Area Info for Tempsford (Bedfordshire)

Tempsford, Bedfordshire, UK

Tempsford is a small village located in Bedfordshire, England. It is situated near the border with Hertfordshire, close to the River Great Ouse. The village is known for its rural character and scenic surroundings, making it a peaceful area for residents and visitors alike.

Geography and Location

Tempsford lies approximately 4 miles south of St Albans and about 8 miles north of Bedford. The village is part of the civil parish of Southill and is characterised by its countryside landscape, with nearby woodlands and farmland. Its proximity to the River Great Ouse provides opportunities for outdoor activities such as walking and fishing.

Transport and Accessibility

While Tempsford itself is a small settlement, it benefits from good transport links. The nearby A1 road provides easy access to larger towns and cities. The village is also served by the nearby Tempsford railway station, which offers rail services connecting to London and other parts of the UK.

History and Development

Historically, Tempsford has been a rural community with agricultural roots. Over time, it has developed into a quiet residential area, maintaining much of its traditional character. The village's history is linked to the broader history of Bedfordshire and the surrounding region.

Local Amenities and Points of Interest

Due to its small size, Tempsford has limited local amenities within the village itself. Residents often rely on nearby towns for shopping, schools, and other services. The surrounding area offers natural beauty spots, walking trails, and historical sites that attract visitors.

