Greyfriars in the town of BEDFORD
About Greyfriars
Greyfriars is a street located in the town of Bedford. The street has a length of approximately 690 metres.
The street is publicly maintained which means that the road is adopted and Bedford is responsible for the repair and upkeep of the highway.
The street is located within the Bedford (B) 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 27301430, 27302694 and 27300969 in the National Street Gazetteer.
The street has the postcodes of MK40 1JF, MK40 1JD, MK40 1HP and MK40 1HJ.
It is located within the county of Bedfordshire, situated in the East of England region of the UK. It's 46.71 miles North from central London., 0.3 miles West from Bedford, 13.71 miles North East from Milton Keynes and 17.97 miles North from Luton.
GREYFRIARS is within the Post Town of BEDFORD
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Map of Greyfriars
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| Location Note | Central Point of Street - Not Actual Location | |
| MSOA Info | For MSOA E02003627 (Statistical Neighbourhood) | |
| Click Hint | Click on a Circle for a detailed breakdown below map. | |
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| 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 Greyfriars
| Budget Hotel Name | Distance (miles) |
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1: Name:Premier Inn Bedford Town Centre Riverside Address: Riverside Square Telephone: Visit Hotel Page |
0.19 |
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2: Name:Travelodge Bedford Address: Bedford Heights, Brickhill Dr, Bedford, MK41 7PH Telephone: 0871 984 6276 Visit Hotel Page |
0.98 |
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3: Name:Premier Inn Bedford - Priory Marina Address: Priory Country Park, Barkers Lane Telephone: Visit Hotel Page |
1.53 |
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4: Name:Travelodge Bedford Goldington Road Address: 403 Goldington Rd, Bedford, MK41 0DS Telephone: 0871 559 1804 Visit Hotel Page |
1.98 |
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5: Name:Holiday Inn Express Bedford Address: Elstow Interchange A6/A421 Bedford Bypass Junction Telephone: Visit Hotel Page |
2.13 |
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Nearby Estate Agents
| Name | Address | Website |
|---|---|---|
| Taylor Brightwell | ''Hassett House'', Hassett Street, Bedford MK40 1HA | Visit Website |
| Open House | 60B Bromham Road, Bedford, MK40 2QG | Visit Website |
| Absolute Estate & Letting Agents | 4 - 6 Bromham Road, Bedford, MK40 2QA | Visit Website |
| Compass | 14/16 Bromham Road Bedford MK40 2QA | |
| Lane & Holmes | 66-68 St Loyes Street Bedford Bedfordshire, MK40 1EZ |
 | Neighbourhood Policing |
| Police Force: Bedfordshire |
 View Neighbourhood Crime and Policing |
| Find a Local Neighbourhood Watch Scheme |
Location Details
| Greyfriars | |
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| Latitude | 52.136885 |
| Longitude | -0.472268 |
| OS Easting (X): | 504546 |
| OS Northing (Y): | 249877 |
| OS Grid Reference: | TL045499 |
Roads that have a Junction with Greyfriars
| Street | Junction Type |
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| Union Street (A600) | junction |
| Beckett Street | junction |
| Alexandra Place | junction |
| Bromham Road (A4280) | junction |
| Hassett Street | roundabout |
| Midland Road | pseudo node |
| River Street (A600) | junction |
| Saffron Close | junction |
Sunset and Sunrise times
| Sunrise | 07:14 |
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| Sunset | 16:17 |
Latest Weather Conditions
| Observed at Weather Station: | Bedford 11 November 2024 at 02:00 (6.10 miles away) |
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| Current Weather: | Clear night |
| Temperature and Humidity: | 9.8°C (83.6%) |
| Wind Direction and Speed: | NW (11 mph) |
Population Statistics
