Brickhill is a civil parish and electoral ward within northern Bedford in Bedfordshire, England.

The Woodlands Park housing estate (off Tyne Crescent) became part of Brickhill parish in 2015.

The name may also derive from a compound of Brythonic and Anglo Saxon origins, which is a common occurrence in this part of the country.

[3] Following World War II momentum grew in Bedford to plan the re-development of the town from its population of 58,000 to 75,000.

Since no viable alternative could be found by the Borough they eventually accepted the county's proposals for development of the Brickhill area.

The Charles Wells pub called the Bird in Hand which was located on Brickhill Drive closed in 2011.

[citation needed] Woodlands Park is a housing estate that was constructed from the late 2000s, and located directly to the north of Brickhill.

Brickhill Parish Council is made up of 15 elected councillors[9] with cross party representation.

[19] Brickhill's community centre[25] is located at the Avon Drive shopping parade, as well as a recycling point.

There is also a large area of allotments as well as Park Wood local nature reserve located off Brickhill Drive.