Old Station Way, Shefford, SG17 5ED

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around SG17 5ED is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.8%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Female	54.4%	50.2%	-4.2%	51.0%	-0.8%
Male	45.6%	49.8%	4.2%	49.0%	0.8%

Partnership Status

Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Single	28.9%	40.1%	11.2%	37.9%	2.2%
Married: Opposite sex	44.5%	41%	-3.5%	44.2%	-3.2%
Married: Same sex	0%	0.9%	0.9%	0.3%	0.6%
Separated	2.4%	1.8%	-0.6%	2.2%	-0.4%
Divorced	16.1%	11.7%	-4.4%	9.1%	2.6%
Widowed	8.1%	4.5%	-3.6%	6.1%	-1.6%

Health

Across the UK, the average 48.4% rated their health as Very Good, 33.6% as Good, 12.7% as Fair, 4% as Bad, and 1.2% as Very Bad.

Population age significantly impacts residents' health. Additionally, socioeconomic status plays a crucial role: higher income levels and lower poverty rates are linked to better health outcomes. Affluent areas benefit from higher living standards, access to private healthcare, and healthier lifestyle choices.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Very good health	46.4%	37.8%	-8.6%	48.4%	-10.6%
Good health	39.9%	40.2%	0.3%	33.6%	6.6%
Fair health	11.7%	16.5%	4.8%	12.7%	3.8%
Bad health	2%	5.5%	3.5%	4.0%	1.5%

Education and Qualifications

During the 2021 census, the educational qualifications of residents across the UK were as follows: 18.2% had no qualifications, 9.6% had 1-4 GCSEs, 13.4% had 5 or more GCSEs and 1-2 A/AS Levels, 16.9% had 2 or more A Levels, 33.8% held a degree (or equivalent), and 5.4% had completed an apprenticeship.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications	15.2%	12.5%	-2.7%	18.2%	-5.7%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	17.1%	12.1%	-5.0%	9.6%	2.5%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	17.5%	13.4%	-4.1%	13.4%	0.0%
Apprenticeship	7.6%	8%	0.4%	5.3%	2.7%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	15.2%	20.1%	4.9%	16.9%	3.2%
Degree or Similar	20.9%	32.6%	11.7%	33.8%	-1.2%
Other	6.6%	1.3%	-5.3%	2.8%	-1.5%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 95.3% identifying as such, significantly higher than the UK average of 81.4%. This indicates a lower level of ethnic diversity compared to the broader UK population.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Bangladeshi	0%	0.4%	0.4%	1.1%	-0.7%
Indian	1.2%	0%	-1.2%	3.1%	-3.1%
Pakistani	0.8%	2%	1.2%	2.7%	-0.7%
Other Asian	0.8%	0.4%	-0.4%	1.6%	-1.2%
Black Caribbean	2%	1.6%	-0.4%	1.0%	0.6%
Mixed White and Asian	0.4%	0%	-0.4%	0.8%	-0.8%
Mixed White and Caribbean	1.2%	0%	-1.2%	0.9%	-0.9%
Mixed Other	0.4%	0%	-0.4%	0.8%	-0.8%
White	93.1%	95.3%	2.2%	81.4%	13.9%
Other	0%	0.4%	0.4%	1.6%	-1.2%

Country of Birth

In this area, 91.3% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is higher than the UK average of 83.2%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	90.3%	91.3%	1.0%	83.2%	8.1%
European Union	4.4%	4%	-0.4%	6.1%	-2.1%
Rest of Europe	0%	0.4%	0.4%	0.8%	-0.4%
Africa	2%	0%	-2.0%	2.7%	-2.7%
Middle East and Asia	2.4%	2.8%	0.4%	5.6%	-2.8%
The Americas and the Caribbean	0.8%	1.6%	0.8%	1.3%	0.3%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	89.1%	91.3%	2.2%	83.2%	8.1%
10+ Years	2.4%	6.3%	3.9%	9.8%	-3.5%
5-10 Years	0.4%	0.4%	0.0%	2.9%	-2.5%
2-5 Years	1.2%	2%	0.8%	2.2%	-0.2%
Less than 2 years	6.9%	0%	-6.9%	1.9%	-1.9%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	81.1%	76.7%	4.4%
Italy	0.4%	0.6%	-0.2%
Spain	1.6%	0.4%	1.2%
Poland	0.8%	1.3%	-0.5%
Other EU countries	1.2%	1.5%	-0.3%
No passport held	15%	13.5%	1.5%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	52.4%	37.2%	15.2%
Christian	39.3%	46.2%	-6.9%
Muslim	0.4%	6.5%	-6.1%
Other religion	0.4%	0.6%	-0.2%
Not answered	7.5%	6.0%	1.5%

Safety

Is Old Station Way Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Old Station Way was 154.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 194.3% higher than the Meppershall & Shillington average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.

