Sleaford End Maulden, Central Bedfordshire
1 address across 1 postcode (MK45), about 330 m long. USRN 6001840.
- Sales: 4 recorded sales since 1995; in 2018 the median was £716,000 across 1 sale.
- Flood: 1 address on its postcodes is 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 B; 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 Flitwick, about 3.9 km (2.4 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden is about 2 km (1.2 miles) away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 6.8 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 7.0 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: It is about 80 m above sea level.
- Noise: None of its addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Houghton Close Surgery, about 2.1 km (1.3 miles) away.
- People: About 400 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 91% of households owned their home and 46% 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 violence and sexual offences.
Sales on this street
| Year | Sales | Median price | Lowest | Highest |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | 1 | £716,000 | £716,000 | £716,000 |
| 1997 | 1 | £215,000 | £215,000 | £215,000 |
| 1996 | 2 | £220,000 | £210,000 | £230,000 |
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 24 May 2018 | 2 MK45 2DQ | Detached | £716,000 | |
| 17 Jan 1997 | 1 MK45 2DQ | Detached | £215,000 | New build. |
| 12 Dec 1996 | 2 MK45 2DQ | Detached | £210,000 | New build. |
| 29 Aug 1996 | 3 MK45 2DQ | Detached | £230,000 | New build. |
Energy performance certificates
No certificates found for addresses on this street.
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 B (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: 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, 1 address is in areas at high risk, 0 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 is in flood zone 2 or 3.
Height above sea level
The street's address is about 80 m above sea level.
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MK45 2DQ | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Flitwick 1.3 million journeys in 2024–25 | 3.9 km (2.4 miles) |
| Millbrook (Bedfordshire) 9,280 journeys in 2024–25 | 5.2 km (3.2 miles) | |
| Stewartby 85,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 5.6 km (3.5 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 5 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 16 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Wingfield Avenue East Maulden | 270 m |
| Bus or coach station | Transport Interchange Flitwick | 3.9 km (2.4 miles) |
| EV charging points | 1 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest bp pulse Charging Station | 260 m |
| Airport with scheduled flights | London Luton Airport LTN | 18.8 km (12 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | Houghton Close Surgery | 2.1 km (1.3 miles) |
| Pharmacies | W Cheeseman & Son LTD | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) |
| NHS dentists | Saxby Dental Surgery | 2.1 km (1.3 miles) |
| Hospital | Steppingley Hospital | 3.9 km (2.5 miles) |
| Police station | Bedforshire Police Authority | 8.5 km (5.3 miles) |
| Cash machines | Flitwick Station Cashzone | 3.9 km (2.4 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | Unnamed 4,400 m² | 2 km (1.2 miles) |
| Play area | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 1,410 m² | 270 m |
| Playing field | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 2.1 ha | 310 m |
| Allotments | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 7.9 ha | 550 m (0.3 miles) |
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Church of Saint Mary the Virgin, a listed building (Grade II*), 480 m (0.3 miles) south-east. 18 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 Mary the Virgin | Listed building, Grade II* | 480 m (0.3 miles) south-east |
| Bolebec Farm moated enclosure, associated platforms and enclosures | Scheduled monument | 580 m (0.4 miles) north |
| Houghton House: a 17th century mansion and associated courtyard and formal garden remains | Scheduled monument | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) north-west |
| Pump and signpost in Market Place | Scheduled monument | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) west |
| The Alameda | Registered park or garden, Grade II | 2.4 km (1.5 miles) west |
| Ampthill Park | Registered park or garden, Grade II | 2.7 km (1.7 miles) west |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Snowhill | Hill | 1 km (0.6 miles) west |
| Montague Wood | Wood | 1.6 km (1 mile) north-east |
| Maulden Wood | Wood | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) north-east |
| Postern Piece | Wood | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) west |
| Church Hill | Hill | 2 km (1.2 miles) west |
| Westminster Pond | Lake or reservoir | 3.3 km (2 miles) west |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 6.8 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 7.0 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 11.7 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Under 55 | 1 | 1 |
None of the street's 1 addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic or railways.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maulden Lower School | Primary | 2–9 | 590 m (0.4 miles) | No published inspection |
| Russell Lower School | Primary | 5–9 | 2 km (1.2 miles) | No published inspection |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The George MK45 2DF | Pub/bar/nightclub | 280 m | 5 Very good | 22 Jan 2025 |
| Budgens MK45 2DH | Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 320 m | 4 Good | 8 Sep 2026 |
| The White Hart MK45 2DH | Pub/bar/nightclub | 330 m | 5 Very good | 30 Sep 2025 |
| Laura's Grill MK45 2FW | Mobile caterer | 390 m | 4 Good | 23 Sep 2026 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 9 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 3 |
| Other theft | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near The Brache (5); On or near Brownshill (4); On or near Andrews Close (3); On or near Cobbitts Road (1).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 47 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 20% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 22% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 91% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 52% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 0% | 1% |
| Social rented | 0% | 17% |
| Private rented | 9% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 60% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 5% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 28% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 2% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 46% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 49% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 1% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 1% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 1% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 37% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 11% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 46% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 10% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 5% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 100% | 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
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
- MK45 2DQ: 1 address of 5 in the postcode
Nearby streets
The Brache · Andrews Close · Andrews Close · The Brache · Cobbitts Road · Limbersey Lane · Brownshill · Fisher's Field · George Street · Harrow Piece · Wingfield Avenue · The Magpies
All the streets in MK45 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.