Abbey Fields in the village of Elstow


About Abbey Fields

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 street is located within the Bedford 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.

It is located within the county of , situated in the East of England region of the UK. It's 45.03 miles North from central London., 1.62 miles South from Bedford, 13.63 miles East from Milton Keynes and 16.35 miles North from Luton.

ABBEY FIELDS is within the Post Town of BEDFORD

Map of Abbey Fields

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Leaflet © Ordnance Survey 2023
Street Crime (updated 03/12/2024)
Location Note Central Point of Street - Not Actual Location
MSOA Info For MSOAs E02003634, E02003629 (Statistical Neighbourhood)
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Crime Levels Green = Very Low
Yellow = Low
Orange = High
Red = Very High
Postcodes
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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.

Abbey
Religious (Aramaic)
Definition:

Road names containing the word "Abbey" are common in the UK, with 705 occurrences, highlighting the significant role religious communities have played in shaping national identity. By the Middle Ages, there was a flourishing of monastic communities, including the Benedictines, Dominicans, and Franciscans. These orders established great abbeys to house their members and practice their religious lives.

Far from leading a cloistered existence, abbeys served as seats of learning, providing alms and medical aid to the communities around them. However, the wealth and power these abbeys amassed eventually drew the envy of English King Henry VIII. He dissolved the monasteries, stripping them of their assets and leaving many of these magnificent buildings in ruins.

The word "Abbey" is derived from the Aramaic "Abba," meaning "Father." In Latin, the male head of an abbey was called "Abbas," and the female head, "Abbatissa." The term for the buildings and community overseen by an abbot or abbess was "Abbatia." After the Norman Conquest, the French form "Abbé" evolved into the English "Abbey" we use today.

In modern times, there has been a resurgence of abbeys. Notable examples include Saint Michael's Abbey in Farnborough and Douai Abbey near Newbury, continuing the legacy of these historic religious communities.

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Budget Friendly Hotels near Abbey Fields

Budget Hotel Name Distance (miles)
1: Name:Holiday Inn Express Bedford
Address: Elstow Interchange A6/A421 Bedford Bypass Junction
Telephone: Visit Hotel Page
1.02
2: Name:Premier Inn Bedford Town Centre Riverside
Address: Riverside Square
Telephone: Visit Hotel Page
1.49
3: Name:Premier Inn Bedford - Priory Marina
Address: Priory Country Park, Barkers Lane
Telephone: Visit Hotel Page
1.51
4: Name:Premier Inn Bedford South A421
Address: Fletcher Road
Telephone: Visit Hotel Page
2.11
5: Name:Travelodge Bedford Goldington Road
Address: 403 Goldington Rd, Bedford, MK41 0DS
Telephone: 0871 559 1804 Visit Hotel Page
2.38



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Policing for Abbey Fields

Neighbourhood Policing

Police Force: Bedfordshire
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Location Details

Abbey Fields
Map showing the location of Abbey Fields
Latitude52.114403
Longitude-0.457555
OS Easting (X):505606
OS Northing (Y):247398
OS Grid Reference:TL056474

Sunset and Sunrise times

Sunrise08:04
Sunset16:15

Latest Weather Conditions

Observed at Weather Station:Bedford 10 January 2025 at 21:00 (7.65 miles away)
Current Weather:Mist
Temperature and Humidity:-2.6°C (91.1%)
Wind Direction and Speed:N (7 mph)

  Population Statistics

ONS Area CodeE00088288, E00088471, E00088580, E00173778, E00173779 & E00173780
ONS Area NameHard-Pressed Ethnic Mix, Private Renting Young Families, Multi-Ethnic Professionals with Families & Achieving Minorities
Average Age32.93, 36.68 & 36.94
Area Population1808.00, 1534.00 & 2702.00
Male Population860.00, 729.00 & 1321.00 (48%)
Female Population948.00, 805.00 & 1381.00 (52%)
Benefit Claimants32, 40 & 26 (2%)
LSOA Code:E01017487, E01017518 &E01017550
LSOA Name:Bedford 019B, Bedford 014A &Bedford 019E
SOA Code:3d, 7a &3b
SOA Name:
MSOA Code:E02003634 &E02003629
MSOA Name:Bedford 019 &Bedford 014

Nearest Supermarkets

Morrisons Bedford
Ampthill Road, Bedford MK42 9PP
01234 430780
Distance: 0.86 Miles
Directions to Morrisons Bedford
Tesco Bedford Extra
Cardington Rd, Bedford, MK42 0BG
0345 677 9060
Distance: 1.09 Miles
Directions to Tesco Bedford Extra
Tesco New Cardington Express
13 Beauvais Square, Shortstown, MK42 0GE
0345 610 2812
Distance: 1.14 Miles
Directions to Tesco New Cardington Express
Tesco Kempston Bedford Rd Express
205-207 Bedford Rd, Kempston, Bedford, MK42 8DD
0345 675 7055
Distance: 1.53 Miles
Directions to Tesco Kempston Bedford Rd Express

