Overview for Bromham Road, BEDFORD, MK40 2BJ

Introduction

Bedford is a market town in Bedfordshire, England. At the 2011 Census, the population of the Bedford built-up area (including Biddenham and Kempston) was 106,940, making it the second-largest settlement in Bedfordshire, behind Luton. Bedford is also the historic county town of Bedfordshire and is now the seat of the Borough of Bedford, a unitary authority that includes other settlements and a significant rural area.

Bedford was founded at a ford on the River Great Ouse and is thought to have been the burial place of King Offa of Mercia, who is remembered for building Offa's Dyke on the Welsh border. Bedford Castle was built by Henry I, although it was destroyed in 1224. Bedford was granted borough status in 1166 and has been represented in Parliament since 1265. It is known for its large population of Italian descent.

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Summary for Bromham Road, BEDFORD, MK40 2BJ

East of England
This postcode is in the
Harpur
within
Bedford
Rural/Urban
Urban City and town   ?

Roadworks near MK40 2BJ

Today's roadworks within 3 miles
Planned
49
In Progress
194
Completed
15
Cancelled
6

Road Safety near MK40 2BJ

Details of personal injury accidents in and around Bromham Road, MK40 2BJ that have been reported to Bedfordshire Police over the past 20 years.

Traffic Levels near MK40 2BJ

View traffic levels near Bromham Road, MK40 2BJ from official Department for Transport counts.

Images taken near to Bromham Road, MK40 2BJ and the surrounding area

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Bedford and nearby Videos From YouTube

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Police

This area is policed by Bedfordshire Police.

Bedfordshire Police split their policing area into 17 separate neighbourhoods and this postcode is in the Harpur, Brickhill and De Parys neighbourhood.

Bedfordshire Police

Harpur, Brickhill and De Parys Neighbourhood Crime

Top 3 Categories

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Violent Crime
Feb 2024
78
Jan 2024
77
Anti-social Behaviour
Feb 2024
26
Jan 2024
35
Vehicle Crime
Feb 2024
21
Jan 2024
24

Member of UK Parliament

This postcode is in the Bedford parliamentary constituency.

Bedford is a constituency in the East of England region of England. The seat has been held by Mohammad Yasin (Labour) since June 2017.

MP photograph

Most Recent House Sales for Bromham Road, MK40 2BJ

No recorded house sales or transfers for this postcode.

Local Petrol Station Prices

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Petrol Super (E5)
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Diesel Standard (B7)
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Diesel Super (B7)
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Coordinates for MK40 2BJ

Latitude
52.13976
Longitude
-0.477699

Residents at MK40 2BJ

Households
32
Male
25
Female
20
People per Household
1.41

Sunrise and Sunset at MK40 2BJ

Sunrise
04:59
Sunset
19:03

Traffic Emission and Congestion Zones

MK40 2BJ is not covered by a Traffic Emission or Congestion Zone

Historical Weather Summary

Clear22.06%
Cloudy61.15%
Rain6.10%
Windy10.60%
Other0.09%

Population

Bedford
174,000

Deprivation Index

21.3 England
The lower the score (out of 100),
the more deprived the postcode

Average Energy Performance

Domestic Certificates

Companies Registered at MK40 2BJ

Active
1
Inactive
5

Postcode Details for MK40 2BJ

Introduced
1 Jan 1980

Recent Updates

15 Apr 2024
Schools Data updated for April 2024
10 Apr 2024
Companies Data updated for March 2024
7 Apr 2024
New option to receive automatic updates to roadworks that affect you
7 Apr 2024
Police and Crime data updated for February 2024
3 Apr 2024
Sold House Price data updated for February 2024
30 Mar 2024
Energy Performance Certificates (England and Wales) updated February 2024
28 Mar 2024
New feature to use Geolocating functions to detect your current location
17 Mar 2024
Schools Data updated for March 2024

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