Station Road Flitwick, Central Bedfordshire
131 addresses across 6 postcodes (MK45), about 600 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 25201622.
79 homes have an energy certificate (B: 9, C: 18, D: 36, E: 15, F: 1). No address on its postcodes is in an area at high or medium risk of flooding from rivers, the sea or surface water. Most homes around it are in council tax band C; Band D in Central Bedfordshire costs £2,516 a year in 2026-27. Gigabit broadband is available to 0% to 100% of premises. The nearest railway station is Flitwick, about 460 m away in a straight line. The nearest park or garden is about 1.5 km away. Background air pollution in 2024 was 8.5 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 7.2 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits. Its addresses are 68 to 78 m above sea level. 69 of its 131 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic. The nearest GP surgery is Flitwick Surgery, about 390 m away. About 1,070 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 68% of households owned their home and 35% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification. 43 crimes were recorded within 250 m between September 2025 and August 2026, most often violence and sexual offences.
Sales on this street
No sales recorded on this street since January 1995 under this street name.
Energy performance certificates
79 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 89 m². Most common: House, semi-detached (33); Flat (26); House, detached (13). Built: 1930-1949 (24); 1900-1929 (15); 2022 (9). Tenure at assessment: owner-occupied (38); rented (private) (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 (28% of about 1,290 homes).
Planning and heritage
- Conservation area: no postcode centre in this street's postcodes is in one.
- Listed buildings on or by this street: 2.
- 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
- 117, STATION ROAD, grade II
- Flitwick War Memorial, grade II
Brownfield land registered for housing within 1.0 km
- Land r/o Hilldene Close, Steppingley Road: up to 56 homes, permissioned (690 m)
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, 0 addresses are in areas at high risk, 0 at medium risk and 6 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| MK45 1ED | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 1 | unlikely |
| MK45 1EJ | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 0 | unlikely |
| MK45 1EL | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 5 | unlikely |
| MK45 1UP | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 0 | unlikely |
| MK45 1EW | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 0 | unlikely |
| MK45 1DP | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 0 | unlikely |
Height above sea level
The street's 131 addresses are between 68 m and 78 m above sea level (71 m on average); the ground rises about 10 m from the lowest to the highest.
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MK45 1DP | 100% | 96% | 62% | 0% |
| MK45 1ED | 100% | 100% | 82% | 0% |
| MK45 1EJ | 100% | 97% | 97% | 0% |
| MK45 1EL | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| MK45 1EW | 100% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| MK45 1UP | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Flitwick 1.3 million journeys in 2024–25 | 460 m |
| Harlington (Bedfordshire) 308,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 4.5 km | |
| Millbrook (Bedfordshire) 9,280 journeys in 2024–25 | 6.4 km | |
| Bus stops | 18 stops within 400 m, 35 within 800 m; nearest Queens Close Flitwick | 20 m |
| Bus or coach station | Transport Interchange Flitwick | 500 m |
| EV charging points | 1 within 1.6 km; nearest bp pulse Charging Station | 480 m |
| Airport with scheduled flights | London Luton Airport LTN | 16.5 km |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 1 practices within 1.6 km; nearest Flitwick Surgery | 390 m |
| Pharmacies | 2 pharmacies within 1.6 km; nearest The Highlands Pharmacy LTD | 430 m |
| NHS dentists | 3 practices within 1.6 km; nearest Flitwick Dental Group | 380 m |
| Hospital | Steppingley Hospital | 1.9 km |
| Police station | Luton North Police Station | 11.3 km |
| Cash machines | 2 machines within 800 m; nearest The Cooperative Food Flitwick, Flitwick Cashzone | 490 m |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | Unnamed 2.7 ha | 1.5 km |
| Play area | 7 within 800 m; nearest Unnamed 540 m² | 170 m |
| Playing field | 2 within 800 m; nearest Unnamed 2.2 ha | 530 m |
| Allotments | 1 within 800 m; nearest Council Allotment 1.1 ha | 290 m |
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Flitwick Manor, a registered park or garden (Grade II), 1.2 km south-west. 10 listed buildings are within 1.0 km.
