Newis Crescent is in Clifton, Shefford and in Mid Bedfordshire district. SG17 5HT is located in the Clifton, Henlow & Langford electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Mid Bedfordshire. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Newis Crescent, Clifton, Shefford, SG17 5HT and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SG17 5HW, SG17 5RL, SG17 5RN, SG17 5HF, SG17 5HR, SG17 5HP, SG17 5RR, SG17 5HS, SG17 5JN.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around SG17 5HT is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.3%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 52.3% | 50.7% | -1.6% | 51.0% | -0.3% |
| Male | 47.7% | 49.3% | 1.6% | 49.0% | 0.3% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate vicinity of SG17 5HT there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 51.4% of the resident population. In contrast, the average marriage rate across the census is about 44%.
Areas with a high percentage of married residents are typically suburban neighborhoods, towns with good schools and family-friendly amenities, and regions with affordable, spacious housing options. Additionally, such areas can be popular among retirees.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 30.3% | 34.2% | 3.9% | 37.9% | -3.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 52.7% | 51.4% | -1.3% | 44.2% | 7.2% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| Separated | 3% | 2.5% | -0.5% | 2.2% | 0.3% |
| Divorced | 6% | 6% | 0.0% | 9.1% | -3.1% |
| Widowed | 8% | 5.5% | -2.5% | 6.1% | -0.6% |
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 | 45.5% | 50% | 4.5% | 48.4% | 1.6% |
| Good health | 38.8% | 33.3% | -5.5% | 33.6% | -0.3% |
| Fair health | 12.4% | 11.2% | -1.2% | 12.7% | -1.5% |
| Bad health | 2.8% | 4.2% | 1.4% | 4.0% | 0.2% |
| Very bad health | 0.6% | 1.3% | 0.7% | 1.2% | 0.1% |
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 | 23% | 20.7% | -2.3% | 18.2% | 2.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 15.3% | 8.4% | -6.9% | 9.6% | -1.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 12.3% | 14.4% | 2.1% | 13.4% | 1.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 6.3% | 6.3% | 0.0% | 5.3% | 1.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 16% | 16.3% | 0.3% | 16.9% | -0.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 25.3% | 32.1% | 6.8% | 33.8% | -1.7% |
| Other | 1.7% | 1.9% | 0.2% | 2.8% | -0.9% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 90.4% 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% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 1.1% | -0.9% |
| Chinese | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 1.7% | 1.1% | -0.6% | 3.1% | -2.0% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 2.7% | -2.5% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 1.8% | 1.8% | 1.6% | 0.2% |
| Black African | 0% | 1.8% | 1.8% | 2.5% | -0.7% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 1.0% | -0.8% |
| Other Black | 0.3% | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.4% | 0.5% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.6% | 0.4% | -0.2% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Mixed Other | 0.6% | 0.4% | -0.2% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| White | 96.4% | 90.4% | -6.0% | 81.4% | 9.0% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| Other | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 1.6% | -0.9% |
In this area, 90.8% 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 | 95.9% | 90.8% | -5.1% | 83.2% | 7.6% |
| European Union | 1.1% | 4.2% | 3.1% | 6.1% | -1.9% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 1.4% | 2.7% | 1.3% | 2.7% | 0.0% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.3% | 2% | 1.7% | 5.6% | -3.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.2% | -0.1% | 1.3% | -1.1% |
| Oceania | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 95.6% | 90.4% | -5.2% | 83.2% | 7.2% |
| 10+ Years | 0.6% | 5.8% | 5.2% | 9.8% | -4.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.6% | 1.6% | 1.0% | 2.9% | -1.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 0% | 2.2% | 2.2% | 2.2% | 0.0% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.3% | 0% | -3.3% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 84.6% | 76.7% | 7.9% |
| Ireland | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Lithuania | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Poland | 0.4% | 1.3% | -0.9% |
| Romania | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.0% |
| Other EU countries | 0.9% | 1.5% | -0.6% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| South-East Asia | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 11% | 13.5% | -2.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 44.8% | 37.2% | 7.6% |
| Christian | 45.3% | 46.2% | -0.9% |
| Buddhist | 1.6% | 0.5% | 1.1% |
| Hindu | 0.7% | 1.7% | -1.0% |
| Muslim | 0.4% | 6.5% | -6.1% |
| Sikh | 0.7% | 0.9% | -0.2% |
| Other religion | 0.2% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| Not answered | 6.3% | 6.0% | 0.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Newis Crescent was 58.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 20.1% higher than the Clifton, Henlow & Langford average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Newis Crescent has the 7th highest crime rate of 27 local areas in Clifton, Henlow & Langford and the 338th highest crime rate of 871 local areas in Central Bedfordshire .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 30.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 25.9%.

Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 77% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 24 Newis Crescent, Shefford, Central Bedfordshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £335,000 | 2024-12-13 | £353,462 |
| 30 Newis Crescent, Shefford, Central Bedfordshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £308,000 | 2024-07-24 | £336,785 |
| 8 Newis Crescent, Shefford, Central Bedfordshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £307,000 | 2023-04-28 | £326,536 |
| 4 Newis Crescent, Shefford, Central Bedfordshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £440,000 | 2022-11-21 | £466,586 |
| 1 Newis Crescent, Shefford, Central Bedfordshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £330,000 | 2022-10-31 | £353,140 |
SG17 5HT area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 139 |
| Retired | 92 |
| Part-Time Employee | 46 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 26 |
| Self-Employed | 19 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 13 |
| Looking after home or family | 9 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 8 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 33 |
| Manufacturing | 29 |
| Human health and social work activities | 21 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 16 |
| Construction | 15 |
| Education | 14 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 13 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 11 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| Information and communication | 6 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Transport and storage | 3 |
| Mining and quarrying | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clifton All Saints Academy Church Street , Clifton SG17 5ES | 4out of 4 | 79 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Raynsford Church of England Academy Park Lane , SG16 6AT | 3out of 4 | 1,418 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Derwent Lower School Hitchin Road , SG16 6BA | 3out of 4 | 3,028 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Shefford Lower School School Lane , SG17 5XA | 3out of 4 | 3,043 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Langford Village Academy Church Street , Langford SG18 9QA | 3out of 4 | 3,735 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Samuel Whitbread Academy Shefford Road , Clifton SG17 5QS | 3out of 4 | 1,209 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Henlow Church of England Academy Church Road , SG16 6AN | 3out of 4 | 1,598 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Robert Bloomfield Academy Bloomfield Drive , SG17 5BU | 4out of 4 | 2,938 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Etonbury Academy Stotfold Road , SG15 6XS | 2out of 4 | 4,650 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clifton Cuisine | 39 Broad Street, Clifton | 41 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Golden Lion | 22 Church Street, Clifton | 180 yd | |
| The Admiral | 1 Broad Street, Clifton | 182 yd | |
| The Five Bells | 101 High Street, Henlow | 1,076 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Clifton Playing Field WHISTON CRESCENT | grass pitches | 343 yd |
| Claybridge Ground CLIFTON CRICKET CLUB CLIFTON CRICKET CLUB STANFORD LANE | grass pitches | 868 yd |
This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England
| Percentage of premises that have Superfast Broadband (30Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| 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% |
| Median download speed | 149.9 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 228.8 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 26.8 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 115 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.