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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

SG175XR

Maresfield Avenue

SG179ZZ

Chicksands Avenue

SG53NT

Brookside

SG53HG

Stondon Road

SG53JX

Long Row

SG53LL

High Road

SG53LY

Apsley End Road

MK454JJ

Parkside

SG175AJ

Shefford

SG175BD

Ampthill Road

SG175BY

Pinemead

SG179TN

Chicksands Avenue

SG53NB

Hanscombe End Road

SG53NZ

Bury Road

SG175BL

Greenway

SG175BX

The Hollies

SG175TJ

Jackson Place

SG179SP

Chicksands Avenue

SG179TT

Chicksands Avenue

SG53BG

Chalkley Bush Close

SG53HJ

Hanscombe End Road

SG175XH

Luffenham Place

SG53NU

Bury Road

MK454JA

The Glebe

SG175BN

Greenway

SG175ZS

Turing Gardens

SG175TH

Hoover Place

SG53NY

Bury Road

MK454JP

Barton Road

SG175EB

Gresham Way

SG175GY

Clifton Road

SG175TD

Eisenhower Place

SG179TS

Chicksands Avenue

SG179UN

Chicksands Avenue

SG53PH

Bryants Close

SG175AA

Clifton Road

SG175BQ

Maple Drive

SG175FJ

Olivers Court

SG175GF

Plough Lane

SG175LD

Elm Road

SG175PG

Priory Road

SG175XJ

Wynchwood Lane

SG179TB

Chicksands Avenue

SG179UR

Chicksands Avenue

MK454HY

High Street

MK454LJ

Fishers Close

SG175AY

Bentley Mews

SG175FL

River View

SG175UT

Overlord Close

SG179TW

Chicksands Avenue

SG175DQ

North Bridge Street

SG175NT

Bedford Road

SG175PA

Brookside

SG175SS

Annas Meadow

SG175YQ

Kingfisher Road

SG179SG

Chicksands Avenue

SG179SJ

Chicksands Avenue

SG53LP

High Road

SG175RT

Cedar Close

SG175RZ

Elgar Drive

SG175TA

Webber Close

SG175UG

Churchill Way

SG175FT

Bridge View

SG175LA

Ivel Road

SG53LD

Apsley End Road

MK454JH

Clophill Road

SG175JU

Ivel Road

SG175XB

Old Bridge Way

SG175ZT

Newton Grove

SG53LU

High Road

MK454JG

Recreation Rise

SG175EF

Town Meadow Drive

SG175PD

Grange Gardens

SG175UN

Tillers Close

SG175XZ

Ampthill Road

SG53HQ

Gravenhurst Road

SG53LE

Preslent Close

SG175DZ

St Francis Way

SG175XN

Southbridge Street

MK454JF

Orchard Close

SG175BH

Ampthill Road

SG175FF

Back Lane

SG175HQ

Old Bridge Way

SG175SF

Bliss Avenue

SG175XS

Wyton Court

SG175YT

Alamein Close

SG53NJ

Hillfoot Road

MK454HZ

High Street

SG175FX

Pomona Way

SG175JT

Cornish Close

SG175TQ

Chicksands Avenue

SG175XY

Chicksands Avenue

SG175YU

Heron Close

SG175YY

Southbridge Street

SG179SS

Chicksands Avenue

SG175FH

Gravenhurst Road

SG175UR

Roosevelt Avenue

SG179ST

Chicksands Avenue

SG179UQ

Chicksands Avenue

SG175PE

Elm Close

Data Sources

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