MK42 9HQ Postcode in Bedford


MK42 9HQ is the Postcode in Houghton Road

MK42 9HQ 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 (9HQ) 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:

  1. Postal Area. In our case MK which means Milton Keynes.
  2. Postal District. In our case MK42.
  3. Postal Sector. In our case MK42 9.
  4. Postcode Unit. The last two letters. In our case HQ.

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 9HQ postcode is the local delivery office (DO) which is . Here the post will be sorted ready for delivery.

The properties in the MK42 9HQ postcode have the street address of Houghton Road

Did you know? According to the 2021 Census, the MK42 9HQ postcode is home to a bustling 96 residents!

MK42 9HQ is within the town of BEDFORD.

The MK42 9HQ postcode area is composed of 100% residential properties, 0% commercial properties, and 0% public properties.

According to our data. Most dwellings in MK42 9HQ are houses. Of these houses, most are semi-detached. The remainder are end-terraced and mid-terraced.

Most properties in MK42 9HQ are owned by the occupiers with the rest being privately rented.

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Property TypePercentage
Residential100%
Commercial0%
Public0%

Telephone Area Code for MK42 9HQ

The telephone area code for MK42 9HQ is 01234 Bedford.

Map Coordinates

Latitude52.1269738115
Longitude-0.469339880528

Retail and Shopping near MK42 9HQ

Street Town Locality Distance (Miles) Central Postcode Directions on Google Maps
AMPTHILL ROAD BEDFORD 0.11 MK42 9JP View on Google Maps
ELSTOW ROAD BEDFORD 0.28 MK42 9NU View on Google Maps
ST JOHNS STREET BEDFORD 0.35 MK42 0FT View on Google Maps
LONDON ROAD BEDFORD 0.41 MK42 0NT View on Google Maps
Nearest Town Distance (Miles) Direction Bearing
Bedford 0.69 N 3.09
Kempston 1.53 WSW 240.19
Wixams 2.45 S 171.42
Sandy 7.70 E 88.77
Shefford 8.39 SE 136.64
Biggleswade 9.20 ESE 107.49
Olney 10.14 WNW 282.38
Woburn Sands 10.86 SW 225.05
Woburn 11.50 SSW 213.70
Rushden 12.58 NNW 334.38
Hitchin 14.69 SSE 146.65

