Map of Greyfriars
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About Greyfriars
Greyfriars is a street located in the town of Bedford. The street has a length of approximately 690 metres.
Greyfriars is located within the Bedford (B) Council's jurisdiction. They provide various services, like refuse collection, and manage council tax collection. It's situated in the East of England region of the UK.
Greyfriars has been assigned the Unique Street Reference Numbers of 27301430, 27302694 and 27300969 in the National Street Gazetteer.
Greyfriars is located within the county of Bedfordshire, situated in the East of England region of the UK. It's 46.79 miles North from central London., 0.36 miles West from Bedford, 13.7 miles North East from Milton Keynes and 18.05 miles North from Luton.
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Swing Swang Lane
28th April 2024
I am trying to find out why the lane is named Swing Swang?
It has been known known this since at least 1905 when hedge making contents used to be held here.
Swing Swang is often used to describe a fairground ride. I remember Swing Boats. Were they a bit like this or is Swing Swang another name for swings?
Swing Swangs are also mentioned in connection to orchards. Or were orchards just good places to have swings?
Estate Agents near Greyfriars
| Name | Address | Website |
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| Taylor Brightwell | ''Hassett House'', Hassett Street, Bedford MK40 1HA | Visit Website |
| Open House | 60B Bromham Road, Bedford, MK40 2QG | Visit Website |
| Absolute Estate & Letting Agents | 4 - 6 Bromham Road, Bedford, MK40 2QA | Visit Website |
Location Details
| Greyfriars | |
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| Latitude | 52.137928 |
| Longitude | -0.473551 |
| OS Easting (X): | 504456 |
| OS Northing (Y): | 249992 |
| OS Grid Reference: | TL045500 |
 | Neighbourhood Policing |
| Police Force: Bedfordshire |
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Frequently asked Questions for Greyfriars
What Council (Local Authority) is Greyfriars in?
Greyfriars is located within the local authority area of Bedford Council which is a Unitary Authority.
What Parish Council is Greyfriars in?
Greyfriars is in an unparished area.
What Electoral Ward is Greyfriars in?
Greyfriars is located within the ward of Castle.
What County is Greyfriars in?
Greyfriars is located within the ceremonial county of Bedfordshire.
What Constituency is Greyfriars in?
Greyfriars is located within the constituency of Bedford.
What Part of the UK is Greyfriars in?
Greyfriars is located within the East of England region of the United Kingdom.
What County Council area is Greyfriars in?
Greyfriars is located within the Bedford Council area.
What Police Force area is Greyfriars in?
Greyfriars is located within the Bedfordshire Police area.
Roads that have a Junction with Greyfriars
| Street | Junction Type |
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| Union Street (A600) | junction |
| Beckett Street | junction |
| Alexandra Place | junction |
| Bromham Road (A4280) | junction |
| Hassett Street | roundabout |
| Midland Road | pseudo node |
| River Street (A600) | junction |
| Saffron Close | junction |
Sunset and Sunrise times for Greyfriars
| Sunrise | 05:10 |
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| Sunset | 20:45 |
Latest Weather Conditions for Greyfriars
| Observed at Weather Station: | Bedford 11 May 2024 at 14:00 (6.03 miles away) |
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| Current Weather: | Cloudy |
| Temperature and Humidity: | 20.9°C (58.3%) |
| Wind Direction and Speed: | ESE (10 mph) |
Population Statistics
| ONS Area Code | E00088223, E00173771, E00088194 & E00088211 |
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| ONS Area Name | Constrained Neighbourhoods & Asian Terraces and Flats |
| Average Age | 36.40 & 32.43 |
| Area Population | 1508.00 & 1921.00 |
| Male Population | 802.00 & 1074.00 (55%) |
| Female Population | 706.00 & 847.00 (45%) |
| Benefit Claimants | 125 & 129 (7%) |
| LSOA Code: | E01017471 &E01017466 |
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| LSOA Name: | Bedford 012F &Bedford 012A |
| SOA Code: | 7a &7b |
| SOA Name: | |
| MSOA Code: | E02003627 |
| MSOA Name: | Bedford 012 |
Nearest Supermarkets
| Iceland Bedford |
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| 15/19 Greenhill Street, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK40 1LX |
| 01234356249 |
| Distance: 0.11 Miles |
| Directions from Greyfriars to Iceland Bedford |
| Iceland Bedford 2 |
