Postcode Analysis Central Bedfordshire, East of England

PINEMEAD, SG17 5BY House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for PINEMEAD, SG17 5BY.

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Population

276

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Avg Age

42

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Avg Income

£ 54,500 /yr

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Employed

48%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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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.

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6/10
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2/10
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3/10
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5/10
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5/10
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5/10
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1/10
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2/10
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6/10
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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.

home £157,500 median price shield Safety 6/10
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

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.

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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

White / British90.5%
Asian / British Asian1.1%
Black / African / Caribbean1.5%
Other / Mixed6.9%

Economic Activity

48%Active
FT: 35%
Unemployed: 3%
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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.

Violence and sexual offences29
Anti-social behaviour12
Criminal damage and arson7
Vehicle crime4
Drugs3

school Local Schools

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Samuel Whitbread Academy

Good1650 pupils0.4 km
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Robert Bloomfield Academy

Outstanding985 pupils1.2 km
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Clifton All Saints Academy

Good163 pupils1.4 km
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Shefford Lower School

Good509 pupils1.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

3 nearby
  • Kirkby's Gym Ltd0.8 km
  • Rogers Bakery0.8 km
  • Lloyds Chemists plc0.8 km
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

4 nearby
  • The Bridge0.9 km
  • The White Hart0.8 km
  • The Brewery Tap0.9 km
  • The Cornerstone0.8 km
restaurant

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
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • Wm Morrison Supermarkets Ltd0.8 km
fastfood

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