 01234 851846
SPEEDWELL PHARMACY
Address: 98 BEDFORD ROAD, KEMPSTON, BEDFORD, MK42 8BG
Distance: 0.50 miles
Contact: tel: 01234 851767
BRITANNIA PHARMACY
Address: THE SAXON CENTRE, 242 BEDFORD ROAD, KEMPSTON, BEDFORD, BEDFORDSHIRE, MK42 8PP
Distance: 0.58 miles
Contact: tel: 01234 854023
THE VILLAGE PHARMACY
Address: MEIKLEJOHN CENTRE UNIT 3, KINGSWOOD WAY, GREAT DENHAM, BEDFORD, BEDFORDSHIRE, MK40 4GH
Distance: 0.67 miles
Contact: tel: 01234 351455
LINDLEYS CHEMIST
Address: 15 FORD END ROAD, QUEENS PARK, BEDFORD, MK40 4JE
Distance: 0.87 miles
Contact: tel: 01234 359242
JANSSEN'S PHARMACY
Address: 28 AMPTHILL ROAD, BEDFORD, BEDFORDSHIRE, MK42 9HG
Distance: 1.14 miles
Contact: tel: 01234 353484
Nearest Opticians
VALERIE CURTIS OPTICIANS
Address: 142 BEDFORD ROAD, KEMPSTON, BEDFORD, BEDFORDSHIRE, MK42 8BH
Distance: 0.49 miles
Contact: :
BROWN AND WHITE OPTICIANS - SAXON CENTRE
Address: 246 SAXON CENTRE, BEDFORD ROAD, KEMPSTON, BEDFORD, BEDFORDSHIRE, MK42 8QA
Distance: 0.59 miles
Contact: :
BOOTS OPTICIANS LTD - BEDFORD INTERCHANGE RETAIL PARK
Address: UNIT D INTERCHANGE RETAIL PARK, KEMPSTON, BEDFORD, BEDFORDSHIRE, MK42 7AZ
Distance: 1.27 miles
Contact: :
SPECSAVERS (BEDFORD)
Address: 1 HARPUR CENTRE, MIDLAND ROAD, BEDFORD, BEDFORDSHIRE, MK40 1TJ
Distance: 1.37 miles
Contact: :
VISION EXPRESS (BEDFORD)
Address: 28 THE HARPUR CENTRE, BEDFORD, BEDFORDSHIRE, MK40 1TG
Distance: 1.40 miles
Contact: :
BOOTS OPTICIANS (BEDFORD)
Address: 33-37 HARPUR CENTRE, BEDFORD, BEDFORDSHIRE, MK40 1TN
Distance: 1.40 miles
Contact: :
Nearest GP Surgeries
KING STREET SURGERY
Address: 273 BEDFORD ROAD, KEMPSTON, BEDFORD, BEDFORDSHIRE, MK42 8QD
Distance: 0.52 miles
Contact: tel: 01234 852222
QUEENS PARK HEALTH CENTRE
Address: 23C CARLISLE ROAD, QUEEN'S PARK, BEDFORD, BEDFORDSHIRE, MK40 4HR
Distance: 0.52 miles
Contact: tel: 01234 351661
CATER STREET BRANCH SURGERY
Address: 1 CATER STREET, KEMPSTON, BEDFORD, MK42 8DR
Distance: 0.53 miles
Contact: :
THE VILLAGE MEDICAL CTR
Address: THE VILLAGE MEDICAL CENTRE, KINGSWOOD WAY, BIDDENHAM, BEDFORD, BEDFORDSHIRE, MK40 4GH
Distance: 0.67 miles
Contact: tel: 01234 988560
ST JOHN'S BRANCH SURGERY
Address: 16 ST. JOHNS STREET, KEMPSTON, BEDFORD, MK42 8EP
Distance: 0.75 miles
Contact: :
CAULDWELL MEDICAL CENTRE
Address: BEDFORD HOSPITAL, KEMPSTON ROAD, BEDFORD, MK42 9DJ
Distance: 1.07 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: 1.29 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 ten minutes drive
Distance: 1.04 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: 2.35 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: 4.06 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: 5.21 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: 6.40 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: 8.03 miles
Distances are as the crow flies.
