Tranquada Close Clapham, Bedford
7 addresses across 2 postcodes (MK41), about 50 m long, classed as a restricted local access road. USRN 27302851.
- Sales: 9 recorded sales since 1995; in 2017 the median was £315,000 across 1 sale.
- Energy: 6 homes have an energy certificate (B: 5, C: 1).
- 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 A; Band D in Bedford costs £2,472 a year in 2026-27.
- Broadband: Gigabit broadband is available to 100% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is Bedford, about 2.7 km (1.7 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden is about 530 m (0.3 miles) away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 6.9 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 6.9 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 32 to 33 m above sea level.
- Noise: 2 of its 7 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Priory Medical Centre, about 1.4 km (0.9 miles) away.
- People: About 560 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 75% of households owned their home and 34% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 23 crimes were recorded within 250 m between September 2025 and August 2026, most often criminal damage and arson.
Sales on this street
| Year | Sales | Median price | Lowest | Highest |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | 1 | £315,000 | £315,000 | £315,000 |
| 2016 | 1 | £274,000 | £274,000 | £274,000 |
| 2015 | 2 | £255,000 | £255,000 | £255,000 |
| 2014 | 3 | £235,000 | £220,000 | £280,000 |
| 2013 | 2 | £232,500 | £232,500 | £232,500 |
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21 Dec 2017 | 5 MK41 6DL | Semi-detached | £315,000 | |
| 31 Aug 2016 | 2 MK41 6DL | Semi-detached | £274,000 | |
| 25 Sep 2015 | 3 MK41 6DL | Semi-detached | £255,000 | |
| 27 Mar 2015 | 4 MK41 6DL | Semi-detached | £255,000 | |
| 14 Jul 2014 | 4 MK41 6DL | Semi-detached | £220,000 | New build. |
| 11 Mar 2014 | 5 MK41 6DL | Semi-detached | £235,000 | New build. |
| 21 Feb 2014 | 6 MK41 6DL | Semi-detached | £280,000 | New build. |
| 25 Jul 2013 | 3 MK41 6DL | Semi-detached | £232,500 | New build. |
| 25 Jul 2013 | 2 MK41 6DL | Semi-detached | £232,500 | New build. |
Energy performance certificates
6 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 104 m². Most common: House, semi-detached (6). Built: 2013 (4); 2012 onwards (1); 2012-2021 (1). Tenure at assessment: rented (private) (1); owner-occupied (1).
Council tax
What each band costs in Bedford in 2026-27: Band D £2,472 a year on average, including the police, fire and any county and parish charges.
| A | B | C | D | E | F | G | H |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| £1,648 | £1,922 | £2,197 | £2,472 | £3,021 | £3,570 | £4,120 | £4,943 |
Homes by band in the neighbourhood around this street: most are in band A (36% of about 700 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.
Brownfield land registered for housing within 1 km (0.6 miles)
- Former stables at Park Farm, Green Lane, Clapham: up to 5 homes, permissioned (650 m (0.4 miles))
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 7 at low risk. Each address counts once, at the higher of its rivers-and-sea and surface-water risk.
Rivers and the sea alone: of the 20 homes the Environment Agency counts, 0 are in areas at high risk, 0 medium, 7 low and 0 very low.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| MK41 6DL | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 5 | unlikely |
| MK41 6EG | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 2 | unlikely |
Height above sea level
The street's 7 addresses are between 32 m and 33 m above sea level (32 m on average).
