Manor Place Upper Caldecote, Central Bedfordshire
43 addresses across 2 postcodes (SG18), about 290 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 25200410.
- Sales: 27 recorded sales since 1995; in 2025 the median was £380,000 across 2 sales.
- Energy: 26 homes have an energy certificate (B: 1, C: 8, D: 13, E: 3, F: 1).
- Flood: 2 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 Biggleswade, about 2.9 km (1.8 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden, Caldecote Green, is about 160 m away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 5.8 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 6.8 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 31 to 34 m above sea level.
- Noise: 1 of its 43 addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Saffron Health Partnership, about 2.8 km (1.7 miles) away.
- People: About 620 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 82% of households owned their home and 33% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 13 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 2 | £380,000 | £300,000 | £460,000 |
| 2024 | 2 | £381,075 | £370,000 | £392,150 |
| 2021 | 1 | £299,000 | £299,000 | £299,000 |
| 2019 | 1 | £300,000 | £300,000 | £300,000 |
| 2016 | 2 | £257,500 | £245,000 | £270,000 |
| 2015 | 1 | £260,000 | £260,000 | £260,000 |
| 2014 | 1 | £205,000 | £205,000 | £205,000 |
| 2013 | 1 | £203,000 | £203,000 | £203,000 |
| 2011 | 2 | £202,500 | £170,000 | £235,000 |
| 2009 | 1 | £166,000 | £166,000 | £166,000 |
| 2004 | 1 | £215,000 | £215,000 | £215,000 |
| 2001 | 5 | £105,264 | £99,000 | £145,000 |
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 Sep 2025 | 29 SG18 9DA | Semi-detached | £300,000 | |
| 21 Mar 2025 | 30 SG18 9DA | Terraced | £460,000 | |
| 28 Feb 2024 | 40 SG18 9DA | Semi-detached | £392,150 | |
| 6 Feb 2024 | 23 SG18 9DA | Semi-detached | £370,000 | |
| 1 Mar 2021 | 34 SG18 9DA | Semi-detached | £299,000 | |
| 19 Dec 2019 | 23 SG18 9DA | Semi-detached | £300,000 | |
| 30 Nov 2018 | 21 SG18 9DA | Semi-detached | £180,000 | Not a standard sale (repossession, buy-to-let or transfer). |
| 31 Mar 2016 | 41 SG18 9DA | Semi-detached | £245,000 | |
| 29 Jan 2016 | 10 SG18 9DA | Semi-detached | £270,000 | |
| 12 Oct 2015 | 43 SG18 9DA | Semi-detached | £260,000 | |
| 28 Mar 2014 | 23 SG18 9DA | Semi-detached | £205,000 | |
| 13 Dec 2013 | 10 SG18 9DA | Semi-detached | £203,000 | |
| 16 Dec 2011 | 23 SG18 9DA | Semi-detached | £170,000 | |
| 14 Apr 2011 | 49 SG18 9DA | Terraced | £235,000 | |
| 3 Jul 2009 | 43 SG18 9DA | Semi-detached | £166,000 | |
| 28 May 2004 | 12 SG18 9DA | Detached | £215,000 | |
| 8 Nov 2001 | 43 SG18 9DA | Semi-detached | £110,000 | |
| 1 Aug 2001 | 47 SG18 9DA | Terraced | £145,000 | |
| 14 Jun 2001 | 22 SG18 9DA | Semi-detached | £99,995 | |
| 29 May 2001 | 39 SG18 9DA | Semi-detached | £99,000 | |
| 30 Apr 2001 | 51 SG18 9DA | Semi-detached | £105,264 | |
| 8 Sep 2000 | 41 SG18 9DA | Semi-detached | £88,000 | |
| 7 Feb 2000 | 43 SG18 9DA | Semi-detached | £86,250 | |
| 5 Sep 1997 | 38 SG18 9DA | Semi-detached | £70,000 | |
| 4 Jul 1997 | 40 SG18 9DA | Semi-detached | £67,000 | |
| 29 Nov 1996 | 30 SG18 9DA | Terraced | £55,500 | |
| 31 Jan 1996 | 26 SG18 9DA | Semi-detached | £49,780 |
Energy performance certificates
26 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 87 m². Most common: House, semi-detached (22); House, detached (3); Bungalow, semi-detached (1). Built: 1950-1966 (14); 1930-1949 (9); 1983-1990 (2). Tenure at assessment: rented (social) (12); owner-occupied (8); rented (private) (2).
Each home's certificates and sales (12 addresses)
- 12, Manor Place, Upper Caldecote
- 22, Manor Place, Upper Caldecote
- 23, Manor Place, Upper Caldecote
- 24, Manor Place, Upper Caldecote
- 27, Manor Place, Upper Caldecote
- 34, Manor Place, Upper Caldecote
- 35, Manor Place, Upper Caldecote
- 37, Manor Place, Upper Caldecote
- 38, Manor Place, Upper Caldecote
- 41, Manor Place, Upper Caldecote
- 43, Manor Place, Upper Caldecote
- 49, Manor Place, Upper Caldecote
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 (26% of about 780 homes).