Motorway Junctions
M1 J13Distance: 9.62 milesDriving Time: 12.48 minutesM1 J14Distance: 14.28 milesDriving Time: 16.92 minutesM1 J12Distance: 16.18 milesDriving Time: 18.81 minutesM1 J11ADistance: 18.57 milesDriving Time: 21.13 minutesA1(M) J10Distance: 19.08 milesDriving Time: 24.53 minutes Distances represent the quickest route by car.
Who are my Elected Representatives?
Westminster Constituency Bedford Member or Parliament 
Mohammad Yasin 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 Library
House Sales
Yearly House Sales
Year High Low Average Sales 2014 £130,000 £273,000 £172,000 4 2015 £145,000 £107,000 £124,599 5 2016 £125,000 £122,000 £123,500 2 2018 £182,000 £215,000 £198,500 2 2023 £227,000 £227,000 £227,000 1 2024 £260,100 £260,100 £260,100 1
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Local Postcodes
MK42 8UJ Garden CloseMK42 8RN Gilbert CloseMK42 8SU Hartwell DriveMK42 8UY Hartwell DriveMK42 8US Hartwell DriveMK42 8UL Hartwell DriveMK42 8HW Hillgrounds RoadMK42 8HQ Hillgrounds RoadMK42 8SF Loveridge AvenueMK42 8SE Loveridge AvenueMK42 8UP Mayfield CloseMK42 8RE Mortimer RoadMK42 8UZ Ripon CloseMK42 8QY Stanton RoadMK42 8UG Vanguard Close
What Popular Supermarkets are near?
Popular Supermarkets near MK42 8UD Supermarket Distance Directions Sainsburys, Bedford Road, Kempston, BEDFORD, MK42 8AY 0.97 miles Directions to Sainsburys Aldi, Westville Road, BEDFORD, MK42 9BL 1.67 miles Directions to Aldi Morrisons, Ampthill Road, BEDFORD, MK42 9PP 1.74 miles Directions to Morrisons Iceland, Greenhill Street, BEDFORD, MK40 1LX 2.21 miles Directions to Iceland Iceland, Midland Road, BEDFORD, MK40 1PL 2.26 miles Directions to Iceland
What Popular Restaurants are near?
Burger King Restaurants near MK42 8UD Burger King Distance Directions Interchange Retail Park, Kempston, Bedford, MK42 7AZ 1.26 miles Directions to Interchange Retail Park, Kempston 9 Harpur Street, Bedford, MK40 1LA 1.45 miles Directions to 9 Harpur Street Mareston Moretaine,a421 Beancroft, Marston Moretaine, MK43 0PZ 4.84 miles Directions to Mareston Moretaine,a421 Beancroft 37 Great N Road, Eaton Socon,, Saint Neots, PE19 8EN 10.48 miles Directions to 37 Great N Road, Eaton Socon,
Mcdonald's Restaurants near MK42 8UD Mcdonald's Distance Directions McDonald's, Interchange Retail Park, Race Meadows Way, Kempston, BEDFORD, MK42 7AZ 1.26 miles Directions to McDonald's, Interchange Retail Park, Race Meadows Way, Kempston, BEDFORD, MK42 7AZ McDonald's, High Street, BEDFORD, MK40 1RN 1.48 miles Directions to McDonald's, High Street, BEDFORD, MK40 1RN McDonald's, Newnham Avenue, BEDFORD, MK41 9LN 2.29 miles Directions to McDonald's, Newnham Avenue, BEDFORD, MK41 9LN McDonald's, Goldington Road, BEDFORD, MK41 0DX 3.48 miles Directions to McDonald's, Goldington Road, BEDFORD, MK41 0DX
KFC Restaurants near MK42 8UD Restaurant Distance Directions KFC, Interchange Retail Park, Race Meadows Way, Kempston, BEDFORD, MK42 7AZ 1.26 miles Directions to KFC Bedford - Interchange Retail Park KFC, Tavistock Street, BEDFORD, MK40 2RR 1.51 miles Directions to KFC Bedford - Tavistock Street KFC, Great North Road, Eaton Socon, ST. NEOTS, PE19 8EN 10.46 miles Directions to KFC St Neots - Great North Road KFC, Newport Pagnell Motorway Services Area, M1, NEWPORT PAGNELL, MK16 8DS 11.07 miles Directions to KFC Newport Pagnell - M1 North Services KFC, Newport Pagnell Motorway Services Area, M1, NEWPORT PAGNELL, MK16 8DS 11.07 miles Directions to KFC Newport Pagnell - M1 South Services