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MK41 6DL | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| MK41 6EG | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Bedford 3.8 million journeys in 2024–25 | 2.7 km (1.7 miles) |
| Bedford St Johns 176,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 3.6 km (2.3 miles) | |
| Kempston Hardwick 9,780 journeys in 2024–25 | 7.5 km (4.7 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 5 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 8 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Ursula Taylor School Clapham | 30 m |
| Bus or coach station | Bus Station Bedford | 2.7 km (1.7 miles) |
| Car parks | Brickhill Dr Parking | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) |
| EV charging points | 3 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Osprey Charging Station | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | London Luton Airport LTN | 32.7 km (20 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 1 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Priory Medical Centre | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 1 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Herbert And Herbert | 350 m |
| NHS dentists | 2 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Dental Care Centre | 260 m |
| Hospital | Bedford Hospital | 3.6 km (2.2 miles) |
| Police station | Bedford Police Station | 2.7 km (1.7 miles) |
| Cash machines | 1 machines within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Tesco Bank ATM | 300 m |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 2,260 m² | 530 m (0.3 miles) |
| Play area | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 1,070 m² | 550 m (0.3 miles) |
| Playing field | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest King George's Field 3.8 ha | 520 m (0.3 miles) |
| Allotments | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 5.6 ha | 670 m (0.4 miles) |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 1 park or garden, 0.2 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Church of St Thomas of Canterbury, a listed building (Grade I), 190 m north. 4 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 Thomas of Canterbury | Listed building, Grade I | 190 m north |
| Bedford Cemetery | Registered park or garden, Grade II | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) south-east |
| Bedford Park | Registered park or garden, Grade II | 2.2 km (1.4 miles) south-east |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Crabtree Spinney | Wood | 620 m (0.4 miles) north-east |
| Helen's Wood | Wood | 730 m (0.5 miles) east |
| Clapham Park | Wood | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) east |
| Bromham Lake | Lake or reservoir | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) south-west |
| Apple Island | Island | 2.1 km (1.3 miles) south-west |
| Oakley Hill | Hill | 2.4 km (1.5 miles) north-west |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 6.9 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 6.9 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 11.6 | 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 | 5 | 7 |
2 of the street's 7 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 Bedford: see them on the Bedford page.
Nearest schools
| School | Phase | Ages | Distance | Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ursula Taylor Church of England School | Primary | 4–11 | 160 m | No overall grade (Apr 2025, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Outstanding; Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Outstanding |
| Edith Cavell Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) | No published inspection |
| Scott Primary School & Nursery | Primary | 3–11 | 1.7 km (1 mile) | No published inspection |
| Great Ouse Primary Academy | Primary | 3–11 | 1.7 km (1.1 miles) | Report card (Jun 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Expected standard; Achievement: Expected standard; Attendance and behaviour: Strong standard; Personal development and wellbeing: Strong standard; Inclusion: Strong standard; Leadership and governance: Expected standard; Early years: Strong standard; Safeguarding standards: Met |
| St Thomas More Catholic School Roman Catholic | Secondary | 11–18 | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) | Good (Oct 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Livingstone Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | 2 km (1.2 miles) | Good (Mar 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Horse & Groom MK41 6EQ | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 100 m | 5 Very good | 28 Oct 2025 |
| Bellini's Restaurant MK41 6EG | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 190 m | 5 Very good | 23 Apr 2026 |
| Puddleduck Nursery School MK41 6EJ | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 220 m | 5 Very good | 11 Nov 2025 |
| Mandarin House MK41 6DN | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 240 m | 3 Generally satisfactory | 3 Dec 2025 |
| Clapham Discount Food & Wine MK41 6DN | Retailers - other | 300 m | 5 Very good | 6 Oct 2021 |
| Tesco MK41 6AG | Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 310 m | 5 Very good | 15 Jun 2018 |
| Caffe Piccolo MK41 6BW | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 320 m | 5 Very good | 10 Sep 2025 |
| Good Chef Chinese Takeaway MK41 6BW | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 330 m | 5 Very good | 20 Aug 2026 |
| Efes Grill MK41 6BW | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 340 m | 5 Very good | 18 Sep 2025 |
| Clapham Fish & Chips MK41 6BW | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 350 m | 5 Very good | 29 Sep 2026 |
| Herbert & Herbert MK41 6BW | Retailers - other | 360 m | Exempt |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Criminal damage and arson | 5 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 5 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 5 |
| Vehicle crime | 2 |
| Drugs | 2 |
| Bicycle theft | 1 |
| Other theft | 1 |
| Burglary | 1 |
| Public order | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Bedford Road (5); On or near The Ford (4); On or near Green Lane (4); On or near Church View (4); On or near Preservine Walk (3).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 43 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 17% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 20% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 75% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 39% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 0% | 1% |
| Social rented | 6% | 17% |
| Private rented | 20% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 65% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 4% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 21% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 2% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 35% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 51% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 2% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 4% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 8% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 67% | 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) | 34% | 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 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
Nearby streets
The Ford · Ursula Taylor Walk · Preservine Walk · Lower Farm Road · Church View · The Warren · Bedford Road · The Close
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.