The Pyghtle Westoning, Central Bedfordshire
17 addresses across 2 postcodes (MK45), about 70 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 25201428.
- Sales: 26 recorded sales since 1995; in 2022 the median was £345,000 across 1 sale.
- Energy: 8 homes have an energy certificate (B: 1, C: 4, D: 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 2.1 km (1.3 miles) away in a straight line.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 7.9 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 7.1 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 76 to 77 m above sea level.
- Noise: 2 of its 17 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Flitwick Surgery, about 2.7 km (1.7 miles) away.
- People: About 340 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 85% of households owned their home and 28% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 35 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 | £345,000 | £345,000 | £345,000 |
| 2020 | 1 | £350,000 | £350,000 | £350,000 |
| 2018 | 1 | £325,000 | £325,000 | £325,000 |
| 2017 | 1 | £320,000 | £320,000 | £320,000 |
| 2014 | 1 | £225,000 | £225,000 | £225,000 |
| 2012 | 1 | £237,500 | £237,500 | £237,500 |
| 2011 | 1 | £235,000 | £235,000 | £235,000 |
| 2010 | 1 | £176,000 | £176,000 | £176,000 |
| 2008 | 1 | £220,000 | £220,000 | £220,000 |
| 2007 | 1 | £210,000 | £210,000 | £210,000 |
| 2006 | 1 | £175,000 | £175,000 | £175,000 |
| 2004 | 1 | £172,500 | £172,500 | £172,500 |
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 Dec 2022 | 7 MK45 5LJ | Semi-detached | £345,000 | |
| 3 Jul 2020 | 15 MK45 5LJ | Semi-detached | £350,000 | |
| 14 Sep 2018 | 15 MK45 5LJ | Semi-detached | £325,000 | |
| 6 Jul 2017 | 12 MK45 5LJ | Semi-detached | £320,000 | |
| 25 Apr 2014 | 12 MK45 5LJ | Semi-detached | £225,000 | |
| 10 Feb 2012 | 7 MK45 5LJ | Semi-detached | £237,500 | |
| 10 Mar 2011 | 7 MK45 5LJ | Semi-detached | £235,000 | |
| 23 Jul 2010 | 4 MK45 5LJ | Semi-detached | £176,000 | |
| 7 May 2008 | 5 MK45 5LJ | Semi-detached | £220,000 | |
| 11 May 2007 | 12 MK45 5LJ | Semi-detached | £210,000 | |
| 15 Dec 2006 | 6 MK45 5LJ | Semi-detached | £175,000 | |
| 27 Aug 2004 | 8 MK45 5LJ | Semi-detached | £172,500 | |
| 18 Sep 2002 | 7 MK45 5LJ | Semi-detached | £160,000 | |
| 12 Apr 2001 | 5 MK45 5LJ | Semi-detached | £115,000 | |
| 8 Dec 1999 | 9 MK45 5LJ | Semi-detached | £91,000 | |
| 18 Aug 1999 | 12 MK45 5LJ | Semi-detached | £86,200 | |
| 11 Jun 1999 | 15 MK45 5LJ | Semi-detached | £89,000 | |
| 10 Jun 1999 | 5 MK45 5LJ | Semi-detached | £81,000 | |
| 28 May 1999 | 15 MK45 5LJ | Semi-detached | £89,000 | |
| 25 Aug 1998 | 7 MK45 5LJ | Semi-detached | £24,000 | |
| 29 Jul 1998 | 14 MK45 5LJ | Semi-detached | £75,000 | |
| 27 Mar 1998 | 12 MK45 5LJ | Semi-detached | £82,000 | |
| 14 Mar 1997 | 6 MK45 5LJ | Semi-detached | £59,000 | |
| 27 Feb 1997 | 3 MK45 5LJ | Semi-detached | £55,000 | |
| 23 Feb 1996 | 2 MK45 5LJ | Semi-detached | £70,000 | |
| 29 Sep 1995 | 1 MK45 5LJ | Semi-detached | £59,995 |
Energy performance certificates
8 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 86 m². Most common: House, semi-detached (7); Bungalow, detached (1). Built: 1976-1982 (4); 1967-1975 (3); 1983-1990 (1). Tenure at assessment: owner-occupied (5).
Each home's certificates and sales (6 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 (25% of about 1,030 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, 0 addresses are in areas at high risk, 0 at medium risk and 9 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 5LJ | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 5 | unlikely |
| MK45 5LF | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 4 | unlikely |
Height above sea level
The street's 17 addresses are between 76 m and 77 m above sea level (77 m on average).
