Map of The Links
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| Location Note | Central Point of Street - Not Actual Location | |
| MSOA Info | For MSOA E02003633 (Statistical Neighbourhood) | |
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| Distance Info | Green Circle = 10 Minutes Walk (800 metres) | |
About The Links
The Links is a street located in the town of Kempston. The street has a length of approximately 784 metres.
The Links 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.
The Links has been assigned the Unique Street Reference Number of 27300637 in the National Street Gazetteer.
The Links is located within the county of Bedfordshire, situated in the East of England region of the UK. It's 45.56 miles North West from central London., 1.95 miles South West from Bedford, 12.27 miles North East from Milton Keynes and 16.6 miles North from Luton.
The Links is within the Post Town of BEDFORD
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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?
House Sales in The Links
| Year | High | Low | Average | Sales |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | £162,000 | £115,500 | £137,833 | 3 |
| 2011 | £135,000 | £135,000 | £135,000 | 1 |
| 2012 | £79,000 | £145,000 | £134,749 | 4 |
| 2013 | £61,500 | £155,000 | £129,124 | 4 |
| 2014 | £72,500 | £185,000 | £143,833 | 3 |
| 2015 | £154,500 | £220,000 | £155,000 | 3 |
| 2016 | £85,000 | £245,000 | £194,600 | 5 |
| 2017 | £245,000 | £245,000 | £221,500 | 5 |
| 2018 | £88,000 | £224,000 | £222,400 | 5 |
| 2020 | £215,000 | £205,000 | £196,999 | 4 |
| 2021 | £244,000 | £218,000 | £230,750 | 4 |
| 2022 | £222,000 | £222,000 | £222,000 | 1 |
| 2023 | £247,000 | £247,000 | £247,000 | 1 |
Contains HM Land Registry data © Crown copyright and database right 2024. This data is licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.
Estate Agents near The Links
| Name | Address | Website |
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| James Kendall | 194 Bedford Road, Kempston, Bedford, MK42 8BL | Visit Website |
| Waldens Estate Agents | 188-190 Bedford Road, Bedford, MK42 8BL | Visit Website |
| Waldens Property Lettings | 186 Bedford Road, Kempston, Bedford, MK42 8BL | Visit Website |
We have found 9 postcodes for The Links
Location Details
| The Links | |
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| Latitude | 52.114596 |
| Longitude | -0.492351 |
| OS Easting (X): | 503223 |
| OS Northing (Y): | 247370 |
| OS Grid Reference: | TL032474 |
 | Neighbourhood Policing |
| Police Force: Bedfordshire |
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Frequently asked Questions for The Links
What Council (Local Authority) is The Links in?
The Links is located within the local authority area of Bedford Council which is a Unitary Authority.
What Parish Council is The Links in?
The Links is located within the area of Kempston Parish Council.
What Electoral Ward is The Links in?
The Links is located within the ward of Kempston South &Kempston Central and East.
What County is The Links in?
The Links is located within the ceremonial county of Bedfordshire.
What Constituency is The Links in?
The Links is located within the constituency of Bedford.
What Part of the UK is The Links in?
The Links is located within the East of England region of the United Kingdom.
What County Council area is The Links in?
The Links is located within the Bedford Council area.
What Police Force area is The Links in?
The Links is located within the Bedfordshire Police area.
Roads that have a Junction with The Links
| Street | Junction Type |
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| The Planes | junction |
| The Alders | junction |
| The Elms | junction |
| The Maples | junction |
| The Rowans | junction |
| The Larches | junction |
| Orchard Street | junction |
Sunset and Sunrise times for The Links
| Sunrise | 05:10 |
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| Sunset | 20:45 |
Latest Weather Conditions for The Links
| Observed at Weather Station: | Bedford 11 May 2024 at 08:00 (7.72 miles away) |
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| Current Weather: | Mist |
| Temperature and Humidity: | 12.6°C (89.3%) |
| Wind Direction and Speed: | ENE (7 mph) |
Population Statistics
