Overview for Highlands, BEDFORD, MK45 1DW

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 Highlands, BEDFORD, MK45 1DW

East of England
This postcode is in the parish of
Flitwick
within
Central Bedfordshire
Rural/Urban
Urban City and town   ?

Roadworks near MK45 1DW

Today's roadworks within 3 miles
Planned
6
In Progress
27
Completed
1
Cancelled
0

Road Safety near MK45 1DW

Details of personal injury accidents in and around Highlands, MK45 1DW that have been reported to Bedfordshire Police over the past 20 years.

Traffic Levels near MK45 1DW

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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 Flitwick, and Ampthill, Marston and Cranfield neighbourhood.

Bedfordshire Police

Flitwick, and Ampthill, Marston and Cranfield Neighbourhood Crime

Top 3 Categories

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Violent Crime
Jan 2024
87
Dec 2023
83
Shoplifting
Jan 2024
30
Dec 2023
12
Other Theft
Jan 2024
27
Dec 2023
13

Member of UK Parliament

This postcode is in the Mid Bedfordshire parliamentary constituency.

Mid Bedfordshire is a constituency in the East of England region of England. The seat has been held by Alistair Strathern (Labour) since October 2023.

MP photograph

Most Recent House Sales for Highlands, MK45 1DW

7 HIGHLANDS, MK45 1DW
28 Feb 2019
£422,500
15 HIGHLANDS, MK45 1DW
2 Feb 2018
£620,000
8 HIGHLANDS, MK45 1DW
31 Aug 2017
£470,000
14 HIGHLANDS, MK45 1DW
14 Aug 2014
£405,000

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 MK45 1DW

Latitude
52.005164
Longitude
-0.492774

Residents at MK45 1DW

Households
10
Male
17
Female
13
People per Household
3.00

Sunrise and Sunset at MK45 1DW

Sunrise
05:42
Sunset
18:30

Traffic Emission and Congestion Zones

MK45 1DW is not covered by a Traffic Emission or Congestion Zone

Historical Weather Summary

Clear23.14%
Cloudy63.69%
Rain6.17%
Windy6.90%
Other0.10%

Population

Central Bedfordshire
291,000

Deprivation Index

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

Average Energy Performance

Domestic Certificates

Companies Registered at MK45 1DW

Active
1
Inactive
2

Postcode Details for MK45 1DW

Introduced
1 Mar 1982

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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