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MK45 5LF | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| MK45 5LJ | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Harlington (Bedfordshire) 308,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 2.1 km (1.3 miles) |
| Flitwick 1.3 million journeys in 2024–25 | 2.5 km (1.6 miles) | |
| Lidlington 17,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 8 km (5 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 6 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 8 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest The Chequers Westoning | 60 m |
| Bus or coach station | Transport Interchange Flitwick | 2.6 km (1.6 miles) |
| Car parks | Apcoa | 2.1 km (1.3 miles) |
| EV charging points | bp pulse Charging Station | 2.4 km (1.5 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | London Luton Airport LTN | 14.7 km (9.2 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | Flitwick Surgery | 2.7 km (1.7 miles) |
| Pharmacies | Tesco Instore Pharmacy | 2.5 km (1.5 miles) |
| NHS dentists | Flitwick Dental Group | 2.6 km (1.6 miles) |
| Hospital | Steppingley Hospital | 3.7 km (2.3 miles) |
| Police station | Luton North Police Station | 9 km (5.6 miles) |
| Cash machines | The Cooperative Food Flitwick, Flitwick Cashzone | 2.4 km (1.5 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Play area | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 1,200 m² | 230 m |
| Playing field | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 2.3 ha | 160 m |
| Allotments | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 2.8 ha | 500 m (0.3 miles) |
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Moated site and fishponds south east of Westoning Manor, a scheduled monument, 620 m (0.4 miles) west. 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Moated site and fishponds south east of Westoning Manor | Scheduled monument | 620 m (0.4 miles) west |
| Church of Saint Mary Magdalen | Listed building, Grade II* | 650 m (0.4 miles) north-west |
| Flitwick Manor | Registered park or garden, Grade II | 1.6 km (1 mile) north |
| Wood End moated site, Tingrith | Scheduled monument | 1.6 km (1 mile) west |
| The Mount: a motte and bailey castle | Scheduled monument | 2 km (1.2 miles) north |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Moors Plantation | Wood | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) west |
| Priestleymoor Plantation | Wood | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) north-west |
| Portobello Wood | Wood | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) east |
| Conger Hill | Hill | 4.2 km (2.6 miles) south-west |
| Smithcombe Valley | Valley | 4.7 km (2.9 miles) south-east |
| Bright's Pond | Lake or reservoir | 4.8 km (3 miles) south |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 7.9 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 7.1 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 60 to 64 | 1 | 0 |
| 55 to 59 | 1 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 15 | 17 |
2 of the street's 17 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Westoning Lower School | Primary | 2–9 | 200 m | No published inspection |
| Harlington Lower School | Primary | 4–9 | 1.6 km (1 mile) | Good (Dec 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Harlington Upper School | Secondary | 13–18 | 1.6 km (1 mile) | Good (Oct 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B W Deacon MK45 5JG | Retailers - other | 120 m | 5 Very good | 8 Oct 2026 |
| Nisa Local MK45 5JG | Retailers - other | 120 m | 5 Very good | 1 Mar 2024 |
| The Chequers MK45 5LA | Pub/bar/nightclub | 130 m | 5 Very good | 28 Aug 2026 |
| Westoning Lower School MK45 5JH | School/college/university | 200 m | 5 Very good | 20 Jan 2026 |
| Premier Education (Westoning) MK45 5JH | School/college/university | 200 m | 4 Good | 10 Dec 2024 |
| Richly Thai MK45 5JH | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 260 m | 5 Very good | 28 Nov 2024 |
| Westoning Recreation Club MK45 5JD | Pub/bar/nightclub | 450 m (0.3 miles) | 4 Good | 8 Nov 2021 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 15 |
| Vehicle crime | 6 |
| Other theft | 5 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 4 |
| Burglary | 2 |
| Public order | 2 |
| Other crime | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Spensley Road (7); On or near The Pyghtle (5); On or near Bunyan Road (5); On or near Campion Road (4); On or near Manor Close (3).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 39 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 23% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 16% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 85% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 39% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 0% | 1% |
| Social rented | 5% | 17% |
| Private rented | 10% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 68% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 5% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 21% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 2% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 33% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 63% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 2% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 2% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 1% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 32% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 8% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 28% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 11% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 9% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 99% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | under 1% | 2% |
Deprivation
The neighbourhood around this street is in decile 7 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
Park Road · Newlands Road · Spensley Road · Kent Close · Sanderson Close · Bunyan Road · Campion Road · Manor Close · Sanderson Road · Richmond Road · Strawberry Fields · Church Road
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.