Bedford Road in the town of Houghton Regis in the hamlet of Bidwell
About Bedford Road
Bedford Road is a street located in the town of Houghton Regis and near the town of Houghton Regis. The street has a length of approximately 2,791 metres.
The street is publicly maintained which means that the road is adopted and Central Bedfordshire is responsible for the repair and upkeep of the highway.
The street is located within the Central Bedfordshire Council's jurisdiction. They provide various services, like refuse collection, and manage council tax collection. It's situated in the East of England region of the UK.
The road has been assigned the Unique Street Reference Numbers of 35101052, 6000742, 6000698 and 80100003 in the National Street Gazetteer.
The street has the postcodes of LU5 6JR, LU5 6JJ, LU5 5QS, LU5 5EB, LU5 5DL, LU5 5DJ, LU5 6JW and LU5 6JS.
It is located within the county of Bedfordshire, situated in the East of England region of the UK. It's 33.37 miles North West from central London., 5.16 miles West from Luton, 13.42 miles North West from St Albans and 13.57 miles South East from Milton Keynes.
BEDFORD ROAD is within the Post Town of DUNSTABLE
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Map of Bedford Road
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| Location Note | Central Point of Street - Not Actual Location | |
| MSOA Info | For MSOAs E02003644, E02003642 (Statistical Neighbourhood) | |
| Click Hint | Click on a Circle for a detailed breakdown below map. | |
| Crime Levels |
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| Walking Distances | ||
| Distance Info | Green Circle = 10 Minutes Walk (800 metres) | |
Street Crime Data accessed from data.police.uk on 06/10/2024.
Budget Friendly Hotels near Bedford Road
| Budget Hotel Name | Distance (miles) |
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1: Name:Premier Inn Dunstable Luton Address: 350 Luton Road Telephone: Visit Hotel Page |
1.81 |
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2: Name:Holiday Inn Express Dunstable Address: Vinci Site, London Road Telephone: Visit Hotel Page |
2.55 |
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3: Name:Travelodge Luton Address: 641 Dunstable Rd, Luton, LU4 8RQ Telephone: 0871 984 6355 Visit Hotel Page |
2.64 |
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4: Name:Travelodge Toddington M1 Southbound Address: Moto Service Area, M1, Toddington, Dunstable, LU5 6HR Telephone: 0871 984 6214 Visit Hotel Page |
2.96 |
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5: Name:Premier Inn Dunstable South A5 Address: Watling Street Telephone: Visit Hotel Page |
3.97 |
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House Sales
| Year | High | Low | Average | Sales |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | £110,000 | £235,000 | £187,000 | 3 |
| 2015 | £160,500 | £104,995 | £145,165 | 3 |
| 2016 | £168,000 | £295,000 | £262,167 | 6 |
| 2017 | £132,000 | £293,000 | £236,400 | 3 |
| 2018 | £144,000 | £315,000 | £119,875 | 4 |
| 2019 | £337,500 | £550,000 | £333,958 | 12 |
| 2020 | £156,000 | £460,000 | £536,500 | 4 |
| 2021 | £185,000 | £580,000 | £325,000 | 4 |
| 2022 | £195,000 | £300,000 | £247,500 | 2 |
| 2023 | £110,000 | £110,000 | £110,000 | 1 |
Contains HM Land Registry data © Crown copyright and database right 2024. This data is licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.
