Abbey Grove is a street located in the town of Sandy. The street has a length of approximately 229 metres.
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 25200099 in the National Street Gazetteer.
The street has the postcodes of SG19 1QR and SG19 1QP.
It is located within the county of Bedfordshire, situated in the East of England region of the UK. It's 44.44 miles North from central London., 7.62 miles East from Bedford, 17.98 miles West from Cambridge and 18.36 miles North from Luton.
ABBEY GROVE is within the Post Town of SANDY
Abbey
Religious (Aramaic)
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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Map of Abbey Grove
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| Location Note | Central Point of Street - Not Actual Location | |
| MSOA Info | For MSOAs E02003600, E02003599 (Statistical Neighbourhood) | |
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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 Abbey Grove
| 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 |
3.69 |
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2: Name:Premier Inn St Neots A1 Wyboston Address: Great North Road Telephone: Visit Hotel Page |
5.09 |
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3: Name:Premier Inn St Neots Colmworth Park Address: 2 Marlborough Road Telephone: Visit Hotel Page |
5.27 |
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4: Name:Travelodge Bedford Goldington Road Address: 403 Goldington Rd, Bedford, MK41 0DS Telephone: 0871 559 1804 Visit Hotel Page |
5.99 |
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6.41 |
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EPC (Energy Performance Certificate) Information for Abbey Grove
UPRN: 100080076464
EPC Current: D
EPC Potential: B
Habitable Rooms: 4
Property Type: House
Tenure: Owner-occupied
Built Form: End-Terrace
Age Band: 1967-1975
Mains Gas: No
UPRN: 100080076465
EPC Current: C
EPC Potential: B
Habitable Rooms: 4
Property Type: House
Tenure: Rented (social)
Built Form: End-Terrace
Age Band: 1976-1982
Mains Gas: Yes
UPRN: 100080076466
EPC Current: D
EPC Potential: B
Habitable Rooms: 4
Property Type: House
Tenure: Not defined - use in the case of a new dwelling fo
Built Form: Mid-Terrace
Age Band: 1983-1990
Mains Gas: No
UPRN: 100080076469
EPC Current: D
EPC Potential: B
Habitable Rooms: 4
Property Type: House
Tenure: Owner-occupied
Built Form: Mid-Terrace
Age Band: 1967-1975
Mains Gas: Yes
UPRN: 100080076471
EPC Current: C
EPC Potential: B
Habitable Rooms: 4
Property Type: House
Tenure: Rented (social)
Built Form: Mid-Terrace
Age Band: 1967-1975
Mains Gas: Yes
UPRN: 100080076472
EPC Current: B
EPC Potential: B
Habitable Rooms: 4
Property Type: House
Tenure: Owner-occupied
Built Form: End-Terrace
Age Band: 1967-1975
Mains Gas: Yes
UPRN: 100080076475
EPC Current: C
EPC Potential: B
Habitable Rooms: 4
Property Type: House
Tenure: Rented (social)
Built Form: Mid-Terrace
Age Band: 1967-1975
Mains Gas: Yes
UPRN: 100080076476
EPC Current: C
EPC Potential: B
Habitable Rooms: 4
Property Type: House
Tenure: Owner-occupied
Built Form: Mid-Terrace