| ONS Area Code | E00088223, E00173771, E00088194 & E00088211 |
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| ONS Area Name | Constrained Neighbourhoods & Asian Terraces and Flats |
| Average Age | 36.40 & 32.43 |
| Area Population | 1508.00 & 1921.00 |
| Male Population | 802.00 & 1074.00 (55%) |
| Female Population | 706.00 & 847.00 (45%) |
| Benefit Claimants | 125 & 129 (7%) |
| LSOA Code: | E01017471 &E01017466 |
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| LSOA Name: | Bedford 012F &Bedford 012A |
| SOA Code: | 7a &7b |
| SOA Name: | |
| MSOA Code: | E02003627 |
| MSOA Name: | Bedford 012 |
Nearest Supermarkets
| Iceland Bedford |
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| 15/19 Greenhill Street, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK40 1LX |
| 01234356249 |
| Distance: 0.09 Miles |
| Directions to Iceland Bedford |
| Tesco Bedford Metro |
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| 36 Midland Rd, Bedford, MK40 1PS |
| 0345 671 9457 |
| Distance: 0.09 Miles |
| Directions to Tesco Bedford Metro |
| Iceland Bedford 2 |
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| 7/11 Midland Road, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK40 1PL |
| 01234354338 |
| Distance: 0.11 Miles |
| Directions to Iceland Bedford 2 |
| Tesco Bedford Express |
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| Bedford Lounge 63 High St, Bedford, MK40 1RZ |
| 0345 026 9925 |
| Distance: 0.25 Miles |
| Directions to Tesco Bedford Express |
Telephone Information
| Dialling Code | Telephone Exchange | Telephone Cabinet | Fibre to the Cabinet or Fibre to the Premises |
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| 01234 | BEDFORD TOWN - SMBF | P4 | FTTC |
Broadband Information
| Speed | Average Speed | Median Speed | Maximum Speed | Next-generation access (NGA) | Number of Connections |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Greater than 2 Mbps | 20.1 | 20 | >=30 | Y | 6 |
Local Government
| Local Council Details |
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| Within the area of Bedford |
| Visit the Council's Website |
| Bedford Borough Council, Borough Hall, Cauldwell Street, Bedford &MK42 9AP |
| Send email |
| Telephone Number: 01234 267422 |
| Local Member of Parliament |
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| Within the Westminster Parliamentary Constituency of Bedford |
| The Member of Parliament is Mohammad Yasin |
| Details for the MP Mohammad Yasin on parliament.uk |
| Details for the MP Mohammad Yasin on theyworkforyou.com |
| In the 2024 General Election Mohammad Yasin won with a majority of 9,430 the result was Lab hold. The total electorate was 72,478 |
| Wards, Parish Councils and County Councils |
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| Ward: Castle Ward |
| Parish: Unparished area |
| Ceremonial County: Bedfordshire |
Nearest Schools
England Primary Schools
Goldington Green Academy
Address: Goldington Green Academy, Goldington Green, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK41 0DP
Distance: 1.88 miles
Contact: 01234326335
The Hills Academy
Address: The Hills Academy, Stancliffe Road, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK41 9AT
Distance: 1.44 miles
Contact: 01234266498
The Hills Lower School
Address: The Hills Lower School, Stancliffe Road, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK41 9AT
Distance: 1.44 miles
Contact:
Hazeldene School
Address: Hazeldene School, Stancliffe Road, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK41 9AT
Distance: 1.44 miles
Contact: 01234300100
St John Rigby Catholic Primary School
Address: St John Rigby Catholic Primary School, Polhill Avenue, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK41 9DQ
Distance: 1.18 miles
Contact: 01234401900
St John Rigby RC VA Lower School
