Postcode SG5 3LZ is located in a rural hamlet, within the Meppershall & Shillington 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 33.7 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Shefford & Shillington is £71,404 per year. The nearest station is Hitchin located about 5.0 miles away. There are 1 primary and no secondary schools in the area.
Shefford & Shillington has a very low level of deprivation, ranked at position 27,605 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the bottom 16% least deprived areas in England.
Shefford & Shillington has a low crime rate, with approximately 33.7 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 3.1% 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 SG5 3LZ.
Shefford & Shillington near SG5 3LZ has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Hitchin located about 5 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
Based on 64 recent sales, the median property price is £458,750 in Meppershall & Shillington area, with individual transactions ranging from £166,250 up to £1,001,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 26 | £589,998 |
| Semi-Detached | 24 | £409,500 |
| Terraced | 14 | £317,500 |
10 year median price trend in Meppershall & Shillington
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.