Home
Your location

Riseley

Built-up area in Bedford, England

Coordinates:52.253, -0.476
OS grid ref:TL 04 62
Population:1,286
Dialling code: 01234 (Bedford)

Riseley is a small, rural village and civil parish in the Borough of Bedford, in Bedfordshire, England. It sits in agricultural countryside with winding lanes, hedgerows and small pockets of woodland, giving it a distinctly village feel while remaining within reasonable commuting distance of larger towns.

Historically the settlement grew from farming and still shows that past in its older buildings and parish church; community life tends to centre on local institutions and seasonal events. The local economy is largely agricultural with a number of residents who commute for work, and the village is valued for its tranquillity and proximity to services in nearby towns.

Postcode districts covering Riseley

Most populated places nearby

Neighbouring places

Example postcodes in Riseley

Transport links

  • Airport Luton Airport 26.5 miles42.7 km
  • Airport Stansted Airport 39.5 miles63.6 km
  • Railway station Bedford Railway Station 8.1 miles13 km
  • Railway station Bedford St Johns Railway Station 8.6 miles13.8 km

Local points of interest

  • Santa Pod Raceway Recreation 5.4 miles8.7 km
  • Nene Park Stadium 7.4 miles11.8 km
  • Moot Hall Museum 9.5 miles15.3 km
  • Huntingdon Racecourse Recreation 11.7 miles18.8 km
  • Monks Wood National Nature Reserve Nature reserve 13.9 miles22.4 km
  • Walcot Hall Estate 14 miles22.5 km
  • Lyveden New Bield Historic site 14.4 miles23.2 km
  • Rockingham Road Stadium 15.2 miles24.5 km
  • Sawtry Abbey Historic site 15.6 miles25.2 km
  • Redbourne College College 16.1 miles26 km
  • Hayley Wood Forest 17 miles27.4 km
  • Wrest House Estate 17.2 miles27.6 km