Age Band: 1967-1975
Mains Gas: Yes
UPRN: 100080076477
EPC Current: D
EPC Potential: B
Habitable Rooms: 5
Property Type: House
Tenure: Rented (social)
Built Form: Mid-Terrace
Age Band: 1967-1975
Mains Gas: Yes
UPRN: 100080076478
EPC Current: D
EPC Potential: C
Habitable Rooms: 4
Property Type: House
Tenure: Owner-occupied
Built Form: Mid-Terrace
Age Band: 1967-1975
Mains Gas: Yes
UPRN: 100080076479
EPC Current: D
EPC Potential: B
Habitable Rooms: 4
Property Type: House
Tenure: Owner-occupied
Built Form: Semi-Detached
Age Band: 1967-1975
Mains Gas: Yes
UPRN: 100080076485
EPC Current: C
EPC Potential: B
Habitable Rooms: 5
Property Type: House
Tenure: Owner-occupied
Built Form: Mid-Terrace
Age Band: 1967-1975
Mains Gas: Yes
UPRN: 100080076487
EPC Current: D
EPC Potential: B
Habitable Rooms: 4
Property Type: House
Tenure: Rented (social)
Built Form: Semi-Detached
Age Band: 1967-1975
Mains Gas: Yes
UPRN: 100080076488
EPC Current: C
EPC Potential: C
Habitable Rooms: 4
Property Type: House
Tenure: Owner-occupied
Built Form: Mid-Terrace
Age Band: 1950-1966
Mains Gas: Yes
UPRN: 100080076489
EPC Current: C
EPC Potential: B
Habitable Rooms: 3
Property Type: House
Tenure: Owner-occupied
Built Form: Mid-Terrace
Age Band: 1950-1966
Mains Gas: Yes
UPRN: 100080076491
EPC Current: D
EPC Potential: B
Habitable Rooms: 4
Property Type: House
Tenure: rental (social)
Built Form: Mid-Terrace
Age Band: 1967-1975
Mains Gas: Yes
UPRN: 100080076492
EPC Current: C
EPC Potential: B
Habitable Rooms: 4
Property Type: House
Tenure: Owner-occupied
Built Form: Mid-Terrace
Age Band: 1976-1982
Mains Gas: Yes
UPRN: 100080076493
EPC Current: D
EPC Potential: B
Habitable Rooms: 4
Property Type: House
Tenure: Owner-occupied
Built Form: End-Terrace
Age Band: 1950-1966
Mains Gas: Yes
UPRN: 100080076497
EPC Current: C
EPC Potential: B
Habitable Rooms: 4
Property Type: House
Tenure: Owner-occupied
Built Form: Mid-Terrace
Age Band: 1967-1975
Mains Gas: Yes
UPRN: 100080076500
EPC Current: C
EPC Potential: B
Habitable Rooms: 4
Property Type: House
Tenure: Owner-occupied
Built Form: Mid-Terrace
Age Band: 1967-1975
Mains Gas: Yes
UPRN: 100080076501
EPC Current: C
EPC Potential: B
Habitable Rooms: 4
Property Type: House
Tenure: Rented (social)
Built Form: Mid-Terrace
Age Band: 1967-1975
Mains Gas: Yes
UPRN: 100080076504
EPC Current: C
EPC Potential: B
Habitable Rooms: 6
Property Type: House
Tenure: Owner-occupied
Built Form: Mid-Terrace
Age Band: 1967-1975
Mains Gas: Yes
UPRN: 100080076507
EPC Current: C
EPC Potential: B
Habitable Rooms: 4
Property Type: House
Tenure: Rented (social)
Built Form: Mid-Terrace
Age Band: 1967-1975
Mains Gas: Yes
UPRN: 100080076509
EPC Current: C
EPC Potential: B
Habitable Rooms: 4
Property Type: House
Tenure: Rented (social)
Built Form: Mid-Terrace
Age Band: 1967-1975
Mains Gas: Yes
UPRN: 100080076510
EPC Current: C
EPC Potential: B
Habitable Rooms: 5
Property Type: House
Tenure: Owner-occupied
Built Form: Mid-Terrace
Age Band: 1976-1982
Mains Gas: Yes
UPRN: 100080076514
EPC Current: D
EPC Potential: B
Habitable Rooms: 4
Property Type: House
Tenure: Owner-occupied
Built Form: Mid-Terrace
Age Band: 1967-1975
Mains Gas: Yes
