Welcome to Riseley
CLICK FOR 2021 CENSUS DATAIntroduction
Riseley is a village and civil parish located in North Bedfordshire, England. The village name has had alternative spellings in the past such as Rislau, Riseleg, Riselai and Risely, however all these spellings are considered archaic. It has a population of 1,284 according to the 2001 census, increasing to 1,286 at the 2011 Census, and is near the villages of Bletsoe, Sharnbrook, Swineshead, Pertenhall, Keysoe, Thurleigh and Melchbourne. The nearest town to Riseley is Rushden in the neighbouring county of Northamptonshire, approximately 8 miles away to the north west. The county town of Bedford is approximately 9 miles to the South of Riseley. The village has one watercourse, which is a tributary of the River Ouse, flowing through it known locally as the 'Brook' around which in medieval times the village was built.
Parish Information
Parish statistics
Area |
1,254 hectares |
|---|---|
Population |
1,320 (2021) |
Density |
105 people/km2 |
Mean age |
43.0 |
Ward |
Riseley |
District |
Bedford |
Postcodes |
MK44 |
ONS ID |
E04011908 |
Council
Contact details for Riseley Parish Council, including current councillors, precept data and election results.
Education
View educational establishments in Riseley Parish. Data includes OFSTED rating and current appointed governors.
Business
Business directory listing local businesses operating within Riseley Parish.
Property
Price paid data for all property sold in Riseley Parish since 2018. Includes average prices for each property type.
Heritage
Local heritage sites, historic churches, heritage pubs plus local heritage initiatives for Riseley Parish.
Local News
Hosted and licensed by Bedford Independent
Double gold for Riseley equestrian star at special Olympics
Published: 22nd Jun 2023
Hosted and licensed by Cambridgeshire Live
Four flood alerts in place across Cambs as flooding shuts lane on A1 near Stamford
Published: 4th Dec 2023
Hosted and licensed by Bedford Today
Plans for new eco-friendly countryside retreat in Riseley
Published: 22nd Aug 2022