| Street | Town | Locality | Distance (Miles) | Central Postcode | Directions on Google Maps |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BEDFORD ROAD | BEDFORD | KEMPSTON | 0.49 | MK42 8BH | View on Google Maps |
| BUNYAN ROAD | BEDFORD | KEMPSTON | 0.54 | MK42 8HP | View on Google Maps |
| ROMAN GATE | BEDFORD | GREAT DENHAM | 0.62 | MK40 4FU | View on Google Maps |
| HIGH STREET | BEDFORD | KEMPSTON | 0.74 | MK42 7BT | View on Google Maps |
| Nearest Town | Distance (Miles) | Direction | Bearing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kempston | 0.71 | S | 190.82 |
| Bedford | 1.44 | ENE | 58.68 |
| Wixams | 2.83 | SSE | 146.52 |
| Sandy | 8.90 | E | 88.51 |
| Olney | 8.99 | WNW | 284.38 |
| Shefford | 9.21 | SE | 130.94 |
| Newport Pagnell | 9.95 | WSW | 254.23 |
| Woburn Sands | 10.00 | SW | 220.45 |
| Biggleswade | 10.33 | ESE | 105.14 |
| Woburn | 10.82 | SSW | 208.60 |
| Rushden | 12.16 | NNW | 339.56 |
Weather Forecast
Weather Forecast for Kempston
| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18:00 to 21:00 | | Overcast | 8.0°C (feels like 5.0°C) | 8.00% | WSW 11 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 | | Overcast | 7.0°C (feels like 5.0°C) | 8.00% | SW 9 mph |
| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 00:00 to 03:00 | | Overcast | 8.0°C (feels like 5.0°C) | 9.00% | SW 9 mph |
| 03:00 to 06:00 | | Cloudy | 8.0°C (feels like 5.0°C) | 8.00% | SW 11 mph |
| 06:00 to 09:00 | | Cloudy | 8.0°C (feels like 5.0°C) | 5.00% | SW 11 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 | | Cloudy | 8.0°C (feels like 5.0°C) | 6.00% | SW 16 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 | | Cloudy | 10.0°C (feels like 7.0°C) | 5.00% | SW 18 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 | | Cloudy | 11.0°C (feels like 7.0°C) | 8.00% | SW 20 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 | | Overcast | 11.0°C (feels like 7.0°C) | 18.00% | SW 22 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 | | Light rain | 11.0°C (feels like 7.0°C) | 51.00% | SW 22 mph |
| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 00:00 to 03:00 | | Light rain | 11.0°C (feels like 7.0°C) | 52.00% | SW 22 mph |
| 03:00 to 06:00 | | Cloudy | 11.0°C (feels like 7.0°C) | 50.00% | SW 20 mph |
| 06:00 to 09:00 | | Cloudy | 10.0°C (feels like 7.0°C) | 22.00% | WSW 16 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 | | Light rain | 10.0°C (feels like 7.0°C) | 53.00% | SW 16 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 | | Heavy rain | 10.0°C (feels like 7.0°C) | 85.00% | SSW 18 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 | | Heavy rain | 10.0°C (feels like 6.0°C) | 92.00% | SW 22 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 | | Heavy rain | 8.0°C (feels like 4.0°C) | 86.00% | W 20 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 | | Light rain | 6.0°C (feels like 2.0°C) | 55.00% | NW 16 mph |
| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 00:00 to 03:00 | | Light rain | 4.0°C (feels like 1.0°C) | 53.00% | NW 11 mph |
| 03:00 to 06:00 | | Cloudy | 3.0°C (feels like -1.0°C) | 13.00% | NW 9 mph |
