Overview for High Street, BEDFORD, MK44 1AS

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 High Street, BEDFORD, MK44 1AS

East of England
This postcode is in the parish of
Melchbourne and Yielden
in
Riseley
within
Bedford
Rural/Urban
Village   ?

Roadworks near MK44 1AS

Today's roadworks within 3 miles
Planned
0
In Progress
5
Completed
2
Cancelled
2

Road Safety near MK44 1AS

Details of personal injury accidents in and around High Street, MK44 1AS that have been reported to Bedfordshire Police over the past 20 years.

Traffic Levels near MK44 1AS

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Bedford and nearby Videos From YouTube

Catching autumn over Linslade

Catching the last of autumn with drone aerial footage over Linslade Wood.

Channel: Whoosh Creative (View Channel)

Published: 19 Nov 2019

Police

This area is policed by Bedfordshire Police.

Bedfordshire Police split their policing area into 17 separate neighbourhoods and this postcode is in the Riseley, Wyboston neighbourhood.

Bedfordshire Police

Riseley, Wyboston Neighbourhood Crime

Top 3 Categories

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Violent Crime
Jan 2024
23
Dec 2023
22
Criminal Damage/Arson
Jan 2024
11
Dec 2023
8
Anti-social Behaviour
Jan 2024
9
Dec 2023
4

Member of UK Parliament

This postcode is in the North East Bedfordshire parliamentary constituency.

North East Bedfordshire is a constituency in the East of England region of England. The seat has been held by Richard Fuller (Conservative) since December 2019.

MP photograph

Most Recent House Sales for High Street, MK44 1AS

MIDDLE FARM COTTAGE HIGH STREET, MK44 1AS
27 Mar 2012
£415,000

Local Petrol Station Prices

Petrol Standard (E10)
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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 MK44 1AS

Latitude
52.290395
Longitude
-0.516672

Residents at MK44 1AS

Households
2
Male
3
Female
3
People per Household
3.00

Sunrise and Sunset at MK44 1AS

Sunrise
05:42
Sunset
18:31

Traffic Emission and Congestion Zones

MK44 1AS is not covered by a Traffic Emission or Congestion Zone

Historical Weather Summary

Clear21.59%
Cloudy61.35%
Rain6.20%
Windy10.77%
Other0.09%

Population

Bedford
174,000

Deprivation Index

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

Average Energy Performance

Domestic Certificates

Companies Registered at MK44 1AS

Active
1
Inactive
0

Postcode Details for MK44 1AS

Introduced
1 Jan 1980

Recent Updates

17 Mar 2024
Schools Data updated for March 2024
16 Mar 2024
Companies Data updated for February 2024
2 Mar 2024
Police and Crime data updated for January 2024
1 Mar 2024
Energy Performance Certificates (England and Wales) updated January 2024
28 Feb 2024
Sold House Price data updated for January 2024
24 Feb 2024
Added National Park details to Postcodes
18 Feb 2024
Added Traffic Camera Views to Roadworks within London
17 Feb 2024
Schools Data updated for February 2024

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