High Street is a street located in the town of Kempston. The street has a length of approximately 728 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 27301452, 27302698 and 27302283 in the National Street Gazetteer.
The street has the postcodes of MK42 7BX, MK42 7BT, MK42 7BS, MK42 7BP, MK42 7BN, MK42 7AR, MK42 7AL and MK42 7AJ.
It is located within the county of Bedfordshire, situated in the East of England region of the UK. It's 45.79 miles North West from central London., 2.29 miles South West from Bedford, 11.8 miles North East from Milton Keynes and 16.75 miles North from Luton.
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Map of High Street
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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 High Street
| Budget Hotel Name | Distance (miles) |
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1: Name:Premier Inn Bedford South A421 Address: Fletcher Road Telephone: Visit Hotel Page |
0.66 |
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2: Name:Holiday Inn Express Bedford Address: Elstow Interchange A6/A421 Bedford Bypass Junction Telephone: Visit Hotel Page |
1.30 |
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3: Name:Premier Inn Bedford Town Centre Riverside Address: Riverside Square Telephone: Visit Hotel Page |
2.01 |
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4: Name:Travelodge Bedford Address: Bedford Heights, Brickhill Dr, Bedford, MK41 7PH Telephone: 0871 984 6276 Visit Hotel Page |
2.83 |
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5: Name:Premier Inn Bedford - Priory Marina Address: Priory Country Park, Barkers Lane Telephone: Visit Hotel Page |
3.11 |
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Nearby Estate Agents
| Name | Address | Website |
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| Goodacres Residential | 3 High Street, Kempston, Bedford, MK42 7BT | Visit Website |
| James Kendall | 194 Bedford Road, Kempston, Bedford, MK42 8BL | Visit Website |
| Waldens Estate Agents | 188-190 Bedford Road, Bedford, MK42 8BL | Visit Website |
| Waldens Property Lettings | 186 Bedford Road, Kempston, Bedford, MK42 8BL | Visit Website |
| Taylor Made | Taylor House, Roman Gate, Saxon Way, Great Denham, Bedford, MK40 4FU | Visit Website |
 | Neighbourhood Policing |
| Police Force: Bedfordshire |
 View Neighbourhood Crime and Policing |
| Find a Local Neighbourhood Watch Scheme |
Location Details
| High Street | |
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| Latitude | 52.115026 |
| Longitude | -0.504791 |
| OS Easting (X): | 502370 |
| OS Northing (Y): | 247400 |
| OS Grid Reference: | TL024474 |
Roads that have a Junction with High Street
| Street | Junction Type |
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| Wyatt Road | junction |
| Countess Gardens | junction |
| Molly Moore Avenue | junction |
| King William Road | junction |
| Bartrum Close | junction |
| Water Lane | junction |
| Lodge Avenue | junction |
| Ridge Road (B560) | junction |
| St John's Street (B531) | junction |
| Manor Drive | junction |
| Judith Gardens | junction |
| Guilas Close | 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 03:00 (7.79 miles away) |
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| Current Weather: | Light rain |
| Temperature and Humidity: | 5.5°C (93.9%) |
| Wind Direction and Speed: | NW (11 mph) |
Population Statistics
| ONS Area Code | E00088410, E00088429, E00088428, E00088420 & E00088409 |
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| ONS Area Name | Private Renting Young Families, Ageing Industrious Workers & Social Renting New Arrivals |
| Average Age | 41.55, 39.43 & 37.67 |
| Area Population | 1510.00, 1597.00 & 1635.00 |
| Male Population | 704.00, 778.00 & 786.00 (48%) |
| Female Population | 806.00, 819.00 & 849.00 (52%) |
| Benefit Claimants | 15, 39 & 56 (2%) |
| LSOA Code: | E01017510, E01017515 &E01017514 |
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| LSOA Name: | Bedford 016B, Bedford 018C &Bedford 018B |
| SOA Code: | 3d &7a |
| SOA Name: | |
| MSOA Code: | E02003631 &E02003633 |
| MSOA Name: | Bedford 016 &Bedford 018 |
Nearest Supermarkets
| Sainsburys Kempston |
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| Saxon Centre, 252-274 Bedford Road, Kempston, Bedford, England, MK42 8AY |
| 01234 841199 |
| Distance: 0.41 Miles |
| Directions to Sainsburys Kempston |
| Tesco Kempston Bedford Rd Express |
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| 205-207 Bedford Rd, Kempston, Bedford, MK42 8DD |
| 0345 675 7055 |
| Distance: 0.64 Miles |
| Directions to Tesco Kempston Bedford Rd Express |
| Sainsburys Bedford Great Denham Local |
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| Biddenham Neighbourhood, Great Denham, Bedford, England, MK40 4GH |
| 1234267908 |
| Distance: 0.91 Miles |
| Directions to Sainsburys Bedford Great Denham Local |
| Morrisons Bedford |
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| Ampthill Road, Bedford MK42 9PP |