Additional Information

Tempsford is notable for its tranquil environment and proximity to nature. It is a desirable location for those seeking a rural lifestyle within reach of urban centres. The village's community is small but active, with local events and initiatives that foster a sense of community among residents.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                   
Education
School
Roxton VA (CofE) Lower School1.19 miles
School Lane, Roxton, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK44 3DR
John Donne CofE Lower School2.02 miles
High Street, Blunham, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK44 3NL
Maple Tree Lower School2.07 miles
Hawk Drive, Sandy, Bedfordshire, SG19 2WA
Sandy Upper School2.27 miles
Engayne Avenue, Sandy, Bedfordshire, SG19 1BL
Robert Peel Lower School2.66 miles
Dapifer Drive, Sandy, Bedfordshire, SG19 1QJ
Everton Lower School2.70 miles
Potton Road, Everton, Sandy, Bedfordshire, SG19 2LE
Laburnum Lower School2.84 miles
Laburnum Road, Sandy, Bedfordshire, SG19 1HQ
Alban Church of England Academy2.84 miles
Silver Street, Great Barford, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK44 3HZ
Great Barford Lower School2.89 miles
Silver Street, Great Barford, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK44 3JU
Sandye Place Academy3.02 miles
Park Road, Sandy, Bedfordshire, SG19 1JD
St Swithun's VC Lower School3.08 miles
Ivel Road, Sandy, Bedfordshire, SG19 1AX
Middlefield Primary Academy3.19 miles
Andrew Road, Eynesbury, St Neots, Cambridgeshire, PE19 2QE
Ernulf Academy3.20 miles
Barford Road, Eynesbury, St Neots, Cambridgeshire, PE19 2SH
Moggerhanger Lower School3.33 miles
Blunham Road, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK44 3RD
Bushmead Primary School3.49 miles
Bushmead Road, Eaton Socon, St Neots, Cambridgeshire, PE19 8BT
Winhills Primary School3.72 miles
Off Duck Lane, St Neots, Cambridgeshire, PE19 2DX
Health
Clinic
Sandy Health Centre2.80 miles
Northcroft Street, Sandy, Bedfordshire, SG19 1JQ
Specsavers Hearcare - Cambridgeshire (St Neots)3.60 miles
Eaton Socon Health Centre, 274 Great North Road, Eaton Socon, St. Neots, Cambridgeshire, PE19 8BB
Specsavers Hearcare - Cambridgeshire (St Neots - Specsavers Store)4.07 miles
Specsavers Opticians, 13 High Street, St. Neots, Cambridgeshire, PE19 1BU
Excell Ultrasound Ltd (St Neots Health Centre)4.13 miles
St. Neots Health Centre, 24 Moores Walk, St. Neots, Cambridgeshire, PE19 1AG
Bht Community Clinics (Biggleswade)5.15 miles
Biggleswade Hospital, Potton Road, Biggleswade, Bedfordshire, SG18 0EL
Spring House5.15 miles
Potton Road, Biggleswade, Bedfordshire, SG18 0EL
Woodfield Physiotherapy Ltd (Colmworth)5.37 miles
Woodfield Physiotherapy Centre, 1 Oxford Building, School Lane, Colmworth, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK44 2JZ
The Lawns Mental Health Resource Centre5.84 miles
The Lawns, Biggleswade, Bedfordshire, SG18 0PT
Specsavers Hearcare - Bed-Lut - Biggleswade (Town Council)6.04 miles
The Old Court House, 4 Saffron Road, Biggleswade, Bedfordshire, SG18 8DL
Biggleswade Health Centre6.05 miles
Saffron Road, Biggleswade, Bedfordshire, SG18 8DJ
Putnoe Medical Centre6.57 miles
