Postcode SG17 5LH is located in a rural town, within the Meppershall & Shillington ward of Central Bedfordshire in the East of England region, and forms part of the Clifton, Meppershall & Stondon area. It has very low deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 41.6 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Clifton, Meppershall & Stondon is £66,392 per year. The nearest station is Arlesey located about 3.0 miles away. There are 2 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area.
Clifton, Meppershall & Stondon has a very low level of deprivation, ranked at position 31,418 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the bottom 4% least deprived areas in England.
Clifton, Meppershall & Stondon has a low crime rate, with approximately 41.6 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 4.4% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 10.6% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Clifton, Meppershall & Stondon is £66,392 per year.
Moderate noise level (65.0-69.9 dB) from road, approximately 273 ft away from SG17 5LH.
Clifton, Meppershall & Stondon near SG17 5LH 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 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
Based on 59 recent sales, the median property price is £425,000 in Meppershall & Shillington area, with individual transactions ranging from £174,000 up to £955,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median | Median £/m² |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 26 | £592,500 | £4,277 |
| Semi-Detached | 21 | £395,000 | £4,159 |
| Terraced | 12 | £300,000 | £5,000 |
10 year median price trend in Meppershall & Shillington
In the SG17 5LH postcode area, located within Clifton, Meppershall & Stondon, there are 2 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
1 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of SG17 5LH
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 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 5LH, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Blake Stephenson
Meppershall & Shillington - 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.