Castle Road is a street located in the town of Bedford. The street has a length of approximately 1,633 metres.
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 27301607, 27302041 and 27300821 in the National Street Gazetteer.
The street has the postcodes of MK40 3UB, MK40 3UA, MK40 3TZ, MK40 3TY, MK40 3TX, MK40 3SW, MK40 3SP, MK40 3SN, MK40 3SL, MK40 3RX, MK40 3RU, MK40 3RT, MK40 3RS, MK40 3RG, MK40 3RF, MK40 3QY, MK40 3QX, MK40 3QR, MK40 3QP, MK40 3PS, MK40 3PR, MK40 3PL and MK40 3PJ.
It is located within the county of Bedfordshire, situated in the East of England region of the UK. It's 46.48 miles North from central London., 0.42 miles East from Bedford, 14.36 miles North East from Milton Keynes and 17.9 miles North from Luton.
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Map of Castle Road
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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 Castle Road
| Budget Hotel Name | Distance (miles) |
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1: Name:Premier Inn Bedford Town Centre Riverside Address: Riverside Square Telephone: Visit Hotel Page |
0.63 |
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2: Name:Premier Inn Bedford - Priory Marina Address: Priory Country Park, Barkers Lane Telephone: Visit Hotel Page |
0.84 |
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3: Name:Travelodge Bedford Address: Bedford Heights, Brickhill Dr, Bedford, MK41 7PH Telephone: 0871 984 6276 Visit Hotel Page |
1.23 |
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4: Name:Travelodge Bedford Goldington Road Address: 403 Goldington Rd, Bedford, MK41 0DS Telephone: 0871 559 1804 Visit Hotel Page |
1.29 |
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5: Name:Holiday Inn Express Bedford Address: Elstow Interchange A6/A421 Bedford Bypass Junction Telephone: Visit Hotel Page |
2.33 |
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Nearby Estate Agents
| Name | Address | Website |
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| Hollands Smith | 163 Castle Road, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK40 3RT | Visit Website |
| Thomas Charles Estate Agents | 160 Castle Road, Bedford, MK40 3SW | Visit Website |
| Goodacres Residential | 27 Castle Road, Bedford, MK40 3PL | Visit Website |
| Tim Anderson Property | Castle Road, Bedford, MK40 3PL | Visit Website |
| Giles Cardwell Residential Lettings | 32 Grove Place Bedford MK40 3JJ | Visit Website |
We have found 23 postcodes
 | Neighbourhood Policing |
| Police Force: Bedfordshire |
 View Neighbourhood Crime and Policing |
| Find a Local Neighbourhood Watch Scheme |
Location Details
| Castle Road | |
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| Latitude | 52.137128 |
| Longitude | -0.455323 |
| OS Easting (X): | 505705 |
| OS Northing (Y): | 249929 |
| OS Grid Reference: | TL057499 |
Roads that have a Junction with Castle Road
| Street | Junction Type |
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| Albany Road | junction |
| Newnham Road | junction |
| Castle Lane | junction |
| Rothsay Gardens | roundabout |
| Rothsay Road | roundabout |
| Newnham Avenue (A5140) | junction |
| Phillpotts Avenue | junction |
| Greenshields Road | junction |
| George Street | junction |
| Dudley Street | junction |
| Denmark Street | junction |
| York Street | junction |
| Pembroke Street | junction |
| Bower Street | junction |
| Howbury Street | junction |
| Bushmead Avenue | junction |
Sunset and Sunrise times
| Sunrise | 08:05 |
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| Sunset | 15:53 |
Latest Weather Conditions
| Observed at Weather Station: | Bedford 19 December 2024 at 04:00 (6.08 miles away) |
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| Current Weather: | Overcast |
