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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

SG175UP

Eisenhower Road

SG175XT

Chicksands Avenue

SG53HS

Hexton Road

SG53LR

Vicarage Close

SG175AE

Clifton Road

SG175AR

Ashdown Road

SG175AS

Southfields

SG175BB

Ampthill Road

SG175BW

New Street

SG175NR

Stanford Road

SG179UD

Chicksands Avenue

SG175DY

Hardwick Close

SG175JB

Hitchin Road

SG175RA

Elgar Drive

SG179TE

Chicksands Avenue

SG179UE

Chicksands Avenue

SG53LH

Church Street

SG175AG

Clifton Road

SG175ZX

Lovelace Meadow

SG179TH

Chicksands Avenue

SG53NX

Greenfields

MK454JE

Shillington Road

SG175DT

Lucas Way

SG175FQ

Heronslee

SG175UD

Montgomery Avenue

SG179TL

Chicksands Avenue

SG53NS

Hillfoot Road

MK454SY

Spring Hill

SG179TP

Chicksands Avenue

SG53NE

Elmhurst Gardens

SG175AP

Bury Road

SG175BE

Ampthill Road

SG175JY

Ivel Road

SG175NY

Gravenhurst Road

SG175PF

Rectory Road

SG175SG

Sullivan Close

SG175TU

The Maltings

SG179SQ

Chicksands Avenue

SG179SX

Chicksands Avenue

SG53PN

Wilson Close

SG175DD

High Street

SG175QB

High Road

SG175SE

Grieg Close

SG175XQ

Chicksands Avenue

SG175YR

Swallow Close

SG175YX

Nightingale Mews

SG53HH

Hanscombe End Road

Data Sources

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