Southern Cross in the town of Wixams
About Southern Cross
Southern Cross is a street located in Wixams. It uses the postcode MK42 6AW. The street has a length of approximately 599 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 27302658 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 43.22 miles North from central London., 3.71 miles South from Bedford, 12.54 miles East from Milton Keynes and 14.33 miles North from Luton.
SOUTHERN CROSS is within the Post Town of
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Map of Southern Cross
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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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| 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 Southern Cross
| Budget Hotel Name | Distance (miles) |
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1: Name:Holiday Inn Express Bedford Address: Elstow Interchange A6/A421 Bedford Bypass Junction Telephone: Visit Hotel Page |
1.60 |
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2: Name:Premier Inn Bedford South A421 Address: Fletcher Road Telephone: Visit Hotel Page |
2.15 |
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3: Name:Premier Inn Bedford Town Centre Riverside Address: Riverside Square Telephone: Visit Hotel Page |
3.51 |
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4: Name:Premier Inn Bedford - Priory Marina Address: Priory Country Park, Barkers Lane Telephone: Visit Hotel Page |
3.61 |
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5: Name:Travelodge Bedford Marston Moretaine Address: Junction, A421 Beancroft Rd, Marston Moretaine, Bedford, MK43 0PZ Telephone: 0871 984 6011 Visit Hotel Page |
3.87 |
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House Sales
| Year | High | Low | Average | Sales |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | £179,000 | £180,000 | £179,500 | 2 |
| 2015 | £350,000 | £358,750 | £317,917 | 3 |
| 2016 | £264,995 | £384,999 | £264,999 | 4 |
| 2017 | £330,000 | £355,000 | £346,667 | 3 |
| 2018 | £340,000 | £327,995 | £309,886 | 9 |
| 2019 | £350,995 | £340,000 | £345,498 | 2 |
| 2020 | £315,000 | £475,000 | £373,583 | 3 |
| 2021 | £347,500 | £268,995 | £345,683 | 8 |
| 2022 | £214,000 | £428,000 | £304,000 | 3 |
| 2023 | £375,000 | £375,000 | £375,000 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Morris Homes Eastern Ltd | Ampthill Road, Kempston Hardwick, MK45 3JJ | Visit Website |
| Tilia Homes Eastern | Off Ampthill Road Kempston Hardwick Bedfordshire MK45 3JJ | Visit Website |
| Lepore & Co | 302 Ampthill Road, Kempston, Bedford, MK42 9QS | Visit Website |
| Ashberry Homes (Northern Counties) | Megginson Way, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK42 0US | Visit Website |
| Goodacres Residential | 3 High Street, Kempston, Bedford, MK42 7BT | Visit Website |
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 | Neighbourhood Policing |
| Police Force: Bedfordshire |
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Location Details
| Southern Cross | |
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| Latitude | 52.083807 |
| Longitude | -0.468960 |
| OS Easting (X): | 504897 |
| OS Northing (Y): | 243980 |
| OS Grid Reference: | TL049440 |
Roads that have a Junction with Southern Cross
| Street | Junction Type |
|---|---|
| Swift Way | junction |
| Harlequin Crescent | junction |
| Silverstream | junction |
| Bedford Road | junction |
| Linnet Lane | junction |
Sunset and Sunrise times
| Sunrise | 06:58 |
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| Sunset | 16:32 |
Latest Weather Conditions
| Observed at Weather Station: | Woburn 2 November 2024 at 21:00 (7.23 miles away) |
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| Current Weather: | Clear night |
| Temperature and Humidity: | 11.6°C (87.6%) |
| Wind Direction and Speed: | (0 mph) |
Population Statistics
| ONS Area Code | E00173781 |
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| ONS Area Name | Communal Retirement |
| Average Age | 38.50 |
| Area Population | 1862.00 |
| Male Population | 891.00 (48%) |
| Female Population | 971.00 (52%) |
| Benefit Claimants | 9 (0%) |
| LSOA Code: | E01017548 |
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| LSOA Name: | Bedford 019C |
| SOA Code: | 5b |
| 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: 2.54 Miles |
| Directions to Tesco New Cardington Express |
| Sainsburys Kempston |
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| Saxon Centre, 252-274 Bedford Road, Kempston, Bedford, England, MK42 8AY |
| 01234 841199 |
| Distance: 2.59 Miles |
| Directions to Sainsburys Kempston |
| Morrisons Bedford |
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| Ampthill Road, Bedford MK42 9PP |
| 01234 430780 |
| Distance: 2.7 Miles |
