Postcode SG17 5JR 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 moderate crime levels, with around 48.6 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in Shefford & Shillington is £54,500 per year. The nearest station is Arlesey located about 2.8 miles away. There are 1 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 1 parks nearby, closest large park is Shefford Millenium Green.
Shefford & Shillington has a very low level of deprivation, ranked at position 32,067 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the bottom 2% least deprived areas in England.
Shefford & Shillington has a low crime rate, with approximately 48.6 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 15.5% 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 of residents in Shefford & Shillington is £54,500 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near SG17 5JR.
Shefford & Shillington near SG17 5JR has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
Based on 142 recent sales, the median property price is £346,500 in Shefford area, with individual transactions ranging from £80,000 up to £900,000.
Price per property type (last year)
Price per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 46 | £512,500 |
| Flats | 26 | £190,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 27 | £350,000 |
| Terraced | 43 | £325,000 |
10 years price trend in Shefford
In the SG17 5JR postcode area, located within Shefford & Shillington, there are 1 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
| Distance | Name | Address | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Morrisons | St Francis Way, Shefford, SG17 5DZ | |
| 0.4 mi | Shefford Convenience Store | 11 Ampthill Road, Shefford, SG17 5BD | |
| 0.4 mi | Tesco Express | Ivel Road, Shefford, SG17 5LH |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/09/2025.