Old Station Way has the 3rd highest crime rate of 35 local areas in Meppershall & Shillington and the 68th highest crime rate of 874 local areas in Central Bedfordshire .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 66.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -44.1%.

🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends

Affluence

Household Income

Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 79% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

Average Household Income
£54,500

Income Rank
8/10

Household Income in SG17 5ED, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 5/10 (average )
Indices of multiple deprivation (IMD) is used to classify the relative deprivation (a measure of poverty) of the area. It considers the following domains:
Income Deprivation Domain - 5/10 (average )
The Income Deprivation Domain measures the percentage of people in the population who are experiencing poverty due to having a low income. It includes both those who are unemployed and those who are employed but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Employment Deprivation Domain - 6/10 (average )
The Employment Deprivation Domain measures the proportion of the working-age population in an area involuntarily excluded from the labour market. This includes people who would like to work but are unable to do so due to unemployment, sickness or disability, or caring responsibilities.
Education, Skills and Training Domain - 7/10 (above average )
The Education, Skills, and Training Deprivation Domain measures the lack of education and skills in a local area. It has two parts: one for children and young people, and one for adults. The part for children and young people looks at their school achievements ('flow'), while the part for adults looks at the number of adults without qualifications ('stock').
Health Deprivation and Disability Domain - 4/10 (below average )
The Health Deprivation and Disability Domain measures the risk of early death and poor quality of life due to bad physical or mental health. It looks at illness, disability, and early death, but not at behaviors or environments that might affect future health.
Crime Domain - 6/10 (average )
The Crime Domain measures the risk of people and property being victims of crime in a local area.
Barriers to Housing and Services Domain - 6/10 (average )
The Barriers to Housing and Services Domain measures how easy or hard it is to access housing and local services. It has two parts: one looks at how close local services are, and the other looks at issues like how affordable housing is.
Living Environment Deprivation Domain - 3/10 (low )
The Living Environment Deprivation Domain measures the quality of the local environment. It has two parts: the "indoors" part looks at housing quality, and the "outdoors" part looks at air quality and road traffic accidents.
Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) - 6/10 (average )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) measures how many children aged 0 to 15 live in low-income families. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low incomes. This includes both those who are unemployed and those who work but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) - 2/10 (very low )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) measures the percentage of people aged 60 or older who have low income. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low income, including both unemployed people and those with low-paying jobs (and who satisfy the respective means tests).

Property Prices

Average property prices on Old Station Way are based on 49 property sales since the beginning of 1995. Estimated property prices are calculated by adjusting the last sale price by current House Price Index for Mid Bedfordshire.
StreetScan downloads house price data directly from the HM Land Registry and uses it to create these statistics.

House Prices for Old Station Way, Shefford, SG17 5ED

Estimated Average Property Prices for SG17 5ED

Average Price
£268,439

Semi-Detached
£290,705

Terraced
£309,287

Detached
£304,387

Flats/Maisonettes
£173,550

Other
£288,824

Estimated Average Property Prices for Old Station Way

Average Price
£264,907

Semi-Detached
£313,706

Terraced
£307,423

Detached
£261,500

Flats/Maisonettes
£165,316

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Old Station WayStreet

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
9 Old Station Way, Shefford, Central Bedfordshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building	£195,000	2025-12-18	£193,998
12 Old Station Way, Shefford, Central Bedfordshire Terraced, an established residential building	£277,500	2025-12-08	£279,662
5 Old Station Way, Shefford, Central Bedfordshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building	£187,500	2025-09-12	£185,583
2 Old Station Way, Shefford, Central Bedfordshire Detached, an established residential building	£277,500	2025-01-31	£284,410
7 Old Station Way, Shefford, Central Bedfordshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building	£175,000	2024-06-14	£179,070

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for SG17 5ED

Employment

SG17 5ED area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. A low level of unemployment in an area indicates a strong job market, where most people who are seeking work can find employment. This generally reflects a healthy economy in the area.