| 01234 430780 |
| Distance: 1.48 Miles |
| Directions to Morrisons Bedford |
Telephone Information
| Area Code |
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| Area Code: 01234 - Bedford |
Broadband Information
| Speed | Average Speed | Median Speed | Maximum Speed | Next-generation access (NGA) | Number of Connections |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Greater than 2 Mbps | 22.5 | 21.2 | >=30 | 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: Kempston West Ward |
| Ceremonial County: Bedfordshire |
Nearest Schools
England Primary Schools
Cauldwell School
Address: Cauldwell School, Edward Road, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK42 9DR
Distance: 1.50 miles
Contact: 01234301400
Cauldwell School
Address: Cauldwell School, Edward Road, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK42 9DR
Distance: 1.50 miles
Contact:
Camestone School
Address: Camestone School, Jowitt Avenue, Kempston, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK42 8NW
Distance: 0.92 miles
Contact: 01234855587
Springfield Primary School
Address: Springfield Primary School, Orchard Street, Kempston, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK42 7LJ
Distance: 0.80 miles
Contact:
Bedford Road Primary School
Address: Bedford Road Primary School, Hillgrounds Road, Kempston, Bedford Road Primary School, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK42 8QH
Distance: 0.41 miles
Contact: 01234851011
Balliol Primary School
Address: Balliol Primary School, Balliol Road, Kempston, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK42 7ER
Distance: 0.15 miles
Contact: 01234300601
Kempston Rural Primary School
Address: Kempston Rural Primary School, Martell Drive, Kempston, Bedfordshire, MK42 7FJ
Distance: 0.55 miles
Contact: 01234854286
Wootton Lower School
Address: Wootton Lower School, Bedford Road, Wootton, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK43 9JT
Distance: 1.66 miles
Contact: 01234768239
Great Denham Primary School
Address: Great Denham Primary School, Greenkeepers Road, Great Denham, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK40 4GG
Distance: 1.07 miles
Contact: 01234266245
England Secondary Schools
Daubeney Academy
Address: Daubeney Academy, Orchard Street, Kempston, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK42 7PS
Distance: 0.83 miles
Contact: 01234400111
Kempston Academy
Address: Kempston Academy, Hill Rise, Kempston, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK42 7EB
Distance: 0.48 miles
Contact: 01234290900
Nearest Hospitals
| Name | Address | Postcode | Distance | Map |
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Nearest Dentists
Dentists
| Name | Address | Postcode | Distance | Map |
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Nearest GP Surgeries
Doctors
ST JOHN'S BRANCH SURGERY
Address: 16 ST. JOHNS STREET, KEMPSTON, BEDFORD, MK42 8EP
Distance: 0.22 miles
Contact: :
KING STREET SURGERY
Address: 273 BEDFORD ROAD, KEMPSTON, BEDFORD, BEDFORDSHIRE, MK42 8QD
Distance: 0.47 miles
Contact: tel: 01234 852222
CATER STREET BRANCH SURGERY
Address: 1 CATER STREET, KEMPSTON, BEDFORD, MK42 8DR
Distance: 0.68 miles
Contact: :
THE VILLAGE MEDICAL CTR
Address: THE VILLAGE MEDICAL CENTRE, KINGSWOOD WAY, BIDDENHAM, BEDFORD, BEDFORDSHIRE, MK40 4GH
Distance: 0.97 miles
Contact: tel: 01234 988560
QUEENS PARK HEALTH CENTRE
Address: 23C CARLISLE ROAD, QUEEN'S PARK, BEDFORD, BEDFORDSHIRE, MK40 4HR
Distance: 1.35 miles
Contact: tel: 01234 351661
DR AGRAWAL
Address: 144 AMPTHILL ROAD, BEDFORD, BEDFORDSHIRE, MK42 9PP
Distance: 1.47 miles
Contact: :
Nearest Dispensing Chemists
Pharmacies
| Name | Address | Postcode | Telephone | Map | Distance in Km |
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Nearest Opticians
Opticians
BROWN AND WHITE OPTICIANS - SAXON CENTRE
Address: 246 SAXON CENTRE, BEDFORD ROAD, KEMPSTON, BEDFORD, BEDFORDSHIRE, MK42 8QA
Distance: 0.44 miles
Contact: :
VALERIE CURTIS OPTICIANS
Address: 142 BEDFORD ROAD, KEMPSTON, BEDFORD, BEDFORDSHIRE, MK42 8BH
Distance: 0.63 miles
Contact: :
BOOTS OPTICIANS LTD - BEDFORD INTERCHANGE RETAIL PARK
Address: UNIT D INTERCHANGE RETAIL PARK, KEMPSTON, BEDFORD, BEDFORDSHIRE, MK42 7AZ
Distance: 0.92 miles
Contact: :
SPECSAVERS (BEDFORD)
Address: 1 HARPUR CENTRE, MIDLAND ROAD, BEDFORD, BEDFORDSHIRE, MK40 1TJ
Distance: 2.09 miles
Contact: :
VISION EXPRESS (BEDFORD)
Address: 28 THE HARPUR CENTRE, BEDFORD, BEDFORDSHIRE, MK40 1TG
Distance: 2.11 miles
Contact: :
BOOTS OPTICIANS (BEDFORD)
Address: 33-37 HARPUR CENTRE, BEDFORD, BEDFORDSHIRE, MK40 1TN
Distance: 2.12 miles
Contact: :
Transport
Nearest Rail Stations
Kempston Hardwick Station is 1.58 miles away.
Address: Kempston Hardwick station, Manor Road, Kempston Hardwick, Bedfordshire, MK43 9NT
Kempston Hardwick is situated on the Marston Vale line and is managed by Grand Central North West.
Kempston Hardwick Station is an unstaffed station.
Bedford Station is 1.82 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.