SG17 5BY is a safe, established residential area on Pinemead, 0.8km from Shefford in Shefford. Administratively it sits within Shefford ward and the Mid Bedfordshire constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, SG17 5BY is an area with a high proportion of elderly residents, often in communal housing. During the day, white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. A balanced community with an average age of 42 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 60% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 22 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £157k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, down 9.1% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for SG17 5BY are sourced from Output Area E00088060 (shared with 6 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
PINEMEAD, SG17 5BY House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for PINEMEAD, SG17 5BY.
276
42
£ 54,500 /yr
48%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: SG17 5BY represents a statistically balanced neighbourhood. The scores across affluence, family, and employment align closely with national middle-ground averages, offering a highly typical UK community profile.
Area Character
Social renting makes up 60% of tenure in SG17 5BY — a meaningful indicator of a community with strong public housing infrastructure. Despite the social housing concentration, crime here is lower than expected — a positive signal. Property prices are trending down 9.1% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SG17 5BY. The average age is 41.8. 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: A mid-life demographic with high rental density. The population consists largely of working adults in their thirties and forties renting their homes.
home Property Prices by Type
Flat
£ 150,000
3 sales · Mean £ 143,666
Detached
£ 318,000
3 sales · Mean £ 316,833
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
SG17 5BY has low crime rates — 22 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
Clifton All Saints Academy
Shefford Lower School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
3 nearby- Kirkby's Gym Ltd0.8 km
- Rogers Bakery0.8 km
- Lloyds Chemists plc0.8 km
Pub, NightClub
4 nearby- The Bridge0.9 km
- The White Hart0.8 km
- The Brewery Tap0.9 km
- The Cornerstone0.8 km
Restaurant, Cafe
8 nearby- Dalchini Spice0.7 km
- Jakes American Diner0.8 km
- Rose Buds @ Duck Lane0.9 km
- The Sub Station0.8 km
- Gokce Restaurant0.9 km
- + 3 more
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Wm Morrison Supermarkets Ltd0.8 km
Takeaway Shop
5 nearby- New Rays0.9 km
- Shefford Kebab House1.0 km
- Domino's Pizza0.9 km
- Hong Kong House0.1 km
- New Xpress Pizza & Chicken0.8 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Arlesey4.1 km
- Biggleswade6.9 km
- Letchworth Garden City8.9 km
Bus Stops
- Shefford Health Centre0.1 km
- Purcell Way0.2 km
- Purcell Way0.2 km
- The Steamer0.2 km
- The Steamer0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: SG175BY · Data under Open Government Licence