Area Information for Bedford, MK42 5AP
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Basic Information
| Area Type | |
| Country | England |
Policing & Crime Summary
We hold details of the latest crimes committed near Bedford, MK42 5AP - click here.
We also have information on the local policing neighbourhood (Wilstead, Shortstown, Willington), and the Bedfordshire Police force area,
which is available on the Crime tab of this page.
Nearby Services
StreetCheck lists many nearby services, for instance railway stations, GPs and schools. Here is just a selection...
- Closest primary school: Elstow School (240 yards)
- Closest secondary school: Bedford Academy (0.7 miles)
- Closest GP: London Road Surgery (0.7 miles)
- Closest hospital: Bedford Hospital South Wing (1.3 miles)
More details and a full list are available on the Nearby tab
About the Demographic Information
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Nearby Locations
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Bedford, MK42 5AP is within the Wilstead, Shortstown, Willington policing neighbourhood, under the Bedfordshire Police force area. For non-urgent queries, contact 101. For emergency assistance, please contact 999.
Neighbourhood Team
| Crime: | Click here to view crimes committed near MK42 5AP |
| Neighbourhood Team Address |
Wilstead, Shortstown, Willington |
| Force Website: | https://www.beds.police.uk/ |
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Railway Station
Hospital
GP
Dentist
Optician
Primary School
Secondary School
Below are the details of the closest services to MK42 5AP. All distances are straight-line distances, please consult the map of the facility to check the exact location. You can also view these details on our interactive services map for MK42 5AP.
Nearest Railway Stations Back to Top
Listed here are the 16 closest railway stations to Bedford, MK42 5AP. The nearest railway station is Bedford St Johns, approximately 1.3 miles away.
| Name | Approximate Distance* |
|---|---|
| Bedford St Johns | 1.3 miles |
| Bedford | 1.9 miles |
| Kempston Hardwick | 2.1 miles |
| Stewartby | 3.8 miles |
| Millbrook (Bedfordshire) | 4.9 miles |
| Lidlington | 6.3 miles |
| Flitwick | 7.5 miles |
| Sandy | 7.8 miles |
| Ridgmont | 8.1 miles |
| Biggleswade | 8.8 miles |
| Aspley Guise | 9.5 miles |
| Arlesey | 11 miles |
| Woburn Sands | 11 miles |
| Harlington (Bedfordshire) | 11 miles |
| Bow Brickhill | 13 miles |
| St Neots | 13 miles |
Nearest Primary Schools Back to Top
Listed here are the 10 closest primary schools to Bedford, MK42 5AP. The nearest is Elstow School, approximately 240 yards away.
| Name | Approximate Distance* | Last Ofsted Inspection |
|---|---|---|
| Elstow School | 240 yards |
November 2016
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| Shackleton Primary School | 0.9 miles |
September 2021
|
| Springfield Primary School | 1 mile |
June 2022
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| King's Oak Primary School | 1 mile |
January 2022
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| Camestone School | 1 mile |
April 2017
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| Cauldwell School | 1.1 miles |
June 2013
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| Lakeview School | 1.3 miles |
October 2022
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| Shortstown Primary School | 1.4 miles |
October 2021
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| Bedford Road Primary Academy | 1.5 miles |
May 2022
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| Wixams Tree Primary Academy | 1.6 miles |
April 2024
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Nearest Secondary Schools Back to Top
Listed here are the 10 closest secondary schools to Bedford, MK42 5AP. The nearest is Bedford Academy, approximately 0.7 miles away.
| Name | Approximate Distance* | Last Ofsted Inspection |
|---|---|---|
| Bedford Academy | 0.7 miles |
March 2023
|
| Daubeney Academy | 0.9 miles | July 2025 |
| Bedford Free School | 1.5 miles |
January 2020
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| Wixams Academy | 1.6 miles |
March 2024
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| Kempston Academy | 1.9 miles |
September 2018
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| Biddenham International School and Sports College | 2.3 miles |
March 2019
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| Goldington Academy | 2.5 miles |
February 2022
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| Castle Newnham School | 2.5 miles |
September 2018
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| Wootton Upper School | 3.4 miles | November 2024 |
| St Thomas More Catholic School | 3.5 miles |
October 2023
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Nearest Doctor's Surgeries/GP Practices Back to Top
Listed here are the 10 closest GPs (General Practitioners) to Bedford, MK42 5AP. The nearest is London Road Surgery, approximately 0.7 miles away. Please consult the NHS Choices website to check if the facility is currently accepting new NHS patients.
| Name | Approximate Distance* |
|---|---|
| London Road Surgery | 0.7 miles |
| London Road Health Centre | 1.1 miles |
| Cauldwell Medical Centre | 1.3 miles |
| Halsey Road Branch Site | 1.5 miles |
| King Street Surgery | 1.5 miles |
| St John's Branch Surgery | 1.6 miles |
| Ashburnham Road Surgery | 1.9 miles |
| Queens Park Health Centre | 2 miles |
| Goldington Avenue Surgery Branch Site | 2.1 miles |
| The DE Parys Group | 2.1 miles |
Nearest Dentists Back to Top
Listed here are the 10 closest dentists to Bedford, MK42 5AP. The nearest is UHP Dentalcare, approximately 1.4 miles away. Please consult the NHS Choices website to check if the facility is currently accepting new NHS patients.
| Name | Approximate Distance* |
|---|---|
| UHP Dentalcare | 1.4 miles |
| Kempston Dental Practice | 1.4 miles |
| High Street Dental Practice | 1.7 miles |
| Midland Road Dental Practice | 1.8 miles |
| Bedford Dental Centre | 1.8 miles |
| mydentist, Howard Street, Bedford | 1.9 miles |
| mydentist, Castle Road, Bedford | 1.9 miles |
| Bedford House Dental practice | 1.9 miles |
| De-ientes | 1.9 miles |
| M & N Dental Practice | 1.9 miles |
Nearest Hospitals Back to Top
Listed here are the 4 closest hospitals to Bedford, MK42 5AP. The nearest is Bedford Hospital South Wing, approximately 1.3 miles away.
| Name | Approximate Distance* |
|---|---|
| Bedford Hospital South Wing | 1.3 miles |
| The Manor Hospital | 2.8 miles |
| Steppingley Hospital | 7.1 miles |
| Lakeside Hospital | 8.9 miles |
Nearest Opticians Back to Top
Listed here are the 10 closest opticians to Bedford, MK42 5AP. The nearest is Chis Archbold Optometrist, approximately 1.4 miles away.
| Name | Approximate Distance* |
|---|---|
| Chis Archbold Optometrist | 1.4 miles |
| Valerie Curtis | 1.4 miles |
| Allders Opticians | 1.7 miles |
| Specsavers Opticians and Audiologists - Bedford | 1.8 miles |
| Boots-Bedford - Harper Centre | 1.8 miles |
| Vision Express (UK) Ltd | 1.8 miles |
| Humphriss & Burgess | 1.8 miles |
| Donne & Browning Opticians | 1.9 miles |
| Alan Brunker | 1.9 miles |
| Homesight | 2.2 miles |
* Distances are measured in a straight line from the given postcode. Please consult the facility's map page or your preferred route finding/GPS app for driving directions.