Nearby Estate Agents
| Name | Address | Website |
|---|---|---|
| Storey Homes | Houghton Regis, LU5 6JP | Visit Website |
| Countryside Chilterns | Milard Grange Teasel Crescent, Off Thorn Road, Houghton Regis, LU5 6SF | Visit Website |
| Zebra Properties | 9 Bedford Square, Houghton Regis, LU5 5ES | Visit Website |
| Catalyst Housing | 6 Houghton Hall Business Park Porz Avenue Houghton Regis Beds LU5 5UZ | |
| Aura Estates Ltd | 141 High Street, North Dunstable, Luton,LU6 1JW | Visit Website |
 | Neighbourhood Policing |
| Police Force: Bedfordshire |
 View Neighbourhood Crime and Policing |
| Find a Local Neighbourhood Watch Scheme |
Location Details
| Bedford Road | |
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| Latitude | 51.907493 |
| Longitude | -0.524623 |
| OS Easting (X): | 501481 |
| OS Northing (Y): | 224294 |
| OS Grid Reference: | TL015243 |
Roads that have a Junction with Bedford Road
| Street | Junction Type |
|---|---|
| Dunstable Road (B5120) | pseudo node |
| Thorn Road | roundabout |
| The Baulk | junction |
| Aylesbury Drive | junction |
| Roslyn Way | junction |
| Bidwell Hill | junction |
| St Michaels Avenue | junction |
| High Street | junction |
Sunset and Sunrise times
| Sunrise | 06:57 |
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| Sunset | 16:33 |
Latest Weather Conditions
| Observed at Weather Station: | Woburn 2 November 2024 at 17:00 (8.22 miles away) |
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| Current Weather: | Clear night |
| Temperature and Humidity: | 12.4°C (94.3%) |
| Wind Direction and Speed: | (0 mph) |
Population Statistics
| ONS Area Code | E00088742, E00088747, E00088935 & E00088741 |
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| ONS Area Name | Hard-Pressed Ethnic Mix & Communal Retirement |
| Average Age | 39.64, 40.53 & 34.90 |
| Area Population | 1467.00, 1749.00 & 1645.00 |
| Male Population | 691.00, 876.00 & 797.00 (49%) |
| Female Population | 776.00, 873.00 & 848.00 (51%) |
| Benefit Claimants | 36, 15 & 34 (2%) |
| LSOA Code: | E01017579, E01017578 &E01017618 |
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| LSOA Name: | Central Bedfordshire 026B, Central Bedfordshire 026A &Central Bedfordshire 025D |
| SOA Code: | 5b, 8c &4c |
| SOA Name: | |
| MSOA Code: | E02003644 &E02003642 |
| MSOA Name: | Central Bedfordshire 026 &Central Bedfordshire 025 |
Nearest Supermarkets
| Morrisons Houghton Regis |
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| High Street, Houghton Regis, Dunstable LU5 5BJ |
| 01582 863304 |
| Distance: 0.27 Miles |
| Directions to Morrisons Houghton Regis |
| Tesco Dunstable High St Esso Express |
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| High St North, Dunstable, LU6 1LW |
| 0345 026 9890 |
| Distance: 1.07 Miles |
| Directions to Tesco Dunstable High St Esso Express |
| Asda Dunstable |
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| Court Drive, Dunstable, LU5 4JD |
| 01582 697000 |
| Distance: 1.29 Miles |
| Directions to Asda Dunstable |
| Iceland Dunstable |
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| 66 High Street North, Dunstable, Bedfordshire, LU6 1LE |
| 01582606722 |
| Distance: 1.34 Miles |
| Directions to Iceland Dunstable |
Telephone Information
| Area Code |
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| Area Code: 01582 - Luton |
| Area Code: 01525 - Leighton Buzzard |
Broadband Information
| Speed | Average Speed | Median Speed | Maximum Speed | Next-generation access (NGA) | Number of Connections |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Greater than 2 Mbps | 8.1 | 8.9 | 10.5 | Y | 6 |
