Living and working in Bedfordshire
If you are thinking of joining us to help protect people and fight crime, you may have some questions about living or working in Bedfordshire. We have put together some information to help answer these questions.
Please remember we are happy to answer any questions you may have. You can call us on 01438 757777 or email us.
Ride Along scheme
Our Ride Along scheme offers current applicants the opportunity to accompany our officers on patrol and experience daily policing first hand.
To find out more about the scheme or to apply, please email [email protected].
House and rental prices
To find out more about the house prices please visit Zoopla.
Crime statistics
View Bedfordshire's crime statistics.
Transport and road links
Roads
- The A1 London to Edinburgh road (the Great North Road) runs close by Biggleswade and Sandy
- The A5 London to Holyhead Road (Watling Street), passes through Dunstable
- The M1 runs from London to Leeds and has three key junctions in the Bedfordshire area around Luton, Bedford and Milton Keynes.
- The A6 from Rushden to Luton adds extra capability in getting from Bedford to Luton
Air
London Luton Airport has flights to many UK, European, Middle Eastern and North African destinations, operated largely but not exclusively by low-cost airlines.
Buses
- View the Bedford bus timetable.
- View the Central Beds bus timetable.
- View the Luton bus timetable.
Trains
Three of England's main lines pass through Bedfordshire adding lots of opportunity for commuters:
- Leighton Buzzard station is served by London Midland trains to London Euston and Northampton.
- The East Coast Main Line has stations at Arlesey, Biggleswade and Sandy
- The Midland Main Line serves Luton and Bedford with trains to many destinations
There are rural services also running between Bedford and Bletchley along the Marston Vale Line.
What is there to do in Bedfordshire?
There is lots to do in Bedfordshire no matter what you or your families interests are. Find out more about the county's attractions on Visit England or Experience Bedfordshire.
The Bedfordshire Police Sports and Social Club regularly lists offers to the top attractions for Police employees and supports all the varied clubs we have such as golf, football and horse riding.