Economic Activity

Full-Time Employee	110
Retired	41
Self-Employed	17
Part-Time Employee	12
Long-Term Sick or disabled	8
Other	8
Unemployed	7
Looking after home or family	6
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	5
Student (economically inactive)	3

Employment Industry

Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	29
Human health and social work activities	15
Manufacturing	14
Education	13
Construction	12
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	12
Administrative and support service activities	10
Accommodation and food service activities	9
Transport and storage	9
Professional, scientific and technical activities	6
Other	4
Information and communication	4
Financial and insurance activities	3
Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities	2
Real estate activities	1
Agriculture, forestry and fishing	1

Schools

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Shefford Lower School School Lane , SG17 5XA	3out of 4	606 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Campton Academy Rectory Road , Campton SG17 5PF	3out of 4	1,815 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Campton Lower School Rectory Road , Campton SG17 5PF	- not rated	1,815 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
All Saints VA CofE Lower School Church Street , Clifton SG17 5ES	- not rated	2,584 yd	Voluntary aided school	No	Mixed	More About School
Clifton All Saints Academy Church Street , Clifton SG17 5ES	3out of 4	2,584 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Samuel Whitbread Academy Shefford Road , Clifton SG17 5QS	3out of 4	1,366 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Samuel Whitbread Community College Shefford Road , Clifton SG17 5QS	- not rated	1,366 yd	Foundation school	No	Mixed	More About School
Henlow Church of England Academy Church Road , SG16 6AN	- not rated	4,160 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School

Middle deemed secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Robert Bloomfield Academy Bloomfield Drive , SG17 5BU	- not rated	545 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Robert Bloomfield Middle School Bloomfield Drive , SG17 5BU	- not rated	545 yd	Foundation school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Henlow VC Middle School Church Road , SG16 6AN	- not rated	4,160 yd	Voluntary controlled school	No	Mixed	More About School

Not applicable

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
East Lodge School Ampthill Road , Campton SG17 5BH	- not rated	1,208 yd	Other independent school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name	Address	Distance
The Loft	Unit 5, 2-4 High Street	76 yd
Shefford Tandoori	8 High Street, Shefford	76 yd
Rose Buds @ Duck Lane	2-4 High Street, Shefford	87 yd
Jakes American Diner	1 High Street, Shefford	188 yd
Jakes American Diner	4 Southbridge Street, Shefford	215 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
The Bridge	50 High Street, Shefford	68 yd
The Cornerstone	1 High Street, Shefford	150 yd
The Brewery Tap	14 Northbridge Street, Shefford	216 yd
The White Hart	2 Northbridge Street, Shefford	225 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
New Rays	14 High Street, Shefford	76 yd
Domino's Pizza	30 High Street, Shefford	76 yd
Lemon Plaice	56 High Street, Shefford	104 yd
Shefford Kebab House	37 High Street, Shefford	121 yd
Crispy Chicken & Pizza	12 High Street, Shefford	127 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
Wm Morrison Supermarkets Ltd	Supermarket, St Francis Way		203 yd
Tesco	Shefford Service Station, Ivel Road		1,005 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Swimshak Ltd ST. FRANCIS WAY	swimming pool	180 yd
Robert Bloomfield Academy BLOOMFIELD DRIVE	artificial grass pitch, grass pitches	546 yd
Shefford Town Memorial Association HITCHIN ROAD	grass pitches	778 yd
Bellcote Meadow BURY ROAD	grass pitches	1,079 yd

Broadband

Technology Aviability

Percentage of premises that have Superfast Broadband (30Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband	97.7%
Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband	97.7%
Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband	97.7%
Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband	97.7%

Speed Aviability

Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s	0.0%
Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s	0.0%
Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s	0.0%
Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s	0.0%

Download Speed

Median download speed	100 Mbit/s
Average download speed	128.8 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	500 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	500 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	20 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	16.2 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	35 Mbit/s

Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.