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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 43 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
43
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
20.09(-35%)
Shoplifting
17.56(+147%)
Anti-social behaviour
11.99(+4%)
Vehicle crime
5.99(+32%)
Public order
4.05(-22%)
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 £362,250 in Shefford & Shillington area, with individual transactions ranging from £120,000 up to £930,000.

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, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Shefford & Shillington over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached56£547,500
Flats24£190,000
Semi-Detached35£330,000
Terraced51£345,000

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

SG175SL

Southfields

SG175FS

Robert Lucas Drive

SG175FD

Byrnes Mews

SG175LG

Beechwood Rise

SG175JR

Coopers Court

SG175DA

Kingsmede

SG175PU

Scotgrange Meadow

SG175YF

Midland Gardens

SG179TF

Chicksands Avenue

SG53HL

Hanscombe End Road

SG53PJ

High Road

SG179SN

Shefford

SG179SL

Shefford

SG53LN

New Walk

SG175TR

Shefford

SG175AX

High Street

SG175GX

Augustus Meadow

SG175XF

Beaumanor Place

SG179SY

Chicksands Avenue

SG53HE

Meppershall & Shillington

SG53LT

High Road

SG53NA

Hanscombe End Road

SG53PD

Meppershall Road

SG175DE

Walkers Close

SG175YN

Conifer Way

MK454RB

Higham Gobion Road

SG175DS

Stanford Road

SG175YD

Midland Close

SG175DG

High Street

SG175JD

Hitchin Road

SG175UB

Churchill Way

SG179UP

Chicksands Avenue

SG53HP

Higham Road

MK454TE

Meppershall & Shillington

MK454JL

Springvale Cottages

SG175AZ

Ampthill Road

SG175JX

Ivel Close

SG179SB

Chicksands Avenue

SG179UF

Chicksands Avenue

SG53LW

Wheelwright Close

SG53PB

Upton End Road

SG175AL

Victoria Road

SG175BJ

Campton Road

SG175BZ

Bramley Close

SG179UA

Chicksands Avenue

SG53JU

Apsley End Road

SG53PF

Meppershall Road

SG175PR

Sandy Lane

SG175FA

Pomona Way

SG175NX

Mill Lane

SG53EF

Sandy Heath Close

SG53LB

Apsley End Road

SG179SZ

Chicksands Avenue

SG53LA

Apsley End Road

SG175AH

Clifton Road

SG175DH

North Bridge Street

SG175GN

Saxon Field

SG175PL

Ampthill Road

SG175TX

Priory Gate

SG175XP

Chicksands Avenue

SG175BP

George Street

SG175GH

Thresher Close

SG175JA

Hitchin Road

SG179SF

Chicksands Avenue

SG53NR

Hillfoot Road

SG175BG

Pinemead

SG175FP

Squires Park

SG175GS

Celtic Mead

SG175UH

The Wharf

SG175UJ

Arnhem Place

SG175XG

Luffenham Place

SG175ZL

Axon Paddock

SG53PE

Upton End Road

SG175SX

Mack Avenue

SG179TQ

Chicksands Avenue

SG53NH

Hillfoot Road

SG175AT

Southfields

SG175GL

Norman Croft

SG175JZ

Oakwood Road

SG179TG

Chicksands Avenue

SG53LQ

Bells Close

SG175DW

Riverside

SG175TL

Truman Place

SG179TZ

Chicksands Avenue

SG53HD

Marquis Hill

SG175GQ

Roman Mews

SG175NZ

Shefford

SG175SW

Odell Way

SG175UF

Lancaster Place

SG175XE

Chicksands Avenue

SG179SW

Chicksands Avenue

SG53LZ

Hanscombe End Road

SG53NN

Hillside Close

SG175NU

Bedford Road

SG175ZG

Faraday Corner

SG179SD

Chicksands Avenue

SG179TY

Chicksands Avenue

SG53LX

Apsley End Road

SG175BS

George Street

SG175GE

Harvest Rise

Data Sources

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