Postcode Analysis Central Bedfordshire, East of England

AMPTHILL ROAD, SG17 5BD House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for AMPTHILL ROAD, SG17 5BD.

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

361

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Avg Age

42

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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 5BD is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic.

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2/10
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6/10
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3/10
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7/10
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2/10
paymentsAffluence
8/10
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3/10
homeHome Ownership
9/10
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5/10
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Area Character

No single demographic signal dominates SG17 5BD — age 42, 86% ownership, 11% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. Balanced crime and pricing reflect a genuinely average but liveable neighbourhood. Property prices are trending up 11.9% year-on-year.

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

SG17 5BD is a mixed residential area on Ampthill Road, 0.4km from Shefford in Shefford. Administratively it sits within Shefford ward and the Mid Bedfordshire constituency.

For serious buyers, SG17 5BD is a family suburb with many younger renters, often with small children. The 42 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 86% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.

Safety: Crime is moderate at 56 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Average house prices are around £313k, up 11.9% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for SG17 5BD are sourced from Output Area E00088059 (shared with 6 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 5BD. 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

White / British91.9%
Asian / British Asian3.1%
Black / African / Caribbean0.3%
Other / Mixed4.7%

Economic Activity

52%Active
FT: 34%
Unemployed: 2%
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Age & Housing: A settled, mid-life demographic of homeowners. The population consists largely of established adults and families who own their properties.

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home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 230,000

4 sales · Mean £ 301,250

Detached

£ 407,500

4 sales · Mean £ 418,979

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

Crime around SG17 5BD is moderate at 56 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.

Shoplifting74
Violence and sexual offences39
Anti-social behaviour27
Criminal damage and arson9
Other theft9

school Local Schools

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Robert Bloomfield Academy

Outstanding985 pupils0.1 km
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Shefford Lower School

Good509 pupils0.4 km
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Campton Academy

Outstanding121 pupils1.4 km
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Samuel Whitbread Academy

Good1650 pupils1.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

4 nearby
  • Co-operative Group0.2 km
  • Kirkby's Gym Ltd0.3 km
  • Rogers Bakery0.4 km
  • Lloyds Chemists plc0.4 km
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

4 nearby
  • The Bridge0.2 km
  • The White Hart0.5 km
  • The Brewery Tap0.5 km
  • The Cornerstone0.4 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

8 nearby
  • Dalchini Spice0.5 km
  • Jakes American Diner0.4 km
  • Rose Buds @ Duck Lane0.3 km
  • The Sub Station0.4 km
  • Gokce Restaurant0.5 km
  • + 3 more
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Supermarkets

2 nearby
  • Wm Morrison Supermarkets Ltd0.3 km
  • Tesco0.8 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

5 nearby
  • New Rays0.3 km
  • Shefford Kebab House0.2 km
  • Domino's Pizza0.3 km
  • Lemon Plaice0.2 km
  • New Xpress Pizza & Chicken0.4 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Arlesey5.2 km
  • Biggleswade7.6 km
  • Letchworth Garden City9.9 km

Bus Stops

  • Scotgrange Meadow0.0 km
  • Scotgrange Meadow0.0 km
  • High Street0.3 km
  • Morrison Supermarket0.3 km
  • High Street0.4 km