Area Analysis Central Bedfordshire, East of England

SG17 House Prices, Crime & Local Stats

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for the SG17 postcode area.

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Population

14,634

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Avg Age

41

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Avg Income

£ 51,150 /yr

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Employed

53%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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6/10
family_restroomFamily
8/10
favoriteHealth
3/10
workEmployment
10/10
diversity_3Diversity
2/10
paymentsAffluence
8/10
directions_transitTransit
3/10
homeHome Ownership
6/10
trending_upInvestment
5/10
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Area Character

Ranked among the least deprived areas in England, SG17 combines high owner-occupation (71%), strong property values (£504k median) and low crime into a blue-chip residential profile. Crime rates in this specific area are higher than average. Property prices average £504k. Property prices are trending up 26.9% year-on-year.

home £504,136 median price
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

SG17 is a postcode district in Central Bedfordshire, East of England, covering 399 active and 61 retired postcodes.

The largest share of SG17 (22%) is characterised by a professional urban neighbourhood — young and mid-career workers, good amenities, alongside a settled suburban family area with high owner-occupation and stability (21%). This mix of 7 distinct neighbourhood types makes SG17 one of the more varied districts in the region.

Property: Average house prices in SG17 are around £504k, up 26.9% year-on-year. Safety: Crime runs above average across SG17 at 224 per 1,000 residents — driven partly by commercial activity and transport hubs. Individual street-level data is available by selecting a specific postcode below. An average age of 41 points to a settled, predominantly family community — stable, long-term residents alongside newer arrivals.

Select any postcode below to explore street-level crime, nearby schools, sold house prices, and census data — or view the full SG17 demographics profile for district-wide census breakdowns.

mapGeographic Location

Demographic Deep-Dive

Census-aligned analysis of population structure and socioeconomic drivers.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British93.2%
Asian / British Asian2.2%
Black / African / Caribbean1.3%
Other / Mixed3.3%

Economic Activity

53%Active
FT: 39%
Unemployed: 2%

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)

Recent reported incidents and common crime categories.

Violence and sexual offences921
Anti-social behaviour668
Shoplifting432
Other theft258
Vehicle crime247

school Local Schools

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Shefford Lower School

Good509 pupils
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Robert Bloomfield Academy

Outstanding985 pupils
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Samuel Whitbread Academy

Good1650 pupils
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Clifton All Saints Academy

Good163 pupils
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Campton Academy

Outstanding121 pupils
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Meppershall Church of England Academy

Inadequate98 pupils

storefront Nearby Amenities

hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • The Airman Hotel
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

9 nearby
  • The Admiral
  • The Black Horse
  • The Brewery Tap
  • The Bridge
  • The Cornerstone
  • + 4 more
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Retailers - Other

10 nearby
  • Cost Cutter & Abbots Bar
  • Polehanger Farms Ltd
  • Budgens of Meppershall
  • Co-operative Group
  • J W Baxter Butchers
  • + 5 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

13 nearby
  • JOL Golf Shop Ltd
  • Clifton Cuisine
  • Dalchini Spice
  • Gokce Restaurant
  • Jakes American Diner
  • + 8 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

7 nearby
  • Domino's Pizza
  • Hong Kong House
  • Lemon Plaice
  • New Rays
  • New Xpress Pizza & Chicken
  • + 2 more
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Supermarkets

2 nearby
  • Tesco
  • Wm Morrison Supermarkets Ltd