About Central Bedfordshire
We are proud to live in Central Bedfordshire. Our attractive market towns and villages complement the beautiful local countryside which boasts 30 sites of special interest and 14 nature reserves.
On our doorstep are the Chiltern Hills, Dunstable Downs, Greensand Ridge and the Forest of Marston Vale; areas of outstanding natural beauty.
Our area has excellent road and rail transport links. The A1, M1 and A428 connect north, south, east and west. Three major rail lines run through Central Bedfordshire, connecting us directly with two international airports; we can be in the centre of London in 35 minutes.
Amongst our amenities are Woburn Safari Park, Whipsnade Zoo, Center Parcs and Woburn Abbey, which bring people from all over the country to Central Bedfordshire every year. We also boast Cranfield University a post-graduate public research university specialising in science and engineering.
Central Bedfordshire is a popular place to live with a growing population. We are one of the top ten fastest areas of growth in the country. We attract new families, and we want Central Bedfordshire to remain a place that is sustainable, affordable, and family friendly.
The area is generally prosperous. People living here earn more than the national average, with above-average levels of employment and low rates of claiming Universal Credit. But we also know that some residents across all parts of Central Bedfordshire are struggling; demand for food banks and debt advice is increasing. We want all our communities to thrive, support each other, and be the best they can be.
More and more employers are looking to come to our area. With our fantastic transport connections, we’re an attractive location for businesses and have a strong and growing economy, with growth in medium and large businesses outpacing the national average. British Aerospace, Nissan, Lockheed Martin, MBMA Systems and Amazon have chosen to make Central Bedfordshire their home.