Brook Close Ludgershall, Buckinghamshire
16 addresses across 1 postcode (HP18), about 30 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 1400776.
- Sales: 27 recorded sales since 1995; in 2026 the median was £296,000 across 1 sale.
- Energy: 10 homes have an energy certificate (C: 1, D: 4, E: 2, F: 2, G: 1).
- 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 F; Band D in Buckinghamshire costs £2,527 a year in 2026-27.
- Broadband: Gigabit broadband is available to 100% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is Bicester Village, about 8.8 km (5.5 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden, The Green, is about 380 m away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 5.7 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 6.6 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: It is about 72 m above sea level.
- Noise: 6 of its 16 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Alchester Medical Group, about 8.1 km (5 miles) away.
- People: About 400 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 77% of households owned their home and 39% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 2 crimes were recorded within 250 m between September 2025 and August 2026, most often public order.
Sales on this street
| Year | Sales | Median price | Lowest | Highest |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1 | £296,000 | £296,000 | £296,000 |
| 2022 | 1 | £300,000 | £300,000 | £300,000 |
| 2021 | 1 | £335,000 | £335,000 | £335,000 |
| 2018 | 1 | £235,000 | £235,000 | £235,000 |
| 2017 | 1 | £280,000 | £280,000 | £280,000 |
| 2012 | 1 | £271,500 | £271,500 | £271,500 |
| 2011 | 1 | £175,000 | £175,000 | £175,000 |
| 2009 | 2 | £212,498 | £175,000 | £249,995 |
| 2008 | 1 | £190,000 | £190,000 | £190,000 |
| 2006 | 1 | £197,500 | £197,500 | £197,500 |
| 2005 | 3 | £167,500 | £147,000 | £180,000 |
| 2004 | 1 | £228,500 | £228,500 | £228,500 |
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 Feb 2026 | 10 HP18 9NP | Terraced | £296,000 | |
| 30 Sep 2022 | 5 HP18 9NP | Terraced | £300,000 | |
| 22 Jan 2021 | 3 HP18 9NP | Semi-detached | £335,000 | |
| 18 Apr 2018 | 5 HP18 9NP | Terraced | £235,000 | |
| 21 Sep 2017 | 6 HP18 9NP | Terraced | £280,000 | |
| 3 Jul 2012 | 11 HP18 9NP | Terraced | £271,500 | |
| 7 Mar 2011 | 6 HP18 9NP | Terraced | £175,000 | |
| 14 Oct 2009 | 16 HP18 9NP | Semi-detached | £249,995 | |
| 1 Jul 2009 | 9 HP18 9NP | Semi-detached | £175,000 | |
| 18 Feb 2008 | 6 HP18 9NP | Terraced | £190,000 | |
| 16 May 2006 | 8 HP18 9NP | Terraced | £197,500 | |
| 2 Dec 2005 | 7 HP18 9NP | Terraced | £147,000 | |
| 7 Oct 2005 | 5 HP18 9NP | Terraced | £167,500 | |
| 15 Apr 2005 | 11 HP18 9NP | Semi-detached | £180,000 | |
| 7 Apr 2004 | 16 HP18 9NP | Semi-detached | £228,500 | |
| 16 Jan 2003 | 7 HP18 9NP | Terraced | £138,000 | |
| 14 Aug 2001 | 4 HP18 9NP | Detached | £172,500 | |
| 3 Oct 2000 | 15 HP18 9NP | Semi-detached | £114,000 | |
| 13 Aug 1999 | 8 HP18 9NP | Terraced | £92,000 | |
| 29 Jul 1999 | 9 HP18 9NP | Semi-detached | £89,000 | |
| 12 Feb 1999 | 11 HP18 9NP | Semi-detached | £79,500 | |
| 3 Jul 1998 | 4 HP18 9NP | Detached | £125,000 | |
| 20 Mar 1998 | 15 HP18 9NP | Semi-detached | £97,500 | |
| 28 Jan 1998 | 9 HP18 9NP | Semi-detached | £78,000 | |
| 24 Jun 1996 | 8 HP18 9NP | Terraced | £70,000 | |
| 3 May 1996 | 15 HP18 9NP | Semi-detached | £76,000 | |
| 3 Aug 1995 | 16 HP18 9NP | Semi-detached | £55,500 |
Energy performance certificates
10 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 71 m². Most common: House, semi-detached (4); House, end-terrace (3); House, mid-terrace (3). Built: 1983-1990 (5); 1976-1982 (3); 1967-1975 (2). Tenure at assessment: owner-occupied (7); rented (private) (1).