Weather Forecast

Weather Forecast for Bedford

Time PeriodIconDescriptionTemperatureRain ProbabilityWind
18:00 to 21:00symbol for CloudyCloudy10.0°C (feels like 9.0°C) 5.00%NNE 4 mph
21:00 to 00:00symbol for OvercastOvercast9.0°C (feels like 9.0°C) 8.00%NNE 2 mph
Time PeriodIconDescriptionTemperatureRain ProbabilityWind
00:00 to 03:00symbol for CloudyCloudy8.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) 5.00%WNW 2 mph
03:00 to 06:00symbol for CloudyCloudy8.0°C (feels like 7.0°C) 5.00%SW 2 mph
06:00 to 09:00symbol for CloudyCloudy7.0°C (feels like 7.0°C) 5.00%WSW 2 mph
09:00 to 12:00symbol for CloudyCloudy8.0°C (feels like 7.0°C) 4.00%SW 4 mph
12:00 to 15:00symbol for Partly cloudy (day)Partly cloudy (day)9.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) 1.00%WSW 7 mph
15:00 to 18:00symbol for CloudyCloudy9.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) 3.00%WSW 7 mph
18:00 to 21:00symbol for Partly cloudy (night)Partly cloudy (night)7.0°C (feels like 6.0°C) 1.00%SW 7 mph
21:00 to 00:00symbol for Partly cloudy (night)Partly cloudy (night)7.0°C (feels like 5.0°C) 1.00%WSW 7 mph
Time PeriodIconDescriptionTemperatureRain ProbabilityWind
00:00 to 03:00symbol for CloudyCloudy6.0°C (feels like 4.0°C) 6.00%WSW 7 mph
03:00 to 06:00symbol for OvercastOvercast7.0°C (feels like 5.0°C) 10.00%WSW 7 mph
06:00 to 09:00symbol for OvercastOvercast7.0°C (feels like 5.0°C) 10.00%SW 7 mph
09:00 to 12:00symbol for OvercastOvercast8.0°C (feels like 6.0°C) 9.00%SW 9 mph
12:00 to 15:00symbol for OvercastOvercast11.0°C (feels like 9.0°C) 9.00%WSW 11 mph
15:00 to 18:00symbol for OvercastOvercast11.0°C (feels like 9.0°C) 10.00%WSW 9 mph
18:00 to 21:00symbol for OvercastOvercast10.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) 14.00%WSW 9 mph
21:00 to 00:00symbol for CloudyCloudy9.0°C (feels like 7.0°C) 16.00%W 7 mph
Time PeriodIconDescriptionTemperatureRain ProbabilityWind
00:00 to 03:00symbol for CloudyCloudy8.0°C (feels like 6.0°C) 11.00%WSW 7 mph
03:00 to 06:00symbol for CloudyCloudy8.0°C (feels like 6.0°C) 14.00%WSW 9 mph
06:00 to 09:00symbol for CloudyCloudy8.0°C (feels like 5.0°C) 22.00%WSW 9 mph
09:00 to 12:00symbol for Light rainLight rain8.0°C (feels like 5.0°C) 51.00%WSW 9 mph
12:00 to 15:00symbol for Light rain shower (day)Light rain shower (day)9.0°C (feels like 6.0°C) 42.00%WSW 13 mph
15:00 to 18:00symbol for Heavy rain shower (day)Heavy rain shower (day)8.0°C (feels like 5.0°C) 58.00%W 13 mph
18:00 to 21:00symbol for CloudyCloudy7.0°C (feels like 3.0°C) 17.00%W 11 mph
21:00 to 00:00symbol for Clear nightClear night5.0°C (feels like 2.0°C) 12.00%WNW 11 mph
Time PeriodIconDescriptionTemperatureRain ProbabilityWind
00:00 to 03:00symbol for Clear nightClear night4.0°C (feels like 1.0°C) 6.00%WNW 11 mph
03:00 to 06:00symbol for Clear nightClear night4.0°C (feels like 0.0°C) 5.00%WNW 11 mph
06:00 to 09:00symbol for Clear nightClear night3.0°C (feels like -1.0°C) 2.00%WNW 11 mph
09:00 to 12:00symbol for Sunny daySunny day4.0°C (feels like 0.0°C) 3.00%W 11 mph
12:00 to 15:00symbol for Sunny daySunny day6.0°C (feels like 2.0°C) 4.00%W 13 mph
15:00 to 18:00symbol for Sunny daySunny day6.0°C (feels like 3.0°C) 6.00%W 11 mph
18:00 to 21:00symbol for Clear nightClear night4.0°C (feels like 0.0°C) 9.00%W 11 mph
21:00 to 00:00symbol for Clear nightClear night3.0°C (feels like 0.0°C) 7.00%WSW 9 mph

What are the Broadband Speeds like?

Download Speeds

Broadband speed meter fast
Average Mbps115.700
Median Mbps107.000
Maximum Mbps331.000

MK42 9HQ has an average download speed of 115.7 Megabits per second (Mbps).

633 other postcode units have the same broadband speed.

77% of postcodes (908,130) have slower broadband speeds.

23% of postcodes (275,878) have faster broadband speeds.

Upload Speeds

Broadband speed meter fast
Average Mbps16.500
Median Mbps19.500
Maximum Mbps36.000

MK42 9HQ has an average upload speed of 16.5 Megabits per second (Mbps).

8,948 other postcode units have the same upload speed.

78% of postcodes (929,412) have slower upload speeds.

21% of postcodes (246,281) have faster upload speeds.

