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SG5 3ND

Marshalls Avenue

Meppershall & Shillington

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Detailed insights for SG5 3ND

Overview

Postcode SG5 3ND is located in a rural town, within the Meppershall & Shillington area of Central Bedfordshire in the East of England region, and forms part of the Shefford & Shillington area. It has low deprivation and low crime levels, with around 41.9 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 49% below the East of England average of 82 per 1,000. The average income per household in Shefford & Shillington is £71,404 per year. The median sale price in Meppershall & Shillington is £439,000 (around £403 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £326,250 and £564,500. The nearest station is Arlesey, about 4.4 miles away. There are 1 primary and no secondary schools in the area.

Crime rate
4/10
Crimes per 1k residents
42
Deprivation level
4/10
Income level
9/10
Social housing
54.9%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

4/10

Shefford & Shillington has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 20,731 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the bottom 37% least deprived areas in England.

Crime level

4/10

Shefford & Shillington has a low crime rate, with approximately 41.9 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

54.9%

Approximately 54.9% 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.

Income level

9/10

The average income per household in Shefford & Shillington is £71,404 per year.

Noise Level

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near SG5 3ND.

Flood risk

No risk

Shefford & Shillington near SG5 3ND has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Arlesey located about 4.4 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
435
Population density
1,827 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
18.3(-42%)
Criminal damage and arson
5.78(-9%)
Anti-social behaviour
5.78(-50%)
Vehicle crime
5.3(+20%)
Public order
3.85(-25%)
East of England average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
377
86.67%
Other White
19
4.37%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
11
2.53%
Indian
7
1.61%
Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups
6
1.38%
Total population: 435

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
81
25.08%
No qualifications
65
20.12%
Level 3 (A level)
62
19.2%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
51
15.79%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
44
13.62%
Total 16+ residents: 323

Housing

Housing tenure

Other social rented
88
53.66%
Owns with a mortgage
30
18.29%
Owns outright
28
17.07%
Shared ownership
6
3.66%
Private landlord or letting agency
6
3.66%
Total households: 164

Property prices in Meppershall & Shillington

Median price: £439,000
Price per sq ft: £403
Sales (last 12 months): 54
Typical range (middle 50%): £326K – £565K

Based on 54 recent sales, the median property price is £439,000 (about £403 per square foot) in Meppershall & Shillington area, with individual transactions ranging from £165,000 up to £955,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Meppershall & Shillington over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached26£574,000£407
Semi-Detached18£390,000£374
Terraced10£280,000£528

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Meppershall & Shillington

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Meppershall & Shillington.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£380,000£327,500£275,000
2017£402,500£318,500£245,000
2018£442,000£335,000£270,000
2019£450,000£332,500£256,000
2020£470,000£322,500£270,750
2021£475,000£375,000£307,500
2022£564,995£394,995£335,000
2023£540,000£354,995£237,000
2024£585,000£390,000£292,500
2025£620,000£399,995£317,500
2026£532,500£405,000£275,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Meppershall & Shillington.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Meppershall & Shillington.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£334£333£293
2017£314£331£378
2018£334£340£363
2019£346£336£363
2020£350£349£354
2021£370£361£380
2022£395£373£407
2023£416£403£503
2024£394£416£458
2025£372£386£448
2026£398£367£513
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Meppershall & Shillington.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Meppershall & Shillington in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 4 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SG5 3ND.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SG5 3ND
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
31 Mar 20261, Marshalls Avenue, Hitchin, SG5 3NDSemi-DetachedFreehold£195,000
05 Dec 202541, High Road, Hitchin, SG5 3LLTerracedFreehold£320,000
30 Jan 202633, Hillfoot Road, Hitchin, SG5 3NHTerracedFreehold£275,000
03 Oct 202536A, Church Street, Hitchin, SG5 3LHDetachedFreehold£750,000

Schools

In the SG5 3ND postcode area, located within Shefford & Shillington, there are 1 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for SG5 3ND
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.3 miPrimaryShillington Lower SchoolCommunity school

Good

Local amenities

1 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of SG5 3ND

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for SG5 3ND
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.3 miShillington Village StoresHigh Road, Hitchin, SG5 3LPWalking directions to Shillington Village Stores

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Central Bedfordshire district.

Band A£1,677
Band B£1,957
Band C£2,237
Band D£2,516
Band E£3,075
Band F£3,634
Band G£4,194
Band H£5,032

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for SG5 3ND, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Blake Stephenson

Meppershall & Shillington - Elected 4 May 2023

Conservative

Member of parliament

Blake Stephenson

Mid Bedfordshire - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Conservative

Geographic Information

DistrictCentral BedfordshireE06000056
Parliamentary ConstituencyMid BedfordshireE14001359
ParishShillingtonE04011981
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Shefford & ShillingtonE02003609
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Central Bedfordshire 011FE01017444
Police ForceBedfordshire
Postcode Introduced1981-06-01

Frequently asked questions about SG5 3ND

Is SG5 3ND (Shefford & Shillington) safe?

The area around SG5 3ND records about 42 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a low crime rate for England: it scores 4 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level. Across East of England as a whole the rate is about 82 per 1,000. The most common offences locally are violence and sexual offences, shoplifting and anti-social behaviour.

What is the average house price near SG5 3ND?

The median sale price around SG5 3ND in Meppershall & Shillington is £439,000 (about £403 per square foot) based on 54 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near SG5 3ND?

There is 1 school close to SG5 3ND, including Shillington Lower School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is the area around SG5 3ND?

SG5 3ND scores 4 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 20,731 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents SG5 3ND (Shefford & Shillington) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Mid Bedfordshire covering SG5 3ND is Blake Stephenson (Conservative and Unionist Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Blake Stephenson (Conservative and Unionist Party).