SG17 5AX is a safe, established residential area on High Street, 0.2km from Shefford in Shefford. Administratively it sits within Shefford ward and the Mid Bedfordshire constituency.
This is a strong family neighbourhood — a family suburb with many younger renters, often with small children. A balanced community with an average age of 42 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 86% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 49 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £190k, up 8.3% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for SG17 5AX are sourced from Output Area E00088059 (shared with 6 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
HIGH STREET, SG17 5AX House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HIGH STREET, SG17 5AX.
361
42
£ 54,500 /yr
52%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: SG17 5AX is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic.
Area Character
Balanced, accessible, and mixed. SG17 5AX spans multiple life stages — average age 42, moderate ownership and renting. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice. Property prices are trending up 8.3% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SG17 5AX. The average age is 41.6. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Age & Housing: A settled, mid-life demographic of homeowners. The population consists largely of established adults and families who own their properties.
home Property Prices by Type
Flat
£ 207,500
12 sales · Mean £ 207,208
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
SG17 5AX has low crime rates — 49 incidents 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 Group0.0 km
- Kirkby's Gym Ltd0.2 km
- Rogers Bakery0.2 km
- Lloyds Chemists plc0.2 km
Pub, NightClub
4 nearby- The Bridge0.1 km
- The White Hart0.3 km
- The Brewery Tap0.3 km
- The Cornerstone0.2 km
Restaurant, Cafe
8 nearby- Dalchini Spice0.3 km
- Jakes American Diner0.2 km
- Rose Buds @ Duck Lane0.1 km
- The Sub Station0.3 km
- Gokce Restaurant0.4 km
- + 3 more
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Wm Morrison Supermarkets Ltd0.2 km
- Tesco0.9 km
Takeaway Shop
6 nearby- New Rays0.1 km
- Shefford Kebab House0.0 km
- Domino's Pizza0.1 km
- Hong Kong House0.9 km
- Lemon Plaice0.0 km
- + 1 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Arlesey5.1 km
- Biggleswade7.4 km
- Letchworth Garden City9.8 km
Bus Stops
- High Street0.1 km
- Scotgrange Meadow0.2 km
- Morrison Supermarket0.2 km
- Scotgrange Meadow0.2 km
- High Street0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: SG175AX · Data under Open Government Licence