93 Queens Drive, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK41 9JE
Putnoe Health Centre6.57 miles
Queens Drive, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK41 9JE
Dr Das & Partners Surgery7.44 miles
12 Goldington Road, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK40 3NE
Gilbert Hitchcock House7.51 miles
21 Kimbolton Road, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK40 2AW
Moorfields Community Eye Clinic at Bedford 7.51 miles
Bedford Enhanced Services Centre, Kimbolton Road, Bedford, MK40 2AW
Dermatology Service7.55 miles
21 Kimbolton Road, Enhanced Service Centre, Bedford Health Village, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK40 2NT
GP
Dr KAPUR & partners2.80 miles
Sandy Health Centre, Northcroft, Sandy, Bedfordshire, SG19 1JQ
GREAT BARFORD SURGERY2.87 miles
26 Silver Street, Great Barford, Bedfordshire, MK44 3HX
King's Road Surgery Sandy2.89 miles
King`s Road Surgery, 27b Kings Road, Sandy, Bedfordshire, SG19 1EJ
Dumbelton Medical Centre2.99 miles
Chapman Way, Eynesbury, St Neots, Cambrigeshire, England - Uk, PE19 2HD
Eaton Socon Health Centre, St Neots3.60 miles
274 Great North Road, Eaton Socon, St Neots, Cambs, PE19 8BB
St Neots Health Centre4.13 miles
24 Moore`s Walk, St Neots, St Neots, Cambridgeshire, PE19 1AG
Cedar House Surgery St Neots4.17 miles
14 Huntingdon Street, St Neots, Cambridgeshire, PE19 1BQ
Greensands Medical Centre4.31 miles
The Medical Centre, Stocks Lane, Gamlingay, Cambs, SG19 3JR
Dr HESLOP & partners4.37 miles
Greensands Medical Pract., Brook End Surgery, Brook End, Potton, Sandy, Bedfordshire, SG19 2QS
Almond Road Surgery4.41 miles
Almond Road, St.Neots, Cambridgeshire, PE19 1DZ
Buckden and Little Paxton Surgery5.66 miles
40 High Street, Little Paxton, St. Neots, Cambs, PE19 6EY
Ivel Medical Centre5.90 miles
The Ivel Medical Centre, 35-39 The Baulk, Biggleswade, Bedfordshire, SG18 0PX
DR KIRKHAM & PARTNERS6.05 miles
Biggleswade Health Centre, Saffron Road, Biggleswade, Bedfordshire, SG18 8DJ
Dr Khokher & partners6.24 miles
The Medical Centre, 8 Honeysuckle Way, Goldington, Bedford, MK41 0TF
Putnoe Medical Centre6.57 miles
Putnoe Medical Centre, 93 Queens Drive, Putnoe, Bedford, MK41 9JE
Gt Staughton Surgery7.10 miles
57 The Highway, Great Staughton, St Neots, Cambs, PE19 5DA
Hospital
Milton Park Hospital2.14 miles
The Lane, Wyboston, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK44 3AS
Priory Hospital St Neots3.61 miles
Howitts Lane, Eynesbury, St Neots, Cambridgeshire, PE19 2JA
Biggleswade Hospital5.15 miles
Potton Road, Biggleswade, Bedfordshire, SG18 0EL
Archer Unit7.55 miles
Bedford Health Village, 3 Kimbolton Road, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK40 2NT
Cedar House7.55 miles
3 Kimbolton Road, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK40 2NT
Fountains Court (Mental Health Services)7.70 miles
3 Kimbolton Road, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK40 2NR
Bedford Hospital South Wing8.31 miles
South Wing, Kempston Road, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK42 9DJ
Moorfields At Bedford Hospital8.31 miles
Kempston Road, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK42 9DJ
Weller Wing8.31 miles
Kempston Road,, MK42 9DJ
