Brazier Close Barton-le-Clay, Central Bedfordshire
25 addresses across 1 postcode (MK45), about 80 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 35101784.
- Sales: 71 recorded sales since 1995; in 2026 the median was £325,000 across 1 sale.
- Energy: 15 homes have an energy certificate (C: 10, D: 5).
- 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 Central Bedfordshire costs £2,516 a year in 2026-27.
- Broadband: Gigabit broadband is available to 100% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is Harlington (Bedfordshire), about 4.6 km (2.9 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden, Sundon Hills Country Park, is about 2.8 km (1.7 miles) away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 7.2 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 7.0 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: It is about 61 m above sea level.
- Noise: 15 of its 25 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Dr A Sulakshana & Partners, about 870 m (0.5 miles) away.
- People: About 300 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 86% of households owned their home and 35% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 12 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1 | £325,000 | £325,000 | £325,000 |
| 2025 | 4 | £355,000 | £350,000 | £390,000 |
| 2019 | 1 | £338,000 | £338,000 | £338,000 |
| 2017 | 2 | £313,750 | £307,500 | £320,000 |
| 2016 | 1 | £352,000 | £352,000 | £352,000 |
| 2013 | 4 | £237,500 | £225,000 | £364,950 |
| 2012 | 1 | £192,500 | £192,500 | £192,500 |
| 2011 | 1 | £215,000 | £215,000 | £215,000 |
| 2010 | 4 | £218,500 | £216,000 | £338,000 |
| 2008 | 2 | £257,500 | £200,000 | £315,000 |
| 2007 | 1 | £229,000 | £229,000 | £229,000 |
| 2006 | 2 | £195,500 | £191,000 | £200,000 |
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15 May 2026 | 18 MK45 4RW | Semi-detached | £325,000 | |
| 6 Jun 2025 | 8 MK45 4RW | Semi-detached | £360,000 | |
| 26 Mar 2025 | 6 MK45 4RW | Semi-detached | £350,000 | |
| 26 Mar 2025 | 14 MK45 4RW | Semi-detached | £350,000 | |
| 3 Mar 2025 | 1 MK45 4RW | Detached | £390,000 | |
| 10 Feb 2021 | 7 MK45 4RW | Semi-detached | £355,000 | Not a standard sale (repossession, buy-to-let or transfer). |
| 15 Aug 2019 | 4 MK45 4RW | Semi-detached | £338,000 | |
| 9 Aug 2017 | 9 MK45 4RW | Semi-detached | £320,000 | |
| 4 Aug 2017 | 5 MK45 4RW | Semi-detached | £307,500 | |
| 15 Jun 2016 | 2 MK45 4RW | Detached | £352,000 | |
| 14 Oct 2013 | 14 MK45 4RW | Semi-detached | £225,000 | |
| 3 Oct 2013 | 24 MK45 4RW | Detached | £364,950 | |
| 28 Aug 2013 | 2 MK45 4RW | Detached | £250,000 | |
| 12 Apr 2013 | 13 MK45 4RW | Terraced | £225,000 | |
| 26 Apr 2012 | 8 MK45 4RW | Semi-detached | £192,500 | |
| 11 May 2011 | 3 MK45 4RW | Semi-detached | £215,000 | |
| 21 Dec 2010 | 4 MK45 4RW | Semi-detached | £217,000 | |
| 28 Oct 2010 | 23 MK45 4RW | Detached | £338,000 | |
| 21 Jul 2010 | 14 MK45 4RW | Semi-detached | £216,000 | |
| 12 Feb 2010 | 16 MK45 4RW | Semi-detached | £220,000 | |
| 31 Oct 2008 | 13 MK45 4RW | Semi-detached | £200,000 | |
| 11 Sep 2008 | 23 MK45 4RW | Detached | £315,000 | |
| 31 Aug 2007 | 11 MK45 4RW | Terraced | £229,000 | |
| 12 Dec 2006 | 20 MK45 4RW | Semi-detached | £191,000 | |
| 13 Apr 2006 | 21 MK45 4RW | Semi-detached | £200,000 | |
| 10 Jun 2005 | 22 MK45 4RW | Terraced | £196,000 | |
| 23 May 2005 | 10 MK45 4RW | Semi-detached | £226,000 | |
| 25 Feb 2005 | 16 MK45 4RW | Semi-detached | £186,500 | |
| 26 Nov 2004 | 22 MK45 4RW | Terraced | £189,995 | |
| 14 Jun 2004 | 12 MK45 4RW | Terraced | £189,000 | |
| 27 Feb 2004 | 21 MK45 4RW | Semi-detached | £180,000 | |
| 2 Oct 2003 | 16 MK45 4RW | Semi-detached | £169,995 | |
| 29 Sep 2003 | 23 MK45 4RW | Detached | £284,950 | |
| 16 May 2003 | 14 MK45 4RW | Semi-detached | £173,000 | |
| 18 Oct 2002 | 18 MK45 4RW | Semi-detached | £150,000 | |
