SG17 5AR is a sought-after residential area on Ashdown Road, 0.9km 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 5AR offers a family suburb with many younger renters, often with small children. A balanced community with an average age of 43 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 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 20 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £308k, down 18.7% 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 5AR are sourced from Output Area E00088066 (shared with 5 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
ASHDOWN ROAD, SG17 5AR House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ASHDOWN ROAD, SG17 5AR.
335
43
£ 54,500 /yr
50%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: SG17 5AR 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 5AR is a premium owner-occupier postcode — median prices of £308k, 82% 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 18.7% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SG17 5AR. 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
£ 271,000
8 sales · Mean £ 273,506
Semi-Detached
£ 275,000
3 sales · Mean £ 291,833
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
SG17 5AR has low crime rates — 20 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
Clifton All Saints Academy
Robert Bloomfield Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
3 nearby- Kirkby's Gym Ltd0.9 km
- Rogers Bakery0.9 km
- Lloyds Chemists plc0.9 km
Pub, NightClub
3 nearby- The White Hart0.8 km
- The Brewery Tap0.9 km
- The Cornerstone0.9 km
Restaurant, Cafe
8 nearby- Dalchini Spice0.8 km
- Jakes American Diner0.9 km
- Rose Buds @ Duck Lane0.9 km
- The Sub Station0.8 km
- Gokce Restaurant0.9 km
- + 3 more
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Wm Morrison Supermarkets Ltd0.9 km
Takeaway Shop
4 nearby- New Rays1.0 km
- Domino's Pizza1.0 km
- Hong Kong House0.2 km
- New Xpress Pizza & Chicken0.9 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Arlesey4.0 km
- Biggleswade6.7 km
- Letchworth Garden City9.1 km
Bus Stops
- The Steamer0.1 km
- The Steamer0.1 km
- Purcell Way0.3 km
- Purcell Way0.3 km
- Samuel Whitbread School0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: SG175AR · Data under Open Government Licence