Tudor Close Bedford
5 addresses across 2 postcodes (MK40), about 30 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 27301272.
- Sales: 5 recorded sales since 1995; in 2015 the median was £182,000 across 1 sale.
- Energy: 2 homes have an energy certificate (C: 1, D: 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 600 m (0.4 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden is about 140 m away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 10.2 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 7.2 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: It is about 36 m above sea level.
- Noise: 3 of its 5 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Linden Road Surgery, about 250 m away, with 4 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile).
- People: About 370 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 25% of households owned their home and 32% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 185 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 1 | £182,000 | £182,000 | £182,000 |
| 2005 | 1 | £123,000 | £123,000 | £123,000 |
| 1996 | 1 | £46,000 | £46,000 | £46,000 |
| 1995 | 2 | £43,500 | £41,000 | £46,000 |
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 Dec 2015 | 4 MK40 2DY | Semi-detached | £182,000 | |
| 11 Oct 2005 | 4 MK40 2DY | Semi-detached | £123,000 | |
| 12 Dec 1996 | 4 MK40 2DY | Semi-detached | £46,000 | |
| 8 Sep 1995 | 2 MK40 2DY | Semi-detached | £41,000 | |
| 30 Jun 1995 | 1 MK40 2DY | Semi-detached | £46,000 |
Energy performance certificates
2 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 82 m². Most common: House, semi-detached (2). Built: 1967-1975 (2). Tenure at assessment: rented (social) (1); owner-occupied (1).
Each home's certificates and sales (1 address)
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 (38% of about 1,070 homes).
Planning and heritage
- Conservation area: yes, Bedford (council page). Extensions, demolition, some windows and doors, and work on trees need consent.
- 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)
- 15 Shakespeare Road, Bedford: up to 13 homes, permissioned (70 m)
- West One, 63 - 67 Bromham Road, Bedford: up to 25 homes, permissioned (260 m)
- West One, 63 - 67 Bromham Road, Bedford: up to 24 homes, permissioned (260 m)
- West One, 63 to 67 Bromham Road, Bedford: up to 12 homes, permissioned (260 m)
- 31 Warwick Avenue, Bedford: up to 4 homes, permissioned (280 m)
- Rushmoor School, 58-82 Shakespeare Road, Bedford: up to 55 homes, pending decision (310 m)
- 74 Clapham Road, Bedford: up to 4 homes, permissioned (320 m)
- Enterprise House, 4 - 6 Union Street, Bedford: up to 2 homes, permissioned (410 m (0.3 miles))
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 on this street is in flood zone 2 or 3.
Height above sea level
The street's addresses are about 36 m above sea level.
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MK40 2DY | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| MK40 2DZ | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Bedford 3.8 million journeys in 2024–25 | 600 m (0.4 miles) |
| Bedford St Johns 176,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 1.6 km (1 mile) | |
| Kempston Hardwick 9,780 journeys in 2024–25 | 5.7 km (3.5 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 19 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 52 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Shakespeare Road Bedford | 140 m |
| Bus or coach station | Bus Station Bedford | 740 m (0.5 miles) |
| Car parks | River Street Car Park | 1 km (0.6 miles) |
| EV charging points | 22 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Connected Kerb Charging Stations | 460 m (0.3 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | London Luton Airport LTN | 30.7 km (19 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 4 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Linden Road Surgery | 250 m |
| Pharmacies | 7 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Kay's Chemist | 420 m (0.3 miles) |
| NHS dentists | 21 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Shakespeare Clinic | 90 m |
| Hospital | Bedford Hospital | 1.5 km (1 mile) |
| Police station | Bedford Police Station | 740 m (0.5 miles) |
| Cash machines | 2 machines within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Costcutter Cashzone | 430 m (0.3 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 4,250 m² | 140 m |
| Play area | 10 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 30 m² | 310 m |
| Playing field | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Priory Recreation Ground 6,000 m² | 520 m (0.3 miles) |
| Allotments | Queens Park Allotment Site 2.9 ha | 880 m (0.5 miles) |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 2 parks and gardens, 0.7 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Garden at Three Gables, a registered park or garden (Grade II), 1.1 km (0.7 miles) west. 23 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles).
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Garden at Three Gables | Registered park or garden, Grade II | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) west |
| Medieval lime kiln off Castle Lane, Bedford | Scheduled monument | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) south-east |
| Bedford Cemetery | Registered park or garden, Grade II | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) north-east |
| Bedford Castle motte and bailey | Scheduled monument | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) south-east |
| Oval barrow 60m west of Ranworth Walk, 650m south west of Westfield School | Scheduled monument | 1.7 km (1.1 miles) south-west |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Hill Rise | Wood | 1 km (0.6 miles) north-east |
| Castle Hill | Hill | 1.4 km (0.8 miles) south-east |
| Rink Islands | Island | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) south-east |
| Deep Spinney | Wood | 1.7 km (1.1 miles) west |
| Bromham Lake | Lake or reservoir | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) north-west |
| Parkwood | Wood | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) north |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 10.2 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 7.2 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 11.8 | 40 | 15 |
All three are within the UK legal limits; nitrogen dioxide and PM2.5 are above the WHO guideline, as in most towns and cities.
