Area Info for Battlesden (Bedfordshire)

Overview of Battlesden, Bedfordshire

Battlesden is a small village located in Bedfordshire, England. It is situated within the Central Bedfordshire district and is known for its rural character and historical significance. The village is primarily residential with a mix of traditional and modern properties, and it is surrounded by agricultural land and countryside.

Historical Significance

The name "Battlesden" is believed to derive from historical events or local legends, although specific details are limited. The area has a long history typical of many English villages, with roots potentially dating back to medieval times. The village's name suggests a possible connection to historical battles or conflicts, but concrete evidence is scarce.

Geography and Location

Battlesden is located approximately 10 miles west of Bedford and about 5 miles south of Biggleswade. It is accessible via local roads and is close to other small villages and towns. The surrounding landscape features open fields, woodlands, and farmland, contributing to its peaceful rural setting.

Community and Amenities

As a small village, Battlesden has a limited range of amenities. It is primarily a residential area with some local farms and countryside attractions. Residents often rely on nearby towns for shopping, schools, and other services. The village may have a church or community hall serving as focal points for local gatherings.

Notable Features

While specific landmarks are not widely documented, the village's charm lies in its rural environment and traditional English village atmosphere. The surrounding countryside offers opportunities for walking, cycling, and enjoying the natural landscape.
Education
School
Hockliffe Lower School1.25 miles
Woburn Road, Hockliffe, Leighton Buzzard, Bedfordshire, LU7 9LL
Vandyke Upper School and Community College2.40 miles
Vandyke Road, Leighton Buzzard, Bedfordshire, LU7 3DY
Beaudesert Lower School2.47 miles
Appenine Way, Leighton Buzzard, Bedfordshire, LU7 3DX
Toddington St George Church of England School2.53 miles
Manor Road, Toddington, Dunstable, Bedfordshire, LU5 6AJ
Eversholt Lower School2.58 miles
Church End, Eversholt, Milton Keynes, Bedfordshire, MK17 9DU
Gilbert Inglefield Academy2.64 miles
Vandyke Road, Leighton Buzzard, Bedfordshire, LU7 3FU
Parkfields Middle School2.68 miles
Park Road, Toddington, Dunstable, Bedfordshire, LU5 6AB
St Leonards, Heath and Reach, VA Lower School2.70 miles
Thrift Road, Heath and Reach, Leighton Buzzard, Bedfordshire, LU7 0AX
Heathwood Lower School2.71 miles
Heath Road, Leighton Buzzard, Bedfordshire, LU7 3AU
Stanbridge Lower School2.74 miles
Tilsworth Road, Stanbridge, Leighton Buzzard, Bedfordshire, LU7 9HY
Oak Bank School2.78 miles
Sandy Lane, Leighton Buzzard, Bedfordshire, LU7 3BE
Dovery Down Lower School2.81 miles
Heath Road, Leighton Buzzard, Bedfordshire, LU7 3AG
Woburn Lower School3.00 miles
Bedford Street, Woburn, Bedfordshire, MK17 9QL
Leedon Lower School3.05 miles
Highfield Road, Leighton Buzzard, Bedfordshire, LU7 3LZ
St George's Lower School3.06 miles
East Street, Leighton Buzzard, Bedfordshire, LU7 1EW
