The street is not publicly maintained and is unadopted which means that a private body or even the householder could be responsible for the repair and upkeep of the highway. Check the status with your local council or enquire if the street is covered by a PUSWA (public utilities street works act).
The Smithy is a residential road in Biddenham|BEDFORD
The street is located within the 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 in the National Street Gazetteer.
The street has the postcodes of MK40 4XD and MK40 4XE.
It is located within the county of Bedfordshire, situated in the East of England region of the UK. It's 47.66 miles North West from central London., 2.06 miles West from Bedford, 12.41 miles North East from Milton Keynes and 17.51 miles East from Northampton.
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Map of The Smithy
| Street Crime (updated 02/11/2024) | ||
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| Location Note | Central Point of Street - Not Actual Location | |
| MSOA Info | For MSOA E02003623 (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 The Smithy Biddenham|BEDFORD
| Budget Hotel Name | Distance (miles) |
|---|---|
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1: Name:Travelodge Bedford Address: Bedford Heights, Brickhill Dr, Bedford, MK41 7PH Telephone: 0871 984 6276 Visit Hotel Page |
1.80 |
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2: Name:Premier Inn Bedford Town Centre Riverside Address: Riverside Square Telephone: Visit Hotel Page |
1.91 |
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3: Name:Premier Inn Bedford South A421 Address: Fletcher Road Telephone: Visit Hotel Page |
2.55 |
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4: Name:Holiday Inn Express Bedford Address: Elstow Interchange A6/A421 Bedford Bypass Junction Telephone: Visit Hotel Page |
2.90 |
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5: Name:Premier Inn Bedford - Priory Marina Address: Priory Country Park, Barkers Lane Telephone: Visit Hotel Page |
3.29 |
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 | Neighbourhood Policing |
| Police Force: Bedfordshire |
| Find a Local Neighbourhood Watch Scheme |
Location Details
| The Smithy | |
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| Latitude | 52.142141 |
| Longitude | -0.513043 |
| OS Easting (X): | 501744 |
| OS Northing (Y): | 250404 |
| OS Grid Reference: | TL017504 |
Roads that have a Junction with The Smithy
| Street | Junction Type |
|---|---|
| Peacock Lane |
Sunset and Sunrise times
| Sunrise | 07:49 |
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| Sunset | 15:54 |
Latest Weather Conditions
| Observed at Weather Station: | Bedford 3 December 2024 at 14:00 (6.09 miles away) |
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| Current Weather: | Overcast |
| Temperature and Humidity: | 5.0°C (83.6%) |
| Wind Direction and Speed: | N (3 mph) |
Population Statistics
| ONS Area Code | E00088167 |
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| ONS Area Name | Delayed Retirement |
| Average Age | 37.86 |
| Area Population | 1904.00 |
| Male Population | 937.00 (49%) |
| Female Population | 967.00 (51%) |
| Benefit Claimants | 38 (2%) |
| LSOA Code: | E01017461 |
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| LSOA Name: | Bedford 008C |
| SOA Code: | 3a |
| SOA Name: | |
| MSOA Code: | E02003623 |
| MSOA Name: | Bedford 008 |
Nearest Supermarkets
| Sainsburys Bedford Great Denham Local |
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| Biddenham Neighbourhood, Great Denham, Bedford, England, MK40 4GH |
| 1234267908 |
| Distance: 1.01 Miles |
| Directions to Sainsburys Bedford Great Denham Local |
| Sainsburys Fairfield Park |
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| 90 Clapham Road, Bedford, England, MK41 7PJ |
| 01234 363150 |
| Distance: 1.18 Miles |
| Directions to Sainsburys Fairfield Park |
| Tesco Bedford Ford End Express |
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| Ford End Rd, Bedford, MK40 4JH |
| 0345 610 6727 |
| Distance: 1.45 Miles |
| Directions to Tesco Bedford Ford End Express |
| Tesco Clapham High St Express |
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| 59 High St, Clapham, MK41 6AG |
| 0345 610 6389 |
| Distance: 1.49 Miles |
| Directions to Tesco Clapham High St Express |
Telephone Information
| Area Code |
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| Area Code: 01234 - Bedford |
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 North East Bedfordshire |
| The Member of Parliament is Richard Fuller |
| Details for the MP Richard Fuller on parliament.uk |
| Details for the MP Richard Fuller on theyworkforyou.com |
