Welcome to Blunham
CLICK FOR 2021 CENSUS DATAIntroduction
Blunham is a village and civil parish in the Central Bedfordshire district of Bedfordshire, England, about 6 miles (10 km) east of Bedford town centre. At the 2011 census date its population was 946. The River Ivel forms the parish's eastern boundary in places and the River Great Ouse its western and northern boundaries. The village is just over 0.6 miles (1 km) to the west of the A1 road, and Route 51 of the National Cycle Network passes to the south. At the north of village is an unusual double humpback bridge across the River Ivel and the Mill Stream which must be crossed to enter the village from the A1 road or Tempsford. The village school is notable for its thatched roof.
Parish Information
Parish statistics
Area |
486 hectares |
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Population |
1,391 (2021) |
Density |
286 people/km2 |
Mean age |
46.6 |
Ward |
Sandy |
District |
Central Bedfordshire |
Postcodes |
MK44, SG19 |
ONS ID |
E04011932 |
Council
Contact details for Blunham Parish Council, including current councillors, precept data and election results.
Education
View educational establishments in Blunham Parish. Data includes OFSTED rating and current appointed governors.
Business
Business directory listing local businesses operating within Blunham Parish.
Property
Price paid data for all property sold in Blunham Parish since 2018. Includes average prices for each property type.
Heritage
Local heritage sites, historic churches, heritage pubs plus local heritage initiatives for Blunham Parish.
Local News
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Flooding fears for Langford and Blunham after Storm Henk
Published: 4th Jan 2024
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Praise for groups who helped communities caught in Storm Henk flooding
Published: 8th Jan 2024
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Council leader demands action after touring flood hit areas near Biggleswade
Published: 9th Jan 2024