| 06:00 to 09:00 | | Partly cloudy (night) | 1.0°C (feels like -2.0°C) | 4.00% | NW 7 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 | | Sunny day | 1.0°C (feels like -2.0°C) | 1.00% | NW 7 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 | | Sunny day | 3.0°C (feels like 0.0°C) | 2.00% | NNW 9 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 | | Sunny day | 3.0°C (feels like 0.0°C) | 4.00% | NNW 7 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 | | Clear night | 1.0°C (feels like -2.0°C) | 3.00% | NNW 7 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 | | Clear night | 0.0°C (feels like -3.0°C) | 1.00% | NNW 7 mph |
| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 00:00 to 03:00 | | Clear night | -1.0°C (feels like -4.0°C) | 1.00% | NNW 4 mph |
| 03:00 to 06:00 | | Clear night | -2.0°C (feels like -5.0°C) | 1.00% | NW 4 mph |
| 06:00 to 09:00 | | Clear night | -2.0°C (feels like -5.0°C) | 1.00% | NW 4 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 | | Sunny day | -2.0°C (feels like -5.0°C) | 1.00% | WNW 4 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 | | Sunny day | 2.0°C (feels like -1.0°C) | 1.00% | WNW 7 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 | | Sunny day | 2.0°C (feels like -1.0°C) | 1.00% | W 7 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 | | Partly cloudy (night) | 0.0°C (feels like -3.0°C) | 1.00% | W 7 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 | | Clear night | 0.0°C (feels like -3.0°C) | 2.00% | W 7 mph |
What are the Broadband Speeds like?
Download Speeds
| Average Mbps | 76.000 |
|---|---|
| Median Mbps | 73.100 |
| Maximum Mbps | 205.000 |
MK42 8UD has an average download speed of 76 Megabits per second (Mbps).
730 other postcode units have the same broadband speed.
52% of postcodes (621,303) have slower broadband speeds.
47% of postcodes (562,608) have faster broadband speeds.
Upload Speeds
| Average Mbps | 15.000 |
|---|---|
| Median Mbps | 19.500 |
| Maximum Mbps | 29.960 |
MK42 8UD has an average upload speed of 15 Megabits per second (Mbps).
11,991 other postcode units have the same upload speed.
65% of postcodes (769,312) have slower upload speeds.
34% of postcodes (403,338) have faster upload speeds.
Schools within a five minute Drive
England Secondary Schools
Bedford Free School
Address: Bedford Free School, Cauldwell Street, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK42 9AD
Distance: 1.35 miles
Contact: 01234332299
Daubeney Academy
Address: Daubeney Academy, Orchard Street, Kempston, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK42 7PS
Distance: 0.99 miles
Contact: 01234400111
England Primary Schools
Cauldwell School
Address: Cauldwell School, Edward Road, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK42 9DR
Distance: 0.94 miles
Contact: 01234301400
Cauldwell School
Address: Cauldwell School, Edward Road, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK42 9DR
Distance: 0.94 miles
Contact:
Camestone School
Address: Camestone School, Jowitt Avenue, Kempston, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK42 8NW
Distance: 0.79 miles
Contact: 01234855587
Springfield Primary School
Address: Springfield Primary School, Orchard Street, Kempston, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK42 7LJ
Distance: 1.03 miles
Contact:
Priory Primary School
Address: Priory Primary School, Greyfriars, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK40 1JD
Distance: 1.27 miles
Contact: 01234261768
Bedford Road Primary School
Address: Bedford Road Primary School, Hillgrounds Road, Kempston, Bedford Road Primary School, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK42 8QH
