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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

SG175PE

Elm Close

SG179SP

Chicksands Avenue

MK454JH

Clophill Road

SG53LH

Church Street

SG53LW

Wheelwright Close

SG53JS

Hitchin Road

SG175ZF

Davy Drive

SG175RZ

Elgar Drive

SG175RX

Walton Close

SG175DE

Walkers Close

SG175PP

Ampthill Road

SG179AT

Southbridge Street

SG175AT

Southfields

SG175PF

Rectory Road

SG175JU

Ivel Road

SG175BF

Shepherds Place

SG179SG

Chicksands Avenue

SG175GH

Thresher Close

SG175XS

Wyton Court

SG179TR

Chicksands Avenue

SG175DQ

North Bridge Street

SG53NU

Bury Road

MK454JG

Recreation Rise

SG175SW

Odell Way

SG175FS

Robert Lucas Drive

SG175XN

Southbridge Street

SG175GX

Augustus Meadow

SG175SE

Grieg Close

SG53PH

Bryants Close

SG175EA

Great Hill

SG179TP

Chicksands Avenue

SG179TW

Chicksands Avenue

SG53LS

Vicarage Close

SG175UZ

Southbridge Street

SG179SA

Chicksands Avenue

SG179ZZ

Chicksands Avenue

SG175RY

Purcell Way

SG175DA

Kingsmede

SG175EB

Gresham Way

SG175BN

Greenway

MK454HZ

High Street

SG175XF

Beaumanor Place

SG175FQ

Heronslee

SG175DJ

Bedford Road

SG53HP

Higham Road

SG179TJ

Chicksands Avenue

SG175AE

Clifton Road

SG175BA

Millstream Court

SG53NX

Greenfields

SG175YY

Southbridge Street

SG175XB

Old Bridge Way

SG175AF

Clifton Road

SG175BG

Pinemead

SG53NL

Church View Avenue

SG175FD

Byrnes Mews

SG175NZ

Shefford

SG175TJ

Jackson Place

SG175SX

Mack Avenue

SG53PA

Woodmer Close

SG175LG

Beechwood Rise

SG179SF

Chicksands Avenue

SG175XA

School Lane

SG175LB

Ivel Road

SG175XE

Chicksands Avenue

SG179UA

Chicksands Avenue

SG179SE

Chicksands Avenue

SG175DX

Lucas Way

SG179TQ

Chicksands Avenue

SG175TH

Hoover Place

SG53HE

Meppershall & Shillington

MK454TE

Meppershall & Shillington

SG175FE

The Pyghtle

SG53LX

Apsley End Road

SG175JD

Hitchin Road

SG175JT

Cornish Close

SG175AZ

Ampthill Road

MK454HH

Lower Gravenhurst

SG175TX

Priory Gate

SG53LN

New Walk

MK454HJ

Lower Gravenhurst

SG53NZ

Bury Road

SG53HR

Higham Road

SG175NR

Stanford Road

SG175PR

Sandy Lane

SG179SS

Chicksands Avenue

MK454JD

The Pyghtle

SG175FJ

Olivers Court

SG175QD

Oak End

SG179TZ

Chicksands Avenue

SG175FH

Gravenhurst Road

SG175QB

High Road

SG175GL

Norman Croft

SG179UR

Chicksands Avenue

SG175JR

Coopers Court

SG175PQ

Highlands Lodge

SG175JS

Orcus Gardens

SG179SL

Shefford

SG175JP

Jubilee Place

MK454JR

Lower Gravenhurst

SG53NE

Elmhurst Gardens

Data Sources

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