Area Info for Cranfield (Bedfordshire)

CRANFIELD (BEDFORDSHIRE, UK)

Cranfield is a village and civil parish located in Bedfordshire, England. It is situated near the town of Bedford and is known for its association with Cranfield University, a renowned postgraduate university specialising in science, engineering, technology, and management.

The village is characterised by its rural setting, with a mix of residential properties, farmland, and green spaces. Cranfield has a rich history, with origins dating back several centuries, and it has evolved over time to become a centre for higher education and research.

Cranfield University, established in 1946, is a significant institution in the area, offering postgraduate courses and conducting research in various technical and scientific disciplines. The university's presence has contributed to the local economy and community development.

The area around Cranfield features various amenities, including local shops, pubs, and community facilities. It is also known for its proximity to the M1 motorway, providing good transport links to London, Milton Keynes, and other major cities.

Overall, Cranfield is recognised for its academic significance, rural charm, and convenient location within Bedfordshire.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                   
Education
School
Cranfield Church of England Academy0.20 miles
Court Road, Cranfield, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK43 0DR
Holywell School0.25 miles
Red Lion Close, Cranfield, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK43 0JA
North Crawley CofE School2.22 miles
Church Walk, North Crawley, Newport Pagnell, Buckinghamshire, MK16 9LL
Shelton Lower School2.55 miles
Lower Shelton Road, Marston Moretaine, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK43 0LS
Church End Lower School2.70 miles
Church Walk, Marston Moretaine, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK43 0NE
Thomas Johnson Lower School2.93 miles
Hurst Grove, Lidlington, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK43 0SB
Wootton Upper School3.30 miles
Hall End Road, Wootton, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK43 9HT
Brooklands Farm Primary School3.52 miles
152 Fen Street, Brooklands, Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire, MK10 7EU
Kimberley 16 - 19 Stem College3.64 miles
Green Lane, Stewartby, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK43 9LY
Broughton Manor Preparatory School3.81 miles
Newport Road, Broughton, Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire, MK10 9AA
Broughton Fields Primary School3.88 miles
Milton Road, Broughton, Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire, MK10 9LS
Wootton Lower School3.92 miles
Bedford Road, Wootton, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK43 9JT
Husborne Crawley Lower School3.94 miles
School Lane, Husborne Crawley, Bedfordshire, MK43 0UZ
St Mary's Wavendon CofE Primary4.02 miles
Walton Road, Wavendon, Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire, MK17 8LH
Aspley Guise Lower School4.04 miles
Spinney Lane, Aspley Guise, Bedfordshire, MK17 8JT
Swallowfield Lower School4.07 miles
Weathercock Close, Woburn Sands, Milton Keynes, Bedfordshire, MK17 8SL