Brooklands Middle School3.09 miles
Brooklands Drive, Leighton Buzzard, Bedfordshire, LU7 3PF
Health
Clinic
Toddington Medical Centre2.84 miles
Luton Road, Toddington, Dunstable, Bedfordshire, LU5 6DE
Crombie House CMHT3.37 miles
36 Hockliffe Street, Leighton Buzzard, Bedfordshire, LU7 1HJ
D King Opticians3.43 miles
2 North Street, Leighton Buzzard, Bedfordshire, LU7 1EN
Leighton Buzzard Salisbury House Surgery3.50 miles
Lake Street, Leighton Buzzard, Bedfordshire, LU7 1RS
Salisbury House Surgery3.50 miles
Lake Street, Leighton Buzzard, Bedfordshire, LU7 1RS
Bassett Road Surgery3.53 miles
29 Bassett Road, Leighton Buzzard, Bedfordshire, LU7 1AR
Leighton Buzzard Bassett Road Surgery3.53 miles
25 Bassett Road, Leighton Buzzard, Bedfordshire, LU7 1AR
Leighton Buzzard Health Centre3.53 miles
25 Bassett Road, Leighton Buzzard, Bedfordshire, LU7 1AR
Specsavers Hearcare - Bed-Lut - Leighton Buzzard3.59 miles
18 Waterborne Walk, Leighton Buzzard, Bedfordshire, LU7 1DH
Houghton Regis Health Centre4.48 miles
Tythe Farm Road, Bedford Square, Houghton Regis, Dunstable, Bedfordshire, LU5 5ES
Townsend Court (Mental Health Services)4.59 miles
Mayer Way, Houghton Regis, Dunstable, Bedfordshire, LU5 5BF
Beacon House (Mental Health Services)5.19 miles
5 Regent Street, Dunstable, Bedfordshire, LU6 1LR
Wheatfield Surgery5.31 miles
60 Wheatfield Road, Luton, Bedfordshire, LU4 0TR
Disability Resource Centre5.34 miles
Poynters Road, Dunstable, Bedfordshire, LU5 4TP
Specsavers Hearcare - Bed-Lut - Dunstable5.36 miles
17-19 Broadwalk, Dunstable, Bedfordshire, LU5 4RH
Dr Freeman & Partners Surgery5.37 miles
89 West Street, Dunstable, Bedfordshire, LU6 1SF
GP
Dr LONG & partners2.84 miles
Toddington Medical Centre, Luton Road, Toddington, Bedfordshire, LU5 6DE
Woburn Surgery3.10 miles
Eleanor Close, Woburn, Beds, Woburn, MK17 9QU
Salisbury House Surgery3.50 miles
Salisbury House Surgery, Lake Street, Leighton Buzzard, Bedfordshire, LU7 1RS
Dr Henderson & Partners3.53 miles
The Surgery, 29 Bassett Road, Leighton Buzzard, Bedfordshire, LU7 1AR
Leighton Road Surgery3.78 miles
1 Leighton Road, Leighton Buzzard, Beds, LU7 1LB
Dr SIVAKUMAR & partners3.83 miles
Grovebury Road Surgery, Ridgeway Court, Grovebury Road, Leighton Buzzard, Beds, LU7 4SF
Dr GOUTAM & partners4.46 miles
Houghton Regis Med.Ctr., Peel St, Houghton Regis, Nr.Dunstable, Bedfordshire, LU5 5EZ
Dr. Rogers & Partners4.95 miles
Asplands Medical Centre, Asplands Close, Woburn Sands, MK17 8QP
IntraHealth Chiltern Hills Medical Practice4.99 miles
106 High Street North, Dunstable, Bedfordshire, LU6 1LN
Dr Sharma and Partners5.31 miles
Wheatfield Surgery, 60 Wheatfield Road, Lewsey Farm, Luton, Bedfordshire, LU4 0TR
West Street Surgery5.37 miles
West Street Surgery, 89 West Street, Dunstable, Bedfordshire, LU6 1SF
Dr O'TOOLE & partners5.43 miles
58 Kirby Road, Dunstable, Beds, LU6 3JH
Dr HAQ5.44 miles
Eastgate Surgery, Eastgate House, 28-34 Church Street, Dunstable,Bedfordshire, LU5 4RR
Kingsbury Court Surgery5.44 miles
Kingsbury Court Surgery, Church Street, Dunstable, Bedfordshire, LU5 4RS
Dr Hassan & Partners5.47 miles
Priory Gardens Health Centre, Church Street, Dunstable, Beds, LU6 3SU