| Temperature and Humidity: | 5.6°C (90.0%) |
| Wind Direction and Speed: | WNW (13 mph) |
Population Statistics
| ONS Area Code | E00173773, E00088195, E00088198, E00088221, E00088219, E00088207, E00088206, E00088217, E00088216, E00088212, E00088214 & E00088208 |
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| ONS Area Name | Migrant Families, Communal Retirement, Families in Terraces and Flats, Social Renting New Arrivals & Multi-Ethnic Professionals with Families |
| Average Age | 40.40, 41.09, 39.04 & 39.34 |
| Area Population | 1753.00, 1297.00, 1315.00 & 1275.00 |
| Male Population | 865.00, 615.00, 642.00 & 611.00 (48%) |
| Female Population | 888.00, 682.00, 673.00 & 664.00 (52%) |
| Benefit Claimants | 43, 8, 13 & 5 (1%) |
| LSOA Code: | E01017469, E01017467, E01017468 &E01017470 |
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| LSOA Name: | Bedford 012D, Bedford 012B, Bedford 012C &Bedford 012E |
| SOA Code: | 1a, 3c &3a |
| SOA Name: | |
| MSOA Code: | E02003627 |
| MSOA Name: | Bedford 012 |
Nearest Supermarkets
| Tesco Bedford Express |
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| Bedford Lounge 63 High St, Bedford, MK40 1RZ |
| 0345 026 9925 |
| Distance: 0.47 Miles |
| Directions to Tesco Bedford Express |
| Tesco Bedford Extra |
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| Cardington Rd, Bedford, MK42 0BG |
| 0345 677 9060 |
| Distance: 0.54 Miles |
| Directions to Tesco Bedford Extra |
| Iceland Bedford 2 |
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| 7/11 Midland Road, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK40 1PL |
| 01234354338 |
| Distance: 0.61 Miles |
| Directions to Iceland Bedford 2 |
| Tesco Bedford Metro |
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| 36 Midland Rd, Bedford, MK40 1PS |
| 0345 671 9457 |
| Distance: 0.67 Miles |
| Directions to Tesco Bedford Metro |
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 | P94 | FTTC |
Broadband Information
| Speed | Average Speed | Median Speed | Maximum Speed | Next-generation access (NGA) | Number of Connections |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 2 Mbps | 9.3 | 8.9 | 20 | Y | 5 |
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 &Newnham Ward |
| Ceremonial County: Bedfordshire |
Nearest Schools
England Primary Schools
Putnoe Primary School
Address: Putnoe Primary School, Church Lane, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK41 0DH
Distance: 1.63 miles
Contact: 01234303400
Goldington Green Academy
Address: Goldington Green Academy, Goldington Green, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK41 0DP
Distance: 1.18 miles
Contact: 01234326335
The Hills Academy
Address: The Hills Academy, Stancliffe Road, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK41 9AT
Distance: 0.97 miles
Contact: 01234266498
The Hills Lower School
Address: The Hills Lower School, Stancliffe Road, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK41 9AT
Distance: 0.97 miles
Contact:
Hazeldene School
Address: Hazeldene School, Stancliffe Road, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK41 9AT
Distance: 0.97 miles
Contact: 01234300100
St John Rigby Catholic Primary School
Address: St John Rigby Catholic Primary School, Polhill Avenue, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK41 9DQ
Distance: 0.63 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: 0.63 miles
Contact:
Shackleton Primary School
Address: Shackleton Primary School, Pearcey Road, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK42 9LZ
Distance: 1.00 miles
Contact: 01234352912
Shackleton Primary School
Address: Shackleton Primary School, Pearcey Road, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK42 9LZ
Distance: 1.00 miles
Contact:
