Blaydon Road Sandy, Central Bedfordshire
11 addresses across 3 postcodes (SG19), about 170 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 25200128.
- Sales: 6 recorded sales since 1995; in 2009 the median was £117,000 across 1 sale.
- Flood: 16 addresses on its postcodes are in areas 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 Central Bedfordshire costs £2,516 a year in 2026-27.
- Broadband: Gigabit broadband is available to 0% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is Sandy, about 2 km (1.2 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden is about 2.2 km (1.4 miles) away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 8.5 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 7.1 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 20 to 21 m above sea level.
- Noise: 1 of its 11 addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Sandy Health Centre, about 1.4 km (0.8 miles) away.
- People: About 1,020 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 72% of households owned their home and 28% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 7 crimes were recorded within 250 m between September 2025 and August 2026, most often anti-social behaviour.
Sales on this street
| Year | Sales | Median price | Lowest | Highest |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 | 1 | £117,000 | £117,000 | £117,000 |
| 2007 | 1 | £440,625 | £440,625 | £440,625 |
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 28 May 2021 | WATKISS HOUSE, 1 SG19 1RZ | Other | £625,000 | Leasehold. Not a standard sale (repossession, buy-to-let or transfer). |
| 23 Oct 2020 | THE WARREN, 2 SG19 1RZ | Other | £800,000 | Not a standard sale (repossession, buy-to-let or transfer). |
| 18 Apr 2017 | THE WARREN, 2 SG19 1RZ | Other | £80,000 | Not a standard sale (repossession, buy-to-let or transfer). |
| 14 May 2015 | 3 SG19 1RZ | Other | £228,000 | Not a standard sale (repossession, buy-to-let or transfer). |
| 26 Aug 2009 | 7 SG19 1RZ | Flat or maisonette | £117,000 | |
| 24 Sep 2007 | 5 SG19 1RZ | Flat or maisonette | £440,625 | Leasehold. |
Energy performance certificates
No certificates found for addresses on this street.
Council tax
What each band costs in Central Bedfordshire in 2026-27: Band D £2,516 a year on average, including the police, fire and any county and parish charges.
| A | B | C | D | E | F | G | H |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| £1,677 | £1,957 | £2,237 | £2,516 | £3,075 | £3,634 | £4,194 | £5,032 |
Homes by band in the neighbourhoods around this street: most are in band C (28% of about 1,770 homes).
Planning and heritage
- Conservation area: no postcode centre in this street's postcodes is in one.
- Listed buildings on or by this street: none.
- 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.
Roadworks
No street works under way, planned or finished in the last three months on this street, in permits up to 30 September 2026.
Flood risk
Rivers, the sea or surface water: in this street's postcodes, 7 addresses are in areas at high risk, 9 at medium risk and 24 at low risk. Each address counts once, at the higher of its rivers-and-sea and surface-water risk.
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.
| Postcode | Planning zone | Addresses at high / medium / low risk | Groundwater |
|---|---|---|---|
| SG19 1RZ | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 4 | unlikely |
| SG19 1RB | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 5 / 8 | unlikely |
| SG19 1SA | not in 2 or 3 | 7 / 4 / 12 | unlikely |
Height above sea level
The street's 13 addresses are between 20 m and 21 m above sea level (20 m on average).
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SG19 1RB | 93% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| SG19 1RZ | 100% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| SG19 1SA | 100% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Sandy 679,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 2 km (1.2 miles) |
| Biggleswade 895,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 6.6 km (4.1 miles) | |
| St Neots 1.1 million journeys in 2024–25 | 10.3 km (6.4 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 4 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 13 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Merlin Drive Sandy | 180 m |
| Bus or coach station | Interchange Biggleswade | 6.6 km (4.1 miles) |
| EV charging points | 1 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest bp pulse Charging Station | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | London Luton Airport LTN | 30.3 km (19 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 1 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Sandy Health Centre | 1.4 km (0.8 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 2 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Britannia Pharmacy | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) |
| NHS dentists | 3 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Sandy Health Centre | 1.4 km (0.8 miles) |
| Hospital | Biggleswade Hospital | 5.3 km (3.3 miles) |
| Police station | Biggleswade Police Station | 6.5 km (4.1 miles) |
| Cash machines | ATM | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | Unnamed 1,230 m² | 2.2 km (1.4 miles) |
| Play area | 3 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 1,010 m² | 500 m (0.3 miles) |
| Playing field | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 1.9 ha | 450 m (0.3 miles) |
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is The Hazells, a registered park or garden (Grade II), 1.8 km (1.1 miles) south-east.
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| The Hazells | Registered park or garden, Grade II | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) south-east |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Ash Planting | Wood | 860 m (0.5 miles) north-east |
| Cox Hill | Hill | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) south-east |
| Dame's Orchard | Wood | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) south-east |
| Hanging Croft | Wood | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) south-east |
| The Rookery | Wood | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) south-east |
| Latch Pool | Lake or reservoir | 2.7 km (1.7 miles) north |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 8.5 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 7.1 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 12.7 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 55 to 59 | 1 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 10 | 11 |
1 of the street's 11 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 Central Bedfordshire: see them on the Central Bedfordshire page.
Nearest schools
| School | Phase | Ages | Distance | Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maple Tree Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | 610 m (0.4 miles) | No published inspection |
| Sandy Secondary School | Secondary | 11–18 | 620 m (0.4 miles) | No overall grade (Jun 2025, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good |
| Robert Peel Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) | No overall grade (May 2025, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Good |
| Laburnum Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.6 km (1 mile) | Report card (Nov 2025): Curriculum and teaching: Expected standard; Achievement: Expected standard; Attendance and behaviour: Expected standard; Personal development and wellbeing: Expected standard; Inclusion: Expected standard; Leadership and governance: Expected standard; Early years: Expected standard; Safeguarding standards: Met |
| St Swithun's Church of England VC Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) | No published inspection |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rustle Up Cafe SG19 1RZ | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 70 m | 5 Very good | 30 Jan 2025 |
| Jungle Jims SG19 1SA | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 120 m | 5 Very good | 28 May 2025 |
| Thai Food 2U SG19 1SA | Retailers - other | 130 m | 5 Very good | 14 Apr 2026 |
| Dynamic Entertainments SG19 1SA | Retailers - other | 130 m | Awaiting inspection | |
| The Why Not Box Co SG19 1SA | Distributors/Transporters | 130 m | Exempt |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Anti-social behaviour | 2 |
| Drugs | 2 |
| Other theft | 1 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
| Burglary | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Rothbury Close (3); On or near The Jays (2); On or near Gosforth Close (2).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 39 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 20% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 14% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 72% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 28% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 2% | 1% |
| Social rented | 13% | 17% |
| Private rented | 14% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 71% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 4% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 15% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 2% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 32% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 57% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 3% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 3% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 7% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 52% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 17% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 28% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 14% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 4% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 98% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | under 1% | 2% |
Deprivation
The 2 neighbourhoods around this street are in deciles 5 to 10 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
Nothing new since the change feed started on 30 October 2026. New sales and energy certificates, and hygiene ratings, school inspections and flood figures nearby, will be listed here as the sources update.
Postcodes on this street
- SG19 1RZ: 9 addresses
- SG19 1RB: 1 address of 58 in the postcode
- SG19 1SA: 1 address of 42 in the postcode
Nearby streets
Gosforth Close · Tyne Road · Rothbury Close · The Jays · Weavers Green · Fieldfare · Prince Georges Drive · Jubilee Close · Gateshead Close · Linnet Close · Beamish Close · Swift Close
All the streets in SG19 and across Central Bedfordshire.
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.