Health
Clinic
Premier Physical Healthcare (Broughton)3.68 miles
The Broughton Gate, Glyn Valley Place, Broughton, Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire, MK10 7EF
Bht Community Clinic (Wootton)3.88 miles
The Healthy Living Centre, Fields Road, Wootton, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK43 9JJ
Wotton Vale Healthy Living Centre3.88 miles
Fields Road, Wootton, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK43 9JJ
Blackberry Clinic (Milton Keynes)4.78 miles
Blackberry Court, Walnut Tree, Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire, MK7 7PB
Newport Pagnell Surgery4.98 miles
Queens Avenue, Newport Pagnell, Buckinghamshire, MK16 8QT
Child Development Centre5.04 miles
Hill Rise, Kempston, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK42 7EB
Cdc Kempston5.04 miles
Child Development Centre, Hill Rise, Kempston, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK42 7EB
Blakelands Hospital5.60 miles
Smeaton Close, Blakelands, Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire, MK14 5HR
Meadow Lodge5.82 miles
Steppingley Hospital, Ampthill Road, Steppingley, Bedfordshire, MK45 1AB
Parkside Medical Centre (Neath Hill)5.83 miles
Neath Hill Health Centre, 1 Tower Crescent, Tower Drive, Neath Hill, Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire, MK14 6JY
Marie Stopes International Ampthill Centre5.85 miles
The Houghton Close Surgery, 1 Houghton Close, Ampthill, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK45 2TG
Bht Community Clinics (Ampthill)5.85 miles
Houghton Close Surgery, 1 Houghton Close, Ampthill, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK45 2TG
Houghton Close Surgery5.85 miles
1 Houghton Close, Ampthill, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK45 2TG
Ampthill Health Centre5.85 miles
57 Oliver Street, Ampthill, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK45 2SB
Kempston Clinic6.10 miles
Halsey Road, Kempston, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK42 8AU
Grove Surgery6.18 miles
Farthing Close, Netherfield, Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire, MK6 4NG
GP
Cranfield and Marston Surgery0.15 miles
Cranfield Surgery, 137 High Street, Cranfield, Bedford, MK43 0HZ
University Medical Centre - Cranfield and Marston Surgery0.80 miles
Cranfield University Medical Centre, Wharley End, Cranfield, Bedford, MK43 0AL
Marston Surgery - Cranfield and Marston Surgery2.72 miles
59 Bedford Road, Marston Moretaine, Bedford, MK43 0LA
Broughton Gate Health Centre3.67 miles
Glyn Valley Place, Broughton, Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire, MK10 7EF
Dr MACKENZIE3.88 miles
Fields Road, Wootton, Bedford, Beds, England - Uk, MK43 9JJ
Milton Keynes Village Practice4.12 miles
Griffith Gate, Middleton, Milton Keynes, Bucks, MK10 9BQ
Dr. Rogers & Partners4.31 miles
Asplands Medical Centre, Asplands Close, Woburn Sands, MK17 8QP
Walnut Tree Health Centre4.78 miles
2 Blackberry Court, Walnut Tree, Milton Keynes, Bucks, MK7 7PB
Newport Pagnell Medical Centre4.98 miles
Queens Avenue, Newport Pagnell, Bucks, MK16 8QT
Kingfisher Surgery5.07 miles
Elthorne Way, Newport Pagnell, Milton Keynes, Bucks, MK16 0JR
