Welcome to Sundon
CLICK FOR 2021 CENSUS DATAIntroduction
Sundon is a civil parish in the English county of Bedfordshire. There are two settlements: the one called Upper Sundon at the top of the hill is now the main village, and the presumably older one by the church is now a hamlet called Lower Sundon. Sundon Lower School is located in the village of Upper Sundon. Sundon has a village hall and a pub, the Red Lion. The manor of Sundon is listed in the Domesday Book of 1086. The manor was held by the de Clare, Badlesmere and Scrope families until the mid 16th century, when it passed to the Cheyne family. In 1716 it was sold to William Clayton, 1st Baron Sundon. It later passed to the Page-Turner family.The parish church, dedicated to St Mary, is a Grade I listed building. It dates back largely to the 14th century, with some 13th century elements. The Victorian vicarage is Grade II listed, and features very fine latticed windows.Because of changes to its boundary, the parish no longer includes Sundon Park (which is now an area of Luton) or the "Sundon Substation" of the National Grid for electricity (which lies west of the railway, near the village of Chalton).
Parish Information
Parish statistics
Area |
836 hectares |
|---|---|
Population |
478 (2021) |
Density |
57 people/km2 |
Mean age |
42.1 |
Ward |
Toddington |
District |
Central Bedfordshire |
Postcodes |
LU3 |
ONS ID |
E04011991 |
Council
Contact details for Sundon Parish Council, including current councillors, precept data and election results.
Education
View educational establishments in Sundon Parish. Data includes OFSTED rating and current appointed governors.
Business
Business directory listing local businesses operating within Sundon Parish.
Property
Price paid data for all property sold in Sundon Parish since 2018. Includes average prices for each property type.
Heritage
Local heritage sites, historic churches, heritage pubs plus local heritage initiatives for Sundon Parish.
Local News
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M1-A6 link road: Bedfordshire council seeks remaining road funds
Published: 30th Apr 2021
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Dismay for Luton Borough Council as High Court rejects Judicial Review over M1-A6 road link
Published: 11th May 2020