Overview for Saxon Centre, Bedford Road, BEDFORD, MK42 8QA

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 Saxon Centre, Bedford Road, BEDFORD, MK42 8QA

East of England
This postcode is in the parish of
Kempston
in
Kempston Central & East
within
Bedford
Rural/Urban
Urban City and town   ?

Roadworks near MK42 8QA

Today's roadworks within 3 miles
Planned
13
In Progress
31
Completed
0
Cancelled
6

Road Safety near MK42 8QA

Details of personal injury accidents in and around Saxon Centre, Bedford Road, MK42 8QA that have been reported to Bedfordshire Police over the past 20 years.

Traffic Levels near MK42 8QA

View traffic levels near Saxon Centre, Bedford Road, MK42 8QA from official Department for Transport counts.

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Bedford and nearby Videos From YouTube

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Published: 19 Sep 2021

Police

This area is policed by Bedfordshire Police.

Bedfordshire Police split their policing area into 17 separate neighbourhoods and this postcode is in the Kingsbrook, Kempston, Cauldwell neighbourhood.

Bedfordshire Police

Kingsbrook, Kempston, Cauldwell Neighbourhood Crime

Top 3 Categories

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Violent Crime
Jan 2024
151
Dec 2023
148
Shoplifting
Jan 2024
68
Dec 2023
42
Anti-social Behaviour
Jan 2024
51
Dec 2023
36

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 Saxon Centre, Bedford Road, MK42 8QA

No recorded house sales or transfers for this postcode.

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 MK42 8QA

Latitude
52.117656
Longitude
-0.495388

Residents at MK42 8QA

Households
0
Male
0
Female
0

Sunrise and Sunset at MK42 8QA

Sunrise
05:40
Sunset
18:32

Traffic Emission and Congestion Zones

MK42 8QA is not covered by a Traffic Emission or Congestion Zone

Historical Weather Summary

Clear22.84%
Cloudy62.99%
Rain6.15%
Windy7.94%
Other0.08%

Population

Bedford
174,000

Deprivation Index

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

Companies Registered at MK42 8QA

Active
None

Postcode Details for MK42 8QA

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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