Edlesborough Surgery5.59 miles
11 Cow Lane, Edlesborough, Dunstable, Beds, LU6 2HT
Hospital
Wichellows Wharf (Mental Health Services)3.85 miles
The Elms, Stoke Road, Leighton Buzzard, Bedfordshire, LU7 2TD
Luton and Dunstable Hospital6.45 miles
The L&D Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, Lewsey Road, Luton, Bedfordshire, LU4 0DZ
Milton Keynes Hospital7.98 miles
Standing Way, Eaglestone, Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire, MK6 5LD
BMI The Saxon Clinic8.09 miles
Chadwick Drive, Eaglestone West, Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire, MK6 5LR
BPAS Luton9.01 miles
First Floor, The Albany, 4 Cardiff Road, Luton, Bedfordshire, LU1 2PP
London Road (Mental Health Services)9.42 miles
105 London Road, Luton, Bedfordshire, LU1 3RG
Blakelands Hospital10.67 miles
Smeaton Close, Blakelands, Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire, MK14 5HR
Spire Harpenden Hospital13.09 miles
Spire Harpenden Hospital, Ambrose Lane, Harpenden, AL5 4BP
Hampden House13.49 miles
Elmside Walk, Hitchin, Hertfordshire, SG5 1HB
Bedford Hospital South Wing13.54 miles
South Wing, Kempston Road, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK42 9DJ
Moorfields At Bedford Hospital13.54 miles
Kempston Road, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK42 9DJ
Weller Wing13.54 miles
Kempston Road,, MK42 9DJ
BMI The Manor Hospital13.58 miles
Church End, Biddenham, Bedfordshire, MK40 4AW
Stoke Mandeville Hospital13.60 miles
Mandeville Road, Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire, HP21 8AL
Harpenden Memorial Hospital13.74 miles
Carlton Road, Harpenden, AL5 4TA
Pinehill Hospital14.23 miles
Benslow Lane, Hitchin, Hertfordshire, SG4 9QZ
Pharmacy
Pharmag Ltd2.72 miles
14 High Street, Toddington, Dunstable, Bedfordshire, LU5 6BY
Cox and Robinson (Chemists) Ltd3.50 miles
17/19 Lake Street, Leighton Buzzard, Bedfordshire, LU7 8RS
Lloydspharmacy3.52 miles
3-5 Market Square, Leighton Buzzard, Bedfordshire, LU7 1EU
Rosehill Pharmacy3.62 miles
41 High Street, Leighton Buzzard, Bedfordshire, LU7 7DN
Boots3.62 miles
55 High Street, Leighton Buzzard, LU7 1DN
Tesco Stores Limited3.68 miles
Tesco Pharmacy, Vimy Road, Leighton Buzzard, Bedfordshire, LU7 1ER
Houghton Regis Pharmacy4.46 miles
Houghton Regis Pharmacy, Peel Street, Houghton Regis, Dunstable, Bedfordshire, LU5 5EZ
Lloydspharmacy4.48 miles
17-18 Bedford Square, Houghton Regis, Dunstable, Bedfordshire, LU5 5ES
Woburn Sands Pharmacy4.84 miles
31 High Street, Woburn Sands, Milton Keynes, MK17 8RB
Lloydspharmacy4.99 miles
116 High Street North, Dunstable, Bedfordshire, LU6 1LN
Asda Stores Ltd5.15 miles
Court Drive, Dunstable, Bedfordshire, LU5 4JD
Wheatfield Pharmacy5.31 miles
Wheatfield Surgery, 60 Wheatfield Road, Luton, LU4 0TR
Boots5.36 miles
36-40 Broadwalk, Dunstable, LU5 4RH
Jhoots Pharmacy5.36 miles
7-11 Broadwalk, Quadrant Shopping Centre, Dunstable, Bedfordshire, LU5 4RH
Boots5.37 miles
70 West Street, Dunstable, Bedfordshire, LU6 1TA
Bm & Sb Patel5.37 miles
3 Dominic Square, Lewsey Farm, Luton, LU4 0UN
Leisure
Park
BATTLESDEN PARK (Grade II Listed)0.53 miles
KING'S WOOD2.69 miles
WOBURN ABBEY (Grade I Listed)2.87 miles
