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 Ford is a unclassified road in Clapham|BEDFORD and with street lighting
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.
It is located within the county of Bedfordshire, situated in the East of England region of the UK. It's 48.38 miles North from central London., 1.81 miles North West from Bedford, 13.89 miles North East from Milton Keynes and 18.06 miles East from Northampton.
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Map of The Ford
| Street Crime (updated 02/11/2024) | ||
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| Location Note | Central Point of Street - Not Actual Location | |
| MSOA Info | For MSOA E02003618 (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 Ford Clapham|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 |
0.87 |
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2: Name:Premier Inn Bedford Town Centre Riverside Address: Riverside Square Telephone: Visit Hotel Page |
1.87 |
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3: Name:Premier Inn Bedford - Priory Marina Address: Priory Country Park, Barkers Lane Telephone: Visit Hotel Page |
2.88 |
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4: Name:Travelodge Bedford Goldington Road Address: 403 Goldington Rd, Bedford, MK41 0DS Telephone: 0871 559 1804 Visit Hotel Page |
2.88 |
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5: Name:Holiday Inn Express Bedford Address: Elstow Interchange A6/A421 Bedford Bypass Junction Telephone: Visit Hotel Page |
3.66 |
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We have found 1 postcode
 | Neighbourhood Policing |
| Police Force: Bedfordshire |
| Find a Local Neighbourhood Watch Scheme |
Location Details
| The Ford | |
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| Latitude | 52.158825 |
| Longitude | -0.489455 |
| OS Easting (X): | 503319 |
| OS Northing (Y): | 252293 |
| OS Grid Reference: | TL033523 |
Roads that have a Junction with The Ford
| Street | Junction Type |
|---|---|
| High Street | |
| Bedford Road | |
| Green Lane |
Sunset and Sunrise times
| Sunrise | 08:06 |
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| Sunset | 15:53 |
Latest Weather Conditions
| Observed at Weather Station: | Bedford 21 December 2024 at 11:00 (4.70 miles away) |
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| Current Weather: | Overcast |
| Temperature and Humidity: | 8.8°C (92.1%) |
| Wind Direction and Speed: | SW (17 mph) |
Population Statistics
| ONS Area Code | E00088259 & E00088261 |
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| ONS Area Name | Families in Terraces and Flats & White Professionals |
| Average Age | 48.00 |
| Area Population | 1269.00 |
| Male Population | 607.00 (48%) |
| Female Population | 662.00 (52%) |
| Benefit Claimants | 21 (2%) |
| LSOA Code: | E01017479 |
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| LSOA Name: | Bedford 003B |
| SOA Code: | 5a |
| SOA Name: | |
| MSOA Code: | E02003618 |
| MSOA Name: | Bedford 003 |
Nearest Supermarkets
| Tesco Clapham High St Express |
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| 59 High St, Clapham, MK41 6AG |
| 0345 610 6389 |
| Distance: 0.22 Miles |
| Directions to Tesco Clapham High St Express |
| Sainsburys Fairfield Park |
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| 90 Clapham Road, Bedford, England, MK41 7PJ |
| 01234 363150 |
| Distance: 0.93 Miles |
| Directions to Sainsburys Fairfield Park |
| Tesco Bedford Brickhill Dr Express |
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| Brickhill Dr, Bedford, MK41 7QF |
| 0345 610 2808 |
| Distance: 1.05 Miles |
| Directions to Tesco Bedford Brickhill Dr Express |
| Sainsburys Bedford Tavistock Street Local |
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| Bedford Tavistock Square, Bedford, England, MK40 2RR |
| 1234262870 |
| Distance: 1.4 Miles |
| Directions to Sainsburys Bedford Tavistock Street Local |
Telephone Information
| Area Code |
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| Area Code: 01234 - Bedford |
| Area Code: 01767 - Sandy |
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: Clapham Ward |
| Parish: Unparished area |
| Ceremonial County: Bedfordshire |
Nearest Schools
England Primary Schools
Livingstone Primary School
Address: Livingstone Primary School, Clapham Road, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK41 7LG
Distance: 1.26 miles
Contact: 01234352879
