About The Embankment
The Embankment is a street located in the town of Bedford. The street has a length of approximately 1,371 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 Number of 27301612 in the National Street Gazetteer.
The street has the postcodes of MK40 3TR, MK40 3TP, MK40 3PF, MK40 3PE, MK40 3PD, MK40 3PB, MK40 3PA and MK40 3QF.
It is located within the county of Bedfordshire, situated in the East of England region of the UK. It's 46.35 miles North from central London., 0.38 miles South East from Bedford, 14.21 miles North East from Milton Keynes and 17.74 miles North from Luton.
THE EMBANKMENT is within the Post Town of BEDFORD
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Map of The Embankment
| Street Crime (updated 09/09/2024) | ||
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| Location Note | Central Point of Street - Not Actual Location | |
| MSOA Info | For MSOAs E02003627, E02003629 (Statistical Neighbourhood) | |
| Click Hint | Click on a Circle for a detailed breakdown below map. | |
| Crime Levels |
Green = Very Low Yellow = Low Orange = High Red = Very High |
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Postcodes for The Embankment |
| Walking Distances | ||
| Distance Info | Green Circle = 10 Minutes Walk (800 metres) | |
House Sales
| Year | High | Low | Average | Sales |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | £301,000 | £1,350,000 | £357,000 | 5 |
| 2015 | £350,000 | £1,055,000 | £620,625 | 4 |
| 2016 | £220,000 | £231,000 | £226,400 | 5 |
| 2017 | £300,000 | £260,000 | £280,000 | 2 |
| 2018 | £250,000 | £250,000 | £250,000 | 1 |
| 2019 | £465,000 | £280,000 | £336,250 | 4 |
| 2020 | £975,000 | £975,000 | £975,000 | 1 |
| 2021 | £600,000 | £515,000 | £480,200 | 5 |
| 2022 | £1,070,000 | £300,000 | £685,000 | 2 |
| 2023 | £575,000 | £530,000 | £585,000 | 3 |
| 2024 | £1,850,000 | £1,850,000 | £1,850,000 | 2 |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Goodacres Residential | 27 Castle Road, Bedford, MK40 3PL | Visit Website |
| Tim Anderson Property | Castle Road, Bedford, MK40 3PL | Visit Website |
| Hollands Smith | 163 Castle Road, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK40 3RT | Visit Website |
 | Neighbourhood Policing |
| Police Force: Bedfordshire |
 View Neighbourhood Crime and Policing |
| Find a Local Neighbourhood Watch Scheme |
Location Details
| The Embankment | |
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| Latitude | 52.134654 |
| Longitude | -0.457351 |
| OS Easting (X): | 505572 |
| OS Northing (Y): | 249651 |
| OS Grid Reference: | TL056497 |
Roads that have a Junction with The Embankment
| Street | Junction Type |
|---|---|
| High Street (A600) | junction |
| Newnham Road | junction |
| Albany Road | junction |
| Rothsay Road | junction |
| Bushmead Avenue | junction |
| Shaftesbury Avenue | junction |
| Tennyson Road | junction |
| Newnham Avenue (A5140) | junction |
Sunset and Sunrise times
| Sunrise | 06:47 |
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| Sunset | 19:01 |
Latest Weather Conditions
| Observed at Weather Station: | Bedford 22 September 2024 at 09:00 (6.25 miles away) |
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| Current Weather: | Light rain |
| Temperature and Humidity: | 15.4°C (98.7%) |
| Wind Direction and Speed: | NNE (11 mph) |
Population Statistics
| ONS Area Code | E00173773, E00088195, E00088198, E00088452 & E00088202 |
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| ONS Area Name | Migrant Families, Communal Retirement, Private Renting Young Families & Delayed Retirement |
| Average Age | 40.40, 41.09, 37.35 & 39.04 |
| Area Population | 1753.00, 1297.00, 1578.00 & 1315.00 |
