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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 low deprivation and low crime levels, with around 42 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 49% below the East of England average of 82 per 1,000. 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. The median sale price in Shefford & Shillington is £370,000 (around £380 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £265,000 and £490,000. There are 4 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

Median price: £370,000
Price per sq ft: £380
Sales (last 12 months): 161
Typical range (middle 50%): £265K – £490K

Based on 161 recent sales, the median property price is £370,000 (about £380 per square foot) in Shefford & Shillington area, with individual transactions ranging from £86,000 up to £1,617,500.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Shefford & Shillington over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached60£525,000£398
Semi-Detached31£370,000£425
Terraced46£325,000£350
Flats24£184,750£308

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Shefford & Shillington

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Shefford & Shillington.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£385,000£155,000£297,500£247,000
2017£455,998£180,000£315,000£260,000
2018£445,000£156,000£316,650£265,000
2019£450,000£193,250£323,149£264,500
2020£424,995£215,000£337,250£263,000
2021£500,000£167,500£350,000£292,500
2022£535,000£198,750£376,000£312,500
2023£558,450£188,000£383,250£302,500
2024£542,498£185,000£359,050£295,000
2025£545,000£190,000£395,000£335,000
2026£525,000£179,000£355,000£340,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Shefford & Shillington.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Shefford & Shillington.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£349£235£296£334
2017£332£280£315£350
2018£336£294£340£335
2019£335£312£352£322
2020£338£293£337£348
2021£367£275£366£339
2022£388£321£389£363
2023£401£317£395£389
2024£392£308£417£370
2025£401£312£390£370
2026£397£306£408£369
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Shefford & Shillington.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Shefford & Shillington in the last year.

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Central Bedfordshire district.

Band A£1,677
Band B£1,957
Band C£2,237
Band D£2,516
Band E£3,075
Band F£3,634
Band G£4,194
Band H£5,032

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.