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Barton-le-Clay & Upper Sundon

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About

Barton-le-Clay is a village in Central Bedfordshire, located near the Chiltern Hills. The area features a mix of residential and rural landscapes, with local amenities including shops, schools, and pubs. The village is known for its proximity to Barton Hills National Nature Reserve, offering walking trails and scenic views. The A6 road runs through the area, providing connections to nearby towns like Luton and Bedford.

Upper Sundon, a smaller settlement nearby, is more rural with farmland and open spaces. The Sundon Hills Country Park lies between the two villages, popular for hiking and wildlife spotting. Both areas have a quiet, community-focused atmosphere, with historic buildings like St Mary’s Church in Barton-le-Clay adding local character. Public transport links are limited, making car travel common for commuting and accessing wider services.

Area overview

On average Barton-le-Clay & Upper Sundon has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 52 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 8.5% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income of residents in Barton-le-Clay & Upper Sundon is £54,800 per year. There are 4 schools in Barton-le-Clay & Upper Sundon: 2 primary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good).

Crime rate
4/10
Crimes per 1k residents
52
Deprivation level
3/10
Income level
8/10
Social housing
8.5%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Barton-le-Clay & Upper Sundon Population
7,282
Population density
213.8 per km²

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
5,954
81.74%
Other White
286
3.93%
Irish
209
2.87%
African
149
2.05%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
138
1.89%
Total population: 7,284

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
1,220
40.52%
Owns with a mortgage
1,116
37.06%
Private landlord or letting agency
393
13.05%
Social rents from council
135
4.48%
Other social rented
79
2.62%
Total households: 3,011

Property prices in Barton-le-Clay & Upper Sundon

Based on 90 recent sales, the median property price is £381,250 in Barton-le-Clay & Upper Sundon area, with individual transactions ranging from £137,500 up to £920,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Barton-le-Clay & Upper Sundon in the last year.

Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)

Median sale price, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Barton-le-Clay & Upper Sundon over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached26£549,000
Flats1£230,000
Semi-Detached38£374,000
Terraced25£310,000

10 years median price trend in Barton-le-Clay & Upper Sundon

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Barton-le-Clay & Upper Sundon.

All postcodes in Barton-le-Clay & Upper Sundon

MK454RX

Bedford Road

MK454TB

Manor Farm Close

MK454NF

Bedford Road

MK454QH

Harold Road

LU27GA

Lorimer Close

LU28NE

Barton Hill Road

LU33PW

Stanley Road

MK454PX

Lancaster Close

LU27BE

Barton-le-Clay & Upper Sundon

LU27FQ

Cromer Way

LU27GE

Saffron Close

LU33PJ

Churchill Close

LU33PY

Slate Hall

MK454JY

Church Road

MK454PB

Apple Glebe

LU27SZ

Farmbrook

LU33PH

Streatley Road

MK454LE

Old Road

MK454JN

Nicholls Close

MK454LY

Saxon Crescent

MK454QA

King William Close

MK454QE

King William Close

MK454QG

Cromwell Road

MK454NX

Dunstall Road

MK454RF

Faldo Road

MK454SB

Park Meadow Close

MK454SE

Barton Road

LU27GB

Troon Gardens

LU27GD

Lavender Close

LU27GG

Thyme Close

MK454HN

Luton Road

MK454LH

Gale Court

MK454LQ

Gale Court

MK454LS

Bedford Road

MK454QB

York Close

MK454SN

Portobello Close

LU33NS

Great Bramingham Lane

MK454FR

Smithcombe Close

MK454LG

Luton Road

MK454LU

Bedford Road

MK454NH

Churchill Road

MK454RW

Ashby Drive

MK454SD

Barton Road

MK454ND

Churchill Road

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/12/2025.