The Crescent in the village of Shortstown
About The Crescent
The Crescent is a street located in the village of Shortstown. It uses the postcode MK42 0UJ. The street has a length of approximately 105 metres.
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 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 27300461 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 44.47 miles North from central London., 2.3 miles South East from Bedford, 14.58 miles East from Milton Keynes and 16.04 miles North from Luton.
THE CRESCENT is within the Post Town of BEDFORD
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Map of The Crescent
| Street Crime (updated 02/11/2024) | ||
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| Location Note | Central Point of Street - Not Actual Location | |
| MSOA Info | For MSOA E02003634 (Statistical Neighbourhood) | |
| Click Hint | Click on a Circle for a detailed breakdown below map. | |
| Crime Levels |
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Postcodes for The Crescent |
| 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 Crescent
| Budget Hotel Name | Distance (miles) |
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1: Name:Premier Inn Bedford - Priory Marina Address: Priory Country Park, Barkers Lane Telephone: Visit Hotel Page |
1.47 |
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2: Name:Holiday Inn Express Bedford Address: Elstow Interchange A6/A421 Bedford Bypass Junction Telephone: Visit Hotel Page |
1.97 |
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3: Name:Travelodge Bedford Goldington Road Address: 403 Goldington Rd, Bedford, MK41 0DS Telephone: 0871 559 1804 Visit Hotel Page |
2.21 |
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4: Name:Premier Inn Bedford Town Centre Riverside Address: Riverside Square Telephone: Visit Hotel Page |
2.28 |
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5: Name:Premier Inn Bedford South A421 Address: Fletcher Road Telephone: Visit Hotel Page |
3.13 |
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House Sales
| Year | High | Low | Average | Sales |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | £232,000 | £232,000 | £232,000 | 1 |
| 2015 | £232,232 | £232,232 | £232,232 | 1 |
| 2019 | £265,000 | £265,000 | £265,000 | 1 |
| 2022 | £284,000 | £284,000 | £284,000 | 1 |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Ashberry Homes (Northern Counties) | Megginson Way, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK42 0US | Visit Website |
| Fisher German LLP | 8 Stephenson Court Priory Business Park, Bedford,MK44 3WJ | Visit Website |
| Lepore & Co | 302 Ampthill Road, Kempston, Bedford, MK42 9QS | Visit Website |
| Hollands Smith | 163 Castle Road, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK40 3RT | Visit Website |
| Thomas Charles Estate Agents | 160 Castle Road, Bedford, MK40 3SW | Visit Website |
We have found 1 postcode
 | Neighbourhood Policing |
| Police Force: Bedfordshire |
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Location Details
| The Crescent | |
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| Latitude | 52.111208 |
| Longitude | -0.431991 |
| OS Easting (X): | 507364 |
| OS Northing (Y): | 247081 |
| OS Grid Reference: | TL074471 |
Roads that have a Junction with The Crescent
| Street | Junction Type |
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| The Highway | junction |
| The Highway | junction |
Sunset and Sunrise times
| Sunrise | 07:24 |
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| Sunset | 16:09 |
Latest Weather Conditions
| Observed at Weather Station: | Bedford 17 November 2024 at 20:00 (7.98 miles away) |
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| Current Weather: | Clear night |
| Temperature and Humidity: | 6.7°C (88.8%) |
| Wind Direction and Speed: | WNW (8 mph) |
Population Statistics
| ONS Area Code | E00088288 |
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| ONS Area Name | Hard-Pressed Ethnic Mix |
| Average Age | 32.93 |
| Area Population | 1808.00 |
| Male Population | 860.00 (48%) |
| Female Population | 948.00 (52%) |
| Benefit Claimants | 32 (2%) |
| LSOA Code: | E01017487 |
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| LSOA Name: | Bedford 019B |
| SOA Code: | 3d |
| SOA Name: | |
| MSOA Code: | E02003634 |
| MSOA Name: | Bedford 019 |
Nearest Supermarkets
| Tesco New Cardington Express |
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| 13 Beauvais Square, Shortstown, MK42 0GE |
| 0345 610 2812 |
| Distance: 0.08 Miles |
| Directions to Tesco New Cardington Express |
| Tesco Bedford Extra |
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| Cardington Rd, Bedford, MK42 0BG |
| 0345 677 9060 |
| Distance: 1.52 Miles |
| Directions to Tesco Bedford Extra |
| Morrisons Bedford |
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| Ampthill Road, Bedford MK42 9PP |
| 01234 430780 |
| Distance: 1.9 Miles |
| Directions to Morrisons Bedford |
| Tesco Bedford Riverfield Dr Superstore |
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| Riverfield Dr, Bedford, MK41 0SE |
| 0345 677 9044 |
| Distance: 2.15 Miles |
| Directions to Tesco Bedford Riverfield Dr Superstore |
Telephone Information