Local Government
| Local Council Details |
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| Within the area of Central Bedfordshire |
| Visit the Council's Website |
| Central Bedfordshire Council, Priory House, Monks Walk, Chicksands, Bedfordshire &SG17 5TQ |
| Send email |
| Telephone Number: 0300 300 8000 |
| Local Member of Parliament |
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| Within the Westminster Parliamentary Constituency of South West Bedfordshire |
| The Member of Parliament is Alex Mayer |
| Details for the MP Alex Mayer on parliament.uk |
| Details for the MP Alex Mayer on theyworkforyou.com |
| In the 2024 General Election Alex Mayer won with a majority of 667 the result was Lab gain from Con. The total electorate was 76,742 |
| Wards, Parish Councils and County Councils |
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| Ward: Houghton Hall &Tithe Farm Ward |
| Parish: Unparished area |
| Ceremonial County: Bedfordshire |
Nearest Schools
England Secondary Schools
The Chalk Hills Academy
Address: The Chalk Hills Academy, Leagrave High St, Luton, Bedfordshire, LU4 0NE
Distance: 1.59 miles
Contact: 01582884100
Houghton Regis Academy
Address: Houghton Regis Academy, Parkside Drive, Houghton Regis, Dunstable, Bedfordshire, LU5 5PX
Distance: 0.92 miles
Contact:
All Saints Academy Dunstable
Address: All Saints Academy Dunstable, Houghton Road, Dunstable, Bedfordshire, LU5 5AB
Distance: 0.82 miles
Contact: 01582619700
England Primary Schools
The Vale Academy
Address: The Vale Academy, Wilbury Drive, Dunstable, Bedfordshire, LU5 4QP
Distance: 1.28 miles
Contact: 01582211150
Chantry Primary Academy
Address: Chantry Primary Academy, Tomlinson Avenue, Luton, Bedfordshire, LU4 0QP
Distance: 1.39 miles
Contact: 01582706500
Thornhill Primary School
Address: Thornhill Primary School, Grove Road, Houghton Regis, Dunstable, Bedfordshire, LU5 5PE
Distance: 0.83 miles
Contact: 01582863516
Hawthorn Park Community Primary
Address: Hawthorn Park Community Primary, Parkside Drive, Houghton Regis, Dunstable, Bedfordshire, LU5 5QN
Distance: 0.82 miles
Contact:
St Vincent's Catholic Primary School
Address: St Vincent's Catholic Primary School, Hammersmith Gardens, Houghton Regis, Dunstable, Bedfordshire, LU5 5RG
Distance: 0.53 miles
Contact:
Tithe Farm Primary School
Address: Tithe Farm Primary School, Tithe Farm Road, Houghton Regis, Dunstable, Bedfordshire, LU5 5JB
Distance: 0.28 miles
Contact: 01582865047
Houghton Regis Primary School
Address: Houghton Regis Primary School, St Michael's Avenue, Houghton Regis, Dunstable, Bedfordshire, LU5 5DH
Distance: 0.26 miles
Contact: 01582867487
Thomas Whitehead Church of England Academy
Address: Thomas Whitehead Church of England Academy, Angels Lane, Houghton Regis, Dunstable, Bedfordshire, LU5 5HH
Distance: 0.21 miles
Contact: 01582865466
Thomas Whitehead CofE School
Address: Thomas Whitehead CofE School, Angels Lane, Houghton Regis, Dunstable, Bedfordshire, LU5 5HH
Distance: 0.21 miles
Contact:
Nearest Hospitals
| Luton and Dunstable Hospital |
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| Address: Lewsey Road, Luton, LU4 0DZ, |
| NHS Sector |
| Luton and Dunstable University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust |
| Telephone: 01582 491166 |
| Visit Hospital Website |
| Distance: 3.75 (miles) |
| Directions from to Luton and Dunstable Hospital |
| Steppingley Hospital |
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| Address: Ampthill Road, Steppingley, Bedford, MK45 1AB, |
| Independent Sector |
| East London NHS Foundation Trust |
| Distance: 11.68 (miles) |
| Directions from to Steppingley Hospital |
