Welcome to Renhold
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Renhold is a village and civil parish located on the River Ouse, in the Borough of Bedford, Bedfordshire, England. The parish church is situated some 4 miles (6.5 km) east-north-east of Bedford town centre. The former Bedfordshire County Council estimated the population of Renhold to be 1,800 in 2005, and forecast an increase to 2,320 by 2010. The parish is made up of several hamlets ("Ends" in local parlance) including Salph End, Church End, Lane End, Top End, Workhouse End, and Water End. In the 2000s, two new housing estates were constructed on the southern boundary of Renhold parish. The Spires and Cranbourne Gardens estates have been established off Norse Road in Bedford, with vehicular access from the Goldington area of the town. The new estates remain part Renhold village for electoral purposes. The parish is home to Renhold Chapel, All Saints Church at Church End, and the ruins of Renhold Castle. There is a country house called Howbury Hall in the southern part of the parish. It was rebuilt in 1849, and remains a private home.
Parish Information
Parish statistics
Area |
885 hectares |
|---|---|
Population |
3,202 (2021) |
Density |
362 people/km2 |
Mean age |
38.4 |
Ward |
Goldington |
District |
Bedford |
Postcodes |
MK41 |
ONS ID |
E04011907 |
Council
Contact details for Renhold Parish Council, including current councillors, precept data and election results.
Education
View educational establishments in Renhold Parish. Data includes OFSTED rating and current appointed governors.
Business
Business directory listing local businesses operating within Renhold Parish.
Property
Price paid data for all property sold in Renhold Parish since 2018. Includes average prices for each property type.
Heritage
Local heritage sites, historic churches, heritage pubs plus local heritage initiatives for Renhold Parish.
Local News
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"My passion is people and places NOT politics" says Independent Renhold and Ravensden candidate
Published: 11th Apr 2023
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Bedford Borough Council gives £25k to replace Renhold's All Saint's Church floor
Published: 1st Nov 2022
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Letters: Renhold is united against East West Railway
Published: 6th May 2021