John Donne Church of England Primary School
Requires improvement1.03 miles · Ages 3–11
Voluntary aided school
Inspected 28 Nov 2023
39, MERLIN DRIVE, SANDY, CENTRAL BEDFORDSHIRE, SG19 2UN
All transactions shown for this property are Category A sales. This means all sales were at market value in an arms length transaction.
Map is approximate based on postcode and does not show the exact property location.
| Date | Price | £/sq ft (based on EPC) | Type | Tenure | New Build? | Category |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 04-03-2022 | £442,500 | £457 | Detached | Freehold | No | A |
| 20-06-1997 | £102,500 | £106 | Detached | Freehold | Yes | A |
EPC records are first filtered to the same postcode, then ranked using PostgreSQL fuzzy matching across address components (PAON, SAON/unit, street and locality). The Match score reflects this weighted address similarity, and higher scores indicate stronger confidence the EPC belongs to this property.
| Lodgement Date | Rating | Potential | Address | floor space (sq ft) | Match Score | View |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 24 Aug 2021 | D | B | 39 Merlin Drive | 969 | High (100) | View |
£2,516–£3,075 per year
Likely Bands D–E · standard two-adult charge
This is an estimate, not the property's official band or bill. It uses Central Bedfordshire average Council Tax charges; the actual amount can vary by parish, local levy, discounts, premiums and exemptions.
Higher decile/rank values indicate less deprivation (better).
Nearest open primary and secondary schools based on straight-line distance from this property.
2 Requires improvement · 1 Inadequate · 7 without a current rating
1.03 miles · Ages 3–11
Voluntary aided school
Inspected 28 Nov 2023
0.91 miles · Ages 3–11
Academy sponsor led
Inspected 6 Dec 2022
0.12 miles · Ages 2–11
Foundation school
0.71 miles · Ages 3–11
Foundation school
Inspected 7 May 2025
1.19 miles · Ages 3–11
Voluntary controlled school
6.13 miles · Ages 11–18
Academy converter
Inspected 14 Jun 2023
0.35 miles · Ages 11–18
Foundation school
Inspected 24 Jun 2025
3.64 miles · Ages 11–16
Voluntary controlled school
Inspected 8 Jan 2025
4.27 miles · Ages 11–18
Academy converter
Inspected 23 Apr 2025
5.13 miles · Ages 11–16
Academy sponsor led
Inspected 21 Jan 2025
Distances are straight-line estimates and do not indicate school catchment eligibility or admission availability. School details are sourced from the Department for Education and inspection outcomes from Ofsted.
Crime is down 30% over the past year, driven by increases in drugs and offset by decreases in vehicle crime.
Compared to the previous 12 months, based on reported crimes within ~500m of this postcode.
Monthly Crime Volume (last 24 months, hover over to see detail)
| Crime Type | Total | % | 12m Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 17 | 34.7% |
-41.4%
vs +1.4% nationally
|
| Anti-social behaviour | 8 | 16.3% |
-50%
vs -1.3% nationally
|
| Drugs | 8 | 16.3% |
+700%
vs +3.5% nationally
|
| Public order | 5 | 10.2% |
-16.7%
vs -3.2% nationally
|
| Other crime | 4 | 8.2% |
0%
vs -2% nationally
|
| Criminal damage and arson | 3 | 6.1% |
-50%
vs -4.8% nationally
|
| Other theft | 2 | 4.1% |
0%
vs -4.6% nationally
|
| Burglary | 1 | 2% |
0%
vs -6.3% nationally
|
| Theft from the person | 1 | 2% |
+100%
vs -20.9% nationally
|
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