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| 7/11 Midland Road, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK40 1PL |
| 01234354338 |
| Distance: 0.17 Miles |
| Directions from Greyfriars to Iceland Bedford 2 |
| Tesco Bedford Metro |
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| 36 Midland Rd, Bedford, MK40 1PS |
| 0345 671 9457 |
| Distance: 0.18 Miles |
| Directions from Greyfriars to Tesco Bedford Metro |
| Sainsburys Bedford Tavistock Street Local |
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| Bedford Tavistock Square, Bedford, England, MK40 2RR |
| 1234262870 |
| Distance: 0.25 Miles |
| Directions from Greyfriars to Sainsburys Bedford Tavistock Street Local |
Telephone Information
| Dialling Code | Telephone Exchange | Telephone Cabinet | Fibre to the Cabinet or Fibre to the Premises |
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| 01234 | BEDFORD TOWN - SMBF | P4 | FTTC |
Broadband Information
| Speed | Average Speed | Median Speed | Maximum Speed | Next-generation access (NGA) | Number of Connections |
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| Greater than 2 Mbps | 20.1 | 20 | >=30 | Y | 6 |
Local Government
| Local Council Details |
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| Within the area of Bedford |
| Visit the Council's Website |
| Bedford Borough Council, Borough Hall, Cauldwell Street, Bedford &MK42 9AP |
| Send email |
| Telephone Number: 01234 267422 |
| Local Member of Parliament |
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| Within the Westminster Parliamentary Constituency of Bedford |
| The Member of Parliament is Mohammad Yasin |
| Details for the MP Mohammad Yasin on parliament.uk |
| Details for the MP Mohammad Yasin on theyworkforyou.com |
| In the 2019 General Election Mohammad Yasin won with a majority of 145 the result was Lab hold. The total electorate was 71,581 |
| Wards, Parish Councils and County Councils |
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| Ward: Castle Ward |
| Ceremonial County: Bedfordshire |
Nearest Schools
England Primary Schools
Goldington Green Academy
Address: Goldington Green Academy, Goldington Green, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK41 0DP
Distance: 1.92 miles
Contact: 01234326335
The Hills Academy
Address: The Hills Academy, Stancliffe Road, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK41 9AT
Distance: 1.44 miles
Contact: 01234266498
The Hills Lower School
Address: The Hills Lower School, Stancliffe Road, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK41 9AT
Distance: 1.44 miles
Contact:
Hazeldene School
Address: Hazeldene School, Stancliffe Road, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK41 9AT
Distance: 1.44 miles
Contact: 01234300100
St John Rigby Catholic Primary School
Address: St John Rigby Catholic Primary School, Polhill Avenue, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK41 9DQ
Distance: 1.20 miles
Contact: 01234401900
St John Rigby RC VA Lower School
Address: St John Rigby RC VA Lower School, Polhill Avenue, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK41 9DQ
Distance: 1.20 miles
Contact:
King's Oak Primary School
Address: King's Oak Primary School, Oak Road, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK42 0HH
Distance: 1.36 miles
Contact: 01234220480
Shackleton Primary School
Address: Shackleton Primary School, Pearcey Road, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK42 9LZ
Distance: 1.12 miles
Contact: 01234352912
Shackleton Primary School
Address: Shackleton Primary School, Pearcey Road, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK42 9LZ
Distance: 1.12 miles
Contact:
Westfield Primary School
Address: Westfield Primary School, Chester Road, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK40 4HW
Distance: 0.85 miles
Contact: 01234267353
St Joseph's and St Gregory's Catholic Primary School
Address: St Joseph's and St Gregory's Catholic Primary School, Chester Road, Bedford, MK40 4HN
Distance: 0.79 miles
Contact: 01234352062
Brickhill Primary School
Address: Brickhill Primary School, Dove Road, Brickhill, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK41 7AA
Distance: 1.46 miles
Contact: 01234401404
Castle Newnham School
Address: Castle Newnham School, Goldington Road, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK40 3EP
Distance: 0.91 miles
Contact: 01234300800
Scott Primary School
Address: Scott Primary School, Hawk Drive, Brickhill, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK41 7JA
Distance: 1.40 miles
Contact: 01234352630
Queen's Park Academy
Address: Queen's Park Academy, Chestnut Avenue, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK40 4HA
Distance: 0.67 miles
Contact: 01234352901
Cauldwell School
