Postcode SG17 5PP is located in a rural village, within the Shefford ward of Central Bedfordshire in the East of England region, and forms part of the Shefford & Shillington area. It has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 43.4 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 4.0 miles away. There are 2 primary and no secondary schools in the area.
Shefford & Shillington has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 26,036 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the bottom 21% least deprived areas in England.
Shefford & Shillington has a low crime rate, with approximately 43.4 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 0.9% 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.
Very High noise level (>=75.0 dB) from road, approximately 135 ft away from SG17 5PP.
Shefford & Shillington near SG17 5PP 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 4 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 5PP postcode area, located within Shefford & Shillington, there are 2 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.
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 5PP, 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.