| Directions to Morrisons Bedford |
| Tesco Kempston Bedford Rd Express |
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| 205-207 Bedford Rd, Kempston, Bedford, MK42 8DD |
| 0345 675 7055 |
| Distance: 2.71 Miles |
| Directions to Tesco Kempston Bedford Rd Express |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Greater than 2 Mbps | 10 | 10.8 | 14.4 | N | 25 |
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 Mid Bedfordshire |
| The Member of Parliament is Blake Stephenson |
| Details for the MP Blake Stephenson on parliament.uk |
| Details for the MP Blake Stephenson on theyworkforyou.com |
| In the 2024 General Election Blake Stephenson won with a majority of 1,321 the result was Con hold. The total electorate was 75,457 |
| Wards, Parish Councils and County Councils |
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| Ward: Wilshamstead Ward |
| Parish: Unparished area |
| Ceremonial County: Bedfordshire |
Nearest Schools
England Secondary Schools
Wixams Academy
Address: Wixams Academy, Green Lane, Wixams, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK42 6BA
Distance: 0.29 miles
Contact: 01234608950
England Primary Schools
Wixams Tree Primary School
Address: Wixams Tree Primary School, Green Lane, Wixams, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK42 6BA
Distance: 0.29 miles
Contact: 01234608960
Wilstead Primary School
Address: Wilstead Primary School, Cotton End Road, Wilstead, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK45 3BX
Distance: 0.99 miles
Contact: 01234302303
Lakeview School
Address: Lakeview School, School Lane, Off Brooklands Avenue, Wixams, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK42 6BH
Distance: 0.59 miles
Contact: 01234741653
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: 4.95 (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: 6.39 (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: 6.77 (miles) |
| Directions from to BMI The Manor Hospital |
Nearest Dentists
Dentists
U H P THE DENTAL PRACTICE
Address: 176 BEDFORD ROAD, KEMPSTON, BEDFORD, BEDFORDSHIRE, MK42 8BL
Distance: 2.66 miles
Contact: :
KEMPSTON DENTAL PRACTICE
Address: 212 BEDFORD ROAD, KEMPSTON, BEDFORD, BEDFORDSHIRE, MK42 8BL
Distance: 2.66 miles
Contact: :
MOBILE DENTAL UNIT (NORTH)
Address: KEMPSTON DENTAL CLINIC, HALSEY ROAD, BEDFORD, BEDFORDSHIRE, MK42 8AU
Distance: 2.78 miles
Contact: :
LONDON ROAD HEALTH CENTRE
Address: 84-86 LONDON ROAD, BEDFORD, BEDFORDSHIRE, MK42 0NT
Distance: 2.99 miles
Contact: :
MARSTON DENTAL PRACTICE
Address: 1 GARRICKS COURT, GOLD FURLONG, MARSTON MORETAINE, BEDFORD, MK43 0XR
Distance: 3.38 miles
Contact: :
DENTAL SURGERY
Address: 11 HIGH STREET, BEDFORD, BEDFORDSHIRE, MK40 1RN
Distance: 3.55 miles
Contact: :
Nearest GP Surgeries
Doctors
DR HYDER
Address: THE BRANCH SURGERY, ABBEY FIELDS, ELSTOW, BEDFORD, BEDFORDSHIRE, MK42 9GP
Distance: 2.32 miles
Contact: :
PC EXT ACCESS BEDOC
Address: ABBEY FIELDS, BEDFORD, BEDFORDSHIRE, MK42 9GP
Distance: 2.32 miles
Contact: tel: 01234 889088
ELSTOW MEDICAL CENTRE - COVID LOCAL VACCINATION SERVICE
Address: ABBEY FIELDS, ELSTOW, BEDFORD, MK42 9GP
Distance: 2.32 miles
Contact: :
SHORTSTOWN MEDICAL CENTRE
Address: 2-6 BEAUVAIS SQUARE, SHORTSTOWN, BEDFORD, MK42 0GS
Distance: 2.53 miles
Contact: :
SHORTSTOWN MEDICAL CENTRE
Address: 2-6 BEAUVAIS SQUARE, SHORTSTOWN, BEDFORD, MK42 0GS
Distance: 2.53 miles
Contact: tel: 01234 743000
ST JOHN'S BRANCH SURGERY
Address: 16 ST. JOHNS STREET, KEMPSTON, BEDFORD, MK42 8EP
Distance: 2.53 miles
Contact: :
Nearest Dispensing Chemists
Pharmacies
WILSTEAD PHARMACY
Address: 1 CROSS ROADS, CHURCH ROAD, BEDFORD, BEDFORDSHIRE, MK45 3HJ
Distance: 0.86 miles
Contact: tel: 01234 740609
BOOTS
Address: UNIT D, I/CHANGE RETAIL PARK, RACE MEADOWS WAY, BEDFORD, BEDFORDSHIRE, MK42 7AZ
Distance: 1.89 miles
Contact: tel: 01234 210803
WOOTTON PHARMACY
Address: UNIT 2, FOLKES ROAD, WOOTTON, BEDFORD, BEDFORDSHIRE, MK43 9TE
Distance: 2.26 miles
Contact: tel: 01234 765166
PHOENIX PHARMACY T/A BERKELEY PHARMACY
Address: 30 GOSTWICK ROAD, BEDFORD, MK42 9XD
Distance: 2.34 miles
Contact: tel: 01234 357733
PHOENIX PHARMACY T/A SHORTSTOWN PHARMACY
Address: UNIT 2(B) BLOCK F, 15 BEAUVAIS SQUARE, SHORTSTOWN, BEDFORD, MK42 0GE
Distance: 2.53 miles
Contact: tel: 01234 743330
BRITANNIA PHARMACY
Address: THE SAXON CENTRE, 242 BEDFORD ROAD, KEMPSTON, BEDFORD, BEDFORDSHIRE, MK42 8PP
Distance: 2.60 miles
Contact: tel: 01234 854023
Nearest Opticians
Opticians
Transport
Nearest Rail Stations
Kempston Hardwick Station is 1.59 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.
Stewartby Station is 2.42 miles away.
Address: Stewartby station, Green Lane, Stewartby, Bedfordshire, MK43 9LY
Stewartby is situated on the Marston Vale line and is managed by Grand Central North West.
Stewartby Station is an unstaffed station.