STOCKGROVE2.98 miles
TOTTERNHOE KNOLLS4.26 miles
FLITWICK MANOR (Grade II Listed)5.21 miles
FLITWICK WOOD, FLITWICK5.23 miles
LEWSEY FARM GREEN HOME ZONE5.34 miles
SUNDON HILLS5.46 miles
DUNSTABLE DOWNS5.63 miles
ASCOTT HOUSE (Grade II* Listed)5.70 miles
BLUE LAGOON6.44 miles
COOPERS HILL, BEDFORDSHIRE6.82 miles
COTTAGE BOTTOM FIELDS6.85 miles
MENTMORE TOWERS (Grade II* Listed)6.92 miles
FLITTON MOOR7.18 miles
Shop
Groceries
Co-op Leyton Buzzard2.55 miles
Heath & Reach, LU7 0AQ
Tesco Leighton Buzzard (Express)2.63 miles
1-4 Aries Court, Appenine Way, Leighton Buzzard, Central Bedfordshire, LU7 3XW
Nisa Local2.70 miles
40 Dunstable Rd, Toddington, Dunstable, Bedfordshire, LU5 6DR
Toddington Convenience Store2.72 miles
6 High Street, Toddington Bedfordshire LU5 6BY
SPAR Woburn2.94 miles
Spar Store, Patel - Woburn, Bedfordshire, MK17 9PZ
Co-op Leighton Buzzard2.96 miles
Clarence Road, LU7 3EL
Co-op Leighton Buzzard3.00 miles
Leighton Buzzard, LU7 3PL
Morrisons Leighton Buzzard3.42 miles
Lake Street, Leighton Buzzard, Bedfordshire, LU7 1WS
Iceland Leighton Bzard3.52 miles
9/11 Market Square, Leighton Buzzard, Bedfordshire, LU7 1EU
Waitrose Leighton Buzzard3.59 miles
9 Waterborne Walk, Leighton Buzzard, Bedfordshire, LU7 1DH
ALDI Vimy Road3.69 miles
Leighton Buzzard, LU7 7ER
Tesco Leighton Buzzard (Superstore)3.74 miles
Vimy Rd, Leighton Buzzard, Central Bedfordshire, LU7 1ER
SPAR St Christophers3.85 miles
Spar Store, Leighton Road, Bedfordshire, LU7 1LF
M&S Toddingto M1 North Simply Food3.97 miles
Moto Toddington Service Area, Toddington, LU5 6HR
M&S Toddington M1 South Simply Food4.00 miles
Toddington South Service Area, M1 Motorway Toddington, LU5 6HR
Tithe Farm Stores4.25 miles
145 Tithe Farm Road, Houghton Regis Luton LU5 5JD
Transport
Airport
London Luton Airport10.58 miles
London Oxford Airport31.54 miles
London Heathrow Airport Terminal 533.33 miles
London Heathrow Airport33.35 miles
London Heathrow Airport Terminal 133.49 miles
London Heathrow Airport Terminal 333.62 miles
London Heathrow Airport Terminal 233.70 miles
London Heathrow Airport Terminal 434.37 miles
London Stansted Airport36.76 miles
Bus Stop
Mags Lane (NW)0.86 miles
Mags Lane (SE)0.87 miles
Church End (SE)0.98 miles
Church End (NW)0.99 miles
Kings Arms Farm Park (SE)1.04 miles
Post Office (NW)1.04 miles
Post Office (SE)1.05 miles
The Manor House (NW)1.05 miles
The Manor House (SE)1.05 miles
Kings Arms Farm Park (NW)1.07 miles
Milton Lodge (NW)1.15 miles
Milton Lodge (SE)1.16 miles
Hockliffe Signals (NW)1.20 miles
Hockliffe School (NE)1.25 miles
Hockliffe Signals (NE)1.27 miles
Hockliffe Signals (SW)1.32 miles
Ferry Port
London Zoo Waterbus Stop34.08 miles
Camden Lock Waterbus34.14 miles
Little Venice Waterbus Stop34.43 miles
Kew Pier34.60 miles
Richmond St. Helena Pier36.05 miles
Richmond Landing Stage36.18 miles
Savoy Pier36.62 miles
Embankment Pier36.66 miles
Twickenham Hammertons Pier36.71 miles
Richmond - Ham House Ferry Landing36.77 miles
Festival Pier36.80 miles
Blackfriars Pier36.85 miles
London Eye Pier36.93 miles
Westminster Pier36.95 miles
Putney Pier37.07 miles
Cadogan Pier37.07 miles
Railway Station