Papworth Hospital9.07 miles
Papworth Hospital, Papworth Everard, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, CB23 3RE
BMI The Manor Hospital9.81 miles
Church End, Biddenham, Bedfordshire, MK40 4AW
Hinchingbrooke Hospital11.81 miles
Hinchingbrooke Park, Huntingdon, Cambridgeshire, PE29 6NT
Newtown Centre12.05 miles
Newtown Centre, Nursery Road, Huntingdon, Cambridgeshire, PE29 3RJ
Kneesworth House Hospital12.65 miles
Kneesworth House, Old North Road, Bassingbourn, Royston, Hertfordshire, SG8 5JP
Royston Hospital14.37 miles
London Road, Royston, Hertfordshire, SG8 9EN
Hampden House15.19 miles
Elmside Walk, Hitchin, Hertfordshire, SG5 1HB
Pharmacy
Lloydspharmacy2.84 miles
Health & Wellbeing Centre, 5 Market Square, Sandy, Bedfordshire, SG19 1HU
Lloydspharmacy2.84 miles
4 Market Square, Sandy, Bedfordshire, SG19 1HU
Tesco Stores Limited3.30 miles
Tesco Pharmacy, Barford Road, St.Neots, Huntingdon, Cambridgeshire, PE19 2SA
Lloydspharmacy3.60 miles
Eaton Socon Health Centre, 274 Great North Road, Eaton Socon, St Neots, PE19 8BB
Boots4.09 miles
33 High Street, St Neots, PE19 1BW
Lloydspharmacy4.15 miles
23 Huntingdon Street, St.Neots, Huntingdon, PE19 1BG
The Co-Operative Pharmacy4.17 miles
14 Huntingdon Street, St.Neots, Huntingdon, PE19 1BQ
Gamlingay Pharmacy Ltd4.23 miles
37 Church Street, Gamlingay, Sandy, SG19 3JH
Lloydspharmacy4.28 miles
17 Market Square, Potton, Bedfordshire, SG19 2NP
Loves Farm Pharmacy4.58 miles
5 Kester Way, Loves Farm, St Neots, Cambridgeshire, PE19 6SL
Sainsbury's Pharmacy5.35 miles
Bells Brook, Biggleswade, Bedfordshire, SG18 0NA
Little Paxton Pharmacy5.40 miles
7 Parkway, Little Paxton, St Neots, PE19 6PA
Lloydspharmacy5.87 miles
41 High Street, Biggleswade, Bedfordshire, SG18 0JH
Lloydspharmacy5.89 miles
Unit 1 Market Square, Biggleswade, Bedfordshire, SG18 8AP
Boots5.91 miles
9 - 10 Market Square, Biggleswade, SG18 8AS
Fairleys Pharmacy6.04 miles
103 Church Lane, Goldington, Bedford, MK41 0PW
Leisure
Park
THE HAZELLS (Grade II Listed)2.71 miles
THE RIDDY3.21 miles
GAMLINGAY (Grade II Listed)3.63 miles
MOGGERHANGER PARK (Grade II Listed)3.94 miles
ICKWELL BURY (Grade II Listed)5.26 miles
CROXTON PARK (Grade II* Listed)6.09 miles
LITTLE PAXTON PITS6.15 miles
OLD WARDEN PARK (INCLUDING THE SWISS GARDEN) (Grade II* Listed)6.35 miles
PRIORY6.50 miles
PUTNOE WOOD6.55 miles
MOWSBURY HILL6.56 miles
HATLEY PARK (Grade II Listed)6.57 miles
FENLAKE MEADOWS7.14 miles
ST DENIS CHURCH7.33 miles
SOUTHILL PARK (Grade II* Listed)7.45 miles
BEDFORD PARK (Grade II Listed)7.72 miles
Shop
Groceries
Londis Wyboston Filling Station {Bp}1.71 miles
A1 Southbound, Wyboston, MK44 3AA
Costcutter Sandy2.39 miles
5/7 Engayne Avenue, Sandy, Bedfordshire, SG19 1BN
Lidl St Neots-Great North Road2.61 miles
Great North Road 29, St Neots, PE19 8EN
ALDI Howard Road2.76 miles
St. Neots, PE19 8EX
ASDA Eaton Socon Click & Collect2.81 miles
Bp Garage Great North Road, Eaton Socon, PE19 8EJ
Tesco St Neots (Extra)2.84 miles
Barford Rd, St Neots, Cambridgeshire, PE19 2HD
Co-op Sandy2.90 miles
High Street, Sandy, SG19 1AA
Co-op Sandy3.01 miles
Petrol Sandy, SG19 1NA
Co-op Sandy3.01 miles
Kestrel Way, Sandy, SG19 2TG
Tesco St Neots (Express)3.12 miles
