Postcode sector · SG17 5

Is Shefford a good place to live?

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In Shefford (SG17 5), recorded crime is 6% above the national average, homes sell for around £416,013 on average, there are 6 schools in the area (3 of 3 Ofsted-rated Good or Outstanding), flood risk from rivers and the sea is high, and it ranks as one of the less deprived parts of the country (deprivation decile 8/10, where 1 is most deprived).

C Safetycrime 6% above average
A Schools100% Good/Outstanding
E Floodhigh risk
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Official UK open data · crime to 2026-04 · HM Land Registry, Police.uk, Environment Agency, GIAS/Ofsted, ONS 2021. Free to browse.

Avg sold price
£416,013
from 272 sales
Population
20,284
Deprivation decile 8/10 (1 = most deprived)
Recorded crime
282.4
per 1,000 · +6% vs UK avg · 2026-04
Schools
6
4 primary · 2 secondary · 3/3 good+
Broadband
88%
gigabit-ready · 96% superfast
Flood risk
High
1.3% of homes · rivers & sea

Flood risk in Shefford SG17 5

Flood risk from rivers and the sea in Shefford SG17 5 is rated high. Around 1.3% of properties (103 of 7,997) sit in a modelled flood zone, of which 33 are at significant risk.

Source: Environment Agency, Risk of Flooding from Rivers and Sea, updated 2026-06-27. Surface-water and groundwater flooding are modelled separately and are not included here. Commission an official flood search before purchase.

Sold-price trend (1995–2026)

Annual average (mean) sold price in SG17 5, 1995–2026. 2026 is a part year (60 sales so far) — shown greyed. Hover a point to read its value. Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid.

Recorded crime trend

Recorded crimes per month in SG17 5 (May 24–Apr 26, average 77/month). Hover a point to read the count. Source: Police.uk street-level data.

Who lives here

Median age: 43
One-person households: 25%
Households with children: 31%
Households: 7,859

Owned 71% · Social rent 14% · Private rent 13%

Census 2021 (ONS), for SG17 5.

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Shefford SG17 5: frequently asked questions

Is Shefford SG17 5 a good place to live?

What is the crime rate in Shefford SG17 5?

Recorded crime in Shefford SG17 5 runs at 282.4 per 1,000 properties, 6% above the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).

Is Shefford SG17 5 safe?

Crime in Shefford SG17 5 is above the national average. Recorded crime in Shefford SG17 5 runs at 282.4 per 1,000 properties, 6% above the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).

How much are house prices in Shefford SG17 5?

Homes in Shefford SG17 5 sell for around £416,013 on average, based on 272 recorded sales (HM Land Registry).

Is Shefford SG17 5 at risk of flooding?

Flood risk from rivers and the sea in Shefford SG17 5 is rated high. Around 1.3% of properties (103 of 7,997) sit in a modelled flood zone, of which 33 are at significant risk.

How many schools are there in Shefford SG17 5?

There are 6 schools in Shefford SG17 5 (4 primary, 2 secondary), per the DfE Get Information about Schools register.

Are the schools in Shefford SG17 5 any good?

Of the 3 Ofsted-rated schools in Shefford SG17 5, 3 (100%) are rated Good or Outstanding (Ofsted).

Is Shefford SG17 5 a deprived area?

Shefford SG17 5 sits in deprivation decile 8 of 10 (1 = most deprived), making it one of the less deprived areas in England (English Indices of Deprivation, ONS).