Goldington ward is located in the northern part of Bedford, bordered by the River Great Ouse to the south and the A421 to the north. The area is primarily residential, with a mix of housing types including detached homes, terraced properties, and modern developments. Green spaces like Mowsbury Park and Putnoe Woods provide recreational areas for residents, while local amenities include schools, shops, and community facilities.
The ward is well-connected, with easy access to Bedford town centre and major transport routes such as the A6 and A428. Goldington Academy serves as the local secondary school, and there are several primary schools in the area. The ward also features sports clubs and leisure centres, catering to active lifestyles. Its proximity to the river and parks makes it a practical choice for those seeking a balance between urban convenience and outdoor spaces.
On average Goldington has high deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 84 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 34.7% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income of residents in Goldington is £43,381 per year.
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Downside
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Queen's Drive
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Napier Road
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Hammond Road
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Hammond Road
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Milburn Road
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Goldington
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Brookfield Road
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Queen's Drive
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Sheeplands
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Church Lane
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The Boundary
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Monkshill
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Cricket Close
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Bury Walk
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Kershope Close
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Cotswold Close
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Goldington Green
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Wychwood Road
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Church Lane
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Caxton Road
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Goldington
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Vicars Gardens
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Linkway
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Roundmead
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Pearmain Close
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Caxton Road
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Needwood Road
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Shuttleworth Road
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Caxton Road
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Glenavon Road
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Carrick Road
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Cricket Close
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Bowhill
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Dale Close
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Vicars Gardens
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Heronscroft
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Heronscroft
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Charnwood Avenue
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Ettrick Drive
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Hudson Road
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Carrick Road
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Church Lane
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Meadway
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Marshall Court
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Everard Road
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Malvern Avenue
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Newnham
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The Spinney
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Shuttleworth Road
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Elliot Crescent
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Milburn Road
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Stainmore Road
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Ashridge Drive
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Caxton Road
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Bowhill
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Barley Way
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The Croft
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Brookfield Road
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Harvey Road
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Heronscroft
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Church Lane
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Cannock Chase
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Napier Road
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Brookfield Road
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Goldington Green
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Shuttleworth Road
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Hudson Road
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Hudson Road
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Ashridge Drive
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Goldington
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Caxton Road
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Needwood Road
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Queen's Drive
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Overdale
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Goldington
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Stainmore Road
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Napier Road
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Milburn Road
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Church Lane
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The Boundary
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Queen's Drive
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Ouse Road
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Portland Close
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Edison Road
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Caxton Road
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Strathconon Road
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Lymington Gardens
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The Ridgeway
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The Spinney
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High View
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Milburn Road
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High View
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The Boundary
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Queen's Drive
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Roundmead
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Queen's Drive
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Brookfield Road
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Goldington
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Needwood Road