Schools within a five minute Drive

England Primary Schools

St John Rigby Catholic Primary School

Address: St John Rigby Catholic Primary School, Polhill Avenue, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK41 9DQ

Distance: 1.55 miles

School Website

Contact: 01234401900

St John Rigby RC VA Lower School

Address: St John Rigby RC VA Lower School, Polhill Avenue, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK41 9DQ

Distance: 1.55 miles

Contact:

Elstow School

Address: Elstow School, Abbeyfields Road Abbeyfields, Elstow, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK42 9GP

Distance: 1.22 miles

School Website

Contact: 01234302300

Elstow School

Address: Elstow School, Abbeyfields Road Abbeyfields, Elstow, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK42 9GP

Distance: 1.22 miles

Contact:

King's Oak Primary School

Address: King's Oak Primary School, Oak Road, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK42 0HH

Distance: 0.76 miles

School Website

Contact: 01234220480

Shackleton Primary School

Address: Shackleton Primary School, Pearcey Road, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK42 9LZ

Distance: 0.39 miles

School Website

Contact: 01234352912

Shackleton Primary School

Address: Shackleton Primary School, Pearcey Road, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK42 9LZ

Distance: 0.39 miles

Contact:

Westfield Primary School

Address: Westfield Primary School, Chester Road, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK40 4HW

Distance: 1.14 miles

School Website

Contact: 01234267353

St Joseph's and St Gregory's Catholic Primary School

Address: St Joseph's and St Gregory's Catholic Primary School, Chester Road, Bedford, MK40 4HN

Distance: 1.09 miles

School Website

Contact: 01234352062

Castle Newnham School

Address: Castle Newnham School, Goldington Road, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK40 3EP

Distance: 1.15 miles

School Website

Contact: 01234300800

Queen's Park Academy

Address: Queen's Park Academy, Chestnut Avenue, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK40 4HA

Distance: 0.91 miles

School Website

Contact: 01234352901

Cauldwell School

Address: Cauldwell School, Edward Road, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK42 9DR

Distance: 0.25 miles

School Website

Contact: 01234301400

Cauldwell School

Address: Cauldwell School, Edward Road, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK42 9DR

Distance: 0.25 miles

Contact:

Camestone School

Address: Camestone School, Jowitt Avenue, Kempston, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK42 8NW

Distance: 0.86 miles

School Website

Contact: 01234855587

Springfield Primary School

Address: Springfield Primary School, Orchard Street, Kempston, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK42 7LJ

Distance: 1.21 miles

Contact:

Great Ouse Primary Academy

Address: Great Ouse Primary Academy, Seaforth Gardens, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK40 4TJ

Distance: 1.47 miles

School Website

Contact: 01234907890

Livingstone Primary School

Address: Livingstone Primary School, Clapham Road, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK41 7LG

Distance: 1.12 miles

School Website

Contact: 01234352879

Priory Primary School

Address: Priory Primary School, Greyfriars, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK40 1JD

Distance: 0.78 miles

School Website

Contact: 01234261768

Bedford Road Primary School

Address: Bedford Road Primary School, Hillgrounds Road, Kempston, Bedford Road Primary School, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK42 8QH

Distance: 1.32 miles

School Website

Contact: 01234851011

Edith Cavell Primary School

Address: Edith Cavell Primary School, Manton Lane, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK41 7NH

Distance: 1.48 miles

School Website

Contact: 01234345636

England Secondary Schools

Bedford Academy

Address: Bedford Academy, Mile Road, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK42 9TR

Distance: 1.00 miles

School Website

Contact: 01234301500

Goldington Academy

Address: Goldington Academy, Haylands Way, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK41 9BX

Distance: 1.63 miles

School Website

Contact: 01234261516

Bedford Free School

Address: Bedford Free School, Cauldwell Street, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK42 9AD

Distance: 0.39 miles

School Website

Contact: 01234332299

Daubeney Academy

Address: Daubeney Academy, Orchard Street, Kempston, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK42 7PS

Distance: 1.13 miles

School Website

Contact: 01234400111

Biddenham International School and Sports College

Address: Biddenham International School and Sports College, Biddenham Turn, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK40 4AZ

Distance: 1.46 miles

School Website

Contact: 01234342521

Nearest Dentists

LONDON ROAD HEALTH CENTRE

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

Distance: 0.41 miles

Contact: :

DENTAL SURGERY

Address: 11 HIGH STREET, BEDFORD, BEDFORDSHIRE, MK40 1RN

Distance: 0.58 miles

Contact: :