 Telephone Information

Area Code
Area Code: 01234 - Bedford
Area Code: 01767 - Sandy

Local Government

Local Council Details
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
Within the Westminster Parliamentary Constituency of North East Bedfordshire, Bedford &Mid Bedfordshire
The Member of Parliament is Richard Fuller, Mohammad Yasin &Blake Stephenson
Details for the MP Richard Fuller, Mohammad Yasin &Blake Stephenson on parliament.uk
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In the 2024 General Election Richard Fuller, Mohammad Yasin &Blake Stephenson won with a majority of 5,414 the result was Con hold &Lab hold. The total electorate was 78,850
Wards, Parish Councils and County Councils
Ward: Eastcotts, Kingsbrook &Elstow and Stewartby Ward
Parish: Unparished area
Ceremonial County:

Nearest Schools

England Primary Schools

Shortstown Primary School

Address: Shortstown Primary School, Beauvais Square, Shortstown, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK42 0GS

Distance: 1.19 miles

School Website

Contact: 01234740881

Shortstown Primary School

Address: Shortstown Primary School, Beauvais Square, Shortstown, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK42 0GS

Distance: 1.19 miles

Contact:

Elstow School

Address: Elstow School, Abbeyfields Road Abbeyfields, Elstow, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK42 9GP

Distance: 0.39 miles

School Website

Contact: 01234302300

Elstow School

Address: Elstow School, Abbeyfields Road Abbeyfields, Elstow, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK42 9GP

Distance: 0.39 miles

Contact:

King's Oak Primary School

Address: King's Oak Primary School, Oak Road, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK42 0HH

Distance: 0.63 miles

School Website

Contact: 01234220480

Shackleton Primary School

Address: Shackleton Primary School, Pearcey Road, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK42 9LZ

Distance: 0.65 miles

School Website

Contact: 01234352912

Shackleton Primary School

Address: Shackleton Primary School, Pearcey Road, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK42 9LZ

Distance: 0.65 miles

Contact:

Camestone School

Address: Camestone School, Jowitt Avenue, Kempston, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK42 8NW

Distance: 1.14 miles

School Website

Contact: 01234855587

England Secondary Schools

Bedford Academy

Address: Bedford Academy, Mile Road, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK42 9TR

Distance: 0.32 miles

School Website

Contact: 01234301500

Bedford Free School

Address: Bedford Free School, Cauldwell Street, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK42 9AD

Distance: 1.32 miles

School Website

Contact: 01234332299

Daubeney Academy

Address: Daubeney Academy, Orchard Street, Kempston, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK42 7PS

Distance: 1.17 miles

School Website

Contact: 01234400111

Nearest Hospitals

Bedford Hospital South Wing
Address: South Wing, Kempston Road, Bedford, MK42 9DJ,
NHS Sector
Bedford Hospital NHS Trust
Telephone: 01234 355 122
Visit Hospital Website
Distance: 1.85 (miles)
Directions from to Bedford Hospital South Wing
Bedford Hospital North Wing
Address: 32-34 Kimbolton Road, Bedford, MK40 2NS,
NHS Sector
Bedford Hospital NHS Trust
Telephone: 01234 355 122
Visit Hospital Website
Distance: 2.99 (miles)
Directions from to Bedford Hospital North Wing
BMI The Manor Hospital
Address: Church End, Biddenham, MK40 4AW,
Independent Sector
BMI Healthcare
Telephone: 01234 364252
Visit Hospital Website
Distance: 4.63 (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: 0.85 miles

Contact: :

DENTAL SURGERY

Address: 11 HIGH STREET, BEDFORD, BEDFORDSHIRE, MK40 1RN

Distance: 1.48 miles

Contact: :

LATCHFORD AND LATCHFORD SPECIALIST DENTAL SURGERY

Address: 49 CASTLE ROAD, BEDFORD, MK40 3PL

Distance: 1.54 miles

Contact: :

U H P THE DENTAL PRACTICE

Address: 176 BEDFORD ROAD, KEMPSTON, BEDFORD, BEDFORDSHIRE, MK42 8BL

Distance: 1.57 miles

Contact: :

KEMPSTON DENTAL PRACTICE

Address: 212 BEDFORD ROAD, KEMPSTON, BEDFORD, BEDFORDSHIRE, MK42 8BL

Distance: 1.57 miles

Contact: :

