Postcode Analysis Central Bedfordshire, East of England

CLIFTON ROAD, SG17 5AN House Prices & Local Information

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

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Population

286

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Avg Age

45

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Avg Income

£ 54,500 /yr

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Employed

52%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: SG17 5AN 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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6/10
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7/10
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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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5/10
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9/10
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9/10
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Area Character

SG17 5AN is a premium owner-occupier postcode — median prices of £343k, 88% home ownership, and a low-deprivation rank put this address in the top tier nationally for wealth indicators. Low crime and mid-career demographics put this at peak family desirability. Property prices are trending up 59.0% year-on-year.

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

SG17 5AN is a sought-after residential area on Clifton Road, 0.7km from Shefford in Shefford. Administratively it sits within Shefford ward and the Mid Bedfordshire constituency.

One of the more sought-after postcodes in SG17, SG17 5AN offers a stable, owner-occupied suburb — married couples, UK-born, strong community. During the day, white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 45) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 88% 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 25 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £343k, up 59.0% 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 5AN are sourced from Output Area E00088074 (shared with 7 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 5AN. The average age is 45.2. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British95.2%
Asian / British Asian3.5%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed1.4%

Economic Activity

52%Active
FT: 38%
Unemployed: 1%
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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.

home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 245,000

23 sales · Mean £ 260,760

Detached

£ 620,000

2 sales · Mean £ 620,000

Semi-Detached

£ 402,000

2 sales · Mean £ 402,000

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

SG17 5AN has low crime rates — 25 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 offences31
Anti-social behaviour14
Criminal damage and arson10
Vehicle crime5
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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Shefford Lower School

Good509 pupils1.4 km
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Clifton All Saints Academy

Good163 pupils1.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

4 nearby
  • Co-operative Group0.9 km
  • Kirkby's Gym Ltd0.7 km
  • Rogers Bakery0.7 km
  • Lloyds Chemists plc0.7 km
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

4 nearby
  • The Bridge0.9 km
  • The White Hart0.7 km
  • The Brewery Tap0.8 km
  • The Cornerstone0.7 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

8 nearby
  • Dalchini Spice0.6 km
  • Jakes American Diner0.7 km
  • Rose Buds @ Duck Lane0.8 km
  • The Sub Station0.7 km
  • Gokce Restaurant0.8 km
  • + 3 more
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • Wm Morrison Supermarkets Ltd0.7 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

6 nearby
  • New Rays0.8 km
  • Shefford Kebab House0.9 km
  • Domino's Pizza0.8 km
  • Hong Kong House0.0 km
  • Lemon Plaice0.9 km
  • + 1 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Arlesey4.2 km
  • Biggleswade6.9 km
  • Letchworth Garden City9.1 km

Bus Stops

  • Purcell Way0.1 km
  • Purcell Way0.1 km
  • The Steamer0.2 km
  • The Steamer0.2 km
  • Shefford Health Centre0.3 km