Overview for Midland Road, BEDFORD, MK40 1QH

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 Midland Road, BEDFORD, MK40 1QH

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

Roadworks near MK40 1QH

Today's roadworks within 3 miles
Planned
14
In Progress
33
Completed
0
Cancelled
6

Road Safety near MK40 1QH

Details of personal injury accidents in and around Midland Road, MK40 1QH that have been reported to Bedfordshire Police over the past 20 years.

Traffic Levels near MK40 1QH

View traffic levels near Midland Road, MK40 1QH from official Department for Transport counts.

Images taken near to Midland Road, MK40 1QH and the surrounding area

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Bedford and nearby Videos From YouTube

Houghton House (as viewed from a drone) - Bedfordshire

A short video from December 2019 showing Houghton House in Bedfordshire (UK). Houghton House today is the shell of a ...

Channel: Harley Wig (View Channel)

Published: 5 Dec 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 Queens Park, Town Centre and Castle neighbourhood.

Bedfordshire Police

Queens Park, Town Centre and Castle Neighbourhood Crime

Top 3 Categories

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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 Midland Road, MK40 1QH

70 MIDLAND ROAD, MK40 1QH
19 Oct 2011
£242,500
78 MIDLAND ROAD, MK40 1QH
15 Aug 2002
£100,000
78 MIDLAND ROAD, MK40 1QH
19 Jun 1998
£47,500

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 MK40 1QH

Latitude
52.13565
Longitude
-0.473441

Residents at MK40 1QH

Households
5
Male
4
Female
4
People per Household
1.60

Sunrise and Sunset at MK40 1QH

Sunrise
05:40
Sunset
18:32

Traffic Emission and Congestion Zones

MK40 1QH is not covered by a Traffic Emission or Congestion Zone

Historical Weather Summary

Clear22.70%
Cloudy62.31%
Rain6.11%
Windy8.75%
Other0.13%

Population

Bedford
174,000

Deprivation Index

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

Average Energy Performance

Domestic Certificates

Companies Registered at MK40 1QH

Active
12
Inactive
9

Postcode Details for MK40 1QH

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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