| Male Population | 865.00, 615.00, 742.00 & 642.00 (48%) |
| Female Population | 888.00, 682.00, 836.00 & 673.00 (52%) |
| Benefit Claimants | 43, 8, 49 & 13 (2%) |
| LSOA Code: | E01017469, E01017467, E01017519 &E01017468 |
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| LSOA Name: | Bedford 012D, Bedford 012B, Bedford 014B &Bedford 012C |
| SOA Code: | 1a, 3c, 7a &3a |
| SOA Name: | |
| MSOA Code: | E02003627 &E02003629 |
| MSOA Name: | Bedford 012 &Bedford 014 |
Nearest Supermarkets
| Tesco Bedford Express |
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| Bedford Lounge 63 High St, Bedford, MK40 1RZ |
| 0345 026 9925 |
| Distance: 0.41 Miles |
| Directions to Tesco Bedford Express |
| Tesco Bedford Extra |
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| Cardington Rd, Bedford, MK42 0BG |
| 0345 677 9060 |
| Distance: 0.43 Miles |
| Directions to Tesco Bedford Extra |
| Iceland Bedford 2 |
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| 7/11 Midland Road, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK40 1PL |
| 01234354338 |
| Distance: 0.55 Miles |
| Directions to Iceland Bedford 2 |
| Tesco Bedford Metro |
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| 36 Midland Rd, Bedford, MK40 1PS |
| 0345 671 9457 |
| Distance: 0.58 Miles |
| Directions to Tesco Bedford Metro |
Telephone Information
| Dialling Code | Telephone Exchange | Telephone Cabinet | Fibre to the Cabinet or Fibre to the Premises |
|---|---|---|---|
| 01234 | BEDFORD TOWN - SMBF | P44 | FTTC |
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, Kingsbrook &Newnham 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: 1.33 miles
Contact: 01234326335
The Hills Academy
Address: The Hills Academy, Stancliffe Road, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK41 9AT
Distance: 1.17 miles
Contact: 01234266498
The Hills Lower School
Address: The Hills Lower School, Stancliffe Road, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK41 9AT
Distance: 1.17 miles
Contact:
Hazeldene School
Address: Hazeldene School, Stancliffe Road, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK41 9AT
Distance: 1.17 miles
Contact: 01234300100
St John Rigby Catholic Primary School
Address: St John Rigby Catholic Primary School, Polhill Avenue, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK41 9DQ
Distance: 0.82 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: 0.82 miles
Contact:
King's Oak Primary School
Address: King's Oak Primary School, Oak Road, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK42 0HH
Distance: 0.83 miles
Contact: 01234220480
Shackleton Primary School
Address: Shackleton Primary School, Pearcey Road, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK42 9LZ
Distance: 0.81 miles
Contact: 01234352912
Shackleton Primary School
Address: Shackleton Primary School, Pearcey Road, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK42 9LZ
Distance: 0.81 miles
Contact:
Brickhill Primary School
Address: Brickhill Primary School, Dove Road, Brickhill, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK41 7AA
Distance: 1.47 miles
Contact: 01234401404
Castle Newnham School
Address: Castle Newnham School, Goldington Road, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK40 3EP
Distance: 0.43 miles
Contact: 01234300800
Cauldwell School
Address: Cauldwell School, Edward Road, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK42 9DR
Distance: 0.93 miles
Contact: 01234301400
Cauldwell School
Address: Cauldwell School, Edward Road, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK42 9DR
Distance: 0.93 miles
Contact:
Livingstone Primary School
Address: Livingstone Primary School, Clapham Road, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK41 7LG