| Area Code |
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| Area Code: 01234 - Bedford |
| Area Code: 01767 - Sandy |
Broadband Information
| Speed | Average Speed | Median Speed | Maximum Speed | Next-generation access (NGA) | Number of Connections |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 2 Mbps | 2 | 2.3 | 2.7 | Y | 10 |
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: Eastcotts Ward |
| Parish: Unparished area |
| Ceremonial County: Bedfordshire |
Nearest Schools
England Primary Schools
Cotton End Forest School
Address: Cotton End Forest School, High Road, Cotton End, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK45 3AG
Distance: 1.23 miles
Contact: 01234740100
Shortstown Primary School
Address: Shortstown Primary School, Beauvais Square, Shortstown, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK42 0GS
Distance: 0.09 miles
Contact: 01234740881
Shortstown Primary School
Address: Shortstown Primary School, Beauvais Square, Shortstown, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK42 0GS
Distance: 0.09 miles
Contact:
Elstow School
Address: Elstow School, Abbeyfields Road Abbeyfields, Elstow, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK42 9GP
Distance: 0.75 miles
Contact: 01234302300
Elstow School
Address: Elstow School, Abbeyfields Road Abbeyfields, Elstow, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK42 9GP
Distance: 0.75 miles
Contact:
King's Oak Primary School
Address: King's Oak Primary School, Oak Road, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK42 0HH
Distance: 1.20 miles
Contact: 01234220480
Shackleton Primary School
Address: Shackleton Primary School, Pearcey Road, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK42 9LZ
Distance: 1.53 miles
Contact: 01234352912
Shackleton Primary School
Address: Shackleton Primary School, Pearcey Road, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK42 9LZ
Distance: 1.53 miles
Contact:
England Secondary Schools
Bedford Academy
Address: Bedford Academy, Mile Road, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK42 9TR
Distance: 0.94 miles
Contact: 01234301500
Bedford Free School
Address: Bedford Free School, Cauldwell Street, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK42 9AD
Distance: 2.10 miles
Contact: 01234332299
Nearest Hospitals
| 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: 3.35 (miles) |
| Directions from to Bedford Hospital South Wing |
| 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: 3.9 (miles) |
| Directions from to Bedford Hospital North 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: 6.31 (miles) |
| Directions from to BMI The Manor Hospital |
Nearest Dentists
Dentists
LONDON ROAD HEALTH CENTRE
Address: 84-86 LONDON ROAD, BEDFORD, BEDFORDSHIRE, MK42 0NT
Distance: 1.59 miles
Contact: :
IDH LIMITED
Address: 112 CASTLE ROAD, BEDFORD, BEDFORDSHIRE, MK40 3QY
Distance: 2.03 miles
Contact: :
DENTAL CLINIC
Address: 2 HONEYSUCKLE WAY, BEDFORD, BEDFORDSHIRE, MK41 0TF
Distance: 2.03 miles
Contact: :
GOLDINGTON ROAD (DENTAL SURGERY)
Address: 344 GOLDINGTON ROAD, BEDFORD, BEDFORDSHIRE, MK41 9NS
Distance: 2.09 miles
Contact: :
LATCHFORD AND LATCHFORD SPECIALIST DENTAL SURGERY
Address: 49 CASTLE ROAD, BEDFORD, MK40 3PL
Distance: 2.12 miles
Contact: :
RIVERFIELD DRIVE (DENTAL SURGERY)
Address: RIVERFIELD DRIVE, BEDFORD, BEDFORDSHIRE, MK41 0SE
Distance: 2.15 miles
Contact: :
Nearest GP Surgeries
Doctors
SHORTSTOWN MEDICAL CENTRE
Address: 2-6 BEAUVAIS SQUARE, SHORTSTOWN, BEDFORD, MK42 0GS
Distance: 0.09 miles
Contact: :
SHORTSTOWN MEDICAL CENTRE
Address: 2-6 BEAUVAIS SQUARE, SHORTSTOWN, BEDFORD, MK42 0GS
Distance: 0.09 miles
Contact: tel: 01234 743000
DR HYDER
Address: THE BRANCH SURGERY, ABBEY FIELDS, ELSTOW, BEDFORD, BEDFORDSHIRE, MK42 9GP
Distance: 0.75 miles
Contact: :
PC EXT ACCESS BEDOC
Address: ABBEY FIELDS, BEDFORD, BEDFORDSHIRE, MK42 9GP
Distance: 0.75 miles
Contact: tel: 01234 889088
ELSTOW MEDICAL CENTRE - COVID LOCAL VACCINATION SERVICE
Address: ABBEY FIELDS, ELSTOW, BEDFORD, MK42 9GP
Distance: 0.75 miles
Contact: :
LONDON ROAD HEALTH CENTRE
Address: 84-86 LONDON ROAD, BEDFORD, BEDFORDSHIRE, MK42 0NT
Distance: 1.59 miles
Contact: tel: 01234 266851
Nearest Dispensing Chemists
Pharmacies
PHOENIX PHARMACY T/A SHORTSTOWN PHARMACY
Address: UNIT 2(B) BLOCK F, 15 BEAUVAIS SQUARE, SHORTSTOWN, BEDFORD, MK42 0GE
Distance: 0.07 miles
Contact: tel: 01234 743330
PHOENIX PHARMACY
Address: 141 HARROWDEN ROAD, BEDFORD, MK42 0RU
Distance: 0.69 miles
Contact: tel: 01234 353630
SMARTA HEALTHCARE
Address: 5 STEPHENSON COURT, PRIORY BUSINESS PARK, BEDFORD, BEDFORDSHIRE, MK44 3WJ
Distance: 1.32 miles
Contact: tel: 01234 831768
PHOENIX PHARMACY T/A BERKELEY PHARMACY
Address: 30 GOSTWICK ROAD, BEDFORD, MK42 9XD
Distance: 1.37 miles
Contact: tel: 01234 357733
TESCO INSTORE PHARMACY
Address: CARDINGTON ROAD, BEDFORD, BEDFORDSHIRE, MK42 0BG
Distance: 1.52 miles
Contact: tel: 01234 621018
AVICENNA PHARMACY
Address: 88 LONDON ROAD, BEDFORD, BEDFORDSHIRE, MK42 0NT
Distance: 1.59 miles
Contact: tel: 01234 354780
Nearest Opticians
Opticians
Transport
Nearest Rail Stations
Bedford St Johns Station is 1.97 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 2.65 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.