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Barton-le-Clay & Upper Sundon

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About

Barton-le-Clay is a large village situated on the edge of the Chiltern Hills, with the Barton Hills National Nature Reserve providing a prominent chalk escarpment backdrop. The area is characterised by a mix of residential development and surrounding agricultural land. Local facilities are centred along the main Luton Road, serving the community's needs.

Upper Sundon is a smaller, more rural parish located to the north, with the Sundon Hills Country Park and its chalk grassland as a significant local landscape feature. The M1 motorway runs between the two settlements, influencing the area's connectivity. The Grand Union Canal also passes through the northern part of the parish, following the course of the River Ouzel.

Area overview

On average Barton-le-Clay & Upper Sundon has moderate deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 32 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 8.6% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Barton-le-Clay & Upper Sundon is £65,540 per year. There are 3 schools in Barton-le-Clay & Upper Sundon: 2 primary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Barton-le-Clay & Upper Sundon is home to around 7,282 people, with a population density of about 213.8 per km2.

Crime rate
2/10
Crimes per 1k residents
32
Deprivation level
3/10
Income level
7/10
Social housing
8.6%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

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

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Anti-social behaviour
21.15(+83%)
Violence and sexual offences
13.87(-55%)
Vehicle crime
3.98(-13%)
Criminal damage and arson
3.71(-42%)
Other theft
2.75(-51%)
East of England average

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

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
1,948
32.25%
Level 3 (A level)
1,130
18.71%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
954
15.79%
No qualifications
873
14.45%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
560
9.27%
Total 16+ residents: 6,041

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 82 recent sales, the median property price is £382,500 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
Detached23£560,000
Flats1£230,000
Semi-Detached38£355,000
Terraced20£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

Simpkins Drive

MK454TB

Manor Farm Close

MK454NF

Fisher Close

MK454QH

Harold Road

LU27GA

The Belfry

LU28NE

Barton Hill Road

LU33PW

Stanley Road

MK454PX

Norman Road

LU33PJ

Churchill Close

MK454JY

Hexton Road

LU33PH

Streatley Road

MK454LE

Private Road

MK454QG

Norman Road

LU27FQ

Dovedale

LU27GE

Wiseman Close

LU33PY

Slate Hall

MK454PB

Chiltern Road

LU27SZ

Farmbrook

MK454JN

Nicholls Close

MK454LY

Saxon Crescent

MK454QA

Norman Road

MK454QE

King William Close

MK454NX

Dunstall Road

MK454SB

Park Meadow Close

MK454SE

Sharpenhoe Road

MK454RF

Faldo Road

LU27GB

Troon Gardens

MK454HN

Stanbridge View

MK454LH

Gale Court

MK454LQ

Luton Road

MK454LS

Old School Gardens

MK454QB

York Close

LU27GD

Lavender Close

LU27GG

Thyme Close

MK454SN

Portobello Close

LU33NS

Barton Road

MK454FR

Wiffen Close

MK454LG

Luton Road

MK454RW

Brazier Close

MK454LU

Hanover Place

MK454NH

Churchill Road

MK454SD

Sharpenhoe Road

MK454ND

Stuart Road

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.