UPRN: 100080076517
EPC Current: C
EPC Potential: B
Habitable Rooms: 5
Property Type: House
Tenure: Rented (social)
Built Form: Mid-Terrace
Age Band: 1976-1982
Mains Gas: Yes
UPRN: 100080076519
EPC Current: C
EPC Potential: B
Habitable Rooms: 4
Property Type: House
Tenure: Rented (private)
Built Form: Mid-Terrace
Age Band: 1967-1975
Mains Gas: Yes
UPRN: 100080076522
EPC Current: C
EPC Potential: B
Habitable Rooms: 4
Property Type: House
Tenure: Rented (social)
Built Form: Mid-Terrace
Age Band: 1976-1982
Mains Gas: Yes
UPRN: 100080076523
EPC Current: C
EPC Potential: B
Habitable Rooms: 4
Property Type: House
Tenure: rental (private)
Built Form: End-Terrace
Age Band: 1950-1966
Mains Gas: Yes
House Sales
| Year | High | Low | Average | Sales |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | £137,000 | £115,000 | £138,750 | 4 |
| 2015 | £161,000 | £161,000 | £161,000 | 1 |
| 2016 | £184,950 | £210,000 | £197,475 | 2 |
| 2017 | £255,000 | £255,000 | £255,000 | 1 |
| 2018 | £226,000 | £219,950 | £222,975 | 2 |
| 2020 | £215,000 | £215,000 | £215,000 | 1 |
| 2021 | £244,500 | £120,000 | £182,250 | 2 |
| 2022 | £269,000 | £269,000 | £269,000 | 1 |
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Nearby Estate Agents
| Name | Address | Website |
|---|---|---|
| Kennedy & Co | 17 Market Square, Sandy, SG19 1LA | Visit Website |
| Lane & Browns | 11 High Street Sandy SG19 1AG | Visit Website |
| Inskip & Davie | 2-4 Park Road, Sandy, SG19 1JB | Visit Website |
| Alex McCarthy Independent Estate and Letting Agents | 26A Market Square Potton Sandy Bedfordshire, SG19 2NP | |
| Kennedy & Allen | 10 Market Square, Potton, SG19 2NP | Visit Website |
 | Neighbourhood Policing |
| Police Force: Bedfordshire |
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Location Details
| Abbey Grove | |
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| Latitude | 52.133394 |
| Longitude | -0.286082 |
| OS Easting (X): | 517295 |
| OS Northing (Y): | 249774 |
| OS Grid Reference: | TL173498 |
Known Residential Addresses for Abbey Grove
- 9
- 34
- 3
- 13
- 1
- 6
- 37
- 26
- 30
- 65
- 29
- 45
Roads that have a Junction with Abbey Grove
| Street | Junction Type |
|---|---|
| Dapifer Drive | junction |
| Wynnefield Walk | junction |
Sunset and Sunrise times
| Sunrise | 08:06 |
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| Sunset | 15:53 |
Latest Weather Conditions
| Observed at Weather Station: | Bedford 21 December 2024 at 23:00 (9.84 miles away) |
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| Current Weather: | Partly cloudy (night) |
| Temperature and Humidity: | 6.8°C (74.0%) |
| Wind Direction and Speed: | W (15 mph) |
Population Statistics
| ONS Area Code | E00088042 & E00088052 |
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| ONS Area Name | Hard-Pressed Ethnic Mix |
| Average Age | 38.86 & 36.34 |
| Area Population | 1692.00 & 1588.00 |
| Male Population | 829.00 & 780.00 (49%) |
| Female Population | 863.00 & 808.00 (51%) |
| Benefit Claimants | 33 & 57 (3%) |
| LSOA Code: | E01017435 &E01017433 |
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| LSOA Name: | Central Bedfordshire 002D &Central Bedfordshire 001A |
