Glebe Close Sandy, Central Bedfordshire
12 addresses across 3 postcodes (SG19), about 80 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 25200061.
- Sales: 4 recorded sales since 1995; in 2019 the median was £335,000 across 1 sale.
- Energy: 7 homes have an energy certificate (C: 1, D: 5, E: 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 B; Band D in Central Bedfordshire costs £2,516 a year in 2026-27.
- Broadband: Gigabit broadband is available to 96% to 100% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is Sandy, about 1.2 km (0.7 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden is about 1.1 km (0.7 miles) away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 7.4 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 7.1 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: It is about 25 m above sea level.
- Noise: 1 of its 12 addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Sandy Health Centre, about 440 m (0.3 miles) away.
- People: About 290 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 62% of households owned their home and 22% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 70 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 1 | £335,000 | £335,000 | £335,000 |
| 2001 | 1 | £88,000 | £88,000 | £88,000 |
| 1997 | 1 | £78,500 | £78,500 | £78,500 |
| 1995 | 1 | £68,000 | £68,000 | £68,000 |
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 Sep 2019 | 3 SG19 1LW | Semi-detached | £335,000 | |
| 19 Jan 2001 | 10 SG19 1LW | Semi-detached | £88,000 | |
| 11 Apr 1997 | 3 SG19 1LW | Semi-detached | £78,500 | |
| 26 Oct 1995 | 3 SG19 1LW | Semi-detached | £68,000 |
Energy performance certificates
7 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 101 m². Most common: House, semi-detached (7). Built: 1967-1975 (5); 1950-1966 (2). Tenure at assessment: rented (social) (4); owner-occupied (3).
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 B (30% of about 740 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.
Brownfield land registered for housing within 1 km (0.6 miles)
- 13-16A Market Square Sandy, permissioned (410 m (0.3 miles))
- 13-13A Market Square, Sandy, permissioned (410 m (0.3 miles))
- First Floor, Shannon Court, High Street, Sandy, SG19 1AG, permissioned (560 m (0.3 miles))
- Second Floor, Shannon Court, High Street, Sandy,, permissioned (560 m (0.3 miles))
- Land at 91 London Road, Sandy,, permissioned (620 m (0.4 miles))
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, 0 addresses are in areas at high risk, 0 at medium risk and 1 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 1LW | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 0 | unlikely |
| SG19 1LL | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 1 | unlikely |
| SG19 1LN | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 0 | unlikely |
Height above sea level
The street's addresses are about 25 m above sea level.
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SG19 1LL | 100% | 96% | 96% | 0% |
| SG19 1LN | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| SG19 1LW | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Sandy 679,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) |
| Biggleswade 895,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 5.7 km (3.6 miles) | |
| St Neots 1.1 million journeys in 2024–25 | 11.4 km (7.1 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 10 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 24 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Glebe Close Sandy | 50 m |
| Bus or coach station | Interchange Biggleswade | 5.7 km (3.6 miles) |
| EV charging points | 1 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest bp pulse Charging Station | 470 m (0.3 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | London Luton Airport LTN | 29.2 km (18 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 1 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Sandy Health Centre | 440 m (0.3 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 2 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Britannia Pharmacy | 460 m (0.3 miles) |
| NHS dentists | 3 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Sandy Health Centre | 440 m (0.3 miles) |
| Hospital | Biggleswade Hospital | 4.7 km (2.9 miles) |
| Police station | Biggleswade Police Station | 5.7 km (3.5 miles) |
| Cash machines | 3 machines within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest ATM | 430 m (0.3 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | Unnamed 8,160 m² | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) |
| Play area | 5 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 330 m² | 220 m |
| Playing field | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 2.1 ha | 400 m (0.2 miles) |
| Allotments | Unnamed 1.3 ha | 2.2 km (1.4 miles) |
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Church of St Swithun, a listed building (Grade II*), 690 m (0.4 miles) south-east. 25 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 Swithun | Listed building, Grade II* | 690 m (0.4 miles) south-east |
| The Hazells | Registered park or garden, Grade II | 2.1 km (1.3 miles) east |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Clon Hill | Hill | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) east |
| Cox Hill | Hill | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) east |
| Dame's Orchard | Wood | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) east |
| Quarry Hills | Hill | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) south-east |
| Hanging Croft | Wood | 1.6 km (1 mile) east |
| College Ponds | Lake or reservoir | 3.2 km (2 miles) south-west |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 7.4 | 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 | 11 | 12 |
1 of the street's 12 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Robert Peel Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 250 m | 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 | 370 m | 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 |
| Sandy Secondary School | Secondary | 11–18 | 600 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 |
| St Swithun's Church of England VC Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 880 m (0.5 miles) | No published inspection |
| Maple Tree Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | 950 m (0.6 miles) | No published inspection |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bhavin Express SG19 1LG | Retailers - other | 140 m | 5 Very good | 1 May 2024 |
| Ivory Lounge SG19 1LB | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 270 m | 5 Very good | 4 Sep 2025 |
| Laburnum Lower School SG19 1HQ | School/college/university | 330 m | 5 Very good | 3 Mar 2026 |
| Daily Bread - Cuban Style SG19 1JU | Mobile caterer | 340 m | 5 Very good | 9 Apr 2025 |
| The Golden Chef SG19 1BS | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 350 m | 3 Generally satisfactory | 3 Sep 2025 |
| Robert Peel Primary School SG19 1QJ | School/college/university | 360 m | 5 Very good | 12 Feb 2026 |
| China Express SG19 1LA | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 400 m (0.2 miles) | 1 Major improvement necessary | 8 Sep 2026 |
| Sandy Grill Pizza Kebab SG19 1HU | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 420 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 13 Aug 2025 |
| Sandy Supermarket SG19 1BN | Retailers - other | 420 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 28 Oct 2025 |
| Sandy Town Off Licence SG19 1HU | Retailers - other | 430 m (0.3 miles) | Exempt | |
| Rasoi also t/a Buns Galore SG19 1JA | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 450 m (0.3 miles) | 4 Good | 4 Mar 2025 |
| Dominos Pizza SG19 1JA | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 450 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 16 Apr 2025 |
| Il Pecoro Ltd SG19 1HU | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 460 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 20 Aug 2024 |
| Roundabout Club SG19 1EJ | Pub/bar/nightclub | 460 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 2 Oct 2025 |
| Gunns Bakery SG19 1HU | Retailers - other | 460 m (0.3 miles) | 3 Generally satisfactory | 22 Jul 2026 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 34 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 11 |
| Vehicle crime | 5 |
| Drugs | 5 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 5 |
| Public order | 4 |
| Other theft | 3 |
| Burglary | 1 |
| Other crime | 1 |
| Bicycle theft | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Longfield Road (22); On or near Banks Drive (13); On or near East Road (11); On or near Arran Close (7); On or near Churchill Way (6).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 48 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 16% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 29% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 62% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 38% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 0% | 1% |
| Social rented | 32% | 17% |
| Private rented | 7% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 55% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 6% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 31% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 3% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 25% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 60% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 2% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 5% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 8% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 49% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 16% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 22% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 24% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 8% | 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 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
- SG19 1LW: 10 addresses
- SG19 1LL: 1 address of 47 in the postcode
- SG19 1LN: 1 address of 18 in the postcode
Nearby streets
Mills Walk · Elizabethan Close · Churchill Way · Glebe Road · Arran Close · Glebe Road · Longfield Road · Alfred Cope Road · East Road · St Neots Road · Carlisle Close · Westfield Gardens
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.