SG17 5AE is a sought-after residential area on Clifton Road, 0.3km from Shefford in Shefford. Administratively it sits within Shefford ward and the Mid Bedfordshire constituency.
One of the more sought-after postcodes in SG17, SG17 5AE offers a mature area with an older, predominantly retired population. A balanced community with an average age of 42 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 72% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 42 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £297k, down 49.6% year-on-year. The area ranks among the least deprived 20% in England — a strong signal of community wellbeing, good schools, and low crime.
Census 2021 statistics for SG17 5AE are sourced from Output Area E00088070 (shared with 24 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
CLIFTON ROAD, SG17 5AE House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CLIFTON ROAD, SG17 5AE.
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42
£ 54,500 /yr
50%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: SG17 5AE is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
SG17 5AE is a premium owner-occupier postcode — median prices of £297k, 72% home ownership, and a low-deprivation rank put this address in the top tier nationally for wealth indicators. Very low crime and mature demographics confirm this as a prestige address. Property prices are trending down 49.6% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SG17 5AE. The average age is 42.5. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A balanced, mature neighborhood. The average age points to a solid foundation of mid-career individuals.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 370,000
7 sales · Mean £ 339,285
Flat
£ 182,000
7 sales · Mean £ 177,714
Detached
£ 620,000
2 sales · Mean £ 620,000
Semi-Detached
£ 348,000
3 sales · Mean £ 322,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
SG17 5AE has low crime rates — 42 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are shoplifting and violence and sexual offences. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Samuel Whitbread Academy
Robert Bloomfield Academy
Shefford Lower School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
4 nearby- Co-operative Group0.6 km
- Kirkby's Gym Ltd0.4 km
- Rogers Bakery0.4 km
- Lloyds Chemists plc0.4 km
Pub, NightClub
4 nearby- The Bridge0.5 km
- The White Hart0.3 km
- The Brewery Tap0.4 km
- The Cornerstone0.4 km
Restaurant, Cafe
8 nearby- Dalchini Spice0.3 km
- Jakes American Diner0.3 km
- Rose Buds @ Duck Lane0.4 km
- The Sub Station0.3 km
- Gokce Restaurant0.5 km
- + 3 more
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Wm Morrison Supermarkets Ltd0.4 km
- Tesco1.0 km
Takeaway Shop
6 nearby- New Rays0.4 km
- Shefford Kebab House0.5 km
- Domino's Pizza0.4 km
- Hong Kong House0.4 km
- Lemon Plaice0.6 km
- + 1 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Arlesey4.5 km
- Biggleswade7.1 km
- Letchworth Garden City9.4 km
Bus Stops
- Fire Station0.1 km
- Ivel Road0.1 km
- Fire Station0.2 km
- Ivel Road0.2 km
- Purcell Way0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: SG175AE · Data under Open Government Licence