Ivel Close Langford, Central Bedfordshire
36 addresses across 1 postcode (SG18), about 160 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 25200469.
- Sales: 67 recorded sales since 1995; in 2026 the median was £315,000 across 2 sales.
- Energy: 27 homes have an energy certificate (A: 1, B: 2, C: 10, D: 12, E: 2).
- Flood: 32 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 100% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is Arlesey, about 2.6 km (1.6 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden is about 610 m (0.4 miles) away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 6.3 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 6.9 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: It is about 32 m above sea level.
- Noise: 3 of its 36 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Shefford Health Centre, about 3.6 km (2.2 miles) away.
- People: About 280 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 87% of households owned their home and 34% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 21 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 | 2 | £315,000 | £230,000 | £400,000 |
| 2025 | 2 | £224,000 | £208,000 | £240,000 |
| 2023 | 1 | £218,000 | £218,000 | £218,000 |
| 2022 | 2 | £223,750 | £212,500 | £235,000 |
| 2021 | 4 | £440,000 | £400,000 | £675,000 |
| 2019 | 3 | £410,000 | £210,000 | £515,000 |
| 2018 | 1 | £210,000 | £210,000 | £210,000 |
| 2017 | 1 | £443,562 | £443,562 | £443,562 |
| 2016 | 2 | £236,500 | £149,000 | £324,000 |
| 2015 | 3 | £295,000 | £175,500 | £392,500 |
| 2014 | 1 | £159,000 | £159,000 | £159,000 |
| 2011 | 1 | £132,000 | £132,000 | £132,000 |
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30 Mar 2026 | 10, RIVERMEAD COURT SG18 9RW | Flat or maisonette | £230,000 | Leasehold. |
| 20 Feb 2026 | 9 SG18 9RW | Detached | £400,000 | |
| 5 Sep 2025 | 9, RIVERMEAD COURT SG18 9RW | Flat or maisonette | £208,000 | Leasehold. |
| 21 Mar 2025 | 2, RIVERMEAD COURT SG18 9RW | Flat or maisonette | £240,000 | Leasehold. |
| 19 Jul 2023 | 7, RIVERMEAD COURT SG18 9RW | Flat or maisonette | £218,000 | Leasehold. |
| 8 Dec 2022 | 2, RIVERMEAD COURT SG18 9RW | Flat or maisonette | £212,500 | Leasehold. |
| 2 Sep 2022 | 1, RIVERMEAD COURT SG18 9RW | Flat or maisonette | £235,000 | Leasehold. |
| 29 Oct 2021 | 24 SG18 9RW | Detached | £455,000 | |
| 26 Oct 2021 | 22 SG18 9RW | Detached | £425,000 | |
| 24 Jun 2021 | 16 SG18 9RW | Detached | £675,000 | |
| 5 Feb 2021 | 25 SG18 9RW | Detached | £400,000 | |
| 30 Oct 2019 | 1, RIVERMEAD COURT SG18 9RW | Flat or maisonette | £210,000 | Leasehold. |
| 26 Jul 2019 | 12 SG18 9RW | Detached | £515,000 | |
| 29 Mar 2019 | 2 SG18 9RW | Detached | £410,000 | |
| 10 Jul 2018 | 10, RIVERMEAD COURT SG18 9RW | Flat or maisonette | £210,000 | Leasehold. |
| 3 Feb 2017 | 14 SG18 9RW | Detached | £443,562 | |
| 28 Jun 2016 | 24 SG18 9RW | Detached | £324,000 | |
| 12 Feb 2016 | 6, RIVERMEAD COURT SG18 9RW | Flat or maisonette | £149,000 | Leasehold. |
| 11 Sep 2015 | 1, RIVERMEAD COURT SG18 9RW | Flat or maisonette | £175,500 | Leasehold. |
| 24 Aug 2015 | 3 SG18 9RW | Detached | £295,000 | |
