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Crime
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About

Shefford ward lies within the Central Bedfordshire authority, centred around the historic market town of Shefford itself. The area encompasses surrounding villages and rural land, creating a mix of residential and agricultural spaces. The River Flit flows through the town, influencing the local landscape and green corridors. Development includes housing estates and local commerce, while the ward maintains connections to larger towns via key roads like the A600.

The area is known for its community-focused events and retains several traditional pubs and independent shops. A notable local landmark is the Shefford War Memorial, situated prominently within the town. Open countryside and public footpaths, such as those along the Flit Valley, provide accessible routes for walking and cycling. The overall character balances growth with its established role as a service centre for the surrounding villages.

Area overview

On average Shefford has low deprivation and very high crime levels. Approximately 11.6% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Shefford is £71,404 per year. The median sale price in Shefford is £375,000 (around £371 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £272,500 and £496,250. There are 2 schools in Shefford: 2 primary (0 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good).

Crime rate
10/10
Crimes per 1k residents
N/A
Deprivation level
3/10
Income level
9/10
Social housing
11.6%
Connectivity
N/A

Property prices in Shefford

Median price: £375,000
Price per sq ft: £371
Sales (last 12 months): 136
Typical range (middle 50%): £273K – £496K

Based on 136 recent sales, the median property price is £375,000 (about £371 per square foot) in Shefford 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 over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached52£527,000£394
Semi-Detached20£395,000£425
Terraced39£335,000£359
Flats25£187,500£310

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Shefford

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Shefford.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£385,000£155,000£280,000£246,500
2017£457,000£180,000£314,995£272,500
2018£434,995£156,000£318,000£265,000
2019£447,500£193,250£305,000£266,500
2020£415,750£215,000£337,250£260,250
2021£500,000£167,500£345,000£290,000
2022£529,995£198,750£377,498£317,000
2023£558,450£188,000£389,950£305,000
2024£540,000£185,000£359,050£300,000
2025£530,500£190,000£395,000£341,250
2026£525,000£179,000£355,000£345,750
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Shefford.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Shefford.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£347£235£296£337
2017£332£280£315£323
2018£336£294£340£309
2019£335£312£352£312
2020£338£293£337£346
2021£361£275£364£336
2022£389£321£389£343
2023£401£317£395£384
2024£388£308£419£367
2025£401£312£395£345
2026£398£306£414£393
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Shefford.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Shefford 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.

Local government

Elected councillors for Shefford ward.

Local councillors

Mark Robert Liddiard

Shefford - Elected 4 May 2023

Conservative

Tony Brown

Shefford - Elected 4 May 2023

Conservative

Frequently asked questions about Shefford

What is the average house price in Shefford?

The median sale price in Shefford is £375,000 (about £371 per square foot) based on 136 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

Are there good schools in Shefford?

Shefford has 2 primary schools (2 Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is Shefford?

Shefford scores 3 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. The typical neighbourhood in Shefford sits around rank 24,259 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

What is the average household income in Shefford?

The average household income in Shefford is around £71,404 per year, and 12% of homes are social housing (ONS data).

Who are the local councillors for Shefford?

Shefford is represented by 2 elected councillors: Mark Robert Liddiard (Conservative and Unionist Party) and Tony Brown (Conservative and Unionist Party).

All postcodesin Shefford

SG175GP

Angle Green

SG175BG

Pinemead

SG175PF

Rectory Road

SG175DY

Hardwick Close

SG175UT

Overlord Close

SG175JY

Ivel Road

SG179SQ

Chicksands Avenue

SG175XN

Southbridge Street

SG175JR

Coopers Court

SG175FH

Gravenhurst Road

SG175BP

George Street

SG175YQ

Kingfisher Road

SG175GY

Clifton Road

SG175FS

Robert Lucas Drive

SG179TD

Chicksands Avenue

SG179TT

Chicksands Avenue

SG175BU

Bloomfield Drive

SG175UA

Montgomery Avenue

SG179UB

Chicksands Avenue

SG179SS

Chicksands Avenue

SG175PE

Elm Close

SG175DT

Lucas Way

SG175RX

Walton Close

SG175UE

Ivel Road

SG175ZF

Davy Drive

SG179TS

Chicksands Avenue

SG179SG

Chicksands Avenue

SG175YU

Heron Close

SG175YX

Nightingale Mews

SG175PH

Ampthill Road

SG179SH

Chicksands Avenue

SG175FP

Squires Park

SG175XJ

Wynchwood Lane

SG179SJ

Chicksands Avenue

SG175FT

Bridge View

SG179SN

Shefford

SG175UZ

Southbridge Street

SG175AA

Clifton Road

SG179SP

Chicksands Avenue

SG175AY

Bentley Mews

SG175BX

The Hollies

SG175BD

Ampthill Road

SG179SZ

Chicksands Avenue

SG175DA

Kingsmede

SG179AP

Southbridge Street

SG175NU

Bedford Road

SG175GS

Celtic Mead

SG175GQ

Roman Mews

SG175ZS

Turing Gardens

SG175SL

Southfields

SG179UP

Chicksands Avenue

SG179TH

Chicksands Avenue

SG179SR

Chicksands Avenue

SG175UR

Roosevelt Avenue

SG175BS

George Street

SG175ZG

Faraday Corner

SG175BE

Ampthill Road

SG179TU

Chicksands Avenue

SG179UQ

Chicksands Avenue

SG175LA

Ivel Road

SG175JB

Hitchin Road

SG175JS

Orcus Gardens

SG175FE

The Pyghtle

SG175FX

Pomona Way

SG175UN

Tillers Close

SG179UA

Chicksands Avenue

SG175AG

Clifton Road

SG175XQ

Chicksands Avenue

SG175ED

Old Station Way

SG175GL

Norman Croft

SG175UH

The Wharf

SG175BL

Greenway

SG175FJ

Olivers Court

SG175JA

Hitchin Road

SG175FY

Lambs Close

SG175TD

Eisenhower Place

SG179TW

Chicksands Avenue

SG179UG

Chicksands Avenue

SG175PR

Sandy Lane

SG175DP

Powells Road

SG175DX

Lucas Way

SG175BN

Greenway

SG175DW

Riverside

SG179UH

Chicksands Avenue

SG175ZT

Newton Grove

SG175JU

Ivel Road

SG175NZ

Shefford

SG175XS

Wyton Court

SG175SW

Odell Way

SG175GJ

Jute Gardens

SG175DJ

Bedford Road

SG179SF

Chicksands Avenue

SG179TB

Chicksands Avenue

SG175AP

Bury Road

SG175XT

Chicksands Avenue

SG175BA

Millstream Court

SG175YF

Midland Gardens

SG175SS

Annas Meadow

SG175GG

Harrow Way

SG175UJ

Arnhem Place