Woburn Surgery5.46 miles
Eleanor Close, Woburn, Beds, Woburn, MK17 9QU
Dr Stephen Jones & Partner5.65 miles
16 St.John`s Street, Kempston, Bedford, MK42 8EP
Sovereign Medical Centre5.74 miles
Sovereign Drive, Pennyland, Milton Keynes, Bucks, MK15 8AJ
Dr Wilson5.80 miles
The Village Medical Centre, Kingswood Way, Great Denham, Beds, MK40 4GH
Neath Hill Health Centre5.83 miles
1 Tower Crescent, Neath Hill, Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire, MK14 6JY
Houghton Close Surgery5.85 miles
Houghton Close Surgery, 1 Houghton Close, Ampthill, Bedfordshire, MK45 2TG
Hospital
Blakelands Hospital5.60 miles
Smeaton Close, Blakelands, Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire, MK14 5HR
Milton Keynes Hospital6.11 miles
Standing Way, Eaglestone, Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire, MK6 5LD
BMI The Manor Hospital6.27 miles
Church End, Biddenham, Bedfordshire, MK40 4AW
BMI The Saxon Clinic6.31 miles
Chadwick Drive, Eaglestone West, Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire, MK6 5LR
Bedford Hospital South Wing7.16 miles
South Wing, Kempston Road, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK42 9DJ
Moorfields At Bedford Hospital7.16 miles
Kempston Road, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK42 9DJ
Weller Wing7.16 miles
Kempston Road,, MK42 9DJ
Fountains Court (Mental Health Services)7.93 miles
3 Kimbolton Road, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK40 2NR
Archer Unit8.08 miles
Bedford Health Village, 3 Kimbolton Road, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK40 2NT
Cedar House8.08 miles
3 Kimbolton Road, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK40 2NT
Wichellows Wharf (Mental Health Services)10.88 miles
The Elms, Stoke Road, Leighton Buzzard, Bedfordshire, LU7 2TD
Luton and Dunstable Hospital13.49 miles
The L&D Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, Lewsey Road, Luton, Bedfordshire, LU4 0DZ
Milton Park Hospital15.52 miles
The Lane, Wyboston, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK44 3AS
BPAS Luton15.53 miles
First Floor, The Albany, 4 Cardiff Road, Luton, Bedfordshire, LU1 2PP
Biggleswade Hospital15.61 miles
Potton Road, Biggleswade, Bedfordshire, SG18 0EL
BMI Three Shires Hospital16.00 miles
The Avenue, Cliftonville, Northampton, Northamptonshire, NN1 5DR
Pharmacy
Dr Allen Pharmacy0.52 miles
3 Mill Road, Cranfield, Bedford, MK43 0JG
Mclaren Pharmacy2.72 miles
67 Bedford Road, Marston Moretaine, Bedford, MK43 0LA
Jardines Pharmacy3.68 miles
Pharmacy Unit, Highland Drive, Broughton, Milton Keynes, Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire, MK10 7EF
Wootton Pharmacy3.83 miles
43A Tithe Barn Road, Wootton, Bedford, MK43 9EZ
Tesco Pharmacy4.01 miles
Tesco Pharmacy, 1 Winchester Circle, Kingston, Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire, MK10 0AH
Boots4.07 miles
Unit 2 Kingston Retail Park, Winchester Circle, Milton Keynes, MK10 0BA
Jardines Pharmacy4.12 miles
Jardines Pharmacy, Griffith Gate, Middleton, Milton Keynes, MK10 9BQ
Woburn Sands Pharmacy4.33 miles
31 High Street, Woburn Sands, Milton Keynes, MK17 8RB
Cox and Robinson Pharmacy4.69 miles
12 Fyfield Barrow, Walnut Tree, Milton Keynes, MK7 7AN
Lloydspharmacy4.91 miles