Priory Primary School
Address: Priory Primary School, Greyfriars, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK40 1JD
Distance: 1.59 miles
Contact: 01234261768
Ursula Taylor Church of England School
Address: Ursula Taylor Church of England School, High Street, Clapham, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK41 6EG
Distance: 0.07 miles
Contact: 01234359128
Milton Ernest CofE Primary School
Address: Milton Ernest CofE Primary School, Thurleigh Road, Milton Ernest, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK44 1RF
Distance: 2.54 miles
Contact: 01234822079
Oakley Primary Academy
Address: Oakley Primary Academy, Station Road, Oakley, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK43 7RE
Distance: 1.45 miles
Contact: 01234822104
Oakley Lower School
Address: Oakley Lower School, Station Road, Oakley, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK43 7RE
Distance: 1.45 miles
Contact:
Edith Cavell Primary School
Address: Edith Cavell Primary School, Manton Lane, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK41 7NH
Distance: 0.91 miles
Contact: 01234345636
England Secondary Schools
Lincroft Academy
Address: Lincroft Academy, Station Road, Oakley, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK43 7RE
Distance: 1.45 miles
Contact: 01234822147
Nearest Hospitals
Nearest Dentists
Dentists
DENTAL CARE CENTRE
Address: 60 HIGH STREET, CLAPHAM, BEDFORD, BEDFORDSHIRE, MK41 6DN
Distance: 0.19 miles
Contact: :
BEDFORD HEIGHTS
Address: BRICKHILL DRIVE, BEDFORD, BEDFORDSHIRE, MK41 7PH
Distance: 0.84 miles
Contact: :
SHAKESPEARE CLINIC
Address: 17 SHAKESPEARE ROAD, BEDFORD, BEDFORDSHIRE, MK40 2DZ
Distance: 1.31 miles
Contact: :
THE DENTAL PRACTICE (136 BROMHAM ROAD)
Address: 136 BROMHAM ROAD, BEDFORD, BEDFORDSHIRE, MK40 2QW
Distance: 1.41 miles
Contact: :
DENTAL SURGERY
Address: 1 ADELAIDE SQUARE, BEDFORD, BEDFORDSHIRE, MK40 2RN
Distance: 1.52 miles
Contact: :
DENTAL SURGERY
Address: 16 DE PARYS AVENUE, BEDFORD, BEDFORDSHIRE, MK40 2TW
Distance: 1.53 miles
Contact: :
Nearest GP Surgeries
Doctors
PRIORY MEDICAL CENTRE
Address: 48 THE GLEBE, CLAPHAM, BEDFORD, BEDFORDSHIRE, MK41 6GA
Distance: 0.90 miles
Contact: tel: 01234 262040
LINDEN ROAD SURGERY
Address: 13 LINDEN ROAD, BEDFORD, BEDFORDSHIRE, MK40 2DQ
Distance: 1.14 miles
Contact: tel: 01234 273272
DR KANUNGO
Address: 106 TYNE CRESCENT, BEDFORD, BEDFORDSHIRE, MK41 7UW
Distance: 1.26 miles
Contact: :
PEMBERLEY BRANCH
Address: 32 PEMBERLEY AVENUE, BEDFORD, BEDFORDSHIRE, MK40 2LA
Distance: 1.43 miles
Contact: :
THE DE PARYS GROUP
Address: DE PARYS GROUP, 23 DE PARYS AVENUE, BEDFORD, BEDFORDSHIRE, MK40 2TX
Distance: 1.60 miles
Contact: tel: 01234 351341
ASHBURNHAM ROAD SURGERY
Address: 8 ASHBURNHAM ROAD, BEDFORD, BEDFORDSHIRE, MK40 1DS
Distance: 1.65 miles
Contact: tel: 01234 358411
Nearest Dispensing Chemists
Pharmacies
HERBERT AND HERBERT
Address: 88 HIGH STREET, CLAPHAM, BEDFORD, BEDFORDSHIRE, MK41 6BW
Distance: 0.24 miles
Contact: tel: 01234 266907
JARDINES PHARMACY
Address: 107 BRICKHILL DRIVE, BEDFORD, MK41 7QF
Distance: 1.08 miles
Contact: tel: 01234 262213
KAY'S CHEMIST
Address: 108 BROMHAM ROAD, BEDFORD, BEDFORDSHIRE, MK40 2QH
Distance: 1.47 miles
Contact: tel: 01234 353029
BROADWAY PHARMACY
Address: 1 THE BROADWAY, BEDFORD, BEDFORDSHIRE, MK40 2TJ
Distance: 1.60 miles
Contact: :
BEDFORD PHARMACY
Address: 9 GREENHILL STREET, BEDFORD, BEDFORDSHIRE, MK40 1LX
Distance: 1.64 miles
Contact: tel: 01234 215015
SUPERDRUG PHARMACY
Address: 11,13 & 15 ALL HALLOWS, BEDFORD, MK40 1LN
Distance: 1.66 miles
Contact: tel: 01234 271084
Nearest Opticians
Opticians
FAIRFIELD PARK SPECSAVERS LIMITED
Address: 90 CLAPHAM ROAD, BEDFORD, MK41 7PJ
Distance: 0.86 miles
Contact: :
SIMON BROWNING OPTOMETRIST
Address: 55 HARPUR STREET, BEDFORD, BEDFORDSHIRE, MK40 2SR
Distance: 1.64 miles
Contact: :
HOMESIGHT BEDFORD
Address: 1 PEMBERLEY LANE, BEDFORD, BEDFORDSHIRE, MK40 2PJ
Distance: 1.65 miles
Contact: :
ALAN BRUNKER OPTICIANS
Address: 25 ST. PETERS STREET, BEDFORD, BEDFORDSHIRE, MK40 2PN
Distance: 1.72 miles
Contact: :
HEALTHY U OPTOMETRISTS
Address: 29-31 ST. PETERS STREET, BEDFORD, BEDFORDSHIRE, MK40 2PN
Distance: 1.72 miles
Contact: :
DONNE & BROWNING OPTICIANS & HEARING CARE
Address: 3-4 THE ARCADE, BEDFORD, BEDFORDSHIRE, MK40 1NS
Distance: 1.75 miles
Contact: :
Transport
Nearest Rail Stations
Bedford Station is 1.62 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 2.23 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.