MIDLAND ROAD DENTAL SURGERY

Address: 102 MIDLAND ROAD, BEDFORD, BEDFORDSHIRE, MK40 1QE

Distance: 0.62 miles

Contact: :

BEDFORD DENTAL CENTRE

Address: 133 MIDLAND ROAD, BEDFORD, BEDFORDSHIRE, MK40 1DN

Distance: 0.63 miles

Contact: :

HOWARD STREET (DENTAL SURGERY)

Address: 2 HOWARD STREET, BEDFORD, BEDFORDSHIRE, MK40 3HS

Distance: 0.76 miles

Contact: :

BEDFORD HOUSE DENTAL PRACTICE

Address: 98 HIGH STREET, BEDFORD, BEDFORDSHIRE, MK40 1NN

Distance: 0.77 miles

Contact: :

Nearest Chemists

JANSSEN'S PHARMACY

Address: 28 AMPTHILL ROAD, BEDFORD, BEDFORDSHIRE, MK42 9HG

Distance: 0.05 miles

Contact: tel: 01234 353484

AVICENNA PHARMACY

Address: 88 LONDON ROAD, BEDFORD, BEDFORDSHIRE, MK42 0NT

Distance: 0.41 miles

Contact: tel: 01234 354780

BOOTS

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

Distance: 0.64 miles

Contact: tel: 01234 356231

LINDLEYS CHEMIST

Address: 15 FORD END ROAD, QUEENS PARK, BEDFORD, MK40 4JE

Distance: 0.67 miles

Contact: tel: 01234 359242

PHOENIX PHARMACY T/A BERKELEY PHARMACY

Address: 30 GOSTWICK ROAD, BEDFORD, MK42 9XD

Distance: 0.72 miles

Contact: tel: 01234 357733

SUPERDRUG PHARMACY

Address: 11,13 & 15 ALL HALLOWS, BEDFORD, MK40 1LN

Distance: 0.76 miles

Contact: tel: 01234 271084

Nearest Opticians

SPECSAVERS (BEDFORD)

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

Distance: 0.63 miles

Contact: :

BOOTS OPTICIANS (BEDFORD)

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

Distance: 0.64 miles

Contact: :

VISION EXPRESS (BEDFORD)

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

Distance: 0.66 miles

Contact: :

HUMPHRISS & BURGESS

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

Distance: 0.72 miles

Contact: :

DONNE & BROWNING OPTICIANS & HEARING CARE

Address: 3-4 THE ARCADE, BEDFORD, BEDFORDSHIRE, MK40 1NS

Distance: 0.73 miles

Contact: :

SIMON BROWNING OPTOMETRIST

Address: 55 HARPUR STREET, BEDFORD, BEDFORDSHIRE, MK40 2SR

Distance: 0.83 miles

Contact: :

Nearest GP Surgeries

CAULDWELL MEDICAL CENTRE

Address: BEDFORD HOSPITAL, KEMPSTON ROAD, BEDFORD, MK42 9DJ

Distance: 0.16 miles

Contact: tel: 01234 673710

DR AGRAWAL

Address: 144 AMPTHILL ROAD, BEDFORD, BEDFORDSHIRE, MK42 9PP

Distance: 0.31 miles

Contact: :

LONDON ROAD HEALTH CENTRE

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

Distance: 0.41 miles

Contact: tel: 01234 266851

ASHBURNHAM ROAD SURGERY

Address: 8 ASHBURNHAM ROAD, BEDFORD, BEDFORDSHIRE, MK40 1DS

Distance: 0.73 miles

Contact: tel: 01234 358411

THE DE PARYS GROUP

Address: DE PARYS GROUP, 23 DE PARYS AVENUE, BEDFORD, BEDFORDSHIRE, MK40 2TX

Distance: 0.94 miles

Contact: tel: 01234 351341

GOLDINGTON BRANCH

Address: 2 GOLDINGTON ROAD, BEDFORD, BEDFORDSHIRE, MK40 3NG

Distance: 0.96 miles

Contact: :

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: 0.19 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: 0.77 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: 2.81 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: 4.55 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: 5.72 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: 7.98 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: 7.02 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: 8.75 miles

Distances are as the crow flies.

