Kits Close Clifton, Central Bedfordshire
18 addresses across 2 postcodes (SG17), about 60 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 6000887.
- Sales: 4 recorded sales since 1995; in 2022 the median was £560,000 across 1 sale.
- Energy: 17 homes have an energy certificate (B: 17).
- 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 96% to 100% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is Arlesey, about 2.7 km (1.7 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden, Bellcote Meadow, is about 1.4 km (0.9 miles) away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 7.1 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 7.2 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 44 to 45 m above sea level.
- Noise: 1 of its 18 addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Shefford Health Centre, about 1.2 km (0.8 miles) away.
- People: About 1,030 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 81% of households owned their home and 38% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 24 crimes were recorded within 250 m between September 2025 and August 2026, most often vehicle crime.
Sales on this street
| Year | Sales | Median price | Lowest | Highest |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 1 | £560,000 | £560,000 | £560,000 |
| 2021 | 1 | £555,000 | £555,000 | £555,000 |
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30 May 2022 | 18 SG17 5PS | Detached | £560,000 | New build. |
| 16 Dec 2021 | 1 SG17 5PS | Detached | £555,000 | New build. |
| 26 Oct 2020 | 16 SG17 5PS | Other | £531,783 | New build. Not a standard sale (repossession, buy-to-let or transfer). |
| 26 Oct 2020 | 6 SG17 5PS | Other | £448,451 | New build. Not a standard sale (repossession, buy-to-let or transfer). |
Energy performance certificates
17 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 93 m². Most common: House, semi-detached (12); House, detached (2); House, end-terrace (2). Built: 2019 (17).
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 neighbourhoods around this street: most are in band C (37% of about 2,020 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
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| SG17 5PS | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 0 | unlikely |
| SG17 5QN | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 1 | unlikely |
Height above sea level
The street's 18 addresses are between 44 m and 45 m above sea level (44 m on average).
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SG17 5PS | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| SG17 5QN | 100% | 96% | 96% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Arlesey 688,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 2.7 km (1.7 miles) |
| Biggleswade 895,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 6.4 km (4 miles) | |
| Letchworth Garden City 1.8 million journeys in 2024–25 | 7.8 km (4.9 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 6 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 14 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest The Joint Clifton | 280 m |
| Bus or coach station | Interchange Biggleswade | 6.4 km (4 miles) |
| EV charging points | 2 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Roam Charging Station | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | London Luton Airport LTN | 18.2 km (11 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 1 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Shefford Health Centre | 1.2 km (0.8 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 1 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Shefford Pharmacy | 1.2 km (0.8 miles) |
| NHS dentists | 1 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Shefford Dental Clinic | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) |
| Hospital | Biggleswade Hospital Spring House | 7.9 km (4.9 miles) |
| Police station | Biggleswade Police Station | 6.4 km (4 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | Bellcote Meadow 3.8 ha | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) |
| Play area | 4 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 1,760 m² | 200 m |
| Playing field | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 2.4 ha | 520 m (0.3 miles) |
| Allotments | Unnamed 1.3 ha | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) |
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Church of All Saints, a listed building (Grade II*), 690 m (0.4 miles) north. 15 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 All Saints | Listed building, Grade II* | 690 m (0.4 miles) north |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Bilberry Pond | Lake or reservoir | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) north-east |
| Hitchin Hill | Hill | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) south-west |
| Sally's Grove | Wood | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) east |
| Bury Spinney | Wood | 2.1 km (1.3 miles) north-west |
| Nunswood | Wood | 2.5 km (1.6 miles) south-west |
| Ramerick Bottom | Valley | 4.2 km (2.6 miles) south |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 7.1 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 7.2 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 12.4 | 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 | 17 | 18 |
1 of the street's 18 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clifton All Saints Academy Church of England | Primary | 2–11 | 390 m | Good (Dec 2022, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Samuel Whitbread Academy | Secondary | 13–18 | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) | No published inspection |
| Raynsford Church of England Academy | Primary | 2–11 | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) | No published inspection |
| Henlow Church of England Academy | Secondary | 9–16 | 1.5 km (0.9 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 Admiral SG17 5RJ | Pub/bar/nightclub | 280 m | 5 Very good | 28 Feb 2024 |
| Tesco Express SG17 5RG | Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 300 m | 5 Very good | 7 Jan 2025 |
| Clifton Cuisine SG17 5RL | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 300 m | 5 Very good | 19 Jun 2025 |
| Home Farm Trust SG17 5RP | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 330 m | 5 Very good | 11 Apr 2024 |
| Clifton All Saints Academy SG17 5ES | School/college/university | 360 m | 5 Very good | 15 Jan 2026 |
| Clifton Filling Station SG17 5RP | Retailers - other | 370 m | 4 Good | 10 Jan 2024 |
| The Golden Lion SG17 5ES | Pub/bar/nightclub | 440 m (0.3 miles) | 4 Good | 2 May 2025 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Vehicle crime | 12 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 2 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 2 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 2 |
| Burglary | 1 |
| Other crime | 1 |
| Possession of weapons | 1 |
| Drugs | 1 |
| Public order | 1 |
| Other theft | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Jubilee Close (8); On or near West Close (6); On or near New Road (5); On or near Fairground Way (3); On or near Haycock Gardens (2).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 40 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 20% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 17% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 81% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 40% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 2% | 1% |
| Social rented | 10% | 17% |
| Private rented | 7% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 64% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 3% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 24% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 4% | 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 | 3% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 3% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 3% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 45% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 14% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 38% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 15% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 5% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 98% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | under 1% | 2% |
Deprivation
The 2 neighbourhoods around this street are in deciles 6 to 10 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
Haycock Gardens · Napier Orchard · Windsor Gardens · Windsor Gardens · Jubilee Close · Grays Close · West Close · Legate Place · Herberts Meadow · Meeks Croft · Broad Street · Broad Street
All the streets in SG17 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.