| SOA Code: | 5b &4c |
| SOA Name: | |
| MSOA Code: | E02003600 &E02003599 |
| MSOA Name: | Central Bedfordshire 002 &Central Bedfordshire 001 |
Nearest Supermarkets
| Tesco Sandy Superstore |
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| Station Rd, Sandy, SG19 1NX |
| 0345 610 2908 |
| Distance: 0.79 Miles |
| Directions to Tesco Sandy Superstore |
| Sainsburys Biggleswade |
|---|
| Bells Brook, Biggleswade, England, SG18 0NA |
| 01767 317587 |
| Distance: 2.81 Miles |
| Directions to Sainsburys Biggleswade |
| Tesco Potton Express |
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| 12 King St, Potton, Sandy, SG19 2QT |
| 0345 026 9691 |
| Distance: 3.12 Miles |
| Directions to Tesco Potton Express |
| Asda Biggleswade |
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| Church Street, Biggleswade, SG18 0JS |
| 01767 604100 |
| Distance: 3.24 Miles |
| Directions to Asda Biggleswade |
Telephone Information
| Dialling Code | Telephone Exchange | Telephone Cabinet | Fibre to the Cabinet or Fibre to the Premises |
|---|---|---|---|
| 01767 | SANDY - SMSA | P6 | FTTC |
Broadband Information
| Speed | Average Speed | Median Speed | Maximum Speed | Next-generation access (NGA) | Number of Connections |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 2 Mbps | >=30 | 20 | >=30 | Y | 36 |
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 |
|---|
| 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: Sandy Ward |
| Parish: Unparished area |
| Ceremonial County: Bedfordshire |
Nearest Schools
England Secondary Schools
Sandy Secondary School
Address: Sandy Secondary School, Engayne Avenue, Sandy, Bedfordshire, SG19 1BL
Distance: 0.36 miles
Contact: 01767680598
Sandye Place Academy
Address: Sandye Place Academy, Park Road, Sandy, Bedfordshire, SG19 1JD
Distance: 0.46 miles
Contact:
England Primary Schools
Maple Tree Primary School
Address: Maple Tree Primary School, Hawk Drive, Sandy, Bedfordshire, SG19 2WA
Distance: 0.63 miles
Contact: 01767699806
St Swithun's Church of England VC Primary School
Address: St Swithun's Church of England VC Primary School, Ivel Road, Sandy, Bedfordshire, SG19 1AX
Distance: 0.51 miles
Contact: 01767680692
Robert Peel Primary School
Address: Robert Peel Primary School, Dapifer Drive, Sandy, Bedfordshire, SG19 1QJ
Distance: 0.09 miles
Contact: 01767681185
Laburnum Primary School
Address: Laburnum Primary School, Laburnum Road, Sandy, Bedfordshire, SG19 1HQ
Distance: 0.41 miles
Contact: 01767680691
Moggerhanger Primary School
Address: Moggerhanger Primary School, Blunham Road, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK44 3RD
Distance: 2.00 miles
Contact: 01767640270
Nearest Hospitals
| Lakeside Hospital |
|---|
| Address: The Lane, Wyboston, Bedford, MK44 3AS, |
| Independent Sector |
| Brookdale Healthcare Ltd (T/A Brookdale Care) |
| Distance: 7.4 (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: 12.01 (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: 12.73 (miles) |
| Directions from to Bedford Hospital South Wing |
Nearest Dentists
Dentists
SANDY HEALTH CENTRE
Address: NORTHCROFT, SANDY, BEDFORDSHIRE, SG19 1JQ
