Postcode SG17 5BE is located in an urban city, within the Shefford ward of Central Bedfordshire in the East of England region, and forms part of the Shefford & Shillington area. It has very low deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 28.9 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Shefford & Shillington is £71,404 per year. The nearest station is Arlesey located about 3.2 miles away. There are 2 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area.
Shefford & Shillington has a very low level of deprivation, ranked at position 28,954 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the bottom 12% least deprived areas in England.
Shefford & Shillington has a very low crime rate, with approximately 28.9 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 46.4% 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.
The average income per household in Shefford & Shillington is £71,404 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near SG17 5BE.
Shefford & Shillington near SG17 5BE has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Arlesey located about 3.2 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
Based on 142 recent sales, the median property price is £358,850 in Shefford area, with individual transactions ranging from £86,000 up to £885,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median | Median £/m² |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 47 | £520,000 | £4,236 |
| Flats | 27 | £186,000 | £3,362 |
| Semi-Detached | 30 | £372,500 | £4,369 |
| Terraced | 38 | £330,000 | £3,764 |
10 year median price trend in Shefford
In the SG17 5BE postcode area, located within Shefford & Shillington, there are 2 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
3 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of SG17 5BE
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 mi | Shefford Convenience Store | 11 Ampthill Road, Shefford, SG17 5BD | Walking directions to Shefford Convenience Store |
| 0.2 mi | Morrisons | St Francis Way, Shefford, SG17 5DZ | Walking directions to Morrisons |
| 0.5 mi | Tesco Express | Ivel Road, Shefford, SG17 5LH | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
Annual council tax rates for Central Bedfordshire district (2025-26).
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for SG17 5BE, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Mark Robert Liddiard
Shefford - Elected 4 May 2023
Tony Brown
Shefford - Elected 4 May 2023
Alistair Strathern
Hitchin - Elected 4 Jul 2024
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/06/2026.