| 20 Aug 2002 | 3 MK45 4RW | Semi-detached | £177,000 | |
| 17 Jul 2002 | 6 MK45 4RW | Semi-detached | £152,500 | |
| 15 Mar 2002 | 22 MK45 4RW | Terraced | £134,000 | |
| 15 Jan 2002 | 7 MK45 4RW | Semi-detached | £136,000 | |
| 14 Nov 2001 | 20 MK45 4RW | Semi-detached | £124,500 | |
| 9 Nov 2001 | 21 MK45 4RW | Semi-detached | £124,000 | |
| 12 Apr 2001 | 21 MK45 4RW | Semi-detached | £112,500 | |
| 15 Dec 2000 | 4 MK45 4RW | Semi-detached | £123,000 | |
| 9 Jun 2000 | 2 MK45 4RW | Detached | £146,000 | |
| 7 Apr 2000 | 10 MK45 4RW | Semi-detached | £112,000 | |
| 27 Aug 1999 | 14 MK45 4RW | Semi-detached | £89,000 | |
| 12 Mar 1999 | 22 MK45 4RW | Terraced | £85,250 | |
| 13 Jun 1997 | 19 MK45 4RW | Semi-detached | £74,950 | New build. |
| 29 May 1997 | 21 MK45 4RW | Semi-detached | £74,950 | New build. |
| 15 May 1997 | 17 MK45 4RW | Semi-detached | £73,950 | New build. |
Energy performance certificates
15 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 77 m². Most common: House, semi-detached (12); House, detached (3). Built: 1996-2002 (12); 1983-1990 (2); 1991-1995 (1). Tenure at assessment: owner-occupied (9); rented (private) (3).
Each home's certificates and sales (9 addresses)
- 2, Brazier Close, Barton-le-Clay
- 3, Brazier Close, Barton-le-Clay
- 4, Brazier Close, Barton-le-Clay
- 5, Brazier Close, Barton-le-Clay
- 9, Brazier Close, Barton-le-Clay
- 13, Brazier Close, Barton-le-Clay
- 16, Brazier Close, Barton-le-Clay
- 21, Brazier Close, Barton-le-Clay
- 24, Brazier Close, Barton-le-Clay
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 neighbourhood around this street: most are in band C (36% of about 780 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 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 is in flood zone 2 or 3.
Height above sea level
The street's addresses are about 61 m above sea level.
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MK45 4RW | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Harlington (Bedfordshire) 308,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 4.6 km (2.9 miles) |
| Flitwick 1.3 million journeys in 2024–25 | 5.8 km (3.6 miles) | |
| Leagrave 1.5 million journeys in 2024–25 | 7.6 km (4.7 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 6 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 14 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest The Waggon and Horses Barton-le-Clay | 220 m |
| Bus or coach station | Transport Interchange Flitwick | 5.8 km (3.6 miles) |
| EV charging points | bp pulse Charging Station | 5.4 km (3.4 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | London Luton Airport LTN | 11.5 km (7.2 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 1 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Dr A Sulakshana & Partners | 870 m (0.5 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 1 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest C & H (Barton) LTD | 470 m (0.3 miles) |
| NHS dentists | 2 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Bedford Road (Dental Surgery) | 450 m (0.3 miles) |
| Hospital | Steppingley Hospital | 7.2 km (4.5 miles) |
| Police station | Luton North Police Station | 8.2 km (5.1 miles) |
| Cash machines | 1 machines within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest The Cooperative Food Barton le Clay, Barton le Clay Cashzone | 470 m (0.3 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | Sundon Hills Country Park 64 ha | 2.8 km (1.7 miles) |
| Play area | 3 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 180 m² | 340 m |
| Playing field | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 8,710 m² | 730 m (0.5 miles) |
| Allotments | Hexton Road Allotments 2.1 ha | 1 km (0.6 miles) |
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Moated site at Faldo Farm, a scheduled monument, 650 m (0.4 miles) north-west. 23 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles).