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Flitwick Manor | Registered park or garden, Grade II | 1.2 km south-west |
| The Mount: a motte and bailey castle | Scheduled monument | 1.2 km south-west |
| Moated site at Ruxox Farm | Scheduled monument | 1.5 km north-east |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Flitwick Moor | Wood | 1.0 km north-east |
| Flitwick Wood | Wood | 1.6 km west |
| Priestleymoor Plantation | Wood | 1.7 km south-west |
| Ash Spinney | Wood | 2.0 km north-west |
| Cooper's Hill | Hill | 3.0 km north |
| Westminster Pond | Lake or reservoir | 3.8 km north-west |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 8.5 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 7.2 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 11.8 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 70 to 74 | 1 | 0 |
| 65 to 69 | 0 | 1 |
| 55 to 59 | 68 | 3 |
| Under 55 | 62 | 127 |
69 of the street's 131 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic, and 4 at 55 dB or more from railways, above the WHO guidelines.
Nearest schools
| School | Phase | Ages | Distance | Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kingsmoor Lower School | Primary | 2–9 | 130 m | No overall grade (Jan 2025, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good |
| Flitwick Lower School | Primary | 2–9 | 650 m | No published inspection |
| Templefield Lower School | Primary | 2–9 | 840 m | No published inspection |
| Woodland Middle School Academy | Middle deemed secondary | 9–13 | 890 m | No published inspection |
| Greenfield CofE VC Lower School Church of England | Primary | 2–9 | 1.7 km | Good (Feb 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Redborne Upper School and Community College | Secondary | 13–18 | 1.9 km | Good (Jul 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kingsmoor Lower School MK45 1EY | School/college/university | 160 m | 5 Very good | 25 Sep 2024 |
| Dawn Until Dusk Ltd MK45 1EY | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 160 m | 5 Very good | 18 Mar 2025 |
| Sporty Scholars MK45 1EY | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 160 m | 5 Very good | 28 May 2026 |
| Parmar Food Store MK45 1LA | Retailers - other | 190 m | 4 Good | 13 Dec 2011 |
| The Crown MK45 1LA | Pub/bar/nightclub | 200 m | 5 Very good | 25 Nov 2025 |
| Ferndale Older Persons Home MK45 1HB | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 210 m | 5 Very good | 3 Mar 2026 |
| Flitwick Bowls Club MK45 1ED | Pub/bar/nightclub | 220 m | 5 Very good | 23 Mar 2026 |
| China Inn Chinese Takeaway MK45 1ED | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 220 m | 5 Very good | 23 Apr 2026 |
| Kings Cafe MK45 1ED | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 220 m | 5 Very good | 17 Mar 2026 |
| Merry Poppets Nursery MK45 1BP | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 330 m | 5 Very good | 28 Apr 2025 |
| The Cottage Bakery Ltd MK45 1DP | Retailers - other | 380 m | 5 Very good | 27 Dec 2025 |
| Flitwick Sandwich Bar MK45 1DP | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 380 m | 5 Very good | 11 Mar 2025 |
| Pearl of Bengal MK45 1DP | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 380 m | 4 Good | 18 Dec 2024 |
| Flitwick Breakfast & Cafe MK45 1DS | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 390 m | 5 Very good | 30 Sep 2025 |
| Olive Naturally Indian MK45 1DS | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 460 m | Awaiting inspection |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 15 |
| Drugs | 11 |
| Vehicle crime | 8 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 4 |
| Public order | 3 |
| Burglary | 1 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Hatfield Road (21); On or near Queens Close (7); On or near Moor Lane (6); On or near White Horse Mews (3); On or near Princess Close (2).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 46 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 16% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 23% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 68% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 36% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 0% | 1% |
| Social rented | 9% | 17% |
| Private rented | 22% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 62% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 5% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 26% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 3% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 42% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 45% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 4% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 5% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 8% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km of home (of those who travel to work) | 39% | 65% |
| Work 30 km or more away | 15% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 35% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 16% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 6% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 96% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | under 1% | 2% |
Deprivation
The 2 neighbourhoods around this street are in deciles 9 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
- MK45 1ED: 41 addresses
- MK45 1EJ: 32 addresses
- MK45 1EL: 32 addresses of 33 in the postcode
- MK45 1UP: 17 addresses of 33 in the postcode
- MK45 1EW: 8 addresses
- MK45 1DP: 1 address of 31 in the postcode
Nearby streets
The Rowans · Queens Close · Princess Close · Century Close · Kingsmoor Close · King's Road · King's Road · Beech Road · White Horse Mews · Hollybush Road · Easton Road · Easton Close
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 aircraft, industry or neighbours: noise figures are models of road and rail traffic outside, in England only.
How each figure on this page is matched to the street and worked out: methodology.