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MK44 1BS

The Drive Active UK Postcode
The Drive,Bedford·East of England·England
Other postcodes on The Drive:MK43 7STMK44 1HU
Bedford 52.2616°N, 0.4763°W
52
52/100Overall Score
Moderate Livability
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Neighborhood Livability for MK44 1BS

Schools, recorded crime, noise, air quality and connections for families, from official open data.

Safety Score
100/100

Low recorded crime

School Ratings
3 of 3

inspected schools nearby rated Good or better

Noise (Defra)
—

Not measured here

Air Quality Index
13

Good (Defra modelled background)

Top Nearby Schools & Performance

Official DfE performance tables, Ofsted grades, and admission demand

Riseley CofE Primary School
Phase:Primary
Distance:0.84 mi
Sharnbrook Academy
Phase:Secondary
Distance:3.69 mi
Kimbolton School
Phase:All-through
Distance:4.98 mi

Noise Pollution & Airport Flight Paths

Defra Strategic Noise Mapping (Agglomerations & Major Transport)

Data Unavailable Tranquillity Unrated
Road Traffic Noise (Day)
Unmeasured
Night: Unmeasured
Railway Noise (Lden)
Unmeasured
Outside mapped rail corridor
Nearest licensed airport
Cranfield Airport
23.1 km in a straight line (EGTC)
Flight Path Impact
Unavailable
CAA corridors unmeasured
Data Limitation: Official Defra noise mapping data has not been ingested for this location.

Street Crime & Safety

Police.uk street-level records

Recorded crime in this neighbourhood gives a safety score of 100/100, ranked against neighbourhoods across England and Wales.

Source: Police.ukLow recorded crime

Commute & Connectivity

Transit links and digital infrastructure

Transport data is not available.

Broadband (Ofcom): fastest 30–300 Mbit/s0% gigabit-capable

Data quality: Mixed confidence

12 official/live sections, 2 fallback sections, 4 missing or limited sections. Generated 1 Oct 2026, 15:24.

72% coverage Live report service
Amenities: availableStorm overflows: missingBathing water: missingProtected sites (SSSI): missingLandfill: missingPlanning: available
Frequently Asked Questions

Frequently Asked Questions

Official open-data answers about safety, schools, connectivity, and living in MK44 1BS.

Is MK44 1BS a good place to live?

MK44 1BS in Bedford scores 52/100 overall in the Postcodewise area report, which combines safety, schools, transport, housing, demographics, environment and connectivity from official open data.

What is the crime rate in MK44 1BS?

The MK44 1BS report shows recent police-recorded crime levels and trends in Bedford, sourced from Police.uk street-level data.

What schools are near MK44 1BS?

The MK44 1BS schools report lists nearby primary and secondary schools with Ofsted-linked ratings and distances.

How well connected is MK44 1BS?

The MK44 1BS report covers nearby transport links, broadband speeds and mobile coverage for the area.

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