Welcome to Great Barford
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Great Barford is a village and civil parish in the Borough of Bedford, Bedfordshire, England, around 5 miles (8.0 km) north-east of Bedford town centre. It lies on the River Great Ouse at grid reference TL129523. It is twinned with Wöllstein, Germany. The village is bypassed by the busy A421 road on the way between the M1 near Milton Keynes and the A1 near St Neots. The village is known for its All Saints Church, with a 15th-century tower, and its similarly ancient bridge. The surroundings and historic buildings make it a favoured destination for canoeing, angling and picnics. Nearby places include Renhold and Blunham.
Parish Information
Parish statistics
Area |
1,162 hectares |
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Population |
2,254 (2021) |
Density |
194 people/km2 |
Mean age |
40.1 |
Ward |
Great Barford |
District |
Bedford |
Postcodes |
MK44 |
ONS ID |
E04011891 |
Council
Contact details for Great Barford Parish Council, including current councillors, precept data and election results.
Education
View educational establishments in Great Barford Parish. Data includes OFSTED rating and current appointed governors.
Business
Business directory listing local businesses operating within Great Barford Parish.
Planning
View recent planning applications submitted for Great Barford Parish.
Property
Price paid data for all property sold in Great Barford Parish since 2018. Includes average prices for each property type.
Heritage
Local heritage sites, historic churches, heritage pubs plus local heritage initiatives for Great Barford Parish.
Local News
Hosted and licensed by Bedford Today
Great Barford coffee shop could become a chippy if plans are approved
Published: 19th Feb 2024
Hosted and licensed by Biggleswade Today
Floods strand cars in Great Barford High Street - and red warning issued for River Ivel at Shefford and Clifton
Published: 5th Jan 2024
Hosted and licensed by Bedford Independent
800% rise in rough sleepers across Bedford Borough
Published: 7th Mar 2024