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 miles
- Northampton 21.9 miles
- Luton 9.7 miles
- High Wycombe 22.5 miles
- Watford 22.5 miles
- Bedford 15.3 miles
- Stevenage 19.8 miles
- Hemel Hempstead 15.5 miles
- St. Albans 19.5 miles
- Aylesbury 11.4 miles
- Welwyn Garden City 21.8 miles
- Dunstable 7 miles
Neighbouring places
- Heath and Reach Built-up area 0.4 miles
- Leighton-Linslade North Ward 1.5 miles
- Potsgrove Parish 1.7 miles
- Great Brickhill Built-up area 1.9 miles
- Leighton Buzzard Built-up area 1.9 miles
- Leighton-Linslade Parish 2 miles
- Eggington Parish 2.2 miles
- Leighton-Linslade West Ward 2.4 miles
- Heath & Reach Ward 2.4 miles
- Battlesden Parish 2.5 miles
- Leighton-Linslade South Ward 2.6 miles
- Little Brickhill Built-up area 2.6 miles
Example postcodes in Heath and Reach
LU7 0BW, LU7 9LG, LU7 0EB, LU7 0BQ, LU7 0AH, LU7 0AQ, LU7 0AW, LU7 0ED, LU7 3JF … See all
Transport links
- Luton Airport 13 miles
- London Heathrow Airport 34 miles
- Leighton Buzzard Railway Station 2.5 miles
- Bow Brickhill Railway Station 4.3 miles
- Milton Keynes Bus Station 7.9 miles
Hotels near Heath and Reach Ad
- The Woburn 4 3 miles
- The Heath Inn 3 0.3 miles
- The Bell Hotel Woburn 3 3.1 miles
- Swan Hotel 4.5 miles
- Longs Inn Hotel 3 3.1 miles
- DoubleTree by Hilton Milton Keynes 4 5.5 miles
- The Three Horseshoes 3 5.6 miles
- Hotel La Tour 7.9 miles
- Holiday Inn Express Milton Keynes 3 7.4 miles
- Kents Hill Park 3 6.1 miles
Schools in Heath and Reach
- St Leonards CE Academy Primary
Local points of interest
- Woburn Abbey Estate 3.3 miles
- Ann's Wood Forest 4.8 miles
- Toddington library Library 5 miles
- Stadium MK Stadium 5.5 miles
- Howe Park Wood Forest 6.9 miles
- Milton Keynes Xscape Shopping centre 7.7 miles
- Theatre MK Theatre 7.8 miles
- Midsummer Place Shopping centre 7.9 miles
- Shenley Wood Forest 7.9 miles
- Redbourne College College 8.1 miles
- Flitwick Moor Nature reserve 8.2 miles
- Daytona Karting Recreation 8.5 miles