Ward in Central Bedfordshire, England
| Coordinates: | 51.879, -0.596 |
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| OS grid ref: | SP 96 21 |
| Dialling code: | 01525 (Leighton Buzzard) |
Eaton Bray is a largely residential ward and village in Central Bedfordshire, sitting on the northern fringes of Bedfordshire close to the scarp of the Chiltern Hills and within easy reach of the Dunstable Downs. The area combines a compact village centre with outlying farmland, a village green and local amenities, and many residents commute to nearby employment centres such as Milton Keynes, Luton, Leighton Buzzard or London.
There are visible reminders of a long history here - earthworks associated with a medieval motte and bailey roughly known as Eaton Bray Castle and a parish church that anchors community life - and the ward has a strong local identity built around village clubs, annual events and small independent businesses. Historically agricultural, the area now mixes rural character with suburban living, making it a quieter, community-focused corner of Central Bedfordshire.
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