Distance: 0.24 miles
Contact: :
DENTAL PRACTICE
Address: 10 MARKET SQUARE, SANDY, BEDFORDSHIRE, SG19 1HU
Distance: 0.28 miles
Contact: :
POTTON DENTAL PRACTICE
Address: 10 KING STREET, POTTON, SANDY, BEDFORDSHIRE, SG19 2QT
Distance: 3.13 miles
Contact: :
DENTAL SURGERY
Address: 17A HIGH STREET, BIGGLESWADE, BEDFORDSHIRE, SG18 0JE
Distance: 3.32 miles
Contact: :
VICTORIA PLACE DENTAL PRACTICE LIMITED
Address: 3 VICTORIA PLACE, BIGGLESWADE, SG18 9RN
Distance: 3.39 miles
Contact: :
SMILES ORTHODONTIC PRACTICE
Address: 6 STATION ROAD, BIGGLESWADE, BEDFORDSHIRE, SG18 8AL
Distance: 3.49 miles
Contact: :
Nearest GP Surgeries
Doctors
SANDY HEALTH CENTRE
Address: NORTHCROFT, SANDY, BEDFORDSHIRE, SG19 1JQ
Distance: 0.24 miles
Contact: tel: 01767 682525
SHANNON COURT SURGERY
Address: HIGH STREET, SANDY, BEDFORDSHIRE, SG19 1AG
Distance: 0.35 miles
Contact: :
GREENSANDS (POTTON)
Address: THE SURGERY, BROOK END, POTTON, SANDY, BEDFORDSHIRE, SG19 2QS
Distance: 3.14 miles
Contact: tel: 01767 260340
GREAT BARFORD SURGERY
Address: 26 SILVER STREET, GREAT BARFORD, BEDFORD, BEDFORDSHIRE, MK44 3HX
Distance: 3.19 miles
Contact: tel: 01234 870325
IVEL MEDICAL CENTRE
Address: CHESTNUT AVENUE, BIGGLESWADE, BEDFORDSHIRE, SG18 0RA
Distance: 3.29 miles
Contact: tel: 01767 312441
SAFFRON HEALTH PARTNERSHIP
Address: BIGGLESWADE HEALTH CENTRE, SAFFRON ROAD, BIGGLESWADE, BEDFORDSHIRE, SG18 8DJ
Distance: 3.52 miles
Contact: tel: 01767 316346
Nearest Dispensing Chemists
Pharmacies
BRITANNIA PHARMACY
Address: HEALTH & WELLBEING CENTRE, 5 MARKET SQUARE, SANDY, BEDFORDSHIRE, SG19 1HU
Distance: 0.28 miles
Contact: tel: 01767 680338
BRITANNIA PHARMACY
Address: 4 MARKET SQUARE, SANDY, SG19 1HU
Distance: 0.28 miles
Contact: tel: 01767 680488
JARDINES PHARMACY
Address: 17 MARKET SQUARE, POTTON, SANDY, SG19 2NP
Distance: 3.08 miles
Contact: tel: 01767 260236
BIGGLESWADE PHARMACY
Address: UNIT 1 MARKET SQUARE, BIGGLESWADE, SG18 8AP
Distance: 3.36 miles
Contact: tel: 01767 313115
BOOTS
Address: 9-10 MARKET SQUARE, BIGGLESWADE, BEDFORDSHIRE, SG18 8AS
Distance: 3.39 miles
Contact: tel: 01767 313278
JARDINES PHARMACY
Address: 5 KINGSFIELD ROAD, SAXON CENTRE, BIGGLESWADE, BEDFORDSHIRE, SG18 8AT
Distance: 3.89 miles
Contact: tel: 01767 313092
Nearest Opticians
Opticians
ALLDERS OPTICIANS (SANDY)
Address: 21 MARKET SQUARE, SANDY, SG19 1JA
Distance: 0.32 miles
Contact: :
SPECSAVERS - BIGGLESWADE BELLS BROOK
Address: SAINSBURYS SUPERMARKETS, BELLS BROOK, BIGGLESWADE, SG18 0NA
Distance: 2.82 miles
Contact: :
ALLDERS OPTICIANS (BIGGLESWADE)
Address: 39 HIGH STREET, BIGGLESWADE, SG18 0JH
Distance: 3.35 miles
Contact: :
HARROLD OPTICIANS (BIGGLESWADE)
Address: 29A MARKET SQUARE, BIGGLESWADE, BEDFORDSHIRE, SG18 8AQ
Distance: 3.36 miles
Contact: :
ADAM LOVEDAY EYECARE
Address: 99-101 HIGH STREET, BIGGLESWADE, BEDFORDSHIRE, SG18 0LA
Distance: 3.37 miles
Contact: :
CLEAR VISION DIRECT LTD
Address: 54-56 HIGH STREET, BIGGLESWADE, BEDFORDSHIRE, SG18 0LJ
Distance: 3.38 miles
Contact: :
Transport
Nearest Rail Stations
Sandy Station is 0.63 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 3.53 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.