Narrow Path Aspley Heath, Central Bedfordshire
14 addresses across 2 postcodes (MK17), about 250 m long, classed as a restricted local access road. USRN 25201398.
- Sales: 13 recorded sales since 1995; in 2021 the median was £1,180,000 across 2 sales.
- Energy: 6 homes have an energy certificate (B: 2, D: 3, 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 C; Band D in Central Bedfordshire costs £2,516 a year in 2026-27.
- Broadband: Gigabit broadband is available to 54% to 100% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is Woburn Sands, about 1.3 km (0.8 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden, Mowbray Green, is about 370 m away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 7.5 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 7.0 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 118 to 129 m above sea level.
- Noise: 1 of its 14 addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Asplands Medical Centre, about 610 m (0.4 miles) away.
- People: About 600 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 86% of households owned their home and 48% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 8 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 2 | £1,180,000 | £1,085,000 | £1,275,000 |
| 2019 | 1 | £725,000 | £725,000 | £725,000 |
| 2014 | 1 | £800,000 | £800,000 | £800,000 |
| 2013 | 1 | £730,000 | £730,000 | £730,000 |
| 2010 | 1 | £415,000 | £415,000 | £415,000 |
| 2009 | 1 | £835,000 | £835,000 | £835,000 |
| 2008 | 1 | £720,000 | £720,000 | £720,000 |
| 2006 | 1 | £420,000 | £420,000 | £420,000 |
| 1998 | 2 | £300,000 | £190,000 | £410,000 |
| 1996 | 1 | £110,000 | £110,000 | £110,000 |
| 1995 | 1 | £157,500 | £157,500 | £157,500 |
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 22 Apr 2021 | SANDSEND MK17 8TF | Detached | £1,085,000 | |
| 17 Mar 2021 | 11 MK17 8TF | Detached | £1,275,000 | |
| 15 Jan 2019 | TAVISTOCK MK17 8TF | Detached | £725,000 | |
| 22 Jul 2014 | THE COTTAGE MK17 8TF | Detached | £800,000 | |
| 18 Mar 2013 | THE COTTAGE MK17 8TF | Detached | £730,000 | |
| 4 Aug 2010 | SANDSEND MK17 8TF | Detached | £415,000 | |
| 7 Dec 2009 | FIRDALE MK17 8TF | Detached | £835,000 | |
| 15 Aug 2008 | 13 MK17 8TF | Detached | £720,000 | |
| 27 Mar 2006 | 13 MK17 8TF | Detached | £420,000 | |
| 6 Mar 1998 | 1A MK17 8TF | Detached | £410,000 | |
| 9 Feb 1998 | FUCHSIA, 1 MK17 8TF | Detached | £190,000 | |
| 2 Aug 1996 | SPRING COTTAGE MK17 8TF | Semi-detached | £110,000 | |
| 31 Oct 1995 | WHITECREST MK17 8TF | Detached | £157,500 |
Energy performance certificates
6 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 190 m². Most common: House, detached (5); House, end-terrace (1). Built: before 1900 (2); 1900-1929 (2); 2022 (1). Tenure at assessment: owner-occupied (3); rented (private) (1).
Each home's certificates and sales (3 addresses)
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 690 homes).
Planning and heritage
- Conservation area: yes, Aspley Heath Conservation Area. Extensions, demolition, some windows and doors, and work on trees need consent.
- 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
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
No address in this street's postcodes is in an area at high, medium or low risk of flooding from rivers, the sea or surface water. The rest are in areas at very low risk: less than a 0.1% (1 in 1,000) chance a year.
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.
Height above sea level
The street's 14 addresses are between 118 m and 129 m above sea level (126 m on average); the ground rises about 11 m from the lowest to the highest.
