SG17 5AZ is a sought-after residential area on Ampthill Road, 0.5km from Shefford Hardwick in Shefford. Administratively it sits within Shefford ward and the Mid Bedfordshire constituency.
For serious buyers, SG17 5AZ is a stable, owner-occupied suburb — married couples, UK-born, strong community. This is a stable, socially diverse area (average age 44) — accessible for a wide range of households, from young families to empty nesters. 86% 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 29 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £489k, down 15.1% 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 5AZ are sourced from Output Area E00177101 (shared with 13 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
AMPTHILL ROAD, SG17 5AZ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for AMPTHILL ROAD, SG17 5AZ.
387
44
£ 54,500 /yr
53%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: SG17 5AZ 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.
Area Character
SG17 5AZ is a premium owner-occupier postcode — median prices of £489k, 86% 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 down 15.1% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SG17 5AZ. The average age is 43.7. 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 highly stable neighborhood of property owners. The average age points to mid-career individuals heavily invested in the local area.
home Property Prices by Type
Detached
£ 545,000
7 sales · Mean £ 528,964
Terraced
£ 214,000
1 sales · Mean £ 214,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
SG17 5AZ has low crime rates — 29 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.
school Local Schools
Shefford Lower School
Robert Bloomfield Academy
Campton Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
4 nearby- Co-operative Group0.4 km
- Kirkby's Gym Ltd0.6 km
- Rogers Bakery0.6 km
- Lloyds Chemists plc0.6 km
Pub, NightClub
4 nearby- The Bridge0.5 km
- The White Hart0.7 km
- The Brewery Tap0.7 km
- The Cornerstone0.6 km
Restaurant, Cafe
8 nearby- Dalchini Spice0.7 km
- Jakes American Diner0.7 km
- Rose Buds @ Duck Lane0.6 km
- The Sub Station0.7 km
- Gokce Restaurant0.8 km
- + 3 more
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Wm Morrison Supermarkets Ltd0.6 km
- Tesco0.9 km
Takeaway Shop
5 nearby- New Rays0.6 km
- Shefford Kebab House0.4 km
- Domino's Pizza0.6 km
- Lemon Plaice0.4 km
- New Xpress Pizza & Chicken0.6 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Arlesey5.4 km
- Biggleswade7.8 km
- Letchworth Garden City10.0 km
Bus Stops
- School Lane0.1 km
- School Lane0.2 km
- Scotgrange Meadow0.2 km
- Scotgrange Meadow0.3 km
- Priory Gate0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: SG175AZ · Data under Open Government Licence