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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

SG175AS

Southfields

SG179AG

Southbridge Street

SG53LY

Apsley End Road

SG175PH

Ampthill Road

SG175JE

Severus Orchard

MK454JB

Campton Road

SG179AZ

Shefford

SG175RU

St Francis Court

SG175AN

Clifton Road

SG175UB

Churchill Way

SG53LT

High Road

SG179TX

Chicksands Avenue

SG53LE

Preslent Close

SG175YR

Swallow Close

SG175TD

Eisenhower Place

SG175EE

Palmer Close

SG53LR

Vicarage Close

SG53HH

Hanscombe End Road

SG175DH

North Bridge Street

SG175NY

Gravenhurst Road

SG179UE

Chicksands Avenue

SG175DS

Stanford Road

SG175TF

Shefford

SG175AP

Bury Road

SG53PL

Bedford Close

SG179TH

Chicksands Avenue

SG179TU

Chicksands Avenue

SG175UF

Lancaster Place

SG175NU

Bedford Road

SG175FY

Lambs Close

SG179TY

Chicksands Avenue

SG175SG

Sullivan Close

SG179SR

Chicksands Avenue

SG53BG

Chalkley Bush Close

SG175BT

Osborne Crescent

SG175BS

George Street

SG175LD

Elm Road

SG175RA

Elgar Drive

SG53HQ

Gravenhurst Road

SG175DT

Lucas Way

SG175YN

Conifer Way

SG175ZT

Newton Grove

SG175XP

Chicksands Avenue

SG179SN

Shefford

SG175SF

Bliss Avenue

SG175AA

Clifton Road

SG53HJ

Hanscombe End Road

Data Sources

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