Postcode SG17 5JB 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 high deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 62.7 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 2.5 miles away. There are 2 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 1 parks nearby, closest large park is Shefford Millenium Green.
Shefford & Shillington has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 15,636 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 48% most deprived areas in England.
Shefford & Shillington has a moderate crime rate, with approximately 62.7 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 60.2% 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 5JB.
Shefford & Shillington near SG17 5JB 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 2.5 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Shefford Millenium Green | Large | Walking directions to Shefford Millenium Green |
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 5JB postcode area, located within Shefford & Shillington, there are 2 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
2 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of SG17 5JB
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 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 5JB, 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.