Pluto Drive Biggleswade, Central Bedfordshire
8 addresses across 1 postcode (SG18), about 80 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 6000048.
- Sales: 15 recorded sales since 1995; in 2022 the median was £350,000 across 1 sale.
- Energy: 7 homes have an energy certificate (B: 1, C: 6).
- 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 D; 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 1.6 km (1 mile) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden is about 130 m away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 6.9 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 7.2 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: It is about 32 m above sea level.
- Noise: 2 of its 8 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Ivel Medical Centre, about 1.4 km (0.9 miles) away.
- People: About 310 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 80% of households owned their home and 46% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 16 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 1 | £350,000 | £350,000 | £350,000 |
| 2021 | 2 | £333,500 | £262,000 | £405,000 |
| 2018 | 1 | £240,000 | £240,000 | £240,000 |
| 2016 | 1 | £217,000 | £217,000 | £217,000 |
| 2014 | 1 | £215,000 | £215,000 | £215,000 |
| 2013 | 1 | £215,000 | £215,000 | £215,000 |
| 2011 | 2 | £190,400 | £190,000 | £190,800 |
| 2010 | 5 | £200,000 | £132,995 | £244,585 |
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 Sep 2022 | 5 SG18 8EZ | Terraced | £350,000 | |
| 8 Nov 2021 | 4 SG18 8EZ | Flat or maisonette | £262,000 | |
| 24 Sep 2021 | 2 SG18 8EZ | Semi-detached | £405,000 | |
| 20 Sep 2021 | 3 SG18 8EZ | Flat or maisonette | £233,000 | Not a standard sale (repossession, buy-to-let or transfer). |
| 6 Jul 2018 | 4 SG18 8EZ | Flat or maisonette | £240,000 | |
| 21 Oct 2016 | 3 SG18 8EZ | Flat or maisonette | £217,000 | |
| 30 May 2014 | 7 SG18 8EZ | Semi-detached | £215,000 | |
| 20 Dec 2013 | 5 SG18 8EZ | Terraced | £215,000 | |
| 30 Jun 2011 | 5 SG18 8EZ | Semi-detached | £190,800 | New build. |
| 27 May 2011 | 7 SG18 8EZ | Semi-detached | £190,000 | New build. |
| 22 Dec 2010 | 3 SG18 8EZ | Flat or maisonette | £145,000 | New build. |
| 17 Dec 2010 | 1 SG18 8EZ | Semi-detached | £244,585 | New build. |
| 26 Nov 2010 | 2 SG18 8EZ | Semi-detached | £230,000 | New build. |
| 26 Nov 2010 | 6 SG18 8EZ | Detached | £200,000 | New build. |
| 26 Nov 2010 | 4 SG18 8EZ | Flat or maisonette | £132,995 | New build. |
Energy performance certificates
7 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 87 m². Most common: House, semi-detached (2); House, detached (2); Flat (1). Built: 2007-2011 (4); 2010 (2); 2007 onwards (1). Tenure at assessment: owner-occupied (5).
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 D (43% of about 560 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
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 is in flood zone 2 or 3.
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 8EZ | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Biggleswade 895,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 1.6 km (1 mile) |
| Sandy 679,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 4.8 km (3 miles) | |
| Arlesey 688,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 7.3 km (4.5 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 6 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 12 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Apollo Gardens Kings Reach | 140 m |
| Bus or coach station | Interchange Biggleswade | 1.6 km (1 mile) |
| Car parks | Rose Lane Car Park | 1.6 km (1 mile) |
| EV charging points | 2 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest bp pulse Charging Station | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | London Luton Airport LTN | 25.5 km (16 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 1 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Ivel Medical Centre | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 1 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Jardines Pharmacy | 870 m (0.5 miles) |
| NHS dentists | Victoria Place Dental Practice Limited | 1.6 km (1 mile) |
| Hospital | Biggleswade Hospital Spring House | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) |
| Police station | Biggleswade Police Station | 1.6 km (1 mile) |
| Cash machines | The Cooperative Food Biggleswade Saxon Centre, 6 Kingsfield Road | 870 m (0.5 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 3 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 3.6 ha | 130 m |
| Largest park within 800 m (0.5 miles) | Unnamed 11 ha | 180 m |
| Play area | 9 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 390 m² | 90 m |
| Playing field | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 1.7 ha | 640 m (0.4 miles) |
| Allotments | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 2.8 ha | 680 m (0.4 miles) |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 3 parks and gardens, 15 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Stratton Park moated enclosure and associated manorial earthworks, a scheduled monument, 1.1 km (0.7 miles) south. 1 listed building is within 1 km (0.6 miles).