Distance: 0.50 miles
Contact: 01234851011
Balliol Primary School
Address: Balliol Primary School, Balliol Road, Kempston, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK42 7ER
Distance: 0.91 miles
Contact: 01234300601
Kempston Rural Primary School
Address: Kempston Rural Primary School, Martell Drive, Kempston, Bedfordshire, MK42 7FJ
Distance: 1.23 miles
Contact: 01234854286
Nearest Dentists
MOBILE DENTAL UNIT (NORTH)
Address: KEMPSTON DENTAL CLINIC, HALSEY ROAD, BEDFORD, BEDFORDSHIRE, MK42 8AU
Distance: 0.38 miles
Contact: :
U H P THE DENTAL PRACTICE
Address: 176 BEDFORD ROAD, KEMPSTON, BEDFORD, BEDFORDSHIRE, MK42 8BL
Distance: 0.50 miles
Contact: :
KEMPSTON DENTAL PRACTICE
Address: 212 BEDFORD ROAD, KEMPSTON, BEDFORD, BEDFORDSHIRE, MK42 8BL
Distance: 0.50 miles
Contact: :
QUEENS PARK HEALTH CENTRE
Address: 23C CARLISLE ROAD, BEDFORD, BEDFORDSHIRE, MK40 4HR
Distance: 0.52 miles
Contact: :
BEDFORD DENTAL CENTRE
Address: 133 MIDLAND ROAD, BEDFORD, BEDFORDSHIRE, MK40 1DN
Distance: 1.12 miles
Contact: :
THE DENTAL PRACTICE (136 BROMHAM ROAD)
Address: 136 BROMHAM ROAD, BEDFORD, BEDFORDSHIRE, MK40 2QW
Distance: 1.14 miles
Contact: :
Nearest Chemists
JARDINES PHARMACY
Address: 245 BEDFORD ROAD, KEMPSTON, BEDFORD, MK42 8BP
Distance: 0.49 miles
Contact: tel: 01234 851846
SPEEDWELL PHARMACY
Address: 98 BEDFORD ROAD, KEMPSTON, BEDFORD, MK42 8BG
Distance: 0.50 miles
Contact: tel: 01234 851767
BRITANNIA PHARMACY
Address: THE SAXON CENTRE, 242 BEDFORD ROAD, KEMPSTON, BEDFORD, BEDFORDSHIRE, MK42 8PP
Distance: 0.58 miles
Contact: tel: 01234 854023
THE VILLAGE PHARMACY
Address: MEIKLEJOHN CENTRE UNIT 3, KINGSWOOD WAY, GREAT DENHAM, BEDFORD, BEDFORDSHIRE, MK40 4GH
Distance: 0.67 miles
Contact: tel: 01234 351455
LINDLEYS CHEMIST
Address: 15 FORD END ROAD, QUEENS PARK, BEDFORD, MK40 4JE
Distance: 0.87 miles
Contact: tel: 01234 359242
JANSSEN'S PHARMACY
Address: 28 AMPTHILL ROAD, BEDFORD, BEDFORDSHIRE, MK42 9HG
Distance: 1.14 miles
Contact: tel: 01234 353484
Nearest Opticians
VALERIE CURTIS OPTICIANS
Address: 142 BEDFORD ROAD, KEMPSTON, BEDFORD, BEDFORDSHIRE, MK42 8BH
Distance: 0.49 miles
Contact: :
BROWN AND WHITE OPTICIANS - SAXON CENTRE
Address: 246 SAXON CENTRE, BEDFORD ROAD, KEMPSTON, BEDFORD, BEDFORDSHIRE, MK42 8QA
Distance: 0.59 miles
Contact: :
BOOTS OPTICIANS LTD - BEDFORD INTERCHANGE RETAIL PARK
Address: UNIT D INTERCHANGE RETAIL PARK, KEMPSTON, BEDFORD, BEDFORDSHIRE, MK42 7AZ
Distance: 1.27 miles
Contact: :
SPECSAVERS (BEDFORD)
Address: 1 HARPUR CENTRE, MIDLAND ROAD, BEDFORD, BEDFORDSHIRE, MK40 1TJ
Distance: 1.37 miles
Contact: :
VISION EXPRESS (BEDFORD)
Address: 28 THE HARPUR CENTRE, BEDFORD, BEDFORDSHIRE, MK40 1TG
Distance: 1.40 miles
Contact: :
BOOTS OPTICIANS (BEDFORD)
Address: 33-37 HARPUR CENTRE, BEDFORD, BEDFORDSHIRE, MK40 1TN
Distance: 1.40 miles
Contact: :
Nearest GP Surgeries
KING STREET SURGERY
Address: 273 BEDFORD ROAD, KEMPSTON, BEDFORD, BEDFORDSHIRE, MK42 8QD
Distance: 0.52 miles
Contact: tel: 01234 852222
QUEENS PARK HEALTH CENTRE
Address: 23C CARLISLE ROAD, QUEEN'S PARK, BEDFORD, BEDFORDSHIRE, MK40 4HR
Distance: 0.52 miles
Contact: tel: 01234 351661
CATER STREET BRANCH SURGERY
Address: 1 CATER STREET, KEMPSTON, BEDFORD, MK42 8DR
Distance: 0.53 miles
Contact: :
THE VILLAGE MEDICAL CTR
Address: THE VILLAGE MEDICAL CENTRE, KINGSWOOD WAY, BIDDENHAM, BEDFORD, BEDFORDSHIRE, MK40 4GH