| In the 2024 General Election Richard Fuller won with a majority of 5,414 the result was Con hold. The total electorate was 78,850 |
| Wards, Parish Councils and County Councils |
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| Ward: Kempston Rural Ward |
| Parish: Great Denham Parish Council |
| Ceremonial County: Bedfordshire |
Nearest Schools
England Primary Schools
Great Ouse Primary Academy
Address: Great Ouse Primary Academy, Seaforth Gardens, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK40 4TJ
Distance: 0.90 miles
Contact: 01234907890
Livingstone Primary School
Address: Livingstone Primary School, Clapham Road, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK41 7LG
Distance: 1.61 miles
Contact: 01234352879
Priory Primary School
Address: Priory Primary School, Greyfriars, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK40 1JD
Distance: 1.66 miles
Contact: 01234261768
Ursula Taylor Church of England School
Address: Ursula Taylor Church of England School, High Street, Clapham, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK41 6EG
Distance: 1.56 miles
Contact: 01234359128
Edith Cavell Primary School
Address: Edith Cavell Primary School, Manton Lane, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK41 7NH
Distance: 1.55 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: 0.34 miles
Contact:
Kempston Rural Primary School
Address: Kempston Rural Primary School, Martell Drive, Kempston, Bedfordshire, MK42 7FJ
Distance: 2.01 miles
Contact: 01234854286
Great Denham Primary School
Address: Great Denham Primary School, Greenkeepers Road, Great Denham, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK40 4GG
Distance: 0.88 miles
Contact: 01234266245
Bromham CofE Primary School
Address: Bromham CofE Primary School, Grange Lane, Bromham, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK43 8NR
Distance: 0.90 miles
Contact: 01234822784
England Secondary Schools
Biddenham International School and Sports College
Address: Biddenham International School and Sports College, Biddenham Turn, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK40 4AZ
Distance: 0.68 miles
Contact: 01234342521
Nearest Hospitals
Nearest Dentists
Dentists
QUEENS PARK HEALTH CENTRE
Address: 23C CARLISLE ROAD, BEDFORD, BEDFORDSHIRE, MK40 4HR
Distance: 1.05 miles
Contact: :
THE DENTAL PRACTICE (136 BROMHAM ROAD)
Address: 136 BROMHAM ROAD, BEDFORD, BEDFORDSHIRE, MK40 2QW
Distance: 1.37 miles
Contact: :
SHAKESPEARE CLINIC
Address: 17 SHAKESPEARE ROAD, BEDFORD, BEDFORDSHIRE, MK40 2DZ
Distance: 1.40 miles
Contact: :
DENTAL CARE CENTRE
Address: 60 HIGH STREET, CLAPHAM, BEDFORD, BEDFORDSHIRE, MK41 6DN
Distance: 1.52 miles
Contact: :
MUNRO HALL CLINIC
Address: UNIT 4, RUSHEY FORD BUSINESS PARK, WEST END ROAD, BEDFORD, MK43 8RU
Distance: 1.57 miles
Contact: :
BEDFORD DENTAL CENTRE
Address: 133 MIDLAND ROAD, BEDFORD, BEDFORDSHIRE, MK40 1DN
Distance: 1.66 miles
Contact: :
Nearest GP Surgeries
Doctors
DR SAPARAMADU & PARTNERS
Address: AVOCA HOUSE, MOLIVERS LANE, BROMHAM, BEDFORDSHIRE, MK43 8JT
Distance: 0.96 miles
Contact: :
BROMHAM BRANCH
Address: MOLIVERS LANE, BROMHAM, BEDFORD, BEDFORDSHIRE, MK43 8JT
Distance: 0.96 miles
Contact: :
THE VILLAGE MEDICAL CTR
Address: THE VILLAGE MEDICAL CENTRE, KINGSWOOD WAY, BIDDENHAM, BEDFORD, BEDFORDSHIRE, MK40 4GH
Distance: 0.96 miles
Contact: tel: 01234 988560
QUEENS PARK HEALTH CENTRE
Address: 23C CARLISLE ROAD, QUEEN'S PARK, BEDFORD, BEDFORDSHIRE, MK40 4HR
Distance: 1.05 miles
Contact: tel: 01234 351661
LINDEN ROAD SURGERY
Address: 13 LINDEN ROAD, BEDFORD, BEDFORDSHIRE, MK40 2DQ
Distance: 1.44 miles
Contact: tel: 01234 273272
ASHBURNHAM ROAD SURGERY
Address: 8 ASHBURNHAM ROAD, BEDFORD, BEDFORDSHIRE, MK40 1DS
Distance: 1.54 miles
Contact: tel: 01234 358411
Nearest Dispensing Chemists
Pharmacies
BROMHAM PHARMACY
Address: AVOCA HOUSE, MOLIVERS LANE, BROMHAM, BEDFORD, BEDFORDSHIRE, MK43 8JT
Distance: 0.96 miles
Contact: tel: 01234 823123
THE VILLAGE PHARMACY
Address: MEIKLEJOHN CENTRE UNIT 3, KINGSWOOD WAY, GREAT DENHAM, BEDFORD, BEDFORDSHIRE, MK40 4GH
Distance: 0.96 miles
Contact: tel: 01234 351455
LINDLEYS CHEMIST
Address: 15 FORD END ROAD, QUEENS PARK, BEDFORD, MK40 4JE
Distance: 1.49 miles
Contact: tel: 01234 359242
HERBERT AND HERBERT
Address: 88 HIGH STREET, CLAPHAM, BEDFORD, BEDFORDSHIRE, MK41 6BW
Distance: 1.51 miles
Contact: tel: 01234 266907
KAY'S CHEMIST
Address: 108 BROMHAM ROAD, BEDFORD, BEDFORDSHIRE, MK40 2QH
Distance: 1.60 miles
Contact: tel: 01234 353029
JARDINES PHARMACY
Address: 245 BEDFORD ROAD, KEMPSTON, BEDFORD, MK42 8BP
Distance: 1.77 miles
Contact: tel: 01234 851846
Nearest Opticians
Opticians
Transport
Nearest Rail Stations
Bedford Station is 1.48 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 2.12 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.