2 Kingfisher Centre, Elthorne Way, Newport Pagnell, Buckinghamshire, MK16 0JQ
Jardines Pharmacy4.92 miles
65 High Street, Newport Pagnell, Milton Keynes, MK16 8AB
Boots4.98 miles
Coopers Yard, 86 High Street, Newport Pagnell, MK16 8PY
Rowlands Pharmacy5.14 miles
Unit 1, Willen Hcare Plus, Beaufort Drive, Willen, Milton Keynes, MK15 9ET
W Cheeseman & Son Ltd5.71 miles
3-5 Church Street, Ampthill, Bedford, MK45 2PJ
Astons Pharmacy5.75 miles
44 Wordsworth Avenue, Newport Pagnell, Milton Keynes, Bucks, MK16 8SB
The Village Pharmacy5.80 miles
Medical Centre, Kingswood Way, Gt Denham, Bedford, MK40 4GH
Leisure
Park
MARSTON THRIFT1.27 miles
MARSTON VALE MILLENNIUM3.29 miles
CHICHELEY HALL (Grade II* Listed)3.71 miles
AMPTHILL PARK (Grade II Listed)5.17 miles
COOPERS HILL, BEDFORDSHIRE5.47 miles
WOBURN ABBEY (Grade I Listed)5.57 miles
KINGSWOOD AND GLEBE MEADOWS, HOUGHTON CONQUEST5.87 miles
FLITWICK WOOD, FLITWICK6.38 miles
TYRINGHAM (Grade II* Listed)6.62 miles
EMBERTON6.68 miles
FLITWICK MANOR (Grade II Listed)7.01 miles
MAULDEN CHURCH MEADOWS SSSI7.05 miles
GAYHURST COURT (Grade II Listed)7.09 miles
BROMHAM LAKE7.35 miles
FLITTON MOOR7.44 miles
BLUE LAGOON7.87 miles
Shop
Groceries
Budgens Cranfield0.15 miles
High Street, Cranfield, Bedfordshire, MK43 0AR
Co-op Bedford0.42 miles
Cranfield, MK43 0JG
Co-op Bedford2.72 miles
Marston Moretaine, MK43 0PH
Tesco Milton Keynes (Extra)4.00 miles
1 Winchester Circle, Kingston, Milton Keynes, Milton Keynes, MK10 0AH
Costcutter Wootton4.03 miles
46-48 Bedford Road, Wootton, Bedford, MK43 9JU
Co-op Milton Keynes4.05 miles
Tanfield Lane, Milton Keynes, MK10 9NY
M&S Kingston Park Milton Keynes4.06 miles
Unit 1b Winchester Circle, The Kingston Centre Milton Keynes, MK10 0BA
M&S Chichley Bp4.34 miles
Tickford Street, Newport Pagnell, MK16 9BD
Co-op Milton Keynes4.35 miles
Woburn Sands, MK17 8RF
Tesco Woburn Sands (Express)4.39 miles
5 High St, Woburn Sands, Buckinghamshire, MK17 8RQ
Londis Tickford Superstore4.44 miles
103 Tickford Street, Newport Pagnell, MK16 9BA
Budgens Shell Broughton4.55 miles
Childs Way, Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire, MK10 9AB
Tesco Milton Keynes (Express)4.67 miles
28 Fyfield Barrow, Walnut Tree, Milton Keynes, Milton Keynes, MK7 7AN
Tesco Milton Keynes (Express)4.79 miles
Old Farm Park Local Centre, Holst Crescent, Milton Keynes, Milton Keynes, MK7 8QU
Co-op Milton Keynes4.91 miles
Monkston Park, Milton Keynes, MK10 9PN
Co-op Newport Pagnell4.91 miles
Newport Pagnell, MK16 8AB
Transport
Airport
London Luton Airport16.52 miles
London Oxford Airport34.08 miles
Cambridge City Airport34.64 miles
London Heathrow Airport41.72 miles
London Heathrow Airport Terminal 541.74 miles
London Heathrow Airport Terminal 141.87 miles
London Heathrow Airport Terminal 342.00 miles
London Heathrow Airport Terminal 242.08 miles
London Heathrow Airport Terminal 442.74 miles
Bus Stop
War Memorial (NE)0.16 miles
War Memorial (SW)0.17 miles
War Memorial (W)0.17 miles
Cross Keys (NE)0.24 miles
Cross Keys (SW)0.25 miles
Townsend Close (NE)0.33 miles
Townsend Close (SW)0.35 miles
Lodge Road (SW)0.42 miles
The Co-Op (NE)0.46 miles
Coronation Road (W)0.46 miles
The Co-Op (SW)0.48 miles
Lodge Road (NE)0.48 miles
