Green Close Stanbridge, Central Bedfordshire
15 addresses across 2 postcodes (LU7), about 140 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 35100298.
- Sales: 17 recorded sales since 1995; in 2026 the median was £520,000 across 1 sale.
- Energy: 8 homes have an energy certificate (C: 2, D: 5, F: 1).
- Flood: 4 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 G; Band D in Central Bedfordshire costs £2,516 a year in 2026-27.
- Broadband: Gigabit broadband is available to 57% to 100% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is Leighton Buzzard, about 5.9 km (3.7 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden is about 2.9 km (1.8 miles) away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 6.8 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 6.9 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 104 to 109 m above sea level.
- Noise: 1 of its 15 addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Edlesborough Surgery, about 4.4 km (2.7 miles) away.
- People: About 750 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 86% of households owned their home and 36% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 9 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1 | £520,000 | £520,000 | £520,000 |
| 2023 | 2 | £462,500 | £430,000 | £495,000 |
| 2021 | 1 | £645,000 | £645,000 | £645,000 |
| 2020 | 1 | £575,000 | £575,000 | £575,000 |
| 2016 | 2 | £412,500 | £405,000 | £420,000 |
| 2015 | 2 | £542,500 | £485,000 | £600,000 |
| 2014 | 1 | £450,000 | £450,000 | £450,000 |
| 2011 | 1 | £340,000 | £340,000 | £340,000 |
| 2009 | 1 | £250,000 | £250,000 | £250,000 |
| 2007 | 1 | £395,000 | £395,000 | £395,000 |
| 2003 | 1 | £250,000 | £250,000 | £250,000 |
| 1999 | 1 | £157,000 | £157,000 | £157,000 |
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17 Feb 2026 | 2 LU7 9JL | Detached | £520,000 | |
| 8 Jun 2023 | 4 LU7 9JL | Detached | £495,000 | |
| 20 Jan 2023 | GARDEN HOUSE LU7 9JL | Detached | £430,000 | |
| 14 May 2021 | 1 LU7 9JL | Detached | £645,000 | |
| 22 Jul 2020 | 5 LU7 9JL | Detached | £575,000 | |
| 1 Jun 2016 | 1 LU7 9JL | Detached | £420,000 | |
| 25 Feb 2016 | 2 LU7 9JL | Detached | £405,000 | |
| 14 Jul 2015 | 7 LU7 9JL | Detached | £600,000 | |
| 13 Feb 2015 | LITTLE STEADING LU7 9JL | Detached | £485,000 | |
| 17 Mar 2014 | 3 LU7 9JL | Detached | £450,000 | |
| 25 Mar 2011 | 9 LU7 9JL | Detached | £340,000 | |
| 12 Jan 2009 | 7 LU7 9JL | Detached | £250,000 | |
| 14 Sep 2007 | 2 LU7 9JL | Detached | £395,000 | |
| 18 Mar 2003 | 8 LU7 9JL | Detached | £250,000 | |
| 9 Feb 1999 | 2 LU7 9JL | Detached | £157,000 | |
| 24 Nov 1995 | GARDEN HOUSE LU7 9JL | Detached | £67,000 | |
| 13 Sep 1995 | 8 LU7 9JL | Detached | £120,000 |
Energy performance certificates
8 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 158 m². Most common: House, detached (7); House, end-terrace (1). Built: 1976-1982 (3); 1967-1975 (2); 1950-1966 (1). Tenure at assessment: owner-occupied (7).
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 G (20% of about 930 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: yes, Central Bedfordshire.
Roadworks
Started, not reported finished by 30 September 2026
- 30 September 2026 to 2 October 2026: BT, Utility asset works, no carriageway incursion, on the footway (minor works)
Flood risk
Rivers, the sea or surface water: in this street's postcodes, 4 addresses are in areas at high risk, 0 at medium risk and 3 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| LU7 9JL | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 0 | unlikely |
| LU7 9JD | not in 2 or 3 | 4 / 0 / 3 | unlikely |
Height above sea level
The street's 15 addresses are between 104 m and 109 m above sea level (107 m on average).
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LU7 9JD | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| LU7 9JL | 100% | 57% | 57% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Leighton Buzzard 1.5 million journeys in 2024–25 | 5.9 km (3.7 miles) |
| Cheddington 83,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 7.3 km (4.6 miles) | |
| Harlington (Bedfordshire) 308,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 9 km (5.6 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 5 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 9 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Kings Way Stanbridge | 100 m |
| EV charging points | Osprey Charging Station | 3.3 km (2 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | London Luton Airport LTN | 15.9 km (9.9 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | Edlesborough Surgery | 4.4 km (2.7 miles) |
| Pharmacies | Edlesborough Pharmacy | 4.4 km (2.7 miles) |
| NHS dentists | Edlesborough Dental Practice | 4.4 km (2.7 miles) |
| Hospital | Luton And Dunstable University Hospital | 8.3 km (5.2 miles) |
| Police station | Dunstable Police Station | 5.4 km (3.4 miles) |
| Cash machines | The Cooperative Food Leighton Buzzard, Standbridge Rd Cashzone | 3.2 km (2 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | Unnamed 1.0 ha | 2.9 km (1.8 miles) |
| Play area | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 660 m² | 370 m |
| Playing field | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 3.2 ha | 400 m (0.2 miles) |
| Allotments | Unnamed 2,980 m² | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) |
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Church of St John the Baptist, a listed building (Grade I), 340 m west. 14 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles), 2 of them Grade I and 1 of them Grade II*.
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Church of St John the Baptist | Listed building, Grade I | 340 m west |
| Warren Knoll: a motte castle reused as a warren | Scheduled monument | 600 m (0.4 miles) east |
| Church of All Saints | Listed building, Grade I | 610 m (0.4 miles) east |
| Gatehouse to Manor Farm | Listed building, Grade II* | 710 m (0.4 miles) east |
| Tilsworth Manor moated site | Scheduled monument | 720 m (0.4 miles) east |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Stanbridge Wood | Wood | 1 km (0.6 miles) south-east |
| Blackgrove Wood | Wood | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) south-east |
| Castle Hill | Hill | 2.3 km (1.4 miles) south-east |
| Jane's Wood | Wood | 2.6 km (1.6 miles) north |
| Tebworth Pond | Lake or reservoir | 3.5 km (2.2 miles) north-east |
| Thorn Spring | Wood | 3.6 km (2.3 miles) east |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 6.8 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 6.9 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 11.8 | 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 | 14 | 15 |
1 of the street's 15 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stanbridge Lower School | Primary | 3–9 | 210 m | Good (Sep 2022, overall grade under the previous framework) |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
No rated food businesses within 500 m (0.3 miles).
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 3 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 2 |
| Other crime | 1 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 1 |
| Other theft | 1 |
| Vehicle crime | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Lords Close (6); On or near Tilsworth Road (2); On or near Laurel Close (1).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 53 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 14% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 30% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 86% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 57% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 0% | 1% |
| Social rented | 6% | 17% |
| Private rented | 8% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 54% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 3% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 33% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 3% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 41% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 53% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 2% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 3% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 2% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 42% | 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) | 36% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 16% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 6% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 98% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | 0% | 2% |
Deprivation
The neighbourhood around this street is in decile 3 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
Nearby streets
Tilsworth Road · Orchard Way · Lords Close · Laurel Close · Beacon View · Kings Way · Peddars Lane · Kingsway
All the streets in LU7 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.