Distance: 0.94 miles
Contact: 01234352879
Priory Primary School
Address: Priory Primary School, Greyfriars, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK40 1JD
Distance: 0.76 miles
Contact: 01234261768
Edith Cavell Primary School
Address: Edith Cavell Primary School, Manton Lane, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK41 7NH
Distance: 1.25 miles
Contact: 01234345636
England Secondary Schools
Goldington Academy
Address: Goldington Academy, Haylands Way, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK41 9BX
Distance: 0.90 miles
Contact: 01234261516
Castle Newnham School
Address: Castle Newnham School, Polhill Avenue, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK41 9DT
Distance: 0.84 miles
Contact: 01234303403
Bedford Free School
Address: Bedford Free School, Cauldwell Street, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK42 9AD
Distance: 0.45 miles
Contact: 01234332299
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: 0.79 (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: 1.25 (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: 3.83 (miles) |
| Directions from to BMI The Manor Hospital |
Nearest Dentists
Dentists
LATCHFORD AND LATCHFORD SPECIALIST DENTAL SURGERY
Address: 49 CASTLE ROAD, BEDFORD, MK40 3PL
Distance: 0.18 miles
Contact: :
IDH LIMITED
Address: 112 CASTLE ROAD, BEDFORD, BEDFORDSHIRE, MK40 3QY
Distance: 0.22 miles
Contact: :
GROVE PLACE (DENTAL SURGERY)
Address: 4 GROVE PLACE, BEDFORD, BEDFORDSHIRE, MK40 3JJ
Distance: 0.33 miles
Contact: :
GOLDINGTON ROAD (DENTAL SURGERY)
Address: 37 GOLDINGTON ROAD, BEDFORD, BEDFORDSHIRE, MK40 3LH
Distance: 0.36 miles
Contact: :
DENTAL SURGERY
Address: 11 HIGH STREET, BEDFORD, BEDFORDSHIRE, MK40 1RN
Distance: 0.37 miles
Contact: :
LURKE STREET (DENTAL SURGERY)
Address: 28 LURKE STREET, BEDFORD, BEDFORDSHIRE, MK40 3HU
Distance: 0.38 miles
Contact: :
Nearest GP Surgeries
Doctors
GOLDINGTON ROAD SURGERY
Address: 12 GOLDINGTON ROAD, BEDFORD, BEDFORDSHIRE, MK40 3NE
Distance: 0.39 miles
Contact: tel: 01234 355588
GOLDINGTON BRANCH
Address: 2 GOLDINGTON ROAD, BEDFORD, BEDFORDSHIRE, MK40 3NG
Distance: 0.40 miles
Contact: :
GILBERT HITCHCOCK HOUSE BRANCH
Address: 21 KIMBOLTON ROAD, BEDFORD, BEDFORDSHIRE, MK40 2AW
Distance: 0.55 miles
Contact: :
LONDON ROAD HEALTH CENTRE
Address: 84-86 LONDON ROAD, BEDFORD, BEDFORDSHIRE, MK42 0NT
Distance: 0.56 miles
Contact: tel: 01234 266851
THE DE PARYS GROUP
Address: DE PARYS GROUP, 23 DE PARYS AVENUE, BEDFORD, BEDFORDSHIRE, MK40 2TX
Distance: 0.56 miles
Contact: tel: 01234 351341
GOLDINGTON AVENUE SURGERY - COVID LOCAL VACCINATION SERVICE
Address: GOLDINGTON AVENUE SURGERY, 85 GOLDINGTON AVENUE, BEDFORD, MK40 3DB
Distance: 0.62 miles
Contact: :
Nearest Dispensing Chemists
Pharmacies
KIDMANS SURGICAL CHEMIST
Address: 141-143 CASTLE ROAD, BEDFORD, BEDFORDSHIRE, MK40 3RS
Distance: 0.28 miles
Contact: tel: 01234 354090
TESCO INSTORE PHARMACY
Address: CARDINGTON ROAD, BEDFORD, BEDFORDSHIRE, MK42 0BG
Distance: 0.43 miles
Contact: tel: 01234 621018
GOLDHARTS CHEMIST
Address: 41-43 ST. PETERS STREET, BEDFORD, BEDFORDSHIRE, MK40 2PN
Distance: 0.44 miles
Contact: tel: 01234 353582
BOOTS
Address: 33-37 HARPUR CENTRE, BEDFORD, BEDFORDSHIRE, MK40 1TN
Distance: 0.50 miles
Contact: tel: 01234 356231
AVICENNA PHARMACY
Address: 88 LONDON ROAD, BEDFORD, BEDFORDSHIRE, MK42 0NT
Distance: 0.56 miles
Contact: tel: 01234 354780
BROADWAY PHARMACY
Address: 1 THE BROADWAY, BEDFORD, BEDFORDSHIRE, MK40 2TJ
Distance: 0.57 miles
Contact: :
Nearest Opticians
Opticians
Transport
Nearest Rail Stations
Bedford St Johns Station is 0.56 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.
Bedford Station is 0.94 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.