Ashley Close Cheddington, Buckinghamshire
4 addresses across 2 postcodes (LU7), about 30 m long. USRN 1404880.
- Sales: 3 recorded sales since 1995; in 2016 the median was £425,000 across 1 sale.
- Energy: 3 homes have an energy certificate (D: 3).
- Flood: No address on its postcodes is in an area at high or medium risk of flooding from rivers, the sea or surface water.
- Council tax: Most homes around it are in council tax band C; Band D in Buckinghamshire costs £2,527 a year in 2026-27.
- Broadband: Gigabit broadband is available to 0% to 31% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is Cheddington, about 1 km (0.6 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden is about 2.6 km (1.6 miles) away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 6.4 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 6.9 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: It is about 106 m above sea level.
- Noise: 1 of its 4 addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Edlesborough Surgery, about 5.7 km (3.6 miles) away.
- People: About 460 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 77% of households owned their home and 52% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 30 crimes were recorded within 250 m between September 2025 and August 2026, most often violence and sexual offences.
Sales on this street
| Year | Sales | Median price | Lowest | Highest |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | 1 | £425,000 | £425,000 | £425,000 |
| 2014 | 1 | £372,000 | £372,000 | £372,000 |
| 2013 | 1 | £285,000 | £285,000 | £285,000 |
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13 May 2016 | 1 LU7 0UR | Detached | £425,000 | |
| 30 Jun 2014 | 3 LU7 0UR | Detached | £372,000 | |
| 18 Jan 2013 | 2 LU7 0UR | Detached | £285,000 |
Energy performance certificates
3 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 83 m². Most common: Bungalow, detached (3). Built: 1967-1975 (1); 1983-1990 (1); 1976-1982 (1). Tenure at assessment: owner-occupied (2).
Each home's certificates and sales (3 addresses)
Council tax
What each band costs in Buckinghamshire in 2026-27: Band D £2,527 a year on average, including the police, fire and any county and parish charges.
| A | B | C | D | E | F | G | H |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| £1,684 | £1,965 | £2,246 | £2,527 | £3,088 | £3,650 | £4,211 | £5,053 |
Homes by band in the neighbourhood around this street: most are in band C (35% of about 790 homes).
Planning and heritage
- Conservation area: no postcode centre in this street's postcodes is in one.
- Listed buildings on or by this street: 2.
- Article 4 direction (removing permitted development rights): none recorded, though not every council has published theirs.
- Tree preservation orders: none recorded, though not every council has published theirs.
- Green belt: no.
Listed buildings
- 24, 26 AND 28, MENTMORE ROAD, grade II
- 30, MENTMORE ROAD, grade II
Roadworks
No street works under way, planned or finished in the last three months on this street, in permits up to 31 October 2026.
Flood risk
No address in this street's postcodes is in an area at high, medium or low risk of flooding from rivers, the sea or surface water. The rest are in areas at very low risk: less than a 0.1% (1 in 1,000) chance a year.
Rivers and the sea alone: no home is in an area at risk.
High: 3.3% (1 in 30) or more chance of flooding a year. Medium: 1% to 3.3%. Low: 0.1% to 1%. Very low: under 0.1%. The rivers and sea figures allow for flood defences. Counts cover whole postcodes, which can include other streets.
Flood zone for planning: no postcode centre on this street is in flood zone 2 or 3.
Height above sea level
The street's addresses are about 106 m above sea level.
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LU7 0SD | 100% | 31% | 31% | 0% |
| LU7 0UR | 100% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Cheddington 83,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 1 km (0.6 miles) |
| Tring 788,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 6.1 km (3.8 miles) | |
| Leighton Buzzard 1.5 million journeys in 2024–25 | 7.5 km (4.7 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 6 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 10 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest The Green Cheddington | 180 m |
| Car parks | Cheddington Station Car Park | 1 km (0.6 miles) |
| EV charging points | Frogmore Street Car Park | 6 km (3.7 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | London Luton Airport LTN | 20.7 km (13 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | Edlesborough Surgery | 5.7 km (3.6 miles) |
| Pharmacies | Windmill Pharmacy | 2.8 km (1.7 miles) |
| NHS dentists | Bridge Dental Surgeries LTD | 5.2 km (3.2 miles) |
| Hospital | Stoke Mandeville Hospital | 11 km (6.8 miles) |
| Police station | Tring Police Station | 6.2 km (3.8 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | Unnamed 730 m² | 2.6 km (1.6 miles) |
| Play area | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest The Green 1,950 m² | 210 m |
| Playing field | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 3.8 ha | 690 m (0.4 miles) |
| Allotments | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 1.1 ha | 380 m |
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Church of St Giles, a listed building (Grade II*), 510 m (0.3 miles) north-east. 14 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles), 1 of them Grade II*.
