Postcode Analysis Central Bedfordshire, East of England

GREENWAY, SG17 5BN House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for GREENWAY, SG17 5BN.

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · 2026-02 (1–2 month lag)home Prices: Land Registry
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Population

334

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Avg Age

36

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Avg Income

£ 54,500 /yr

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Employed

52%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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Index Insight: SG17 5BN 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.

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9/10
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9/10
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2/10
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10/10
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3/10
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9/10
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2/10
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4/10
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2/10
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Area Character

SG17 5BN is a mixed residential postcode — average age 36, 49% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. £452k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket. Property prices are trending up 16.9% year-on-year.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

SG17 5BN is a sought-after residential area on Greenway, 1.2km from Hardwick, Shefford in Chicksands. Administratively it sits within Shefford ward and the Mid Bedfordshire constituency.

For renters and young professionals, SG17 5BN offers a family suburb with many younger renters, often with small children. The daytime character shifts — major hospitals and public administration with diverse workforces. The 36 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 46% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 12 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £452k, up 16.9% 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 5BN are sourced from Output Area E00088055 (shared with 8 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SG17 5BN. The average age is 36.4. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British95.3%
Asian / British Asian2.9%
Black / African / Caribbean0.3%
Other / Mixed1.5%

Economic Activity

52%Active
FT: 40%
Unemployed: 1%
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Community Makeup: A dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.

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home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 380,000

5 sales · Mean £ 435,000

Detached

£ 405,000

7 sales · Mean £ 460,000

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

SG17 5BN has low crime rates — 12 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and possession of weapons. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences4
Possession of weapons2
Anti-social behaviour1
Vehicle crime1

school Local Schools

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Campton Academy

Outstanding121 pupils0.4 km
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Shefford Lower School

Good509 pupils0.8 km
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Robert Bloomfield Academy

Outstanding985 pupils1.0 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Pub, NightClub

1 nearby
  • The White Hart0.3 km
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Restaurant, Cafe

1 nearby
  • Priory House Cafe0.8 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Arlesey5.9 km
  • Biggleswade8.7 km
  • Letchworth Garden City10.1 km

Bus Stops

  • Rectory Road0.2 km
  • Rectory Road0.2 km
  • Campton Lower School0.3 km
  • Gravenhurst Road0.5 km
  • Gravenhurst Road0.5 km