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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

SG175UX

Southbridge Street

MK454LJ

Fishers Close

SG53EF

Sandy Heath Close

SG53NS

Hillfoot Road

SG53NR

Hillfoot Road

SG179TT

Chicksands Avenue

SG53LP

High Road

SG175PL

Ampthill Road

SG175FP

Squires Park

SG175ZX

Lovelace Meadow

SG175UD

Montgomery Avenue

SG179SY

Chicksands Avenue

SG175JZ

Oakwood Road

SG53PF

Meppershall Road

SG179UJ

Chicksands Avenue

SG175TU

The Maltings

SG179SX

Chicksands Avenue

SG175DD

High Street

SG175ZD

Planters Close

SG175SS

Annas Meadow

SG179SU

Chicksands Avenue

SG179TA

Chicksands Avenue

SG175YE

Hazel Close

SG175HQ

Old Bridge Way

SG179TF

Chicksands Avenue

SG175XQ

Chicksands Avenue

SG53NN

Hillside Close

SG175GY

Clifton Road

SG179UH

Chicksands Avenue

SG175UN

Tillers Close

SG53PJ

High Road

SG175TB

Barber End

SG175JB

Hitchin Road

MK454SY

Spring Hill

SG175JY

Ivel Road

MK454JL

Springvale Cottages

MK454RB

Higham Gobion Road

SG175YT

Alamein Close

SG179TD

Chicksands Avenue

MK454AU

Cainhoe

SG175PA

Brookside

SG175DF

Penfold Close

SG175QP

The Glebe

SG175DZ

St Francis Way

SG175ZE

Beacon Close

SG175GJ

Jute Gardens

MK454JF

Orchard Close

SG175XT

Chicksands Avenue

SG179UQ

Chicksands Avenue

SG175AX

High Street

SG179SH

Chicksands Avenue

SG53NJ

Hillfoot Road

SG175XZ

Ampthill Road

SG175XR

Maresfield Avenue

SG175NT

Bedford Road

SG175PU

Scotgrange Meadow

SG179UB

Chicksands Avenue

SG175BU

Bloomfield Drive

SG175TQ

Chicksands Avenue

SG175FT

Bridge View

SG175BW

New Street

SG175UP

Eisenhower Road

SG175BE

Ampthill Road

SG175DB

South Bridge Street

SG175TR

Shefford

SG179SJ

Chicksands Avenue

SG175GQ

Roman Mews

SG175BH

Ampthill Road

SG175BQ

Maple Drive

SG175XY

Chicksands Avenue

SG175UG

Churchill Way

SG53HG

Stondon Road

MK454HY

High Street

SG179UP

Chicksands Avenue

SG179UN

Chicksands Avenue

SG179UG

Chicksands Avenue

SG175DR

Bedford Road

SG53NY

Bury Road

SG175JX

Ivel Close

SG179TN

Chicksands Avenue

SG175FA

Pomona Way

SG175BP

George Street

SG53NH

Hillfoot Road

SG175YS

Mallard Close

SG179TE

Chicksands Avenue

SG179UF

Chicksands Avenue

SG175UE

Ivel Road

SG175DP

Powells Road

SG175AG

Clifton Road

SG175UT

Overlord Close

SG179SZ

Chicksands Avenue

SG175AY

Bentley Mews

SG175BB

Ampthill Road

SG175DU

Lucas Way

SG175XH

Luffenham Place

SG53HS

Hexton Road

SG175AJ

Shefford

SG175GP

Angle Green

SG175XU

Orchard Drive

SG53LB

Apsley End Road

Data Sources

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