Leighton Buzzard Rail Station4.08 miles
Harlington (Beds) Rail Station4.41 miles
Aspley Guise Rail Station5.23 miles
Ridgmont Rail Station5.37 miles
Woburn Sands Rail Station5.37 miles
Bow Brickhill Rail Station5.70 miles
Flitwick Rail Station5.76 miles
Fenny Stratford Rail Station6.18 miles
Lidlington Rail Station6.61 miles
Leagrave Rail Station6.63 miles
Bletchley Rail Station6.75 miles
Cheddington Rail Station6.86 miles
Millbrook (Beds) Rail Station7.76 miles
Stewartby Rail Station8.92 miles
Luton Rail Station9.05 miles
Milton Keynes Central Rail Station9.58 miles
Crime
Flood Data
Flood Risk Per Year (MK17 9H*)
Number of Properties in Catchment347
Very Low Risk (<0.1% chance of flooding)0
Low Risk (0.1% < 1% chance of flooding)0
Medium Risk (1% < 3.3% chance of flooding)0
High Risk (>3.3%)0
Property Sales
BATTLESDEN LODGE, WATLING STREET
HOCKLIFFE
LEIGHTON BUZZARD
CENTRAL BEDFORDSHIRE
LU7 9LQ		£825,000
2024-09-17
detached
freehold
Sold 2014-08-22   £430,000
THE COACH HOUSE, CHURCH END
HOCKLIFFE
LEIGHTON BUZZARD
CENTRAL BEDFORDSHIRE
LU7 9NH		£1,250,000
2022-09-12
detached
freehold
Sold 2017-07-14   £975,000
THE LODGE, CHURCH END
HOCKLIFFE
LEIGHTON BUZZARD
CENTRAL BEDFORDSHIRE
LU7 9NH		£1,375,000
2021-12-01
otherPropertyType
freehold
GOOSE LODGE, CHURCH END
HOCKLIFFE
LEIGHTON BUZZARD
CENTRAL BEDFORDSHIRE
LU7 9NJ		£735,000
2019-07-05
detached
freehold
WATERWAYS, WATLING STREET
HOCKLIFFE
LEIGHTON BUZZARD
CENTRAL BEDFORDSHIRE
LU7 9LQ		£500,000
2016-09-30
detached
freehold
Sold 2011-12-21   £265,000
Sold 2003-04-25   £141,000
CHURCH COTTAGE, CHURCH END
HOCKLIFFE
LEIGHTON BUZZARD
CENTRAL BEDFORDSHIRE
LU7 9NH		£475,000
2015-10-28
detached
freehold
Sold 2005-12-21   £365,000
Sold 1999-03-17   £160,000
Sold 1997-02-21   £132,000
3, CHURCH END
HOCKLIFFE
LEIGHTON BUZZARD
CENTRAL BEDFORDSHIRE
LU7 9NH		£450,000
2013-12-10
detached
freehold
Sold 2010-02-26   £230,000
GARDEN HOUSE
BATTLESDEN
MILTON KEYNES
CENTRAL BEDFORDSHIRE
MK17 9HW		£1,155,000
2010-09-29
detached
freehold
Sold 2001-08-20   £699,950
OLD STABLES
HOCKLIFFE
LEIGHTON BUZZARD
CENTRAL BEDFORDSHIRE
LU7 9NL		£738,000
2009-09-01
detached
freehold
KINGS ARMS FARM HOUSE, WATLING STREET
HOCKLIFFE
LEIGHTON BUZZARD
CENTRAL BEDFORDSHIRE
LU7 9NG		£125,000
2009-07-13
semidetached
freehold
KINGS ARMS FARM, WATLING STREET
HOCKLIFFE
LEIGHTON BUZZARD
BEDFORDSHIRE
LU7 9NG		£210,000
2006-10-27
detached
freehold
Sold 1995-03-31   £50,000
9, CHURCH LANE
HOCKLIFFE
LEIGHTON BUZZARD
BEDFORDSHIRE
LU7 9NQ		£180,000
2005-11-25
semidetached
freehold
Sold 1997-07-11   £86,995
1, CHURCH END
HOCKLIFFE
LEIGHTON BUZZARD
BEDFORDSHIRE
LU7 9NH		£221,000
2004-03-26
semidetached
freehold
Sold 1997-01-10   £85,000
PEARTREE COTTAGE, CHURCH END
HOCKLIFFE
LEIGHTON BUZZARD
BEDFORDSHIRE
LU7 9NH		£210,000
2004-02-06
semidetached
freehold
Sold 2000-12-13   £150,000
7, CHURCH LANE
HOCKLIFFE
LEIGHTON BUZZARD
BEDFORDSHIRE
LU7 9NQ		£153,000
2001-11-09
semidetached
freehold
BATTLESDEN HOUSE
BATTLESDEN
MILTON KEYNES
BEDFORDSHIRE
MK17 9HW		£1,100,000
1997-09-05
detached
freehold
GRANGE FARM
HOCKLIFFE
LEIGHTON BUZZARD
BEDFORDSHIRE
LU7 9NL		£60,000
1997-02-14
detached
freehold
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