The Ridgeway is a street located near the village of Blunham. The street has a length of approximately 1,585 metres.
The street is publicly maintained which means that the road is adopted and Central Bedfordshire is responsible for the repair and upkeep of the highway.
The street is located within the Central Bedfordshire 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 25201695 and 80100281 in the National Street Gazetteer.
The street has the postcodes of MK44 3PH and MK44 3DE.
It is located within the county of Bedfordshire, situated in the East of England region of the UK. It's 44.94 miles North from central London., 6.35 miles East from Bedford, 18.29 miles North from Luton and 19.13 miles West from Cambridge.
THE RIDGEWAY is within the Post Town of BEDFORD
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Map of The Ridgeway
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| Location Note | Central Point of Street - Not Actual Location | |
| MSOA Info | For MSOA E02003602 (Statistical Neighbourhood) | |
| Click Hint | Click on a Circle for a detailed breakdown below map. | |
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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 The Ridgeway
| Budget Hotel Name | Distance (miles) |
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1: Name:Travelodge Bedford Wyboston Address: A1, Chawston, Bedford, MK44 3BE Telephone: 0871 984 6010 Visit Hotel Page |
3.36 |
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2: Name:Travelodge Bedford Goldington Road Address: 403 Goldington Rd, Bedford, MK41 0DS Telephone: 0871 559 1804 Visit Hotel Page |
4.71 |
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3: Name:Premier Inn St Neots A1 Wyboston Address: Great North Road Telephone: Visit Hotel Page |
4.92 |
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4: Name:Premier Inn St Neots Colmworth Park Address: 2 Marlborough Road Telephone: Visit Hotel Page |
5.14 |
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5: Name:Premier Inn Bedford - Priory Marina Address: Priory Country Park, Barkers Lane Telephone: Visit Hotel Page |
5.16 |
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House Sales
| Year | High | Low | Average | Sales |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | £500,000 | £500,000 | £500,000 | 1 |
| 2023 | £700,000 | £698,000 | £699,000 | 2 |
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Nearby Estate Agents
| Name | Address | Website |
|---|---|---|
| Kennedy & Co | 17 Market Square, Sandy, SG19 1LA | Visit Website |
| Inskip & Davie | 2-4 Park Road, Sandy, SG19 1JB | Visit Website |
| Lane & Browns | 11 High Street Sandy SG19 1AG | Visit Website |
| Wheatley Homes Ltd | Wharf Mews, Biggleswade, SG18 0AW | Visit Website |
| Urban & Rural Property Services | 74 Shortmead Street, Biggleswade, SG18 0AP | Visit Website |
 | Neighbourhood Policing |
| Police Force: Bedfordshire |
 View Neighbourhood Crime and Policing |
| Find a Local Neighbourhood Watch Scheme |
Location Details
| The Ridgeway | |
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| Latitude | 52.137247 |
| Longitude | -0.315804 |
| OS Easting (X): | 515251 |
| OS Northing (Y): | 250155 |
| OS Grid Reference: | TL153502 |
Known Residential Addresses for The Ridgeway
- THE BUNGALOW
- 3A
- 3
Roads that have a Junction with The Ridgeway
| Street | Junction Type |
|---|---|
| Blunham Road | junction |
Sunset and Sunrise times
| Sunrise | 08:05 |
