Postcode Analysis Central Bedfordshire, East of England

CLIFTON ROAD, SG17 5AH House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CLIFTON ROAD, SG17 5AH.

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

335

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Avg Age

43

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Avg Income

£ 54,500 /yr

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Employed

50%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: SG17 5AH is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.

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5/10
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5/10
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2/10
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8/10
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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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3/10
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Area Character

A sought-after, premium postcode. SG17 5AH's low deprivation rank, 82% ownership, and £284k median price place it in the top quintile nationally for residential quality. £284k prices and low crime — this postcode commands a premium for good reason. Property prices are trending up 22.6% year-on-year.

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

SG17 5AH is a sought-after residential area on Clifton Road, 1.0km from Shefford in Shefford. Administratively it sits within Shefford ward and the Mid Bedfordshire constituency.

For serious buyers, SG17 5AH is a family suburb with many younger renters, often with small children. A balanced community with an average age of 43 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 82% 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 24 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £284k, up 22.6% 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 5AH are sourced from Output Area E00088066 (shared with 5 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 5AH. The average age is 43.4. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British92.5%
Asian / British Asian0.9%
Black / African / Caribbean2.7%
Other / Mixed3.9%

Economic Activity

50%Active
FT: 36%
Unemployed: 2%
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Community Makeup: A highly stable neighborhood of property owners. The average age points to mid-career individuals heavily invested in the local area.

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home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 234,000

5 sales · Mean £ 261,200

Semi-Detached

£ 245,000

3 sales · Mean £ 275,333

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

SG17 5AH has low crime rates — 24 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 offences19
Anti-social behaviour12
Vehicle crime5
Criminal damage and arson4
Drugs3

school Local Schools

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Samuel Whitbread Academy

Good1650 pupils0.2 km
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Clifton All Saints Academy

Good163 pupils1.2 km
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Robert Bloomfield Academy

Outstanding985 pupils1.4 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

2 nearby
  • Rogers Bakery1.0 km
  • Lloyds Chemists plc1.0 km
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

3 nearby
  • The White Hart0.9 km
  • The Brewery Tap1.0 km
  • The Cornerstone1.0 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

4 nearby
  • Dalchini Spice0.9 km
  • Jakes American Diner0.9 km
  • The Sub Station0.9 km
  • The Hive1.0 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

1 nearby
  • Hong Kong House0.3 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Arlesey3.9 km
  • Biggleswade6.7 km
  • Letchworth Garden City8.9 km

Bus Stops

  • The Steamer0.1 km
  • The Steamer0.1 km
  • Southfields House0.2 km
  • Samuel Whitbread School0.2 km
  • Samuel Whitbread School0.2 km