| Spire Harpenden Hospital |
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| Address: Spire Harpenden Hospital, Ambrose Lane, Harpenden, |
| Independent Sector |
| Spire Healthcare |
| Telephone: 01582 763191 |
| Visit Hospital Website |
| Distance: 14.31 (miles) |
| Directions from to Spire Harpenden Hospital |
Nearest Dentists
Dentists
HOUGHTON REGIS DENTAL PRACTICE
Address: BIERRUM HOUSE, 105-111 HIGH STREET, HOUGHTON REGIS, DUNSTABLE, BEDFORDSHIRE, LU5 5BJ
Distance: 0.27 miles
Contact: :
PERFECT PROFILES
Address: 27 BEDFORD SQUARE, HOUGHTON REGIS, DUNSTABLE, BEDFORDSHIRE, LU5 5ES
Distance: 0.28 miles
Contact: :
MOBILE DENTAL UNIT SOUTH
Address: HOUGHTON REGIS HEALTH CENTRE, BEDFORD SQUARE, DUNSTABLE, BEDFORDSHIRE, LU5 5ES
Distance: 0.28 miles
Contact: :
HOUGHTON REGIS HEALTH CENTRE
Address: BEDFORD SQUARE, HOUGHTON REGIS, DUNSTABLE, BEDFORDSHIRE, LU5 5ES
Distance: 0.28 miles
Contact: :
DUNSTABLE DENTAL PRACTICE
Address: 85 HIGH STREET NORTH, DUNSTABLE, BEDFORDSHIRE, LU6 1JJ
Distance: 1.30 miles
Contact: :
POYNTERS ROAD DENTAL PRACTICE
Address: 263 POYNTERS ROAD, DUNSTABLE, BEDFORDSHIRE, LU5 4SJ
Distance: 1.36 miles
Contact: :
Nearest GP Surgeries
Doctors
HOUGHTON REGIS MEDICAL CENTRE
Address: PEEL STREET, HOUGHTON REGIS, DUNSTABLE, BEDFORDSHIRE, LU5 5EZ
Distance: 0.27 miles
Contact: tel: 01582 866161
PRIORY GARDENS SURGERY - COVID LOCAL VACCINATION SERVICE
Address: PRIORY GARDENS SURGERY, FIRST FLOOR, GROVE VIEW INTEGRATED HEALTH HUB, COURT DRIVE, DUNSTABLE, BEDFORDSHIRE, LU5 4JD
Distance: 1.13 miles
Contact: :
PRIORY GARDENS SURGERY
Address: GROVE VIEW INTEGRATED, COURT DRIVE, DUNSTABLE, BEDFORDSHIRE, LU5 4JD
Distance: 1.13 miles
Contact: tel: 01582 699622
WHEATFIELD SURGERY
Address: 60 WHEATFIELD ROAD, LEWSEY FARM, LUTON, BEDFORDSHIRE, LU4 0SY
Distance: 1.14 miles
Contact: tel: 01582 601116
KINGSBURY COURT SURGERY
Address: CHURCH STREET, DUNSTABLE, BEDFORDSHIRE, LU5 4RS
Distance: 1.45 miles
Contact: tel: 01582 663218
EASTGATE SURGERY
Address: EASTGATE HOUSE, 28-34 CHURCH STREET, DUNSTABLE, BEDFORDSHIRE, LU5 4RU
Distance: 1.49 miles
Contact: tel: 01582 670050
Nearest Dispensing Chemists
Pharmacies
HOUGHTON REGIS PHARMACY
Address: HOUGHTON REGIS MEDICAL CENTRE, PEEL STREET, HOUGHTON REGIS, DUNSTABLE, BEDFORDSHIRE, LU5 5EZ
Distance: 0.27 miles
Contact: tel: 01582 866315
TITAN PHARMACY
Address: 17-18 BEDFORD SQUARE, HOUGHTON REGIS, DUNSTABLE, LU5 5ES
Distance: 0.28 miles
Contact: tel: 01582 865777
ASDA PHARMACY
Address: COURT DRIVE, DUNSTABLE, BEDFORDSHIRE, LU5 4JD
Distance: 1.13 miles
Contact: tel: 01582 697021
JHOOTS PHARMACY
Address: 116 HIGH STREET NORTH, DUNSTABLE, BEDFORDSHIRE, LU6 1LN
Distance: 1.16 miles
Contact: tel: 01582 600268
WHEATFIELD PHARMACY
Address: WHEATFIELD SURGERY, 60 WHEATFIELD ROAD, LUTON, BEDFORDSHIRE, LU4 0TR
Distance: 1.27 miles
Contact: tel: 01582 477092
BM & SB PATEL
Address: 3 ST. DOMINICS SQUARE, LEWSEY FARM, LUTON, BEDFORDSHIRE, LU4 0UN
Distance: 1.29 miles
Contact: tel: 01582 662061
Nearest Opticians
Opticians
Transport
Nearest Rail Stations
Leagrave Station is 2.82 miles away.
Address: Leagrave station, Compton Avenue, Leagrave, Bedfordshire, LU4 9BA
Leagrave is situated on the East Midland Main Line and is managed by Govia Thameslink Railway (Thameslink).
Leagrave Station is staffed on a part time basis.
Harlington (Bedfordshire) Station is 3.97 miles away.
Address: Harlington station, Station Road, Harlington, Bedfordshire, LU5 6LD
Harlington (Bedfordshire) is situated on the East Midland Main Line and is managed by Govia Thameslink Railway (Thameslink).
Harlington (Bedfordshire) Station is staffed on a part time basis.