Distance: 0.67 miles
Contact: tel: 01234 988560
ST JOHN'S BRANCH SURGERY
Address: 16 ST. JOHNS STREET, KEMPSTON, BEDFORD, MK42 8EP
Distance: 0.75 miles
Contact: :
CAULDWELL MEDICAL CENTRE
Address: BEDFORD HOSPITAL, KEMPSTON ROAD, BEDFORD, MK42 9DJ
Distance: 1.07 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: 1.29 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 ten minutes drive
Distance: 1.04 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: 2.35 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: 4.06 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: 5.21 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: 6.40 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: 8.03 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 | £130,000 | £273,000 | £172,000 | 4 |
| 2015 | £145,000 | £107,000 | £124,599 | 5 |
| 2016 | £125,000 | £122,000 | £123,500 | 2 |
| 2018 | £182,000 | £215,000 | £198,500 | 2 |
| 2023 | £227,000 | £227,000 | £227,000 | 1 |
| 2024 | £260,100 | £260,100 | £260,100 | 1 |
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Local Postcodes
What Popular Supermarkets are near?
| Supermarket | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| Sainsburys, Bedford Road, Kempston, BEDFORD, MK42 8AY | 0.97 miles | Directions to Sainsburys |
| Aldi, Westville Road, BEDFORD, MK42 9BL | 1.67 miles | Directions to Aldi |
| Morrisons, Ampthill Road, BEDFORD, MK42 9PP | 1.74 miles | Directions to Morrisons |
| Iceland, Greenhill Street, BEDFORD, MK40 1LX | 2.21 miles | Directions to Iceland |
| Iceland, Midland Road, BEDFORD, MK40 1PL | 2.26 miles | Directions to Iceland |
What Popular Restaurants are near?
| Burger King | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| Interchange Retail Park, Kempston, Bedford, MK42 7AZ | 1.26 miles | Directions to Interchange Retail Park, Kempston |
| 9 Harpur Street, Bedford, MK40 1LA | 1.45 miles | Directions to 9 Harpur Street |
| Mareston Moretaine,a421 Beancroft, Marston Moretaine, MK43 0PZ | 4.84 miles | Directions to Mareston Moretaine,a421 Beancroft |
| 37 Great N Road, Eaton Socon,, Saint Neots, PE19 8EN | 10.48 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 | 1.26 miles | Directions to McDonald's, Interchange Retail Park, Race Meadows Way, Kempston, BEDFORD, MK42 7AZ |
| McDonald's, High Street, BEDFORD, MK40 1RN | 1.48 miles | Directions to McDonald's, High Street, BEDFORD, MK40 1RN |
| McDonald's, Newnham Avenue, BEDFORD, MK41 9LN | 2.29 miles | Directions to McDonald's, Newnham Avenue, BEDFORD, MK41 9LN |
| McDonald's, Goldington Road, BEDFORD, MK41 0DX | 3.48 miles | Directions to McDonald's, Goldington Road, BEDFORD, MK41 0DX |
| Restaurant | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| KFC, Interchange Retail Park, Race Meadows Way, Kempston, BEDFORD, MK42 7AZ | 1.26 miles | Directions to KFC Bedford - Interchange Retail Park |
| KFC, Tavistock Street, BEDFORD, MK40 2RR | 1.51 miles | Directions to KFC Bedford - Tavistock Street |
| KFC, Great North Road, Eaton Socon, ST. NEOTS, PE19 8EN | 10.46 miles | Directions to KFC St Neots - Great North Road |
| KFC, Newport Pagnell Motorway Services Area, M1, NEWPORT PAGNELL, MK16 8DS | 11.07 miles | Directions to KFC Newport Pagnell - M1 North Services |
| KFC, Newport Pagnell Motorway Services Area, M1, NEWPORT PAGNELL, MK16 8DS | 11.07 miles | Directions to KFC Newport Pagnell - M1 South Services |