Planning and heritage
- Conservation area: no postcode centre in this street's postcodes is in one.
- Listed buildings on or by this street: 1.
- 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.
Listed buildings
- CHURCH OF ALL SAINTS, grade II
Roadworks
Finished in the last three months
- 29 October 2026: VIRGIN MEDIA, Utility asset works, no carriageway incursion, on the footway (minor works)
- 6 October 2026 to 8 October 2026: ANGLIAN WATER, Utility repair and maintenance works, some carriageway incursion, on the carriageway (minor works)
Flood risk
Rivers, the sea or surface water: in this street's postcodes, 1 address is in areas at high risk, 1 at medium risk and 0 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| SG18 9DA | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 0 | unlikely |
| SG18 9BT | not in 2 or 3 | 1 / 1 / 0 | unlikely |
Height above sea level
The street's 43 addresses are between 31 m and 34 m above sea level (33 m on average).
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SG18 9BT | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| SG18 9DA | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Biggleswade 895,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 2.9 km (1.8 miles) |
| Sandy 679,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 3.2 km (2 miles) | |
| Arlesey 688,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 8.3 km (5.2 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 4 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 8 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest All Saints Church Upper Caldecote | 120 m |
| Bus or coach station | Interchange Biggleswade | 2.9 km (1.8 miles) |
| Car parks | Rose Lane Car Park | 2.6 km (1.6 miles) |
| EV charging points | Smart Charge Charging Station | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | London Luton Airport LTN | 25.3 km (16 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | Saffron Health Partnership | 2.8 km (1.7 miles) |
| Pharmacies | Biggleswade Pharmacy | 2.6 km (1.6 miles) |
| NHS dentists | Dental Surgery | 2.6 km (1.6 miles) |
| Hospital | Biggleswade Hospital Spring House | 3.3 km (2 miles) |
| Police station | Biggleswade Police Station | 2.8 km (1.8 miles) |
| Cash machines | Natwest | 2.5 km (1.6 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Caldecote Green 1.4 ha | 160 m |
| Play area | 3 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 90 m² | 230 m |
| Playing field | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 3.6 ha | 620 m (0.4 miles) |
| Allotments | Unnamed 1.3 ha | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 1 park or garden, 1.4 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Moated site, near Hill House, Old Warden, a scheduled monument, 1.4 km (0.9 miles) south. 6 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles).
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Moated site, near Hill House, Old Warden | Scheduled monument | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) south |
| Ickwell Bury | Registered park or garden, Grade II | 2.2 km (1.4 miles) west |
| Old Warden Park (Including the Swiss Garden) | Registered park or garden, Grade II* | 2.8 km (1.8 miles) south-west |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Palmer's Spinney | Wood | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) west |
| College Ponds | Lake or reservoir | 1.5 km (1 mile) north-west |
| Brickclamp Covert | Wood | 2 km (1.2 miles) south-west |
| Colemoreham Spinney | Wood | 2 km (1.2 miles) south-west |
| Ash Covert | Wood | 2.1 km (1.3 miles) south |
| Bunker's Hill | Hill | 3.3 km (2 miles) north-east |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 5.8 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 6.8 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 11.9 | 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 | 42 | 43 |
1 of the street's 43 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Caldecote Church of England Academy | Primary | 3–11 | 110 m | Good (May 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Northill CofE Academy Church of England | Primary | 4–11 | 2 km (1.2 miles) | No published inspection |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Upper Caldecote Post Office & Store SG18 9BT | Retailers - other | 140 m | 5 Very good | 28 Oct 2021 |
| G & M Growers Ltd SG18 9BU | Retailers - other | 400 m (0.2 miles) | 4 Good | 23 Mar 2026 |
| Tasty Treats SG18 9BU | Mobile caterer | 400 m (0.2 miles) | 5 Very good | 3 Sep 2026 |
| Caldecote Stores SG18 9BN | Retailers - other | 470 m (0.3 miles) | 3 Generally satisfactory | 2 Jan 2025 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Anti-social behaviour | 5 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 4 |
| Vehicle crime | 2 |
| Public order | 1 |
| Other crime | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Oak Crescent (5); On or near Manor Place (4); On or near Dene Way (3); On or near Brook Close (1).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 52 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 11% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 27% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 82% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 49% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | under 1% | 1% |
| Social rented | 10% | 17% |
| Private rented | 8% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 58% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 3% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 30% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 1% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 31% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 63% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | under 1% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | under 1% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 4% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 38% | 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) | 33% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 16% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 9% | 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 6 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
- Roadworks Street works permit: VIRGIN MEDIA: Utility asset works, 29 October 2026 (no carriageway incursion) found 3 November 2026
Postcodes on this street
Nearby streets
Manor Court · Dene Way · Oak Crescent · Caldecote Green · Taddy Close · Brook Close · Skylark View · Ashby Drive · Lapwing Drive · Pound Close · Byron Close · Biggleswade Road
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.