Welcome to Potton
CLICK FOR 2021 CENSUS DATAIntroduction
Potton is a town and civil parish in the Central Bedfordshire district of Bedfordshire, England, about 10 miles (16 km) east of the county town Bedford. Its population in 2011 was 4,870. In 1783 the Great Fire of Potton destroyed a large part of the town. The parish church dates from the 13th century, and is dedicated to St Mary. Potton's horse fairs were some of the largest in the country.
Parish Information
Parish statistics
Area |
1,080 hectares |
|---|---|
Population |
5,728 (2021) |
Density |
530 people/km2 |
Mean age |
40.6 |
Ward |
Potton |
District |
Central Bedfordshire |
Postcodes |
SG19 |
ONS ID |
E04011976 |
Council
Contact details for Potton Parish Council, including current councillors, precept data and election results.
Education
View educational establishments in Potton Parish. Data includes OFSTED rating and current appointed governors.
Business
Business directory listing local businesses operating within Potton Parish.
Property
Price paid data for all property sold in Potton Parish since 2018. Includes average prices for each property type.
Heritage
Local heritage sites, historic churches, heritage pubs plus local heritage initiatives for Potton Parish.
Local News
Hosted and licensed by Leighton Buzzard Observer
Plea for footpath on busy Leighton Buzzard road before "someone gets injured or worse"
Published: 19th Apr 2024
Hosted and licensed by Biggleswade Today
Community projects in Potton, Shefford, Dunton and Old Warden get over £50,000 in government funding
Published: 28th Feb 2024
Hosted and licensed by Bedfordshire Live
Potton Hall: Public asked for thoughts on £1.6m community building in Potton
Published: 22nd May 2023