Postcode Analysis Central Bedfordshire, East of England

SG5 3LD House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SG5 3LD.

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Population

449

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Avg Age

47

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Avg Income

£ 54,500 /yr

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Employed

53%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: SG5 3LD 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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7/10
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2/10
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8/10
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3/10
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8/10
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1/10
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8/10
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2/10
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Area Character

A sought-after, premium postcode. SG5 3LD's low deprivation rank, 80% ownership place it in the top quintile nationally for residential quality. Low crime and mid-career demographics put this at peak family desirability.

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

SG5 3LD is a sought-after residential area located 1.0km from Apsley End in Apsley End. Administratively it sits within Silsoe and Shillington ward and the Mid Bedfordshire constituency.

One of the more sought-after postcodes in SG5, SG5 3LD offers a quiet rural community with low density and high home ownership. Outside of residential hours, higher status countryside accessible from major metropolitan areas. The 47 average age signals a mature family neighbourhood — long-term residents, good local schools, and high levels of owner-occupation. 80% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 2 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. 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 SG5 3LD are sourced from Output Area E00088078 (shared with 28 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 SG5 3LD. The average age is 47.3. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British96.2%
Asian / British Asian2.9%
Black / African / Caribbean0.2%
Other / Mixed0.7%

Economic Activity

53%Active
FT: 37%
Unemployed: 2%
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Age & Housing: An older, highly established demographic of homeowners. The population is heavily skewed toward older adults and retirees who own their homes outright.

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2025-10)

SG5 3LD has low crime rates — 2 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are criminal damage and arson. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Criminal damage and arson1

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Pub, NightClub

1 nearby
  • The Musgrave Arms0.5 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Hitchin7.8 km
  • Harlington8.8 km
  • Arlesey9.0 km