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Church of St Giles | Listed building, Grade II* | 510 m (0.3 miles) north-east |
| A small multivallate hillfort on Southend Hill | Scheduled monument | 1 km (0.6 miles) south |
| Mentmore Towers | Registered park or garden, Grade II* | 2.3 km (1.5 miles) north-west |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Westend Hill | Hill | 860 m (0.5 miles) south-west |
| Southend Hill | Hill | 950 m (0.6 miles) south |
| Big Wood | Wood | 2.8 km (1.7 miles) north-west |
| The Belt | Wood | 2.9 km (1.8 miles) north-west |
| Marsworth Junction | Lake or reservoir | 3.2 km (2 miles) south |
| Coombe Bottom | Valley | 4.4 km (2.8 miles) east |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 6.4 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 6.9 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 11.5 | 40 | 15 |
All three are within the UK legal limits; PM2.5 is above the WHO guideline, as in most towns and cities.
Road and rail noise
| Level | Road traffic | Railways |
|---|---|---|
| 60 to 64 | 1 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 3 | 4 |
1 of the street's 4 addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic, above the WHO guidelines.
Climate, daylight and earthquakes
Monthly temperatures and rainfall, sunrise and sunset through the year, and earthquakes recorded nearby since 1970 are much the same across the area, so they are worked out once for Buckinghamshire: see them on the Buckinghamshire page.
Nearest schools
| School | Phase | Ages | Distance | Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cheddington Combined School | Primary | 4–11 | 230 m | No overall grade (Jul 2025, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Outstanding |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Three Horseshoes LU7 0SD | Pub/bar/nightclub | 60 m | 5 Very good | 7 May 2026 |
| Mason Stores LU7 0RT | Retailers - other | 210 m | 5 Very good | 31 Mar 2026 |
| The Old Swan LU7 0RQ | Pub/bar/nightclub | 480 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 21 Oct 2026 |
| Kidz Zone Club At Cheddington Combined School LU7 0RG | School/college/university | 500 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 13 Sep 2018 |
| HCL At Cheddington School LU7 0RG | School/college/university | 500 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 11 Sep 2025 |
| Buttons Cheddington LU7 0RG | School/college/university | 500 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 21 Jan 2025 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 15 |
| Drugs | 5 |
| Other crime | 4 |
| Other theft | 3 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 2 |
| Burglary | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Partridge Close (15); On or near Barkham Close (5); On or near Irving Crescent (4); On or near Chaseside Close (2); On or near Lodge Close (2).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 40 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 18% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 12% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 77% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 36% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 2% | 1% |
| Social rented | 3% | 17% |
| Private rented | 18% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 66% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 5% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 15% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | under 1% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 49% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 48% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 3% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 3% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | under 1% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 29% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 20% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 52% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 10% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 4% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 99% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | under 1% | 2% |
Deprivation
The neighbourhood around this street is in decile 6 of 10 on the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, where 1 is the most deprived tenth of England's 33,755 neighbourhoods and 10 the least.
What has changed
- Energy certificates New energy certificate: band D, bungalow, detached (lodged 20 October 2026) found 2 November 2026
Postcodes on this street
Nearby streets
Horseshoe Close · Paines Orchard · Chaseside Close · Merry Leys · Partridge Close · Church Hill · Church Lane · Lammas Road · Irving Crescent · Lodge Close · Westward Drive · Goodwins Mead
All the streets in LU7 and across Buckinghamshire.
What this page cannot tell you
- Whether a particular house is at risk of flooding, subsiding or anything else: the flood map is a model of areas and there is no property-level data here.
- What a home is worth now: sales are historic prices for the homes that happened to sell.
- How safe the street is: crime points are moved to anonymised locations and many crimes are never reported.
- Whether you would get a place at a school: distances are straight lines, not catchments.
- Who lives on the street now: census figures describe the small areas around it in March 2021, during a lockdown.
- How long a journey takes or how often anything runs: transport distances are straight lines to the nearest stops.
- Whether a GP practice is taking new patients, or a dentist new NHS patients.
- How loud a home is inside, or noise from industry, neighbours or smaller airfields: noise figures are models of road, rail and air traffic outside.
How each figure on this page is matched to the street and worked out: methodology.