Newnham, Bedford
Coordinates: 52°08′16″N 0°25′45″W / 52.1379°N 0.42904°W / 52.1379; -0.42904
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| Population | 5,510 |
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| OS grid reference | TL076500 |
| Unitary authority | Bedford |
| Ceremonial county | Bedfordshire |
| Region | East |
| Country | England |
| Sovereign state | United Kingdom |
| Post town | BEDFORD |
| Postcode district | MK41 |
| Dialling code | 01234 |
| Police | Bedfordshire |
| Fire | Bedfordshire and Luton |
| Ambulance | East of England |
| EU Parliament | East of England |
| UK Parliament | Bedford |
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Newnham is an electoral ward and area within the town of Bedford, Bedfordshire, England.
The boundaries of Newnham are approximately Goldington Road to the north, the River Great Ouse to the south and east, with Denmark Street and George Street to the west.
The Riverfield housing estate, and Bedford's Priory Country Park and Marina are within the boundaries of Newnham ward as well as a number of other key facilities for Bedford town. After boundary changes in 2011, the Newnham area also includes the western section of the Castle Road neighbourhood.
Read more about Newnham, Bedford: History, Governance, Economy, Education, Religious Sites, Community Facilities
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