Road and rail noise
| Level | Road traffic | Railways |
|---|---|---|
| 70 to 74 | 1 | 0 |
| 55 to 59 | 2 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 2 | 5 |
3 of the street's 5 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Livingstone Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | 370 m | Good (Mar 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Priory Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 570 m (0.4 miles) | No overall grade (Nov 2024, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good |
| Edith Cavell Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 730 m (0.5 miles) | No published inspection |
| Great Ouse Primary Academy | Primary | 3–11 | 760 m (0.5 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 Francis of Assisi Catholic Primary and Pre-School Roman Catholic | Primary | 3–11 | 950 m (0.6 miles) | Good (Oct 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Queen's Park Academy | Primary | 2–11 | 1 km (0.6 miles) | Good (May 2022, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Westfield Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) | Report card (Jun 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Expected standard; Achievement: Expected standard; Attendance and behaviour: Expected standard; Personal development and wellbeing: Strong standard; Inclusion: Expected standard; Leadership and governance: Expected standard; Early years: Expected standard; Safeguarding standards: Met |
| Biddenham International School and Sports College | Secondary | 11–18 | 1.2 km (0.8 miles) | No published inspection |
| Bedford College | 16 plus | 16–99 | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) | No published inspection |
| Bedford Free School | Secondary | 11–16 | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) | Outstanding (Jan 2020, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Peter Pan Nursery School | Nursery | 2–5 | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) | No published inspection |
| Cauldwell School | Primary | 4–11 | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) | Report card (Nov 2025): 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: Needs attention; Safeguarding standards: Met |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Verve Hotel MK40 2DX | Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 30 m | 4 Good | 21 May 2026 |
| Amaana Care Ltd MK40 2DZ | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 30 m | 4 Good | 11 Feb 2026 |
| Oasis House MK40 2DA | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 80 m | 5 Very good | 28 Apr 2026 |
| Annandale Nursing Home MK40 2DA | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 130 m | 5 Very good | 9 May 2025 |
| Polam School & Nursery MK40 2BU | School/college/university | 140 m | 5 Very good | 18 Sep 2026 |
| Cheeky Monkeys Nursery MK40 2DA | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 140 m | 4 Good | 10 Dec 2025 |
| Caretech Ltd MK40 2AP | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 200 m | 5 Very good | 17 Mar 2023 |
| The Mallards MK40 2DB | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 230 m | 5 Very good | 15 Oct 2026 |
| Lansglade Homes Ltd MK40 2DB | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 240 m | 5 Very good | 22 Sep 2026 |
| Jumping Jacks Childcare Ltd MK40 2BB | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 240 m | 5 Very good | 12 Nov 2025 |
| Kalooki Club MK40 2AZ | Pub/bar/nightclub | 250 m | 5 Very good | 13 Dec 2017 |
| Enixcare Limited MK40 2DQ | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 270 m | 5 Very good | 17 Mar 2025 |
| Lansglade House MK40 2BU | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 320 m | 5 Very good | 2 Jun 2025 |
| PLAY 2 LEARN BEDFORD LTD MK41 7PN | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 360 m | 5 Very good | 14 Apr 2026 |
| Kays Chemist Ltd MK40 2QH | Retailers - other | 380 m | Exempt |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 85 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 29 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 23 |
| Other theft | 10 |
| Vehicle crime | 9 |
| Burglary | 8 |
| Public order | 8 |
| Drugs | 7 |
| Robbery | 2 |
| Other crime | 1 |
| Bicycle theft | 1 |
| Possession of weapons | 1 |
| Theft from the person | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Chaucer Road (44); On or near Warwick Avenue (39); On or near Shakespeare Road (35); On or near Oberon Court (15); On or near Linden Road (13).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 50 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 9% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 35% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 25% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 15% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 0% | 1% |
| Social rented | 21% | 17% |
| Private rented | 54% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 46% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 9% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 35% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 7% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 33% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 39% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 0% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 2% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 24% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 77% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 4% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 32% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 32% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 4% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 81% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | 4% | 2% |
Deprivation
The neighbourhood around this street is in decile 3 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
Oberon Court · Shakespeare Road · Milton Road · Chaucer Road · Dynevor Road · Spenser Road · Lansdowne Road · Warwick Avenue · Linden Road · Milne Row · Cowper Road · The Finches
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.