Address: St John Rigby RC VA Lower School, Polhill Avenue, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK41 9DQ
Distance: 1.18 miles
Contact:
King's Oak Primary School
Address: King's Oak Primary School, Oak Road, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK42 0HH
Distance: 1.27 miles
Contact: 01234220480
Shackleton Primary School
Address: Shackleton Primary School, Pearcey Road, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK42 9LZ
Distance: 1.03 miles
Contact: 01234352912
Shackleton Primary School
Address: Shackleton Primary School, Pearcey Road, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK42 9LZ
Distance: 1.03 miles
Contact:
Westfield Primary School
Address: Westfield Primary School, Chester Road, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK40 4HW
Distance: 0.89 miles
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: 0.83 miles
Contact: 01234352062
Brickhill Primary School
Address: Brickhill Primary School, Dove Road, Brickhill, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK41 7AA
Distance: 1.49 miles
Contact: 01234401404
Castle Newnham School
Address: Castle Newnham School, Goldington Road, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK40 3EP
Distance: 0.87 miles
Contact: 01234300800
Scott Primary School
Address: Scott Primary School, Hawk Drive, Brickhill, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK41 7JA
Distance: 1.45 miles
Contact: 01234352630
Queen's Park Academy
Address: Queen's Park Academy, Chestnut Avenue, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK40 4HA
Distance: 0.69 miles
Contact: 01234352901
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:
Great Ouse Primary Academy
Address: Great Ouse Primary Academy, Seaforth Gardens, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK40 4TJ
Distance: 0.94 miles
Contact: 01234907890
Livingstone Primary School
Address: Livingstone Primary School, Clapham Road, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK41 7LG
Distance: 0.43 miles
Contact: 01234352879
Priory Primary School
Address: Priory Primary School, Greyfriars, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK40 1JD
Distance: 0.11 miles
Contact: 01234261768
Ursula Taylor Church of England School
Address: Ursula Taylor Church of England School, High Street, Clapham, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK41 6EG
Distance: 1.75 miles
Contact: 01234359128
Bedford Road Primary School
Address: Bedford Road Primary School, Hillgrounds Road, Kempston, Bedford Road Primary School, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK42 8QH
Distance: 1.64 miles
Contact: 01234851011
Edith Cavell Primary School
Address: Edith Cavell Primary School, Manton Lane, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK41 7NH
Distance: 0.79 miles
Contact: 01234345636
St James' Church of England VA Primary School
Address: St James' Church of England VA Primary School, Main Road, Biddenham, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK40 4BD
Distance: 1.50 miles
Contact:
England Secondary Schools
Bedford Academy
Address: Bedford Academy, Mile Road, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK42 9TR
Distance: 1.61 miles
Contact: 01234301500
Goldington Academy
Address: Goldington Academy, Haylands Way, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK41 9BX
Distance: 1.29 miles
Contact: 01234261516
Castle Newnham School
Address: Castle Newnham School, Polhill Avenue, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK41 9DT
Distance: 1.10 miles
Contact: 01234303403
Bedford Free School
Address: Bedford Free School, Cauldwell Street, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK42 9AD
Distance: 0.37 miles
Contact: 01234332299
Biddenham International School and Sports College
Address: Biddenham International School and Sports College, Biddenham Turn, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK40 4AZ
Distance: 1.10 miles
Contact: 01234342521
Nearest Hospitals