| ONS Area Code | E00088424, E00088422, E00088419 & E00088426 |
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| ONS Area Name | Achieving Minorities & Private Renting Young Families |
| Average Age | 37.36 & 37.67 |
| Area Population | 1489.00 & 1635.00 |
| Male Population | 698.00 & 786.00 (48%) |
| Female Population | 791.00 & 849.00 (52%) |
| Benefit Claimants | 21 & 56 (2%) |
| LSOA Code: | E01017513 &E01017514 |
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| LSOA Name: | Bedford 018A &Bedford 018B |
| SOA Code: | 3b &7a |
| SOA Name: | |
| MSOA Code: | E02003633 |
| MSOA Name: | Bedford 018 |
Nearest Supermarkets
| Sainsburys Kempston |
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| Saxon Centre, 252-274 Bedford Road, Kempston, Bedford, England, MK42 8AY |
| 01234 841199 |
| Distance: 0.25 Miles |
| Directions from The Links to Sainsburys Kempston |
| Tesco Kempston Bedford Rd Express |
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| 205-207 Bedford Rd, Kempston, Bedford, MK42 8DD |
| 0345 675 7055 |
| Distance: 0.39 Miles |
| Directions from The Links to Tesco Kempston Bedford Rd Express |
| Morrisons Bedford |
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| Ampthill Road, Bedford MK42 9PP |
| 01234 430780 |
| Distance: 1.02 Miles |
| Directions from The Links to Morrisons Bedford |
| Sainsburys Bedford Great Denham Local |
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| Biddenham Neighbourhood, Great Denham, Bedford, England, MK40 4GH |
| 1234267908 |
| Distance: 1.19 Miles |
| Directions from The Links to Sainsburys Bedford Great Denham Local |
Telephone Information
| Area Code |
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| Area Code: 01234 - Bedford |
| Area Code: 01767 - Sandy |
Broadband Information
| Speed | Average Speed | Median Speed | Maximum Speed | Next-generation access (NGA) | Number of Connections |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Greater than 2 Mbps | 28.2 | 21.1 | >=30 | Y | 13 |
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: Kempston South &Kempston Central and East Ward |
| Parish: Kempston Parish Council |
| Ceremonial County: Bedfordshire |
Nearest Schools
England Primary Schools
Shackleton Primary School
Address: Shackleton Primary School, Pearcey Road, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK42 9LZ
Distance: 1.41 miles
Contact: 01234352912
Shackleton Primary School
Address: Shackleton Primary School, Pearcey Road, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK42 9LZ
Distance: 1.41 miles
Contact:
Cauldwell School
Address: Cauldwell School, Edward Road, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK42 9DR
Distance: 1.12 miles
Contact: 01234301400
Cauldwell School
Address: Cauldwell School, Edward Road, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK42 9DR
Distance: 1.12 miles
Contact:
Camestone School
Address: Camestone School, Jowitt Avenue, Kempston, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK42 8NW
Distance: 0.45 miles
Contact: 01234855587
Springfield Primary School
Address: Springfield Primary School, Orchard Street, Kempston, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK42 7LJ
Distance: 0.29 miles
Contact:
Bedford Road Primary School
Address: Bedford Road Primary School, Hillgrounds Road, Kempston, Bedford Road Primary School, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK42 8QH
Distance: 0.36 miles
Contact: 01234851011
Balliol Primary School
Address: Balliol Primary School, Balliol Road, Kempston, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK42 7ER
Distance: 0.45 miles
Contact: 01234300601
Kempston Rural Primary School
Address: Kempston Rural Primary School, Martell Drive, Kempston, Bedfordshire, MK42 7FJ
Distance: 1.07 miles
Contact: 01234854286
England Secondary Schools
Daubeney Academy
Address: Daubeney Academy, Orchard Street, Kempston, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK42 7PS
Distance: 0.31 miles
Contact: 01234400111
Kempston Academy
Address: Kempston Academy, Hill Rise, Kempston, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK42 7EB
Distance: 0.85 miles
Contact: 01234290900
Nearest Hospitals
| Bedford Hospital South Wing |
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| Address: South Wing, Kempston Road, Bedford, MK42 9DJ, |
| NHS Sector |
