| Kensworth | |
|---|---|
 Kensworth | |
  Kensworth Location within Bedfordshire | |
| Population | 1,517 (parish)[1] |
| Civil parish |
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| Unitary authority | |
| Ceremonial county | |
| Region | |
| Country | England |
| Sovereign state | United Kingdom |
| Post town | DUNSTABLE |
| Postcode district | LU6 |
| Dialling code | 01582 |
| Police | Bedfordshire |
| Fire | Bedfordshire and Luton |
| Ambulance | East of England |
| UK Parliament | |
Kensworth is a village and civil parish located in the Central Bedfordshire district of Bedfordshire, England. The parish is located on the edge of Dunstable Downs, and includes the hamlets of California and Kensworth Lynch.[2]
The parish was originally located in Hertfordshire but was transferred to Bedfordshire in 1897.[2] Today the village contains a primary school, a village hall, 2 churches, 2 shops and 1 pub.
Kensworth Chalk Pit is a working quarry and is the biggest employer in the parish. The pit is owned and mined by Cemex, but has also been designated a Site of Special Scientific Interest by Natural England.[3]
The Church of St Mary is located in the village. Kensworth Parish Council administers some local services and facilities in the parish, including a village recreation ground and a provision of allotments. The council has 9 members who are elected every 4 years.
At the time of the 2021 United Kingdom census, Kensworth had a population of 1,517, a 4% increase from 1,455 in 2011.
- ^ ONS, Census 2021 Parish Profiles
- ^ a b "'Guide to Bedfordshire Parishes'". Bedfordshire.gov.uk. Archived from the original on 13 February 2012. Retrieved 6 August 2012.
- ^ "Kensworth Chalk Quarry citation" (PDF). Sites of Special Scientific Interest. Natural England. Archived from the original (PDF) on 24 September 2015. Retrieved 23 August 2015.