| Bedford Hospital North Wing |
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| Address: 32-34 Kimbolton Road, Bedford, MK40 2NS, |
| NHS Sector |
| Bedford Hospital NHS Trust |
| Telephone: 01234 355 122 |
| Visit Hospital Website |
| Distance: 0.86 (miles) |
| Directions from to Bedford Hospital North Wing |
| Bedford Hospital South Wing |
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| Address: South Wing, Kempston Road, Bedford, MK42 9DJ, |
| NHS Sector |
| Bedford Hospital NHS Trust |
| Telephone: 01234 355 122 |
| Visit Hospital Website |
| Distance: 0.96 (miles) |
| Directions from to Bedford Hospital South Wing |
| BMI The Manor Hospital |
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| Address: Church End, Biddenham, MK40 4AW, |
| Independent Sector |
| BMI Healthcare |
| Telephone: 01234 364252 |
| Visit Hospital Website |
| Distance: 2.79 (miles) |
| Directions from to BMI The Manor Hospital |
Nearest Dentists
Dentists
MIDLAND ROAD DENTAL SURGERY
Address: 102 MIDLAND ROAD, BEDFORD, BEDFORDSHIRE, MK40 1QE
Distance: 0.14 miles
Contact: :
PRIORY DENTAL PRACTICE
Address: 38 BROMHAM ROAD, BEDFORD, BEDFORDSHIRE, MK40 2QD
Distance: 0.15 miles
Contact: :
BEDFORD DENTAL CENTRE
Address: 133 MIDLAND ROAD, BEDFORD, BEDFORDSHIRE, MK40 1DN
Distance: 0.18 miles
Contact: :
TIME FOR TEETH HMP BEDFORD
Address: ST. LOYES STREET, ST LOYES STREET, BEDFORD, BEDFORDSHIRE, MK40 1HG
Distance: 0.19 miles
Contact: :
DENTAL SURGERY
Address: 1 ADELAIDE SQUARE, BEDFORD, BEDFORDSHIRE, MK40 2RN
Distance: 0.22 miles
Contact: :
BEDFORD HOUSE DENTAL PRACTICE
Address: 98 HIGH STREET, BEDFORD, BEDFORDSHIRE, MK40 1NN
Distance: 0.24 miles
Contact: :
Nearest GP Surgeries
Doctors
ASHBURNHAM ROAD SURGERY
Address: 8 ASHBURNHAM ROAD, BEDFORD, BEDFORDSHIRE, MK40 1DS
Distance: 0.26 miles
Contact: tel: 01234 358411
THE DE PARYS GROUP
Address: DE PARYS GROUP, 23 DE PARYS AVENUE, BEDFORD, BEDFORDSHIRE, MK40 2TX
Distance: 0.35 miles
Contact: tel: 01234 351341
GOLDINGTON BRANCH
Address: 2 GOLDINGTON ROAD, BEDFORD, BEDFORDSHIRE, MK40 3NG
Distance: 0.51 miles
Contact: :
LINDEN ROAD SURGERY
Address: 13 LINDEN ROAD, BEDFORD, BEDFORDSHIRE, MK40 2DQ
Distance: 0.55 miles
Contact: tel: 01234 273272
CAULDWELL MEDICAL CENTRE
Address: BEDFORD HOSPITAL, KEMPSTON ROAD, BEDFORD, MK42 9DJ
Distance: 0.60 miles
Contact: tel: 01234 673710
GILBERT HITCHCOCK HOUSE BRANCH
Address: 21 KIMBOLTON ROAD, BEDFORD, BEDFORDSHIRE, MK40 2AW
Distance: 0.69 miles
Contact: :
Nearest Dispensing Chemists
Pharmacies
BEDFORD PHARMACY
Address: 9 GREENHILL STREET, BEDFORD, BEDFORDSHIRE, MK40 1LX
Distance: 0.09 miles
Contact: tel: 01234 215015
SUPERDRUG PHARMACY
Address: 11,13 & 15 ALL HALLOWS, BEDFORD, MK40 1LN
Distance: 0.12 miles
Contact: tel: 01234 271084
BOOTS
Address: 33-37 HARPUR CENTRE, BEDFORD, BEDFORDSHIRE, MK40 1TN
Distance: 0.15 miles
Contact: tel: 01234 356231
KAY'S CHEMIST
Address: 108 BROMHAM ROAD, BEDFORD, BEDFORDSHIRE, MK40 2QH
Distance: 0.22 miles
Contact: tel: 01234 353029
BROADWAY PHARMACY
Address: 1 THE BROADWAY, BEDFORD, BEDFORDSHIRE, MK40 2TJ
Distance: 0.29 miles
Contact: :
GOLDHARTS CHEMIST
Address: 41-43 ST. PETERS STREET, BEDFORD, BEDFORDSHIRE, MK40 2PN
Distance: 0.32 miles
Contact: tel: 01234 353582
Nearest Opticians
Opticians
Transport
Nearest Rail Stations
Bedford Station is 0.31 miles away.
Address: Bedford station, Ashburnham Road, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK40 1DS
Bedford is situated on the East Midland Main Line|Marston Vale line and is managed by Govia Thameslink Railway (Thameslink).
Bedford Station is staffed on a full time basis.
Bedford St Johns Station is 0.55 miles away.
Address: Bedford St Johns station, Melbourne Street, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK42 9AN
Bedford St Johns is situated on the Marston Vale line and is managed by Grand Central North West.
Bedford St Johns Station is an unstaffed station.