SG17 5AS is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on Southfields, 0.9km from Shefford in Shefford. Administratively it sits within Shefford ward and the Mid Bedfordshire constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, SG17 5AS is a neighbourhood with pockets of retirees, often in communal or managed housing. By day, the area transitions to a non-metropolitan suburban areas character: white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. At 51 years average, the community has a secure, family-first character — valued for its stability, low turnover, and strong local identity. 59% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.
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 £273k.
Census 2021 statistics for SG17 5AS are sourced from Output Area E00088071 (shared with 6 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
SOUTHFIELDS, SG17 5AS House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SOUTHFIELDS, SG17 5AS.
197
51
£ 54,500 /yr
42%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
With 59% social renting, SG17 5AS is shaped by council and housing association investment — strong rental availability at below-market rates. Despite the social housing concentration, crime here is lower than expected — a positive signal.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SG17 5AS. The average age is 51.2. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Age & Housing: An older demographic with mixed housing. The population is heavily skewed toward individuals over fifty, with a higher-than-average rental or social housing density.
home Property Prices by Type
Detached
£ 290,000
2 sales · Mean £ 290,000
Semi-Detached
£ 240,750
1 sales · Mean £ 240,750
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
SG17 5AS 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
Clifton All Saints Academy
Robert Bloomfield Academy
Shefford Lower School
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 Hart0.9 km
- The Brewery Tap1.0 km
- The Cornerstone0.9 km
Restaurant, Cafe
7 nearby- Dalchini Spice0.8 km
- Jakes American Diner0.9 km
- Rose Buds @ Duck Lane1.0 km
- The Sub Station0.9 km
- Shefford Tandoori1.0 km
- + 2 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
- Biggleswade6.8 km
- Letchworth Garden City8.9 km
Bus Stops
- Southfields House0.1 km
- The Steamer0.1 km
- The Steamer0.1 km
- Shefford Health Centre0.2 km
- Purcell Way0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: SG175AS · Data under Open Government Licence