Brickhill Primary School
Address: Brickhill Primary School, Dove Road, Brickhill, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK41 7AA
Distance: 1.30 miles
Contact: 01234401404
Castle Newnham School
Address: Castle Newnham School, Goldington Road, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK40 3EP
Distance: 0.24 miles
Contact: 01234300800
Cauldwell School
Address: Cauldwell School, Edward Road, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK42 9DR
Distance: 1.10 miles
Contact: 01234301400
Cauldwell School
Address: Cauldwell School, Edward Road, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK42 9DR
Distance: 1.10 miles
Contact:
Livingstone Primary School
Address: Livingstone Primary School, Clapham Road, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK41 7LG
Distance: 0.93 miles
Contact: 01234352879
Priory Primary School
Address: Priory Primary School, Greyfriars, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK40 1JD
Distance: 0.81 miles
Contact: 01234261768
Edith Cavell Primary School
Address: Edith Cavell Primary School, Manton Lane, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK41 7NH
Distance: 1.20 miles
Contact: 01234345636
England Secondary Schools
Goldington Academy
Address: Goldington Academy, Haylands Way, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK41 9BX
Distance: 0.71 miles
Contact: 01234261516
Castle Newnham School
Address: Castle Newnham School, Polhill Avenue, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK41 9DT
Distance: 0.65 miles
Contact: 01234303403
Bedford Free School
Address: Bedford Free School, Cauldwell Street, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK42 9AD
Distance: 0.60 miles
Contact: 01234332299
Nearest Hospitals
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Nearest Dentists
Dentists
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Nearest GP Surgeries
Doctors
GOLDINGTON ROAD SURGERY
Address: 12 GOLDINGTON ROAD, BEDFORD, BEDFORDSHIRE, MK40 3NE
Distance: 0.21 miles
Contact: tel: 01234 355588
GOLDINGTON BRANCH
Address: 2 GOLDINGTON ROAD, BEDFORD, BEDFORDSHIRE, MK40 3NG
Distance: 0.32 miles
Contact: :
GILBERT HITCHCOCK HOUSE BRANCH
Address: 21 KIMBOLTON ROAD, BEDFORD, BEDFORDSHIRE, MK40 2AW
Distance: 0.40 miles
Contact: :
GOLDINGTON AVENUE SURGERY - COVID LOCAL VACCINATION SERVICE
Address: GOLDINGTON AVENUE SURGERY, 85 GOLDINGTON AVENUE, BEDFORD, MK40 3DB
Distance: 0.44 miles
Contact: :
GOLDINGTON AVENUE SURGERY
Address: 85 GOLDINGTON AVENUE, BEDFORD, BEDFORDSHIRE, MK40 3DB
Distance: 0.44 miles
Contact: tel: 01234 349531
THE DE PARYS GROUP
Address: DE PARYS GROUP, 23 DE PARYS AVENUE, BEDFORD, BEDFORDSHIRE, MK40 2TX
Distance: 0.53 miles
Contact: tel: 01234 351341
Nearest Dispensing Chemists
Pharmacies
| Name | Address | Postcode | Telephone | Map | Distance in Km |
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Nearest Opticians
Opticians
HUMPHRISS & BURGESS
Address: 28A MILL STREET, BEDFORD, BEDFORDSHIRE, MK40 3HD
Distance: 0.41 miles
Contact: :
ALAN BRUNKER OPTICIANS
Address: 25 ST. PETERS STREET, BEDFORD, BEDFORDSHIRE, MK40 2PN
Distance: 0.44 miles
Contact: :
HEALTHY U OPTOMETRISTS
Address: 29-31 ST. PETERS STREET, BEDFORD, BEDFORDSHIRE, MK40 2PN
Distance: 0.44 miles
Contact: :
HOMESIGHT BEDFORD
Address: 1 PEMBERLEY LANE, BEDFORD, BEDFORDSHIRE, MK40 2PJ
Distance: 0.45 miles
Contact: :
DONNE & BROWNING OPTICIANS & HEARING CARE
Address: 3-4 THE ARCADE, BEDFORD, BEDFORDSHIRE, MK40 1NS
Distance: 0.52 miles
Contact: :
SIMON BROWNING OPTOMETRIST
Address: 55 HARPUR STREET, BEDFORD, BEDFORDSHIRE, MK40 2SR
Distance: 0.57 miles
Contact: :
Transport
Nearest Rail Stations
Bedford St Johns Station is 0.74 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 1.02 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.