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Stratton Park moated enclosure and associated manorial earthworks | Scheduled monument | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) south |
| Newton Bury moated site | Scheduled monument | 2 km (1.2 miles) east |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Dunton Fen | Wood | 2 km (1.3 miles) north-east |
| The Belt | Wood | 2.2 km (1.4 miles) north |
| Waterloo Wood | Wood | 3.2 km (2 miles) north |
| Crow Grove | Wood | 3.2 km (2 miles) north-east |
| Bunker's Hill | Hill | 3.3 km (2.1 miles) north-west |
| Summerhouse Hill | Hill | 3.4 km (2.1 miles) north |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 6.9 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 7.2 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 12.7 | 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 | 2 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 6 | 8 |
2 of the street's 8 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stratton School | Secondary | 11–18 | 810 m (0.5 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 |
| Edward Peake CofE VC School Church of England | Secondary | 11–16 | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) | No overall grade (Jan 2025, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good |
| Lawnside Academy | Primary | 5–11 | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) | Good (Mar 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Biggleswade Academy | Primary | 2–11 | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) | Good (May 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| St Andrew's CofE VC Primary School Church of England | Primary | 4–11 | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) | Report card (Mar 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Needs attention; Achievement: Needs attention; Attendance and behaviour: Expected standard; Personal development and wellbeing: Expected standard; Inclusion: Expected standard; Leadership and governance: Needs attention; Early years: Expected standard; Safeguarding standards: Met |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rainbow Pre-School & Extended Services SG18 8UQ | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 290 m | 4 Good | 5 Dec 2025 |
| Fireaway Pizza SG18 8SX | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 340 m | 4 Good | 21 Oct 2025 |
| St Andrews Lower School - East Site SG18 8UQ | School/college/university | 350 m | 4 Good | 6 May 2026 |
| Busy Bees Biggleswade Kings Reach SG18 8UQ | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 350 m | 5 Very good | 5 Dec 2025 |
| Lains Coffee House SG18 8SZ | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 360 m | Awaiting inspection | |
| Sainsbury's SG18 8SX | Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 360 m | 5 Very good | 18 Aug 2022 |
| Krafty Shed Ltd SG18 8SX | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 360 m | 5 Very good | 22 Aug 2025 |
| Penrose Court Care Home SG18 8UA | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 400 m (0.2 miles) | 5 Very good | 5 Feb 2026 |
| Raj Cafe Ltd SG18 8NW | Mobile caterer | 420 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 10 Jun 2022 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 7 |
| Vehicle crime | 3 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 3 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 2 |
| Public order | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Appleton Mead (3); On or near Pluto Drive (3); On or near Saturn Way (3); On or near Apollo Gardens (2); On or near Jupiter Way (2).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 36 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 21% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 7% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 80% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 21% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 2% | 1% |
| Social rented | 8% | 17% |
| Private rented | 11% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 78% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 4% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 10% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 0% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 43% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 48% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 3% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 3% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 6% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 24% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 26% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 46% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 5% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 4% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 94% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | 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
- SG18 8EZ: 8 addresses
Nearby streets
Apollo Gardens · Jupiter Way · Planets Way · Mercury Lane · Saturn Way · Mars Drive · Herschel Green · Gemini Lane · Eris Avenue · Neptune Road · Bose Avenue · Erlensee 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.