SG17 5AG is a sought-after residential area on Clifton Road, 0.7km 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 5AG offers a family suburb with many younger renters, often with small children. An average age of 43 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. 82% 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 25 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £319k, down 16.3% 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 5AG are sourced from Output Area E00088066 (shared with 5 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
CLIFTON ROAD, SG17 5AG House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CLIFTON ROAD, SG17 5AG.
335
43
£ 54,500 /yr
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Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: SG17 5AG 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
Ranked among the least deprived areas in England, SG17 5AG combines high owner-occupation (82%), strong property values (£319k median) and low crime into a blue-chip residential profile. Very low crime and mature demographics confirm this as a prestige address. Property prices are trending down 16.3% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SG17 5AG. The average age is 43.4. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Established and family-oriented. The area is largely populated by middle-aged homeowners, providing a deeply rooted community feel.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 286,250
24 sales · Mean £ 318,500
Detached
£ 432,500
4 sales · Mean £ 435,500
Semi-Detached
£ 381,500
4 sales · Mean £ 406,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
SG17 5AG has low crime rates — 25 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour. 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
Clifton All Saints Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
4 nearby- Co-operative Group0.9 km
- Kirkby's Gym Ltd0.7 km
- Rogers Bakery0.7 km
- Lloyds Chemists plc0.7 km
Pub, NightClub
4 nearby- The Bridge0.8 km
- The White Hart0.6 km
- The Brewery Tap0.7 km
- The Cornerstone0.7 km
Restaurant, Cafe
8 nearby- Dalchini Spice0.6 km
- Jakes American Diner0.7 km
- Rose Buds @ Duck Lane0.7 km
- The Sub Station0.6 km
- Gokce Restaurant0.8 km
- + 3 more
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Wm Morrison Supermarkets Ltd0.7 km
Takeaway Shop
6 nearby- New Rays0.8 km
- Shefford Kebab House0.9 km
- Domino's Pizza0.8 km
- Hong Kong House0.1 km
- Lemon Plaice0.9 km
- + 1 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Arlesey4.2 km
- Biggleswade6.9 km
- Letchworth Garden City9.1 km
Bus Stops
- Purcell Way0.0 km
- Purcell Way0.0 km
- The Steamer0.2 km
- The Steamer0.2 km
- Shefford Health Centre0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: SG175AG · Data under Open Government Licence