Postcode SG17 5UZ 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 moderate crime levels, with around 56.2 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 3.0 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 moderate level of deprivation, ranked at position 18,146 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the bottom 45% least deprived areas in England.
Shefford & Shillington has a moderate crime rate, with approximately 56.2 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 16.0% 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 5UZ.
Shefford & Shillington near SG17 5UZ 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.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Shefford Millenium Green | Large | Walking directions to Shefford Millenium Green |
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 5UZ 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 5UZ
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Morrisons | St Francis Way, Shefford, SG17 5DZ | Walking directions to Morrisons |
| 0.3 mi | Shefford Convenience Store | 11 Ampthill Road, Shefford, SG17 5BD | Walking directions to Shefford Convenience Store |
| 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.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.