Blunham | |
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Blunham village centre | |
Location within Bedfordshire | |
Population | 926 (2001 census)[1] 946 (2011 Census)[2] |
OS grid reference | TL14805123 |
Unitary authority | |
Ceremonial county | |
Region | |
Country | England |
Sovereign state | United Kingdom |
Post town | BEDFORD |
Postcode district | MK44 |
Dialling code | 01767 |
Police | Bedfordshire |
Fire | Bedfordshire and Luton |
Ambulance | East of England |
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.[3] 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.