Address: Cauldwell School, Edward Road, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK42 9DR
Distance: 0.77 miles
Contact: 01234301400
Cauldwell School
Address: Cauldwell School, Edward Road, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK42 9DR
Distance: 0.77 miles
Contact:
Great Ouse Primary Academy
Address: Great Ouse Primary Academy, Seaforth Gardens, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK40 4TJ
Distance: 0.86 miles
Contact: 01234907890
Livingstone Primary School
Address: Livingstone Primary School, Clapham Road, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK41 7LG
Distance: 0.35 miles
Contact: 01234352879
Priory Primary School
Address: Priory Primary School, Greyfriars, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK40 1JD
Distance: 0.04 miles
Contact: 01234261768
Ursula Taylor Church of England School
Address: Ursula Taylor Church of England School, High Street, Clapham, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK41 6EG
Distance: 1.66 miles
Contact: 01234359128
Edith Cavell Primary School
Address: Edith Cavell Primary School, Manton Lane, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK41 7NH
Distance: 0.70 miles
Contact: 01234345636
St James' Church of England VA Primary School
Address: St James' Church of England VA Primary School, Main Road, Biddenham, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK40 4BD
Distance: 1.44 miles
Contact:
England Secondary Schools
Goldington Academy
Address: Goldington Academy, Haylands Way, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK41 9BX
Distance: 1.31 miles
Contact: 01234261516
Castle Newnham School
Address: Castle Newnham School, Polhill Avenue, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK41 9DT
Distance: 1.11 miles
Contact: 01234303403
Bedford Free School
Address: Bedford Free School, Cauldwell Street, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK42 9AD
Distance: 0.46 miles
Contact: 01234332299
Biddenham International School and Sports College
Address: Biddenham International School and Sports College, Biddenham Turn, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK40 4AZ
Distance: 1.04 miles
Contact: 01234342521
Nearest Hospitals
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Nearest Dentists
Dentists near Greyfriars
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Nearest GP Surgeries
Doctors near Greyfriars
ASHBURNHAM ROAD SURGERY
Address: 8 ASHBURNHAM ROAD, BEDFORD, BEDFORDSHIRE, MK40 1DS
Distance: 0.24 miles
Contact: tel: 01234 358411
THE DE PARYS GROUP
Address: DE PARYS GROUP, 23 DE PARYS AVENUE, BEDFORD, BEDFORDSHIRE, MK40 2TX
Distance: 0.35 miles
Contact: tel: 01234 351341
LINDEN ROAD SURGERY
Address: 13 LINDEN ROAD, BEDFORD, BEDFORDSHIRE, MK40 2DQ
Distance: 0.46 miles
Contact: tel: 01234 273272
GOLDINGTON BRANCH
Address: 2 GOLDINGTON ROAD, BEDFORD, BEDFORDSHIRE, MK40 3NG
Distance: 0.53 miles
Contact: :
CAULDWELL MEDICAL CENTRE
Address: BEDFORD HOSPITAL, KEMPSTON ROAD, BEDFORD, MK42 9DJ
Distance: 0.67 miles
Contact: tel: 01234 673710
PEMBERLEY BRANCH
Address: 32 PEMBERLEY AVENUE, BEDFORD, BEDFORDSHIRE, MK40 2LA
Distance: 0.69 miles
Contact: :
Nearest Dispensing Chemists
Pharmacies near Greyfriars
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Nearest Opticians
Opticians near Greyfriars
VISION EXPRESS (BEDFORD)
Address: 28 THE HARPUR CENTRE, BEDFORD, BEDFORDSHIRE, MK40 1TG
Distance: 0.21 miles
Contact: :
SPECSAVERS (BEDFORD)
Address: 1 HARPUR CENTRE, MIDLAND ROAD, BEDFORD, BEDFORDSHIRE, MK40 1TJ
Distance: 0.21 miles
Contact: :
SIMON BROWNING OPTOMETRIST
Address: 55 HARPUR STREET, BEDFORD, BEDFORDSHIRE, MK40 2SR
Distance: 0.23 miles
Contact: :
BOOTS OPTICIANS (BEDFORD)
Address: 33-37 HARPUR CENTRE, BEDFORD, BEDFORDSHIRE, MK40 1TN
Distance: 0.23 miles
Contact: :
DONNE & BROWNING OPTICIANS & HEARING CARE
Address: 3-4 THE ARCADE, BEDFORD, BEDFORDSHIRE, MK40 1NS
Distance: 0.26 miles
Contact: :
ALAN BRUNKER OPTICIANS
Address: 25 ST. PETERS STREET, BEDFORD, BEDFORDSHIRE, MK40 2PN
Distance: 0.35 miles
Contact: :
Transport
Nearest Rail Stations
Bedford Station is 0.28 miles away.
Address: Bedford station, Ashburnham Road, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK40 1DS
Bedford is situated on the East Midland Main Line|Marston Vale line and is managed by Govia Thameslink Railway (Thameslink).
Bedford Station is staffed on a full time basis.
Bedford St Johns Station is 0.64 miles away.
Address: Bedford St Johns station, Melbourne Street, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK42 9AN
Bedford St Johns is situated on the Marston Vale line and is managed by Grand Central North West.
Bedford St Johns Station is an unstaffed station.