Postcode SG17 5UB 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 moderate deprivation and high crime levels, with around 66.8 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 2.9 miles away. There are 1 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area.
Shefford & Shillington has a moderate 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 high crime rate, with approximately 66.8 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 19.9% 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.
Medium noise level (60.0-64.9 dB) from road, approximately 289 ft away from SG17 5UB.
Shefford & Shillington near SG17 5UB 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 2.9 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
Based on 140 recent sales, the median property price is £351,500 in Shefford area, with individual transactions ranging from £120,000 up to £900,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 47 | £540,000 |
| Flats | 24 | £190,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 30 | £330,000 |
| Terraced | 39 | £345,000 |
10 year median price trend in Shefford
In the SG17 5UB postcode area, located within Shefford & Shillington, there are 1 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
3 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of SG17 5UB
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Tesco Express | Ivel Road, Shefford, SG17 5LH | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
| 0.4 mi | Morrisons | St Francis Way, Shefford, SG17 5DZ | Walking directions to Morrisons |
| 0.4 mi | Shefford Convenience Store | 11 Ampthill Road, Shefford, SG17 5BD | Walking directions to Shefford Convenience Store |
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.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.