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Moated site at Faldo Farm | Scheduled monument | 650 m (0.4 miles) north-west |
| Moated Site and Associated Earthworks at Bury Farm, Sharpenhoe | Scheduled monument | 1.6 km (1 mile) south-west |
| Sharpenhoe Clappers: an Iron Age promontory fort, medieval warren and associated medieval cultivation earthworks | Scheduled monument | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) south-west |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| East Hill | Hill | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) south |
| Meadhook Wood | Wood | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) north-west |
| Smithcombe Valley | Valley | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) south |
| Leet Wood | Wood | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) south |
| Sharpenhoe Grove | Wood | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) west |
| Serpentine | Lake or reservoir | 3.3 km (2.1 miles) north |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 7.2 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 7.0 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 12.2 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 65 to 69 | 2 | 0 |
| 60 to 64 | 5 | 0 |
| 55 to 59 | 8 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 10 | 25 |
15 of the street's 25 addresses are 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ramsey Manor Lower School | Primary | 4–9 | 940 m (0.6 miles) | No overall grade (Sep 2024, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Good |
| Arnold Academy | Middle deemed secondary | 9–13 | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) | Good (May 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Savvy Herbalist Apothecary MK45 4RF | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 400 m (0.2 miles) | 5 Very good | 2 Feb 2026 |
| Mill House Coffee Shop MK45 4RF | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 400 m (0.2 miles) | 3 Generally satisfactory | 19 Jun 2026 |
| The Pudding Shop MK45 4LL | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 410 m (0.3 miles) | 4 Good | 27 Aug 2025 |
| Barton Fish & Chips MK45 4PP | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 440 m (0.3 miles) | 3 Generally satisfactory | 18 Nov 2025 |
| The Shack MK45 4PP | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 450 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 25 Sep 2025 |
| Co-operative Group MK45 4LL | Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 470 m (0.3 miles) | 4 Good | 27 Aug 2025 |
| Roger's Bakery MK45 4LL | Retailers - other | 470 m (0.3 miles) | 4 Good | 12 Mar 2026 |
| The Bull MK45 4LL | Pub/bar/nightclub | 470 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 26 Nov 2025 |
| Barton Convenience Store MK45 4NA | Retailers - other | 470 m (0.3 miles) | 3 Generally satisfactory | 16 May 2025 |
| Vanilla & Pepper MK45 4NA | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 470 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 20 Jan 2026 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Anti-social behaviour | 7 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 2 |
| Burglary | 2 |
| Vehicle crime | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Fisher Close (5); On or near Bedford Road (4); On or near Peck Court (1); On or near Wiffen Close (1); On or near Ashby Drive (1).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 47 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 12% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 19% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 86% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 43% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 0% | 1% |
| Social rented | 0% | 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) | 3% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 20% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 1% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 32% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 61% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | under 1% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 2% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 4% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 40% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 10% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 35% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 12% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 10% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 97% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | under 1% | 2% |
Deprivation
The neighbourhood around this street is in decile 9 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
- MK45 4RW: 25 addresses of 26 in the postcode
Nearby streets
Peck Court · Ashby Drive · Faldo Road · Faldo Road · Grange Farm Close · Burr Close · Harris Court · Wiffen Close · Grange Road · Smithcombe Close · Grange Road · Bedford Road
All the streets in MK45 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.