Queens Park, Bedford
Coordinates: 52°08′05″N 0°29′22″W / 52.13462°N 0.48934°W / 52.13462; -0.48934
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| Population | 7,688 ref>"Neighbourhood Statistics - Queen's Park (Ward)". Office for National Statistics. http://neighbourhood.statistics.gov.uk/dissemination/LeadKeyFigures.do?a=3&b=5948411&c=Queens+Park&d=14&e=16&g=423544&i=1001x1003x1004&m=0&r=1&s=1202160672109&enc=1. Retrieved 4 February 2008. |
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| OS grid reference | TL034495 |
| Unitary authority | Bedford |
| Ceremonial county | Bedfordshire |
| Region | East |
| Country | England |
| Sovereign state | United Kingdom |
| Post town | BEDFORD |
| Postcode district | MK40 |
| 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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Queens Park is an electoral ward and area in Bedford, England. The areas borders are approximately Bromham Road and Beverley Crescent to the north, the Midland Main Line railway line to the east, and the River Great Ouse to the south.
Queens Park is a very diverse and multicultural area. This is reflected in the many specialist shops and businesses located in the community, including many international supermarkets and delis. There are also a varied number of places of worship, including an Anglican church, two mosques and the largest Sikh temple in the UK outside London.
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