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MK17 8TE | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| MK17 8TF | 100% | 54% | 54% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Woburn Sands 48,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) |
| Aspley Guise 8,300 journeys in 2024–25 | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) | |
| Bow Brickhill 33,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 3.2 km (2 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 2 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 8 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Heath Close Woburn | 370 m |
| Bus or coach station | Bus Station Bletchley | 6 km (3.7 miles) |
| Car parks | Car Park on Woburn Sands Road, MK17 | 1.6 km (1 mile) |
| EV charging points | 1 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest bp pulse Charging Station | 610 m (0.4 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | London Luton Airport LTN | 24.3 km (15 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 1 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Asplands Medical Centre | 610 m (0.4 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 1 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Woburn Sands Pharmacy | 590 m (0.4 miles) |
| NHS dentists | 1 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Dental Surgery | 720 m (0.4 miles) |
| Hospital | Milton Keynes Hospital | 6.3 km (3.9 miles) |
| Police station | Thames Valley Police | 8.4 km (5.2 miles) |
| Cash machines | MFG - Viking, Fenny Stratford Cashzone | 4.8 km (3 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Mowbray Green 2,580 m² | 370 m |
| Play area | Unnamed 1,680 m² | 1 km (0.6 miles) |
| Playing field | Unnamed 3.3 ha | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) |
| Allotments | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Woburn Sands Allotments 4.6 ha | 430 m (0.3 miles) |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 1 park or garden, 0.3 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Church of Saint Michael, a listed building (Grade II*), 190 m north. 7 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 Saint Michael | Listed building, Grade II* | 190 m north |
| Danesborough Camp: a slight univallate hillfort 420m north of The Knoll | Scheduled monument | 790 m (0.5 miles) south-west |
| Wavendon House landscape | Registered park or garden, Grade II | 2.6 km (1.6 miles) north |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Old Wavendon Heath | Wood | 570 m (0.4 miles) south |
| Wavendon Wood | Wood | 740 m (0.5 miles) west |
| Ling Hill | Hill | 810 m (0.5 miles) east |
| Aspley Wood | Wood | 1 km (0.6 miles) south-east |
| Brown's Wood | Wood | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) west |
| Mermaid's Pond | Lake or reservoir | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) east |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 7.5 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 7.0 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 11.5 | 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 | 13 | 14 |
1 of the street's 14 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fulbrook School | Secondary | 9–16 | 900 m (0.6 miles) | Report card (Jan 2026): 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; Safeguarding standards: Met |
| Swallowfield Primary | Primary | 2–11 | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) | No overall grade (Jul 2025, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Good |
| Aspley Guise Village School | Primary | 5–9 | 2 km (1.2 miles) | Good (Nov 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Royal Oak MK17 8TA | Pub/bar/nightclub | 100 m | 5 Very good | 21 Sep 2026 |
| Larchfield Nursery MK17 8QH | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 370 m | 5 Very good | 18 May 2026 |
| Nonna's MK17 8SY | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 380 m | 4 Good | 27 Apr 2026 |
| Foodie Cottage MK17 8SX | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 400 m (0.2 miles) | 4 Good | 26 Mar 2025 |
| Tesco MK17 8RQ | Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 430 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 27 Oct 2025 |
| The Coal Hatch MK17 8NQ | Pub/bar/nightclub | 460 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 23 Jan 2023 |
| Lily Pad Day Nursery MK17 8SD | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 470 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 27 Oct 2026 |
| Jalori Indian Cuisine MK17 8RF | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 480 m (0.3 miles) | 4 Good | 10 Jun 2026 |
| Co-op MK17 8RF | Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 480 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 11 Mar 2016 |
| Pikesley Filling Station MK17 8RF | Retailers - other | 480 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 11 Mar 2016 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 3 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 2 |
| Vehicle crime | 2 |
| Other theft | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Narrow Path (7); On or near Bishops Walk (1).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 57 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 12% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 37% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 86% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 58% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 1% | 1% |
| Social rented | under 1% | 17% |
| Private rented | 12% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 51% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | under 1% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 40% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | under 1% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 53% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 39% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 2% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 3% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 4% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 43% | 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) | 48% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 11% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 4% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 98% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | under 1% | 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
Nearby streets
Church Road · Bishops Walk · Bishops Walk · Werth Drive · Hardwick Mews · Hardwick Road · Holly Walk · Holly Walk · Woburn Road · Heath Close
All the streets in MK17 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.