Taylor Close Barton-le-Clay, Central Bedfordshire
15 addresses across 1 postcode (MK45), about 20 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 6000182.
- Energy: 14 homes have an energy certificate (B: 11, C: 3).
- 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 100% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is Harlington (Bedfordshire), about 4.5 km (2.8 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden, Sundon Hills Country Park, is about 2.3 km (1.4 miles) away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 7.4 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 7.0 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: It is about 66 m above sea level.
- Noise: 1 of its 15 addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Dr A Sulakshana & Partners, about 520 m (0.3 miles) away.
- People: About 410 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 74% of households owned their home and 39% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 12 crimes were recorded within 250 m between September 2025 and August 2026, most often anti-social behaviour.
Sales on this street
No sales recorded on this street since January 1995 under this street name.
Energy performance certificates
14 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 66 m². Most common: House, end-terrace (6); House, semi-detached (4); House, mid-terrace (4). Built: 2011 (10); 2007-2011 (2); 1996-2002 (1). Tenure at assessment: rented (social) (3).
Each home's certificates and sales (11 addresses)
- 1, Taylor Close, Barton-le-Clay
- 2, Taylor Close, Barton-le-Clay
- 3, Taylor Close, Barton-le-Clay
- 4, Taylor Close, Barton-le-Clay
- 5, Taylor Close, Barton-le-Clay
- 8, Taylor Close, Barton-le-Clay
- 9, Taylor Close, Barton-le-Clay
- 10, Taylor Close, Barton-le-Clay
- 11, Taylor Close, Barton-le-Clay
- 12, Taylor Close, Barton-le-Clay
- 15, Taylor Close, Barton-le-Clay
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 (36% 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 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 is in flood zone 2 or 3.
Height above sea level
The street's addresses are about 66 m above sea level.
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MK45 4GD | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Harlington (Bedfordshire) 308,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 4.5 km (2.8 miles) |
| Flitwick 1.3 million journeys in 2024–25 | 6 km (3.8 miles) | |
| Leagrave 1.5 million journeys in 2024–25 | 7.1 km (4.4 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 8 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 15 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Sharpenhoe Road Barton-le-Clay | 190 m |
| Bus or coach station | Transport Interchange Flitwick | 6.1 km (3.8 miles) |
| EV charging points | Be.EV Charging Station | 5 km (3.1 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | London Luton Airport LTN | 11.1 km (6.9 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 1 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Dr A Sulakshana & Partners | 520 m (0.3 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 1 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest C & H (Barton) LTD | 270 m |
| NHS dentists | 2 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Dental Surgery (Bedford Road) | 270 m |
| Hospital | Steppingley Hospital | 7.5 km (4.7 miles) |
| Police station | Luton North Police Station | 7.6 km (4.7 miles) |
| Cash machines | 1 machines within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest The Cooperative Food Barton le Clay, Barton le Clay Cashzone | 270 m |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | Sundon Hills Country Park 64 ha | 2.3 km (1.4 miles) |
| Play area | 4 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 110 m² | 160 m |
| Playing field | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 8,710 m² | 250 m |
| Allotments | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Hexton Road Allotments 2.1 ha | 590 m (0.4 miles) |
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Church of St Nicholas, a listed building (Grade I), 850 m (0.5 miles) south-east. 29 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles), 1 of them Grade I.
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Church of St Nicholas | Listed building, Grade I | 850 m (0.5 miles) south-east |
| Moated site at Faldo Farm | Scheduled monument | 1 km (0.7 miles) north-west |
| Moated Site and Associated Earthworks at Bury Farm, Sharpenhoe | Scheduled monument | 1.4 km (0.8 miles) west |
| Sharpenhoe Clappers: an Iron Age promontory fort, medieval warren and associated medieval cultivation earthworks | Scheduled monument | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) south-west |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| East Hill | Hill | 1.2 km (0.8 miles) south |
| Smithcombe Valley | Valley | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) south-west |
| Leet Wood | Wood | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) south-east |
| Smithcombe Hill | Hill | 1.6 km (1 mile) south |
| Table Hill | Hill | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) south |
| Serpentine | Lake or reservoir | 3.9 km (2.4 miles) north |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 7.4 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 7.0 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 12.6 | 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 | 14 | 15 |
1 of the street's 15 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arnold Academy | Middle deemed secondary | 9–13 | 830 m (0.5 miles) | Good (May 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Ramsey Manor Lower School | Primary | 4–9 | 840 m (0.5 miles) | No overall grade (Sep 2024, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Good |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Barton Rovers Football Club MK45 4SD | Pub/bar/nightclub | 130 m | 5 Very good | 18 Nov 2021 |
| Meedou MK45 4SD | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 150 m | 4 Good | 26 Feb 2026 |
| Co-operative Group MK45 4LL | Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 270 m | 4 Good | 27 Aug 2025 |
| Roger's Bakery MK45 4LL | Retailers - other | 270 m | 4 Good | 12 Mar 2026 |
| The Bull MK45 4LL | Pub/bar/nightclub | 270 m | 5 Very good | 26 Nov 2025 |
| The Royal Oak MK45 4JX | Pub/bar/nightclub | 280 m | 4 Good | 10 Aug 2021 |
| Haute Shish MK45 4PP | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 290 m | 5 Very good | 27 Aug 2025 |
| Morrisons Daily MK45 4PP | Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 290 m | 5 Very good | 21 Dec 2023 |
| The Pudding Shop MK45 4LL | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 320 m | 4 Good | 27 Aug 2025 |
| Passage to India MK45 4LS | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 340 m | 4 Good | 3 Dec 2025 |
| The Savvy Herbalist Apothecary MK45 4RF | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 340 m | 5 Very good | 2 Feb 2026 |
| Mill House Coffee Shop MK45 4RF | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 340 m | 3 Generally satisfactory | 19 Jun 2026 |
| The Shack MK45 4PP | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 350 m | 5 Very good | 25 Sep 2025 |
| Barton Fish & Chips MK45 4PP | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 360 m | 3 Generally satisfactory | 18 Nov 2025 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Anti-social behaviour | 6 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 2 |
| Vehicle crime | 2 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 1 |
| Burglary | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Franklin Avenue (5); On or near Longcroft Drive (1); On or near Meadhook Drive (1); On or near Park Meadow Close (1); On or near Taylor Close (1).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 44 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 16% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 18% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 74% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 35% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 0% | 1% |
| Social rented | 9% | 17% |
| Private rented | 17% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 62% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 2% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 23% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 3% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 33% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 58% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 1% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 1% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 6% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 50% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 15% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 39% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 14% | 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 neighbourhood around this street is in decile 9 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 4GD: 15 addresses of 16 in the postcode
Nearby streets
Shortcroft Court · Brookend Drive · Park Meadow Close · Longcroft Drive · Sharpenhoe Road · Portobello Close · Ravensburgh Close · Meadhook Drive · Nicholls Close · Franklin Avenue · Old School Gardens · Bradshaws 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 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.