Welcome to Wymington
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Wymington is a small village and civil parish in the borough of Bedford in northern Bedfordshire, England. It is located around a mile and a half south of Rushden, in the neighbouring county of Northamptonshire, and about 10 miles north-northwest of Bedford. As of 2011, the parish of Wymington had a population of 876. The village is home to a 14th century parish church, a Weslyan chapel, a school, and a pub. One bus line stops in the village and provides service to Rushden and Bedford. A small brook runs through the village that drains into the River Nene about 3 miles north. Throughout its history Wymington has been referred to by various names, including Wimmington, Winnington, Wimentone, Wimuntun, and Widmintun, among others. The name is derived from Old English and refers to a 'tun' held by a person named Wigmund or Wimund. Wymington is home to numerous listed buildings in the village, including the Grade 1 listed parish church.
Parish Information
Parish statistics
Area |
694 hectares |
|---|---|
Population |
1,000 (2021) |
Density |
144 people/km2 |
Mean age |
39.2 |
Ward |
Harrold |
District |
Bedford |
Postcodes |
MK44, NN10 |
ONS ID |
E04011923 |
Council
Contact details for Wymington Parish Council, including current councillors, precept data and election results.
Education
View educational establishments in Wymington Parish. Data includes OFSTED rating and current appointed governors.
Business
Business directory listing local businesses operating within Wymington Parish.
Planning
View recent planning applications submitted for Wymington Parish.
Property
Price paid data for all property sold in Wymington Parish since 2018. Includes average prices for each property type.
Heritage
Local heritage sites, historic churches, heritage pubs plus local heritage initiatives for Wymington Parish.