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| Sunset | 15:53 |
Latest Weather Conditions
| Observed at Weather Station: | Bedford 21 December 2024 at 11:00 (8.73 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 | E00087984 |
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| ONS Area Name | Ageing Rural Flat Tenants |
| Average Age | 45.19 |
| Area Population | 1374.00 |
| Male Population | 680.00 (49%) |
| Female Population | 694.00 (51%) |
| Benefit Claimants | 6 (0%) |
| LSOA Code: | E01017424 |
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| LSOA Name: | Central Bedfordshire 004D |
| SOA Code: | 2b |
| SOA Name: | |
| MSOA Code: | E02003602 |
| MSOA Name: | Central Bedfordshire 004 |
Nearest Supermarkets
| Tesco Sandy Superstore |
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| Station Rd, Sandy, SG19 1NX |
| 0345 610 2908 |
| Distance: 1.77 Miles |
| Directions to Tesco Sandy Superstore |
| Sainsburys Biggleswade |
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| Bells Brook, Biggleswade, England, SG18 0NA |
| 01767 317587 |
| Distance: 3.52 Miles |
| Directions to Sainsburys Biggleswade |
| Asda Biggleswade |
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| Church Street, Biggleswade, SG18 0JS |
| 01767 604100 |
| Distance: 4.02 Miles |
| Directions to Asda Biggleswade |
| Iceland Biggleswade |
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| 9/10 Grove Court, Station Road, Biggleswade, SG18 8AP |
| 01767318785 |
| Distance: 4.11 Miles |
| Directions to Iceland Biggleswade |
Telephone Information
| Area Code |
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| Area Code: 01767 - Sandy |
| Area Code: 01234 - Bedford |
Broadband Information
| Speed | Average Speed | Median Speed | Maximum Speed | Next-generation access (NGA) | Number of Connections |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Greater than 2 Mbps | 6.2 | 5.7 | 8.1 | N | 5 |
Local Government
| Local Council Details |
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| Within the area of Central Bedfordshire |
| Visit the Council's Website |
| Central Bedfordshire Council, Priory House, Monks Walk, Chicksands, Bedfordshire &SG17 5TQ |
| Send email |
| Telephone Number: 0300 300 8000 |
| 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: Northill Ward |
| Parish: Unparished area |
| Ceremonial County: Bedfordshire |
Nearest Schools
England Primary Schools
John Donne Church of England Primary School
Address: John Donne Church of England Primary School, High Street, Blunham, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK44 3NL
Distance: 0.69 miles
Contact: 01767640346
Moggerhanger Primary School
Address: Moggerhanger Primary School, Blunham Road, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK44 3RD
Distance: 0.85 miles
Contact: 01767640270
Nearest Hospitals
| Lakeside Hospital |
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| Address: The Lane, Wyboston, Bedford, MK44 3AS, |
| Independent Sector |
| Brookdale Healthcare Ltd (T/A Brookdale Care) |
| Distance: 6.8 (miles) |
| Directions from to Lakeside Hospital |
| 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: 9.96 (miles) |
| Directions from to Bedford Hospital North Wing |
| 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: 10.73 (miles) |
| Directions from to Bedford Hospital South Wing |
Nearest Dentists
Dentists
DENTAL PRACTICE
Address: 10 MARKET SQUARE, SANDY, BEDFORDSHIRE, SG19 1HU
Distance: 1.31 miles
Contact: :
SANDY HEALTH CENTRE
