Welcome to Blunham

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Introduction

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.

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Parish Information

Parish statistics

Area

486 hectares

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.

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Education

View educational establishments in Blunham Parish. Data includes OFSTED rating and current appointed governors.

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Business

Business directory listing local businesses operating within Blunham Parish.

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Planning

View recent planning applications submitted for Blunham Parish.

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Property

Price paid data for all property sold in Blunham Parish since 2018. Includes average prices for each property type.

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Heritage

Local heritage sites, historic churches, heritage pubs plus local heritage initiatives for Blunham Parish.

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Local News

Flooding fears for Langford and Blunham after Storm Henk

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Flooding fears for Langford and Blunham after Storm Henk

Published: 4th Jan 2024

Praise for groups who helped communities caught in Storm Henk flooding

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Praise for groups who helped communities caught in Storm Henk flooding

Published: 8th Jan 2024

Council leader demands action after touring flood hit areas near Biggleswade

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Council leader demands action after touring flood hit areas near Biggleswade

Published: 9th Jan 2024