| 20 Jul 2015 | 1 SG18 9RW | Detached | £392,500 | |
| 3 Oct 2014 | 5, RIVERMEAD COURT SG18 9RW | Flat or maisonette | £159,000 | Leasehold. |
| 3 Jun 2011 | 5, RIVERMEAD COURT SG18 9RW | Flat or maisonette | £132,000 | Leasehold. |
| 11 Mar 2008 | 5 SG18 9RW | Detached | £225,000 | |
| 31 Aug 2007 | 8, RIVERMEAD COURT SG18 9RW | Flat or maisonette | £145,000 | Leasehold. |
| 20 Jul 2007 | 18 SG18 9RW | Detached | £375,000 | |
| 20 Jul 2007 | 24 SG18 9RW | Detached | £235,000 | |
| 21 Jun 2006 | 1, RIVERMEAD COURT SG18 9RW | Flat or maisonette | £136,000 | Leasehold. |
| 8 May 2006 | 6 SG18 9RW | Detached | £205,000 | |
| 13 Dec 2005 | 4, RIVERMEAD COURT SG18 9RW | Flat or maisonette | £134,950 | Leasehold. |
| 11 Nov 2005 | 22 SG18 9RW | Detached | £250,000 | |
| 16 Sep 2005 | 6 SG18 9RW | Detached | £200,000 | |
| 28 Apr 2005 | 23 SG18 9RW | Terraced | £198,000 | |
| 21 Jul 2004 | 1, RIVERMEAD COURT SG18 9RW | Flat or maisonette | £120,000 | Leasehold. |
| 7 May 2004 | 7, RIVERMEAD COURT SG18 9RW | Flat or maisonette | £130,000 | Leasehold. |
| 29 Jan 2004 | 6, RIVERMEAD COURT SG18 9RW | Flat or maisonette | £118,000 | Leasehold. |
| 5 Sep 2003 | 3, RIVERMEAD COURT SG18 9RW | Flat or maisonette | £108,000 | Leasehold. |
| 30 Apr 2003 | 16 SG18 9RW | Detached | £300,000 | |
| 15 Nov 2002 | 8, RIVERMEAD COURT SG18 9RW | Flat or maisonette | £95,500 | Leasehold. |
| 2 Aug 2002 | 3, RIVERMEAD COURT SG18 9RW | Flat or maisonette | £85,000 | Leasehold. |
| 14 Sep 2001 | 1, RIVERMEAD COURT SG18 9RW | Flat or maisonette | £76,000 | Leasehold. |
| 7 Sep 2001 | 5 SG18 9RW | Detached | £150,000 | |
| 30 Mar 2001 | 7, RIVERMEAD COURT SG18 9RW | Flat or maisonette | £72,000 | Leasehold. |
| 18 Dec 2000 | 8, RIVERMEAD COURT SG18 9RW | Flat or maisonette | £77,500 | Leasehold. |
| 26 Sep 2000 | 25 SG18 9RW | Detached | £153,000 | |
| 1 Nov 1999 | 4, RIVERMEAD COURT SG18 9RW | Flat or maisonette | £60,000 | Leasehold. |
| 29 Oct 1999 | 4 SG18 9RW | Detached | £117,500 | |
| 8 Oct 1999 | 7, RIVERMEAD COURT SG18 9RW | Flat or maisonette | £57,895 | Leasehold. |
| 2 Sep 1999 | 18 SG18 9RW | Detached | £195,000 | |
| 13 Aug 1999 | 9 SG18 9RW | Detached | £120,000 |
Energy performance certificates
27 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 85 m². Most common: House, detached (18); Flat (8); Maisonette, end-terrace (1). Built: 1983-1990 (14); 1976-1982 (10); 1991-1995 (2). Tenure at assessment: owner-occupied (20); rented (private) (6).
Each home's certificates and sales (13 addresses)
- 1 Rivermead Court, Ivel Close, Langford
- 1, Ivel Close, Langford
- 3, Ivel Close, Langford
- 7, Ivel Close, Langford
- 8, Ivel Close, Langford
- 9 Rivermead Court, Ivel Close, Langford
- 10 Rivermead Court, Ivel Close, Langford
- 12, Ivel Close, Langford
- 14, Ivel Close, Langford
- 15, Ivel Close, Langford
- 16, Ivel Close, Langford
- 24, Ivel Close, Langford
- 25, Ivel Close, Langford
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 (31% of about 1,040 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, 0 addresses are in areas at high risk, 32 at medium risk and 2 at low risk. Each address counts once, at the higher of its rivers-and-sea and surface-water risk.