Address: NORTHCROFT, SANDY, BEDFORDSHIRE, SG19 1JQ
Distance: 1.31 miles
Contact: :
DENTAL SURGERY
Address: 17A HIGH STREET, BIGGLESWADE, BEDFORDSHIRE, SG18 0JE
Distance: 4.07 miles
Contact: :
VICTORIA PLACE DENTAL PRACTICE LIMITED
Address: 3 VICTORIA PLACE, BIGGLESWADE, SG18 9RN
Distance: 4.17 miles
Contact: :
THE DENTAL SURGERY
Address: SAFFRON ROAD, BIGGLESWADE, BEDFORDSHIRE, SG18 8DJ
Distance: 4.27 miles
Contact: :
SMILES ORTHODONTIC PRACTICE
Address: 6 STATION ROAD, BIGGLESWADE, BEDFORDSHIRE, SG18 8AL
Distance: 4.27 miles
Contact: :
Nearest GP Surgeries
Doctors
SANDY HEALTH CENTRE
Address: NORTHCROFT, SANDY, BEDFORDSHIRE, SG19 1JQ
Distance: 1.31 miles
Contact: tel: 01767 682525
SHANNON COURT SURGERY
Address: HIGH STREET, SANDY, BEDFORDSHIRE, SG19 1AG
Distance: 1.38 miles
Contact: :
GREAT BARFORD SURGERY
Address: 26 SILVER STREET, GREAT BARFORD, BEDFORD, BEDFORDSHIRE, MK44 3HX
Distance: 2.00 miles
Contact: tel: 01234 870325
IVEL MEDICAL CENTRE
Address: CHESTNUT AVENUE, BIGGLESWADE, BEDFORDSHIRE, SG18 0RA
Distance: 4.12 miles
Contact: tel: 01767 312441
SAFFRON HEALTH PARTNERSHIP
Address: BIGGLESWADE HEALTH CENTRE, SAFFRON ROAD, BIGGLESWADE, BEDFORDSHIRE, SG18 8DJ
Distance: 4.27 miles
Contact: tel: 01767 316346
GREENSANDS (POTTON)
Address: THE SURGERY, BROOK END, POTTON, SANDY, BEDFORDSHIRE, SG19 2QS
Distance: 4.43 miles
Contact: tel: 01767 260340
Nearest Dispensing Chemists
Pharmacies
BRITANNIA PHARMACY
Address: HEALTH & WELLBEING CENTRE, 5 MARKET SQUARE, SANDY, BEDFORDSHIRE, SG19 1HU
Distance: 1.31 miles
Contact: tel: 01767 680338
BRITANNIA PHARMACY
Address: 4 MARKET SQUARE, SANDY, SG19 1HU
Distance: 1.31 miles
Contact: tel: 01767 680488
BIGGLESWADE PHARMACY
Address: UNIT 1 MARKET SQUARE, BIGGLESWADE, SG18 8AP
Distance: 4.11 miles
Contact: tel: 01767 313115
BOOTS
Address: 9-10 MARKET SQUARE, BIGGLESWADE, BEDFORDSHIRE, SG18 8AS
Distance: 4.15 miles
Contact: tel: 01767 313278
JARDINES PHARMACY
Address: 17 MARKET SQUARE, POTTON, SANDY, SG19 2NP
Distance: 4.36 miles
Contact: tel: 01767 260236
121 PHARMACY
Address: UNIT 1 CAXTON PARK, CAXTON ROAD, ELMS FARM INDUSTRIAL ESTATE, BEDFORD, MK41 0TY
Distance: 4.37 miles
Contact: tel: 01234 930500
Nearest Opticians
Opticians
ALLDERS OPTICIANS (SANDY)
Address: 21 MARKET SQUARE, SANDY, SG19 1JA
Distance: 1.27 miles
Contact: :
SPECSAVERS - BIGGLESWADE BELLS BROOK
Address: SAINSBURYS SUPERMARKETS, BELLS BROOK, BIGGLESWADE, SG18 0NA
Distance: 3.52 miles
Contact: :
HARROLD OPTICIANS (BIGGLESWADE)
Address: 29A MARKET SQUARE, BIGGLESWADE, BEDFORDSHIRE, SG18 8AQ
Distance: 4.12 miles
Contact: :
ALLDERS OPTICIANS (BIGGLESWADE)
Address: 39 HIGH STREET, BIGGLESWADE, SG18 0JH
Distance: 4.13 miles
Contact: :
SPECSAVERS (BIGGLESWADE)
Address: UNIT 1B, 20-21 MARKET SQUARE, BIGGLESWADE, BEDFORDSHIRE, SG18 8AS
Distance: 4.15 miles
Contact: :
ADAM LOVEDAY EYECARE
Address: 99-101 HIGH STREET, BIGGLESWADE, BEDFORDSHIRE, SG18 0LA
Distance: 4.17 miles
Contact: :
Transport
Nearest Rail Stations
Sandy Station is 1.70 miles away.
Address: Sandy station, Station Road, Sandy, Bedfordshire, SG19 1AW
Sandy is situated on the East Coast Main Line and is managed by Govia Thameslink Railway (Great Northern).
Sandy Station is staffed on a part time basis.
Biggleswade Station is 4.31 miles away.
Address: Biggleswade station, Station Road, Biggleswade, Bedfordshire, SG18 8AL
Biggleswade is situated on the East Coast Main Line and is managed by Govia Thameslink Railway (Great Northern).
Biggleswade Station is staffed on a part time basis.