Motorway Junctions

M1 J13
Distance: 10.02 miles
Driving Time: 11.44 minutes
M1 J14
Distance: 14.68 miles
Driving Time: 15.87 minutes
M1 J12
Distance: 16.58 miles
Driving Time: 17.77 minutes
A1(M) J10
Distance: 17.68 miles
Driving Time: 22.45 minutes
M1 J11A
Distance: 18.97 miles
Driving Time: 20.08 minutes

Distances represent the quickest route by car.

Who are my Elected Representatives?

Westminster ConstituencyBedford
Member or Parliament
Mohammad Yasin
Mohammad Yasin
Contact DetailsContact Mohammad Yasin
Political PartyLabour

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
YearHighLowAverageSales
2014£98,500£98,500£98,5001
2015£120,000£140,000£136,0003
2016£145,000£145,000£145,0001
2017£205,000£204,000£200,6673
2018£150,000£200,000£175,0002
2019£190,000£196,000£236,5004
2021£200,000£245,000£222,5002
2022£196,000£202,000£199,0002
2024£210,000£210,000£210,0001

Contains HM Land Registry data © Crown copyright and database right 2024. This data is licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

What Popular Supermarkets are near?

Popular Supermarkets near MK42 9HQ
SupermarketDistanceDirections
Aldi, Westville Road, BEDFORD, MK42 9BL0.46 miles Directions to Aldi
Morrisons, Ampthill Road, BEDFORD, MK42 9PP0.50 miles Directions to Morrisons
Iceland, Midland Road, BEDFORD, MK40 1PL1.10 miles Directions to Iceland
Iceland, Greenhill Street, BEDFORD, MK40 1LX1.22 miles Directions to Iceland
Lidl, Lurke Street, BEDFORD, MK40 3HY1.27 miles Directions to Lidl

What Popular Restaurants are near?

Burger King Restaurants near MK42 9HQ
Burger KingDistanceDirections
9 Harpur Street, Bedford, MK40 1LA0.71 miles Directions to 9 Harpur Street
Interchange Retail Park, Kempston, Bedford, MK42 7AZ1.38 miles Directions to Interchange Retail Park, Kempston
Mareston Moretaine,a421 Beancroft, Marston Moretaine, MK43 0PZ5.58 miles Directions to Mareston Moretaine,a421 Beancroft
37 Great N Road, Eaton Socon,, Saint Neots, PE19 8EN9.47 miles Directions to 37 Great N Road, Eaton Socon,

Mcdonald's Restaurants near MK42 9HQ
Mcdonald'sDistanceDirections
McDonald's, High Street, BEDFORD, MK40 1RN0.59 miles Directions to McDonald's, High Street, BEDFORD, MK40 1RN
McDonald's, Newnham Avenue, BEDFORD, MK41 9LN1.13 miles Directions to McDonald's, Newnham Avenue, BEDFORD, MK41 9LN
McDonald's, Interchange Retail Park, Race Meadows Way, Kempston, BEDFORD, MK42 7AZ1.39 miles Directions to McDonald's, Interchange Retail Park, Race Meadows Way, Kempston, BEDFORD, MK42 7AZ
McDonald's, Goldington Road, BEDFORD, MK41 0DX2.39 miles Directions to McDonald's, Goldington Road, BEDFORD, MK41 0DX

KFC Restaurants near MK42 9HQ
RestaurantDistanceDirections
KFC, Tavistock Street, BEDFORD, MK40 2RR0.98 miles Directions to KFC Bedford - Tavistock Street
KFC, Interchange Retail Park, Race Meadows Way, Kempston, BEDFORD, MK42 7AZ1.39 miles Directions to KFC Bedford - Interchange Retail Park
KFC, Great North Road, Eaton Socon, ST. NEOTS, PE19 8EN9.45 miles Directions to KFC St Neots - Great North Road
KFC, Newport Pagnell Motorway Services Area, M1, NEWPORT PAGNELL, MK16 8DS12.23 miles Directions to KFC Newport Pagnell - M1 North Services
KFC, Newport Pagnell Motorway Services Area, M1, NEWPORT PAGNELL, MK16 8DS12.23 miles Directions to KFC Newport Pagnell - M1 South Services