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Shefford & Shillington

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About

Shefford and Shillington are neighbouring settlements situated in the Ivel Valley. The area is characterised by a mix of residential streets and agricultural land, with the River Ivel flowing to the north. Shefford functions as a local service centre, containing a high street with independent shops and supermarkets. The surrounding landscape consists of open farmland and pockets of woodland typical of this part of Bedfordshire.

The local geography is defined by the Greensand Ridge, which influences the area's topography. Shillington is noted for its prominent hill and the historic Church of All Saints, a visible landmark. Public footpaths connect the villages to the surrounding countryside, including routes along the Ivel Valley. The area maintains a distinct separation from larger nearby towns, preserving its individual community character.

Area overview

On average Shefford & Shillington has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 42 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 11.9% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Shefford & Shillington is £71,404 per year. There are 6 schools in Shefford & Shillington: 4 primary (1 Outstanding and 3 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Shefford & Shillington is home to around 11,846 people, with a population density of about 300.3 per km2.

Crime rate
3/10
Crimes per 1k residents
42
Deprivation level
3/10
Income level
9/10
Social housing
11.9%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Shefford & Shillington Population
11,846
Population density
300.3 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
20.51(-35%)
Shoplifting
11.14(+63%)
Anti-social behaviour
10.64(-8%)
Vehicle crime
4.22(-4%)
Criminal damage and arson
4.14(-35%)
East of England average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
10,634
89.75%
Other White
310
2.62%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
119
1%
Indian
95
0.8%
Irish
92
0.78%
Total population: 11,849

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
3,269
34.79%
Level 3 (A level)
1,923
20.46%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
1,378
14.66%
No qualifications
1,216
12.94%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
900
9.58%
Total 16+ residents: 9,397

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
1,652
35.38%
Owns outright
1,483
31.76%
Other social rented
665
14.24%
Private landlord or letting agency
441
9.45%
Other forms of private rent
251
5.38%
Total households: 4,669

Property prices in Shefford & Shillington

Based on 166 recent sales, the median property price is £360,850 in Shefford & Shillington area, with individual transactions ranging from £86,000 up to £955,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Shefford & Shillington in the last year.

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

Median sale price, median price per square metre, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Shefford & Shillington over the last year.
TypeSalesMedianMedian £/m²
Detached55£525,000£4,243
Flats27£186,000£3,362
Semi-Detached35£375,000£4,375
Terraced49£330,000£3,973

10 years median price trend in Shefford & Shillington

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Shefford & Shillington.

All postcodes in Shefford & Shillington

SG175BL

Greenway

SG53HN

Higham Road

SG175FF

Back Lane

SG175DY

Hardwick Close

SG179TS

Chicksands Avenue

SG175TL

Truman Place

SG175EF

Town Meadow Drive

SG179SQ

Chicksands Avenue

SG179SD

Chicksands Avenue

SG175RW

Tippett Drive

MK454JE

Shillington Road

SG175UA

Montgomery Avenue

SG175RT

Cedar Close

SG175XX

Osborne Avenue

MK454JP

Barton Road

SG175GE

Harvest Rise

SG175FX

Pomona Way

SG175YL

Collar Close

SG179ST

Chicksands Avenue

SG175YD

Midland Close

SG53LL

High Road

SG175AR

Ashdown Road

SG175AH

Clifton Road

SG175AU

Mayfields

SG179TG

Chicksands Avenue

SG175FN

River View

SG53PN

Wilson Close

SG53NT

Brookside

SG53HL

Hanscombe End Road

SG175GF

Plough Lane

SG53LQ

Bells Close

SG175YQ

Kingfisher Road

SG53JZ

Pegsdon Way

SG175ZS

Turing Gardens

SG175YF

Midland Gardens

SG175AL

Victoria Road

SG175GS

Celtic Mead

SG175TA

Webber Close

SG175GN

Saxon Field

SG53DY

Jepps Close

SG175BJ

Campton Road

SG175BD

Ampthill Road

SG179TB

Chicksands Avenue

SG53PD

Meppershall Road

SG53LU

High Road

SG175GG

Harrow Way

SG179TL

Chicksands Avenue

SG53NP

New Walk

SG175TN

Taft Place

SG53NB

Hanscombe End Road

SG175JQ

Hitchin Road

SG175ED

Old Station Way

SG179AP

Southbridge Street

SG175LA

Ivel Road

SG53ND

Marshalls Avenue

SG179SB

Chicksands Avenue

SG53LD

Apsley End Road

SG179SW

Chicksands Avenue

SG53JX

Long Row

SG175XJ

Wynchwood Lane

SG175FB

Hyde Close

SG53NA

Hanscombe End Road

SG175AD

Iveldale Drive

SG175PG

Priory Road

SG53LZ

Hanscombe End Road

SG175JG

Peartree Close

SG175UJ

Arnhem Place

SG175SD

Britten Road

SG53PE

Upton End Road

SG53JT

Hitchin Road

SG53PG

Upton End Road

SG175GR

Viking Meadow

SG175BY

Pinemead

SG175LE

Queen Elizabeth Close

MK454JJ

Parkside

SG175ZG

Faraday Corner

SG53HD

Marquis Hill

SG175YU

Heron Close

SG175FL

River View

SG53LJ

Church Street

SG175UR

Roosevelt Avenue

SG175JA

Hitchin Road

SG175XG

Luffenham Place

SG175BX

The Hollies

SG175DG

High Street

SG53JU

Apsley End Road

SG175PD

Grange Gardens

SG53LA

Apsley End Road

SG179UL

Chicksands Avenue

SG175DN

Northbridge Street

MK454JA

The Glebe

SG175SL

Southfields

SG179UD

Chicksands Avenue

SG53PB

Upton End Road

SG175YX

Nightingale Mews

SG175NX

Mill Lane

SG175BZ

Bramley Close

SG175UH

The Wharf

SG175ZL

Axon Paddock

SG175DW

Riverside

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/06/2026.