IDH LIMITED

Address: 112 CASTLE ROAD, BEDFORD, BEDFORDSHIRE, MK40 3QY

Distance: 1.58 miles

Contact: :

Nearest GP Surgeries

Doctors

DR HYDER

Address: THE BRANCH SURGERY, ABBEY FIELDS, ELSTOW, BEDFORD, BEDFORDSHIRE, MK42 9GP

Distance: 0.39 miles

Contact: :

PC EXT ACCESS BEDOC

Address: ABBEY FIELDS, BEDFORD, BEDFORDSHIRE, MK42 9GP

Distance: 0.39 miles

Contact: tel: 01234 889088

ELSTOW MEDICAL CENTRE - COVID LOCAL VACCINATION SERVICE

Address: ABBEY FIELDS, ELSTOW, BEDFORD, MK42 9GP

Distance: 0.39 miles

Contact: :

LONDON ROAD HEALTH CENTRE

Address: 84-86 LONDON ROAD, BEDFORD, BEDFORDSHIRE, MK42 0NT

Distance: 0.85 miles

Contact: tel: 01234 266851

DR AGRAWAL

Address: 144 AMPTHILL ROAD, BEDFORD, BEDFORDSHIRE, MK42 9PP

Distance: 0.87 miles

Contact: :

CAULDWELL MEDICAL CENTRE

Address: BEDFORD HOSPITAL, KEMPSTON ROAD, BEDFORD, MK42 9DJ

Distance: 1.15 miles

Contact: tel: 01234 673710

Nearest Dispensing Chemists

Pharmacies

PHOENIX PHARMACY T/A BERKELEY PHARMACY

Address: 30 GOSTWICK ROAD, BEDFORD, MK42 9XD

Distance: 0.30 miles

Contact: tel: 01234 357733

PHOENIX PHARMACY

Address: 141 HARROWDEN ROAD, BEDFORD, MK42 0RU

Distance: 0.76 miles

Contact: tel: 01234 353630

AVICENNA PHARMACY

Address: 88 LONDON ROAD, BEDFORD, BEDFORDSHIRE, MK42 0NT

Distance: 0.85 miles

Contact: tel: 01234 354780

JANSSEN'S PHARMACY

Address: 28 AMPTHILL ROAD, BEDFORD, BEDFORDSHIRE, MK42 9HG

Distance: 1.02 miles

Contact: tel: 01234 353484

TESCO INSTORE PHARMACY

Address: CARDINGTON ROAD, BEDFORD, BEDFORDSHIRE, MK42 0BG

Distance: 1.09 miles

Contact: tel: 01234 621018

PHOENIX PHARMACY T/A SHORTSTOWN PHARMACY

Address: UNIT 2(B) BLOCK F, 15 BEAUVAIS SQUARE, SHORTSTOWN, BEDFORD, MK42 0GE

Distance: 1.14 miles

Contact: tel: 01234 743330

Nearest Opticians

Opticians

BOOTS OPTICIANS LTD - BEDFORD INTERCHANGE RETAIL PARK

Address: UNIT D INTERCHANGE RETAIL PARK, KEMPSTON, BEDFORD, BEDFORDSHIRE, MK42 7AZ

Distance: 1.22 miles

Contact: :

VALERIE CURTIS OPTICIANS

Address: 142 BEDFORD ROAD, KEMPSTON, BEDFORD, BEDFORDSHIRE, MK42 8BH

Distance: 1.51 miles

Contact: :

BOOTS OPTICIANS (BEDFORD)

Address: 33-37 HARPUR CENTRE, BEDFORD, BEDFORDSHIRE, MK40 1TN

Distance: 1.58 miles

Contact: :

SPECSAVERS (BEDFORD)

Address: 1 HARPUR CENTRE, MIDLAND ROAD, BEDFORD, BEDFORDSHIRE, MK40 1TJ

Distance: 1.59 miles

Contact: :

HUMPHRISS & BURGESS

Address: 28A MILL STREET, BEDFORD, BEDFORDSHIRE, MK40 3HD

Distance: 1.60 miles

Contact: :

VISION EXPRESS (BEDFORD)

Address: 28 THE HARPUR CENTRE, BEDFORD, BEDFORDSHIRE, MK40 1TG

Distance: 1.60 miles

Contact: :

Transport

Nearest Rail Stations

Bedford St Johns Station is 1.12 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.

Directions to Bedford St Johns Rail Station

Bedford Station is 1.77 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.

Directions to Bedford Rail Station

Nearest Airports

London Luton Airport is 16.58 miles away Directions to London Luton Airport
Cambridge Airport is 27.55 miles away Directions to Cambridge Airport
London Stansted Airport is 34.23 miles away Directions to London Stansted Airport