SG17 5BU is a sought-after residential area on Bloomfield Drive, 0.5km from Shefford in Shefford. Administratively it sits within Shefford ward and the Mid Bedfordshire constituency.
For serious buyers, SG17 5BU is a family suburb with many younger renters, often with small children. The 37 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 90% 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 37 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £342k, down 25.3% 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 5BU are sourced from Output Area E00177158 (shared with 13 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
BLOOMFIELD DRIVE, SG17 5BU House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BLOOMFIELD DRIVE, SG17 5BU.
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37
£ 54,500 /yr
58%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: SG17 5BU 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
Ranked among the least deprived areas in England, SG17 5BU combines high owner-occupation (90%), strong property values (£342k median) and low crime into a blue-chip residential profile. Low crime and mid-career demographics put this at peak family desirability. Property prices are trending down 25.3% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SG17 5BU. The average age is 37.0. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Established and family-oriented. The area is largely populated by middle-aged homeowners, providing a deeply rooted community feel.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 339,250
8 sales · Mean £ 349,521
Terraced
£ 290,000
2 sales · Mean £ 290,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
SG17 5BU has low crime rates — 37 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
Robert Bloomfield Academy
Shefford Lower School
Campton Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
4 nearby- Co-operative Group0.3 km
- Kirkby's Gym Ltd0.4 km
- Rogers Bakery0.5 km
- Lloyds Chemists plc0.5 km
Pub, NightClub
4 nearby- The Bridge0.4 km
- The White Hart0.6 km
- The Brewery Tap0.6 km
- The Cornerstone0.5 km
Restaurant, Cafe
8 nearby- Dalchini Spice0.6 km
- Jakes American Diner0.5 km
- Rose Buds @ Duck Lane0.5 km
- The Sub Station0.6 km
- Gokce Restaurant0.7 km
- + 3 more
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Wm Morrison Supermarkets Ltd0.4 km
- Tesco0.8 km
Takeaway Shop
5 nearby- New Rays0.4 km
- Shefford Kebab House0.3 km
- Domino's Pizza0.4 km
- Lemon Plaice0.3 km
- New Xpress Pizza & Chicken0.5 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Arlesey5.3 km
- Biggleswade7.7 km
- Letchworth Garden City9.9 km
Bus Stops
- Scotgrange Meadow0.1 km
- Scotgrange Meadow0.2 km
- School Lane0.3 km
- School Lane0.3 km
- High Street0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: SG175BU · Data under Open Government Licence