Property profile

2 Palmer Close

Map showing 2 Palmer Close, Shefford

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Estimated sale price

£285,000

Terraced sold in Shefford

The box shows the middle 50% of terraced sale prices, the whiskers show the 5th to 95th percentile, and the marker shows this property's estimated price.

Half of similar homes sold within the box; most sold within the wider line.

An indicative model estimate, not a survey or formal valuation.

This property vs market

Last sold23 Feb 2024
£260,000Change since last sale: +£27,000 (+10%)
Annualised change
+3.9% per yearCentral Bedfordshire annualised change (terraced) since 2024: +3.3% per yearThis property's value grew faster than the market
Price per sq ftLocal median £359 per sq ft
£376 per sq ftEstimate vs local median: +£16 per sq ft (+4.6%)
Local sold pricesMedian for terraced in Shefford
£330,000Estimate vs local median: −£43,000 (−13%)
How this estimate is calculated

Area360's automated valuation uses available property details, recorded sales and local market data to estimate a sale price. This automated estimate is a guide, not a survey, mortgage valuation or formal valuation. See the valuation methodology and limitations.

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Property facts

Property typeHouse / Mid-Terrace
TenureFreehold
Construction period1967-1975
Floor area71 m² / 764 sq ft
Rooms4 habitable / 4 heated
EPC ratingD
EPC inspection22 Dec 2023

Sales history

DatePriceChange
23 Feb 2024£260,000-

Local market

Property prices in Shefford

Median price: £370,000
Price per sq ft: £372
Sales (last 12 months): 142
Typical range (middle 50%): £261K – £494K

Based on 142 recent sales, the median property price is £370,000 (about £372 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£527,500£396
Semi-Detached23£375,000£427
Terraced41£330,000£359
Flats26£184,750£308

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£340,000
2026£525,000£179,000£370,000£340,000
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£347
2026£398£306£422£370
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.

Recent sales

There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SG17 5EE.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SG17 5EE
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
18 Sept 202528, Town Meadow Drive, Shefford, SG17 5EFTerracedFreehold£330,000
18 Dec 20259, Old Station Way, Shefford, SG17 5EDFlatsLeasehold£195,000
08 Dec 202512, Old Station Way, Shefford, SG17 5EDTerracedFreehold£277,500
12 Sept 20255, Old Station Way, Shefford, SG17 5EDFlatsLeasehold£187,500
18 Dec 20254, The Maltings, Shefford, SG17 5TUTerracedFreehold£344,000

Other properties at this postcode

AddressTenureFloor areaLast sale
1, Palmer Close, SheffordFreehold71 m²£269,000 (2019)
4, Palmer Close, SheffordFreehold112 m²£225,000 (2011)
8 Palmer Close, Shefford-102 m²-
12 Palmer Close, SheffordFreehold94 m²£240,000 (2014)
16, Palmer Close, SheffordFreehold72 m²£305,000 (2023)

Area insights for SG17 5EE

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Overview

Postcode SG17 5EE is located in an urban city, within the Shefford area of Central Bedfordshire in the East of England region, and forms part of the Shefford & Shillington area. It has average deprivation and low crime levels, with around 45.2 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 45% below the East of England average of 82 per 1,000. The average income per household in Shefford & Shillington is £71,404 per year. The median sale price in Shefford is £370,000 (around £372 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £261,250 and £493,750. The nearest station is Arlesey, about 3.1 miles away. There are 1 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest large park is Shefford Millenium Green.

Crime rate
4/10
Crimes per 1k residents
45
Deprivation level
5/10
Income level
9/10
Social housing
1.3%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

5/10

Shefford & Shillington has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 18,652 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the bottom 43% least deprived areas in England.

Crime level

4/10

Shefford & Shillington has a low crime rate, with approximately 45.2 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

1.3%

Approximately 1.3% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 15.7% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

9/10

The average income per household in Shefford & Shillington is £71,404 per year.

Noise Level

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near SG17 5EE.

Flood risk

No risk

Shefford & Shillington near SG17 5EE has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Arlesey located about 3.1 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for SG17 5EE
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.5 miShefford Millenium GreenLargeWalking directions to Shefford Millenium Green

Area Profile

Population
360
Population density
2,773.5 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Shoplifting
65.16(+853%)
Violence and sexual offences
17.87(-43%)
Anti-social behaviour
13.14(+14%)
Public order
6.31(+23%)
Vehicle crime
5.25(+19%)
East of England average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
312
87.15%
Other White
17
4.75%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
8
2.23%
Chinese
4
1.12%
Other Asian
4
1.12%
Total population: 358

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
98
34.88%
Level 3 (A level)
66
23.49%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
37
13.17%
No qualifications
32
11.39%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
29
10.32%
Total 16+ residents: 281

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
70
46.05%
Owns with a mortgage
60
39.47%
Private landlord or letting agency
15
9.87%
Shared ownership
4
2.63%
Other social rented
2
1.32%
Total households: 152

Schools

In the SG17 5EE postcode area, located within Shefford & Shillington, there are 1 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.

Ratings include official Ofsted judgements and Area360 summaries of inspection grades. Open a school’s inspection details to see the full breakdown.

Nearby schools for SG17 5EE
DistancePhaseNameTypeRatingLinks
0.3 miMiddle deemed secondaryRobert Bloomfield AcademyAcademy converter
0.4 miPrimaryShefford Lower SchoolCommunity school
0.8 miSecondarySamuel Whitbread AcademyAcademy converter

Local amenities

2 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of SG17 5EE

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for SG17 5EE
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.2 miShefford Convenience Store11 Ampthill Road, Shefford, SG17 5BDWalking directions to Shefford Convenience Store
0.2 miMorrisonsSt Francis Way, Shefford, SG17 5DZWalking directions to Morrisons