151 Great North Rd, Eaton Socon, St Neots, Cambridgeshire, PE19 8EQ
Tesco Sandy (Superstore)3.35 miles
Station Rd, Sandy, Bedfordshire, SG19 1NX
Nisa Local3.49 miles
14-16 Queens Gardens, Eaton Socon, Saint Neots, Cambridgeshire, PE19 8BY
Eynesbury Convenience Store3.56 miles
31-31a Hardwick Road, Eynesbury St Neots PE19 2UE
Londis Naseby Store3.86 miles
2 Naseby Gardens, Huntingdon, PE19 2EH
Co-op St Neots3.94 miles
St Neots, PE19 8FT
Iceland St Neots4.02 miles
29/31 Market Square, St Neots, PE19 2AR
Transport
Airport
Cambridge City Airport19.73 miles
London Luton Airport20.39 miles
London Stansted Airport30.29 miles
London Heathrow Airport48.61 miles
London Heathrow Airport Terminal 148.74 miles
London Heathrow Airport Terminal 248.94 miles
London Heathrow Airport Terminal 349.01 miles
London Heathrow Airport Terminal 549.09 miles
London Heathrow Airport Terminal 449.57 miles
Bus Stop
The Playground (E)0.13 miles
The Playground (W)0.13 miles
The Close (W)0.15 miles
The Close (E)0.16 miles
Baker's Lane (E)0.26 miles
Baker's Lane (W)0.26 miles
Langford End Works (NE)0.41 miles
Langford End Works (SW)0.41 miles
Home Farm Close (E)0.41 miles
Home Farm Close (W)0.41 miles
Railway Crossing (SW)0.54 miles
Church (N)0.78 miles
Garden Centre (SW)1.26 miles
Garden Centre (SW)1.26 miles
High Street (SE)1.30 miles
High Street (NW)1.30 miles
Ferry Port
Camden Lock Waterbus43.93 miles
London Zoo Waterbus Stop44.21 miles
Little Venice Waterbus Stop45.09 miles
Blackfriars Pier46.24 miles
Savoy Pier46.28 miles
Embankment Pier46.37 miles
Festival Pier46.45 miles
Bankside Pier46.48 miles
London Eye Pier46.64 miles
Tower Pier46.65 miles
London Bridge City Pier46.69 miles
Westminster Pier46.75 miles
St Katharine's Pier46.81 miles
Lambeth Pier47.21 miles
Canary Wharf Pier47.26 miles
Kew Pier47.27 miles
Railway Station
Sandy Rail Station3.18 miles
St Neots Rail Station4.55 miles
Biggleswade Rail Station6.04 miles
Bedford St Johns Rail Station8.13 miles
Bedford Rail Station8.46 miles
Arlesey Rail Station10.03 miles
Kempston Hardwick Rail Station10.64 miles
Huntingdon Rail Station11.65 miles
Stewartby Rail Station12.12 miles
Ashwell & Morden Rail Station12.27 miles
Baldock Rail Station13.00 miles
Millbrook (Beds) Rail Station13.15 miles
Letchworth Rail Station13.40 miles
Royston Rail Station13.73 miles
Meldreth Rail Station13.74 miles
Shepreth Rail Station14.08 miles
Crime
Flood Data
Flood Risk Per Year (SG19 2A*)
Number of Properties in Catchment407
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
108, STATION ROAD
TEMPSFORD
SANDY
CENTRAL BEDFORDSHIRE
SG19 2AY		£350,000
2025-07-09
semidetached
freehold
Sold 2019-07-19   £260,000
Sold 2011-07-29   £179,000
THE BARNS (1)
LITTLE BARFORD
ST NEOTS
CENTRAL BEDFORDSHIRE
PE19 6YF		£640,000
2024-10-09
semidetached
freehold
Sold 2016-09-19   £499,995
107, STATION ROAD
TEMPSFORD
SANDY
CENTRAL BEDFORDSHIRE
SG19 2AY		£373,000
2023-09-18
semidetached
freehold
Sold 2019-09-05   £316,000
Sold 2002-06-28   £123,000
156, STATION ROAD
TEMPSFORD
SANDY
CENTRAL BEDFORDSHIRE
SG19 2AZ		£305,000
2023-03-17
semidetached
freehold
Sold 2018-08-08   £260,000
Sold 2013-06-28   £175,000
Sold 2009-10-15   £173,000
Sold 2006-12-15   £133,500
4, GOSLING YARD
TEMPSFORD
SANDY
