Postcode SG5 3PD is located in a rural village, 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 Arlesey located about 4.2 miles away. There are 2 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 20.9% 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.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near SG5 3PD.
Shefford & Shillington near SG5 3PD 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 4.2 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
In the SG5 3PD postcode area, located within Shefford & Shillington, there are 2 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.
1 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of SG5 3PD
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | A & S Stores | 85 Bury Road, Shillington, SG5 3NZ | Walking directions to A & S Stores |
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.