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 F (21% of about 570 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
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 72 m above sea level.
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HP18 9NP | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Bicester Village 1.9 million journeys in 2024–25 | 8.8 km (5.5 miles) |
| Bicester North 823,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 9.6 km (5.9 miles) | |
| Haddenham and Thame Parkway 889,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 11.2 km (7 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 4 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 4 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Ludgershall Green Triangle | 330 m |
| EV charging points | Roam EV Charging Station | 5.5 km (3.4 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | London Luton Airport LTN | 46.2 km (29 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | Alchester Medical Group | 8.1 km (5 miles) |
| Pharmacies | Jardines Pharmacy | 8.1 km (5 miles) |
| NHS dentists | Bicester Dental Centre | 4.8 km (3 miles) |
| Hospital | Bicester Community Hospital | 9.6 km (5.9 miles) |
| Police station | Waddesdon Police Station | 190 m |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest The Green 2.2 ha | 380 m |
| Play area | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest The Green 5,470 m² | 150 m |
| Allotments | Piddington Allotments 2,800 m² | 2.2 km (1.4 miles) |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 1 park or garden, 2.2 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Church of St Mary, a listed building (Grade I), 450 m (0.3 miles) south-west. 26 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles), 1 of them Grade I.
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Church of St Mary | Listed building, Grade I | 450 m (0.3 miles) south-west |
| Moated site 110m south west of St Mary's Church | Scheduled monument | 560 m (0.3 miles) south-west |
| Wotton House | Registered park or garden, Grade I | 2.3 km (1.4 miles) south-east |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| New Pond | Lake or reservoir | 520 m (0.3 miles) north-west |
| Tittershall Wood | Wood | 1.6 km (1 mile) east |
| Long Wood | Wood | 1.7 km (1 mile) south-east |
| The Lake | Lake or reservoir | 1.7 km (1.1 miles) south-east |
| Grotto Island | Island | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) south-east |
| Rid's Hill | Hill | 2.6 km (1.6 miles) south |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 5.7 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 6.6 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 11.1 | 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 |
| 55 to 59 | 5 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 10 | 16 |
6 of the street's 16 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 Buckinghamshire: see them on the Buckinghamshire page.
Nearest schools
No open schools within 2 km (1.2 miles).
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vana Trust HP18 9XZ | Farmers/growers | 200 m | 4 Good | 29 Jan 2014 |
| The Bull & Butcher HP18 9NZ | Pub/bar/nightclub | 210 m | 4 Good | 16 May 2025 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Public order | 1 |
| Other theft | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Brook Close (2).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 52 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 12% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 26% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 77% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 43% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 0% | 1% |
| Social rented | 10% | 17% |
| Private rented | 13% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 62% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 2% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 23% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 1% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 47% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 49% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | under 1% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | under 1% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | under 1% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 21% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 19% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 39% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 17% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 6% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 99% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | 0% | 2% |
Deprivation
The neighbourhood around this street is in decile 7 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
- HP18 9NP: 16 addresses of 17 in the postcode
Nearby streets
Salters Lane · Solters Close · The Green · Church Lane · High Street · White Hart Close · High Street · Hillview Cottages · Duck Lane
All the streets in HP18 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.