Heath and Reach
Parish in Central Bedfordshire, England
| Coordinates: | 51.949, -0.65 |
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| OS grid ref: | SP 92 28 |
| Population: | 1,346 |
| Dialling code: | 01525 (Leighton Buzzard) |
Heath and Reach is a village and civil parish in Central Bedfordshire, set on higher ground just north of Leighton Buzzard. It sits on the rural edge of the low-lying countryside with views towards the Chiltern Hills and is close to recreational green space such as Rushmere Country Park, so it combines a sense of open heathland with easy access to nearby towns.
The settlement has long local roots and a mix of period houses, community facilities and small-scale farms, while many residents commute to surrounding employment centres. Social life centres on the village hall, local clubs and seasonal events, giving it a character that balances quiet rural living with the practicalities of a commuter village.
Postcode districts covering Heath and Reach
Most populated places nearby
- Milton Keynes 7.5 miles12 km
- Northampton 21.9 miles35.3 km
- Luton 9.7 miles15.6 km
- High Wycombe 22.5 miles36.2 km
- Watford 22.5 miles36.2 km
- Bedford 15.3 miles24.6 km
- Stevenage 19.8 miles31.9 km
- Hemel Hempstead 15.5 miles25 km
- St. Albans 19.5 miles31.4 km
- Aylesbury 11.4 miles18.3 km
- Welwyn Garden City 21.8 miles35 km
- Dunstable 7 miles11.3 km
Neighbouring places
- Heath and Reach Built-up area 0.4 miles0.6 km
- Leighton-Linslade North Ward 1.5 miles2.4 km
- Potsgrove Parish 1.7 miles2.8 km
- Great Brickhill Built-up area 1.9 miles3.1 km
- Leighton Buzzard Built-up area 1.9 miles3.1 km
- Leighton-Linslade Parish 2 miles3.3 km
- Eggington Parish 2.2 miles3.5 km
- Leighton-Linslade West Ward 2.4 miles3.8 km
- Heath & Reach Ward 2.4 miles3.9 km
- Battlesden Parish 2.5 miles4 km
- Leighton-Linslade South Ward 2.6 miles4.2 km
- Little Brickhill Built-up area 2.6 miles4.3 km
Example postcodes in Heath and Reach
LU7 0BA, LU7 9RG, LU7 0AH, LU7 0EA, LU7 9LA, LU7 0AL, LU7 0AD, LU7 0AW, LU7 0AY … See all
Transport links
- Luton Airport 13 miles21 km
- London Heathrow Airport 34 miles54.7 km
- Leighton Buzzard Railway Station 2.5 miles4.1 km
- Bow Brickhill Railway Station 4.3 miles6.9 km
- Milton Keynes Bus Station 7.9 miles12.8 km
Hotels near Heath and Reach Ad
- The Woburn Hotel 4 3 miles4.9 km
- Swan Hotel 3 4.5 miles7.2 km
- Doubletree by Hilton Milton Keynes 4 5.5 miles8.9 km
- Best Western Moore Place Hotel 3 4.6 miles7.4 km
- Moxy Milton Keynes 4 7.8 miles12.5 km
- Peartree Lodge Waterside 3 6.5 miles10.5 km
- Hotel La Tour 4 7.9 miles12.7 km
- Holiday Inn Express Milton Keynes 3 7.4 miles11.9 km
- The White Hart 4 8.8 miles14.1 km
- Woughton House Hotel 4 6.1 miles9.9 km
Schools in Heath and Reach
- St Leonards CE Academy Primary
Local points of interest
- Woburn Abbey Estate 3.3 miles5.3 km
- Ann's Wood Forest 4.8 miles7.7 km
- Toddington library Library 5 miles8.1 km
- Stadium MK Stadium 5.5 miles8.9 km
- Howe Park Wood Forest 6.9 miles11.2 km
- Milton Keynes Xscape Shopping centre 7.7 miles12.3 km
- Theatre MK Theatre 7.8 miles12.5 km
- Midsummer Place Shopping centre 7.9 miles12.8 km
- Shenley Wood Forest 7.9 miles12.8 km
- Redbourne College College 8.1 miles13 km
- Flitwick Moor Nature reserve 8.2 miles13.2 km
- Daytona Karting Recreation 8.5 miles13.7 km