Population 1,455 (2011 Census) Region East Sovereign state United Kingdom Dialling code 01582 Post town Dunstable | Unitary authority Country England Postcode district LU6 Ceremonial county Bedfordshire UK parliament constituency South West Bedfordshire | |
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Kensworth is a village and civil parish located in the Central Bedfordshire district of Bedfordshire, England. The parish is located on the edge of Dunstable Downs, and includes the hamlets of California and Kensworth Lynch.
Map of Kensworth, UK
The parish was originally located in Hertfordshire, but was transferred to Bedfordshire in 1897. Today the village contains a lower school, a village hall, 2 churches, 2 shops and 1 pub. Kensworth Chalk Pit is a working quarry and is the biggest employer in the parish. The pit is owned and mined by Cemex, but has also been designated a Site of Special Scientific Interest by Natural England.
The Church of St Mary is located in the village. Kensworth Parish Council administers some local services and facilities in the parish, including a village recreation ground and a provision of allotments. The council has 9 members who are elected every 4 years.