Cranfield is a village and civil parish located in the western part of Bedfordshire, England. Situated between the towns of Bedford and Milton Keynes, it falls under the jurisdiction of the Central Bedfordshire unitary authority.
The area is primarily recognized for hosting two major institutions: Cranfield University and Cranfield Airport. According to census data, the population grew from 4,909 in 2001 to 5,369 by 2011.