| Bedford Hospital NHS Trust |
| Telephone: 01234 355 122 |
| Visit Hospital Website |
| Distance: 2.04 (miles) |
| Directions from to Bedford Hospital South Wing |
| BMI The Manor Hospital |
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| Address: Church End, Biddenham, MK40 4AW, |
| Independent Sector |
| BMI Healthcare |
| Telephone: 01234 364252 |
| Visit Hospital Website |
| Distance: 3 (miles) |
| Directions from to BMI The Manor Hospital |
| Bedford Hospital North Wing |
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| Address: 32-34 Kimbolton Road, Bedford, MK40 2NS, |
| NHS Sector |
| Bedford Hospital NHS Trust |
| Telephone: 01234 355 122 |
| Visit Hospital Website |
| Distance: 3.62 (miles) |
| Directions from to Bedford Hospital North Wing |
Nearest Dentists
Dentists near The Links
U H P THE DENTAL PRACTICE
Address: 176 BEDFORD ROAD, KEMPSTON, BEDFORD, BEDFORDSHIRE, MK42 8BL
Distance: 0.32 miles
Contact: :
KEMPSTON DENTAL PRACTICE
Address: 212 BEDFORD ROAD, KEMPSTON, BEDFORD, BEDFORDSHIRE, MK42 8BL
Distance: 0.32 miles
Contact: :
MOBILE DENTAL UNIT (NORTH)
Address: KEMPSTON DENTAL CLINIC, HALSEY ROAD, BEDFORD, BEDFORDSHIRE, MK42 8AU
Distance: 0.45 miles
Contact: :
QUEENS PARK HEALTH CENTRE
Address: 23C CARLISLE ROAD, BEDFORD, BEDFORDSHIRE, MK40 4HR
Distance: 1.28 miles
Contact: :
BEDFORD DENTAL CENTRE
Address: 133 MIDLAND ROAD, BEDFORD, BEDFORDSHIRE, MK40 1DN
Distance: 1.59 miles
Contact: :
MIDLAND ROAD DENTAL SURGERY
Address: 102 MIDLAND ROAD, BEDFORD, BEDFORDSHIRE, MK40 1QE
Distance: 1.62 miles
Contact: :
Nearest GP Surgeries
Doctors near The Links
ST JOHN'S BRANCH SURGERY
Address: 16 ST. JOHNS STREET, KEMPSTON, BEDFORD, MK42 8EP
Distance: 0.31 miles
Contact: :
KING STREET SURGERY
Address: 273 BEDFORD ROAD, KEMPSTON, BEDFORD, BEDFORDSHIRE, MK42 8QD
Distance: 0.31 miles
Contact: tel: 01234 852222
CATER STREET BRANCH SURGERY
Address: 1 CATER STREET, KEMPSTON, BEDFORD, MK42 8DR
Distance: 0.35 miles
Contact: :
DR AGRAWAL
Address: 144 AMPTHILL ROAD, BEDFORD, BEDFORDSHIRE, MK42 9PP
Distance: 1.02 miles
Contact: :
CAULDWELL MEDICAL CENTRE
Address: BEDFORD HOSPITAL, KEMPSTON ROAD, BEDFORD, MK42 9DJ
Distance: 1.27 miles
Contact: tel: 01234 673710
THE VILLAGE MEDICAL CTR
Address: THE VILLAGE MEDICAL CENTRE, KINGSWOOD WAY, BIDDENHAM, BEDFORD, BEDFORDSHIRE, MK40 4GH
Distance: 1.28 miles
Contact: tel: 01234 988560
Nearest Dispensing Chemists
Pharmacies near The Links
BRITANNIA PHARMACY
Address: THE SAXON CENTRE, 242 BEDFORD ROAD, KEMPSTON, BEDFORD, BEDFORDSHIRE, MK42 8PP
Distance: 0.25 miles
Contact: tel: 01234 854023
JARDINES PHARMACY
Address: 245 BEDFORD ROAD, KEMPSTON, BEDFORD, MK42 8BP
Distance: 0.33 miles
Contact: tel: 01234 851846
BOOTS
Address: UNIT D, I/CHANGE RETAIL PARK, RACE MEADOWS WAY, BEDFORD, BEDFORDSHIRE, MK42 7AZ
Distance: 0.48 miles
Contact: tel: 01234 210803
SPEEDWELL PHARMACY
Address: 98 BEDFORD ROAD, KEMPSTON, BEDFORD, MK42 8BG
Distance: 0.48 miles
Contact: tel: 01234 851767
JANSSEN'S PHARMACY
Address: 28 AMPTHILL ROAD, BEDFORD, BEDFORDSHIRE, MK42 9HG
Distance: 1.26 miles
Contact: tel: 01234 353484
THE VILLAGE PHARMACY
Address: MEIKLEJOHN CENTRE UNIT 3, KINGSWOOD WAY, GREAT DENHAM, BEDFORD, BEDFORDSHIRE, MK40 4GH
Distance: 1.28 miles
Contact: tel: 01234 351455
Nearest Opticians
Opticians near The Links
BROWN AND WHITE OPTICIANS - SAXON CENTRE
Address: 246 SAXON CENTRE, BEDFORD ROAD, KEMPSTON, BEDFORD, BEDFORDSHIRE, MK42 8QA
Distance: 0.25 miles
Contact: :
VALERIE CURTIS OPTICIANS
Address: 142 BEDFORD ROAD, KEMPSTON, BEDFORD, BEDFORDSHIRE, MK42 8BH
Distance: 0.36 miles
Contact: :
BOOTS OPTICIANS LTD - BEDFORD INTERCHANGE RETAIL PARK
Address: UNIT D INTERCHANGE RETAIL PARK, KEMPSTON, BEDFORD, BEDFORDSHIRE, MK42 7AZ
Distance: 0.48 miles
Contact: :
SPECSAVERS (BEDFORD)
Address: 1 HARPUR CENTRE, MIDLAND ROAD, BEDFORD, BEDFORDSHIRE, MK40 1TJ
Distance: 1.78 miles
Contact: :
BOOTS OPTICIANS (BEDFORD)
Address: 33-37 HARPUR CENTRE, BEDFORD, BEDFORDSHIRE, MK40 1TN
Distance: 1.80 miles
Contact: :
VISION EXPRESS (BEDFORD)
Address: 28 THE HARPUR CENTRE, BEDFORD, BEDFORDSHIRE, MK40 1TG
Distance: 1.80 miles
Contact: :
Transport
Nearest Rail Stations
Bedford St Johns Station is 1.47 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.
Bedford Station is 1.59 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.