Longbournes (NE)0.61 miles
Longbournes (SW)0.65 miles
Crawley Road (NW)0.72 miles
Hillcrest (NE)0.73 miles
Ferry Port
Camden Lock Waterbus41.62 miles
London Zoo Waterbus Stop41.63 miles
Little Venice Waterbus Stop42.11 miles
Kew Pier42.66 miles
Richmond St. Helena Pier44.20 miles
Richmond Landing Stage44.33 miles
Twickenham Hammertons Pier44.88 miles
Richmond - Ham House Ferry Landing44.95 miles
Putney Pier44.97 miles
Hampton Ferry Landing46.68 miles
Moulsey - Hurst Park Ferry Landing46.74 miles
Kingston Turks Pier47.27 miles
Hampton Court Pier47.46 miles
Kingston Town End Pier47.73 miles
Shepperton Ferry Landing47.96 miles
Weybridge Ferry Landing48.03 miles
Railway Station
Lidlington Rail Station2.97 miles
Ridgmont Rail Station3.11 miles
Aspley Guise Rail Station3.51 miles
Millbrook (Beds) Rail Station3.51 miles
Stewartby Rail Station3.83 miles
Woburn Sands Rail Station4.04 miles
Kempston Hardwick Rail Station4.79 miles
Bow Brickhill Rail Station5.82 miles
Fenny Stratford Rail Station6.60 miles
Flitwick Rail Station6.74 miles
Bedford Rail Station7.20 miles
Bedford St Johns Rail Station7.33 miles
Milton Keynes Central Rail Station7.37 miles
Bletchley Rail Station7.43 miles
Wolverton Rail Station8.22 miles
Harlington (Beds) Rail Station8.94 miles
Crime
Flood Data
Flood Risk Per Year (MK43 0D*)
Number of Properties in Catchment522
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
8A, MERCHANT LANE
CRANFIELD
BEDFORD
CENTRAL BEDFORDSHIRE
MK43 0DA		£450,000
2025-03-31
detached
freehold
9, MERCHANT LANE
CRANFIELD
BEDFORD
CENTRAL BEDFORDSHIRE
MK43 0DA		£335,000
2024-04-25
semidetached
freehold
Sold 2014-07-23   £250,000
7, MERCHANT LANE
CRANFIELD
BEDFORD
CENTRAL BEDFORDSHIRE
MK43 0DA		£310,000
2020-10-06
semidetached
freehold
Sold 2010-11-16   £230,000
THE LODGE, 12C, MERCHANT LANE
CRANFIELD
BEDFORD
CENTRAL BEDFORDSHIRE
MK43 0DA		£595,000
2020-05-28
detached
freehold
Sold 2009-06-09   £399,995
FOUR WINDS BUNGALOW, COLLEGE ROAD
WHARLEY END
BEDFORD
CENTRAL BEDFORDSHIRE
MK43 0AH		£630,000
2020-03-17
detached
freehold
8, MERCHANT LANE
CRANFIELD
BEDFORD
CENTRAL BEDFORDSHIRE
MK43 0DA		£472,500
2017-03-24
detached
freehold
Sold 2016-06-28   £410,000
THE PADDOCKS, 12B, MERCHANT LANE
CRANFIELD
BEDFORD
CENTRAL BEDFORDSHIRE
MK43 0DA		£525,000
2015-06-19
detached
freehold
Sold 2008-09-25   £160,000
5, MERCHANT LANE
CRANFIELD
BEDFORD
CENTRAL BEDFORDSHIRE
MK43 0DA		£290,000
2014-09-24
semidetached
freehold
12A, MERCHANT LANE
CRANFIELD
BEDFORD
CENTRAL BEDFORDSHIRE
MK43 0DA		£412,500
2012-10-31
detached
freehold
ORCHARD VIEW, 12D, MERCHANT LANE
CRANFIELD
BEDFORD
BEDFORDSHIRE
MK43 0DA		£160,000
2008-09-25
detached
freehold
14, MERCHANT LANE
CRANFIELD
BEDFORD
CENTRAL BEDFORDSHIRE
MK43 0DA		£595,000
2007-08-13
detached
freehold
Sold 2003-07-07   £208,250
36A, MERCHANT LANE
CRANFIELD
BEDFORD
BEDFORDSHIRE
MK43 0DA		£80,000
2000-11-14
semidetached
freehold
11, MERCHANT LANE
CRANFIELD
BEDFORD
BEDFORDSHIRE
MK43 0DA		£140,000
2000-04-20
detached
freehold
36, MERCHANT LANE
CRANFIELD
BEDFORD
BEDFORDSHIRE
MK43 0DA		£129,950
1998-07-15
detached
freehold
13, MERCHANT LANE
CRANFIELD
BEDFORD
BEDFORDSHIRE
MK43 0DA		£103,000
1996-06-28
detached
freehold
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