SG17 5DJ is a safe, established residential area on Bedford Road, 0.3km from Shefford in Shefford. Administratively it sits within Shefford ward and the Mid Bedfordshire constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, SG17 5DJ is these neighbourhoods include younger than group average individuals, frequently born in the eu. many residents are of mixed or multiple ethnicities. many are unmarried or divorced. many reside in privately rented detached houses or flats, some of which are underoccupied. individuals are more likely than the group average to be educated to a level/highers or degree level, and to work in managerial occupations. unemployment rates are lower than the group average. many of these neighbourhoods are found close to industrial estates. A balanced community with an average age of 39 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 45% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 50 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Average house prices are around £295k, down 20.6% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for SG17 5DJ are sourced from Output Area E00088065 (shared with 6 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
BEDFORD ROAD, SG17 5DJ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BEDFORD ROAD, SG17 5DJ.
371
39
£ 54,500 /yr
54%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
SG17 5DJ has a significant social housing presence — 45% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. Despite the social housing concentration, crime here is lower than expected — a positive signal. Property prices are trending down 20.6% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SG17 5DJ. The average age is 38.9. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 285,000
15 sales · Mean £ 294,549
Terraced
£ 265,000
7 sales · Mean £ 258,428
Detached
£ 307,000
1 sales · Mean £ 307,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around SG17 5DJ is moderate at 50 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are shoplifting and violence and sexual offences. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Robert Bloomfield Academy
Shefford Lower School
Samuel Whitbread Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
4 nearby- Co-operative Group0.4 km
- Kirkby's Gym Ltd0.5 km
- Rogers Bakery0.4 km
- Lloyds Chemists plc0.4 km
Pub, NightClub
4 nearby- The Bridge0.4 km
- The White Hart0.3 km
- The Brewery Tap0.2 km
- The Cornerstone0.4 km
Restaurant, Cafe
8 nearby- Dalchini Spice0.4 km
- Jakes American Diner0.3 km
- Rose Buds @ Duck Lane0.3 km
- The Sub Station0.4 km
- Gokce Restaurant0.1 km
- + 3 more
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Wm Morrison Supermarkets Ltd0.5 km
Takeaway Shop
6 nearby- New Rays0.3 km
- Shefford Kebab House0.4 km
- Domino's Pizza0.3 km
- Hong Kong House0.9 km
- Lemon Plaice0.4 km
- + 1 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Arlesey5.1 km
- Biggleswade7.1 km
- Letchworth Garden City10.0 km
Bus Stops
- Riverside0.1 km
- Riverside0.1 km
- Northbridge Street0.3 km
- Northbridge Street0.3 km
- High Street0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: SG175DJ · Data under Open Government Licence