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About Hinwick

Hinwick is a quaint hamlet located in northwest Bedfordshire, approximately nine miles from Bedford and just 1 km east of the Northamptonshire border. It falls within the parish of Podington, historically known as "Podington and Hinwick," and was first documented in the Domesday Book of 1086 with a population of 19 households. This rich history, combined with its rural setting, makes Hinwick an interesting area for those exploring planning applications and development opportunities in the region. It sits within the Podington district.

Property prices in Hinwick show an average sale price of £262,395, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry. There are currently no active flood warnings for the Hinwick area, indicating a relatively low flood risk at present. This is a positive factor for both existing residents and those considering property purchases or new developments.

In terms of safety, there were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period (May 2026). This makes Hinwick a particularly low-crime area, which is often reflected in its desirability and property values.

The area around Hinwick has 3 nature designations nearby, which may affect how planning applications are assessed.

For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Hinwick planning applications can be searched by entering a local postcode above. Results include full application details, decision status, and the ability to track applications over time and set planning alerts to help you monitor and review pending planning applications.

Contains HM Land Registry data © Crown copyright and database right 2026. This data is licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

To comment on or object to a planning application near Hinwick, open it in the list above: each one links to the council's own page for it and shows any comment deadline.