Rivers and the sea alone: of the 34 homes the Environment Agency counts, 0 are in areas at high risk, 32 medium, 2 low and 0 very low.
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: the postcode centre is in flood zone 3. Zone 3 is a 1% (1 in 100) or greater annual chance of flooding from rivers, or 0.5% from the sea, ignoring defences.
Height above sea level
The street's addresses are about 32 m above sea level.
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SG18 9RW | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Arlesey 688,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 2.6 km (1.6 miles) |
| Biggleswade 895,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 4.1 km (2.5 miles) | |
| Letchworth Garden City 1.8 million journeys in 2024–25 | 8.3 km (5.1 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 8 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 23 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Ivel Close Langford | 80 m |
| Bus or coach station | Interchange Biggleswade | 4.1 km (2.5 miles) |
| EV charging points | bp pulse Charging Station | 2 km (1.2 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | London Luton Airport LTN | 20.4 km (13 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | Shefford Health Centre | 3.6 km (2.2 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 1 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Langford Pharmacy | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) |
| NHS dentists | Shefford Dental Clinic | 3.7 km (2.3 miles) |
| Hospital | Biggleswade Hospital Spring House | 5.6 km (3.5 miles) |
| Police station | Biggleswade Police Station | 4.1 km (2.6 miles) |
| Cash machines | Mfg - Biggleswade | 3.7 km (2.3 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 1.3 ha | 610 m (0.4 miles) |
| Play area | 3 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 350 m² | 610 m (0.4 miles) |
| Playing field | King George V Memorial Recreation Ground 3.5 ha | 860 m (0.5 miles) |
| Allotments | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 1,080 m² | 530 m (0.3 miles) |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 1 park or garden, 1.3 hectares in all.
Landmarks
3 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles).
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Bilberry Pond | Lake or reservoir | 1.7 km (1.1 miles) south-west |
| Sally's Grove | Wood | 2.4 km (1.5 miles) south |
| Topler's Hill | Hill | 3 km (1.8 miles) east |
| Bury Spinney | Wood | 3.5 km (2.2 miles) west |
| Middle Water | Lake or reservoir | 3.5 km (2.2 miles) south |
| Ash Covert | Wood | 3.6 km (2.2 miles) north |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 6.3 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 6.9 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 12.0 | 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 | 2 | 0 |
| 55 to 59 | 1 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 33 | 36 |
3 of the street's 36 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Langford Village Academy | Primary | 4–11 | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) | Good (Apr 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Henlow Church of England Academy | Secondary | 9–16 | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) | No overall grade (Apr 2025, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Watering Can/Cherry Lane Garden Centre SG18 9SD | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 290 m | 5 Very good | 5 Feb 2026 |
| Langford Post Office & Londis Store SG18 9RU | Retailers - other | 340 m | 5 Very good | 6 Feb 2025 |
| Hillfoot Farm Shop SG18 9PS | Retailers - other | 340 m | 4 Good | 24 May 2011 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Anti-social behaviour | 16 |
| Shoplifting | 2 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
| Burglary | 1 |
| Public order | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Riverside Gardens (18); On or near High Street (2); On or near Ivel Close (1).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 54 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 13% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 32% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 87% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 56% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 0% | 1% |
| Social rented | 3% | 17% |
| Private rented | 10% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 56% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 0% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 39% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | under 1% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 38% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 55% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | under 1% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | under 1% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 5% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 34% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 28% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 34% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 20% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 5% | 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 8 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
- SG18 9RW: 36 addresses of 38 in the postcode
Nearby streets
High Street · Victoria Close · Riverside Gardens · High Street · Whiteman Close · Cambridge Gardens · Lakes Close · Whiteman Gardens · Cambridge Way
All the streets in SG18 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.