CENTRAL BEDFORDSHIRE
SG19 2FZ		£625,000
2022-06-21
semidetached (New)
freehold
Sold 2020-02-14   £900,000
7, GOSLING YARD
TEMPSFORD
SANDY
CENTRAL BEDFORDSHIRE
SG19 2FZ		£540,000
2022-02-28
semidetached (New)
freehold
8, GOSLING YARD
TEMPSFORD
SANDY
CENTRAL BEDFORDSHIRE
SG19 2FZ		£565,000
2022-02-28
semidetached (New)
freehold
153, STATION ROAD
TEMPSFORD
SANDY
CENTRAL BEDFORDSHIRE
SG19 2AY		£355,000
2021-12-17
semidetached
freehold
143, STATION ROAD
TEMPSFORD
SANDY
CENTRAL BEDFORDSHIRE
SG19 2AY		£420,000
2021-12-17
semidetached
freehold
2, GOSLING YARD
TEMPSFORD
SANDY
CENTRAL BEDFORDSHIRE
SG19 2FZ		£690,000
2021-12-03
semidetached (New)
freehold
6, GOSLING YARD
TEMPSFORD
SANDY
CENTRAL BEDFORDSHIRE
SG19 2FZ		£750,000
2021-10-08
detached (New)
freehold
5, GOSLING YARD
TEMPSFORD
SANDY
CENTRAL BEDFORDSHIRE
SG19 2FZ		£550,000
2021-09-30
semidetached (New)
freehold
1, GOSLING YARD
TEMPSFORD
SANDY
CENTRAL BEDFORDSHIRE
SG19 2FZ		£725,000
2021-06-18
detached (New)
freehold
MEADOW HOUSE, 3, GOSLING YARD
TEMPSFORD
SANDY
CENTRAL BEDFORDSHIRE
SG19 2FZ		£725,000
2021-06-18
terraced (New)
freehold
149, STATION ROAD
TEMPSFORD
SANDY
CENTRAL BEDFORDSHIRE
SG19 2AY		£327,500
2021-03-23
terraced
freehold
Sold 2007-10-18   £216,000
Sold 2005-12-09   £155,000
252, STATION ROAD
TEMPSFORD
SANDY
CENTRAL BEDFORDSHIRE
SG19 2BA		£295,000
2019-01-18
terraced
freehold
Sold 2017-11-01   £210,000
120, STATION ROAD
TEMPSFORD
SANDY
CENTRAL BEDFORDSHIRE
SG19 2AY		£325,000
2018-03-28
semidetached
freehold
Sold 2012-08-23   £230,000
147, STATION ROAD
TEMPSFORD
SANDY
CENTRAL BEDFORDSHIRE
SG19 2AY		£307,500
2018-03-16
semidetached
freehold
141, STATION ROAD
TEMPSFORD
SANDY
CENTRAL BEDFORDSHIRE
SG19 2AY		£295,000
2017-01-12
semidetached
freehold
124, STATION ROAD
TEMPSFORD
SANDY
CENTRAL BEDFORDSHIRE
SG19 2AY		£335,000
2015-12-15
semidetached
freehold
Sold 2013-04-12   £237,000
157, STATION ROAD
TEMPSFORD
SANDY
CENTRAL BEDFORDSHIRE
SG19 2AY		£252,000
2015-09-04
semidetached
freehold
120A, STATION ROAD
TEMPSFORD
SANDY
CENTRAL BEDFORDSHIRE
SG19 2AY		£240,000
2014-07-04
semidetached
freehold
122, STATION ROAD
TEMPSFORD
SANDY
CENTRAL BEDFORDSHIRE
SG19 2AY		£233,000
2012-09-14
semidetached
freehold
97, STATION ROAD
TEMPSFORD
SANDY
CENTRAL BEDFORDSHIRE
SG19 2AY		£165,000
2012-05-23
semidetached
freehold
148, STATION ROAD
TEMPSFORD
SANDY
CENTRAL BEDFORDSHIRE
SG19 2AZ		£305,000
2011-12-02
detached
freehold
Sold 2002-02-14   £220,000
96, STATION ROAD
TEMPSFORD
SANDY
BEDFORDSHIRE
SG19 2AY		£160,000
2008-10-30
semidetached
freehold
111, STATION ROAD
TEMPSFORD
SANDY
BEDFORDSHIRE
SG19 2AY		£169,995
2007-09-05
semidetached
freehold
Sold 2003-12-12   £152,500
Sold 2003-01-28   £132,000
146, STATION ROAD
TEMPSFORD
SANDY
BEDFORDSHIRE
SG19 2AZ		£297,000
2007-07-09
detached
freehold
254, STATION ROAD
TEMPSFORD
SANDY
BEDFORDSHIRE
SG19 2BA		£165,000
2006-12-06
semidetached
freehold
THE BARNS (1)
LITTLE BARFORD
ST. NEOTS
BEDFORDSHIRE
PE19 6YF		£247,500
2006-04-26
semidetached
freehold
159, STATION ROAD
TEMPSFORD
SANDY
BEDFORDSHIRE
SG19 2AY		£169,995
2005-04-15
semidetached
freehold
139, STATION ROAD
TEMPSFORD
SANDY
BEDFORDSHIRE
SG19 2AY		£195,000
2002-09-27
detached
freehold
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