SG17 5AQ is a sought-after residential area on Harriots Field, 0.2km from Meppershall in Meppershall. Administratively it sits within Shefford ward and the Mid Bedfordshire constituency.
One of the more sought-after postcodes in SG17, SG17 5AQ offers a diverse rural area with a mix of families, workers and retirees. The daytime character shifts — higher status countryside accessible from major metropolitan areas. The 38 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 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 31 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £660k. 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 5AQ are sourced from Output Area E00087842 (shared with 11 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
HARRIOTS FIELD, SG17 5AQ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HARRIOTS FIELD, SG17 5AQ.
588
38
£ 53,700 /yr
56%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: SG17 5AQ is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
SG17 5AQ is a premium owner-occupier postcode — median prices of £660k, 72% home ownership, and a low-deprivation rank put this address in the top tier nationally for wealth indicators. £660k prices and low crime — this postcode commands a premium for good reason.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SG17 5AQ. The average age is 38.1. 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
Detached
£ 600,000
8 sales · Mean £ 549,375
Semi-Detached
£ 335,000
1 sales · Mean £ 335,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
SG17 5AQ has low crime rates — 31 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
Meppershall Church of England Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
2 nearby- Rogers Bakery0.7 km
- Budgens of Meppershall0.2 km
Pub, NightClub
1 nearby- The Sugar Loaf0.2 km
Restaurant, Cafe
1 nearby- The Meppershall Tearoom0.1 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Arlesey5.3 km
- Letchworth Garden City8.8 km
- Hitchin9.1 km
Bus Stops
- Post Office0.2 km
- Post Office0.2 km
- Village Hall0.2 km
- Village Hall0.2 km
- Fowlers Drive0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: SG175AQ · Data under Open Government Licence