Crackle Hill Road, Meppershall, Shefford, SG17 5LR

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Crackle Hill Road is in Meppershall, Shefford and in Mid Bedfordshire district. SG17 5LR is located in the Meppershall & Shillington electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Mid Bedfordshire. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.

StreetScan combines information about Crackle Hill Road, Meppershall, Shefford, SG17 5LR and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.

Nearby postcodes are: SG17 5LS, SG17 5LJ, SG17 5QE, SG17 5QF, SG17 5AB, SG17 5LP, SG17 5AQ, SG17 5SA, SG17 5AW.

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around SG17 5LR is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.5%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Female	46.1%	50.5%	4.4%	51.0%	-0.5%
Male	53.9%	49.5%	-4.4%	49.0%	0.5%

Partnership Status

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 5LR there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 61.2% 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	22.5%	22.4%	-0.1%	37.9%	-15.5%
Married: Opposite sex	64.1%	61.2%	-2.9%	44.2%	17.0%
Separated	1.3%	2.4%	1.1%	2.2%	0.2%
Divorced	6.1%	7.8%	1.7%	9.1%	-1.3%
Widowed	6.1%	6.1%	0.0%	6.1%	0.0%

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.

This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (85.3%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either a younger population or more affluent area.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Very good health	46.8%	46.5%	-0.3%	48.4%	-1.9%
Good health	39.4%	38.8%	-0.6%	33.6%	5.2%
Fair health	12.8%	12.7%	-0.1%	12.7%	0.0%
Bad health	0.7%	2%	1.3%	4.0%	-2.0%
Very bad health	0.4%	0%	-0.4%	1.2%	-1.2%

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	16.5%	14.8%	-1.7%	18.2%	-3.4%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	13.4%	9.8%	-3.6%	9.6%	0.2%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	22.5%	16.8%	-5.7%	13.4%	3.4%
Apprenticeship	7.8%	6.6%	-1.2%	5.3%	1.3%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	9.5%	18.9%	9.4%	16.9%	2.0%
Degree or Similar	26.4%	31.6%	5.2%	33.8%	-2.2%
Other	3.9%	1.6%	-2.3%	2.8%	-1.2%

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)
Other Asian	0%	1.3%	1.3%	1.6%	-0.3%
Black African	0%	0.3%	0.3%	2.5%	-2.2%
Mixed White and Asian	0%	1.3%	1.3%	0.8%	0.5%
Mixed White and African	0%	1.3%	1.3%	0.4%	0.9%
Mixed White and Caribbean	0.4%	0.3%	-0.1%	0.9%	-0.6%
White	97.5%	95.3%	-2.2%	81.4%	13.9%
Gypsy or Irish Traveller	2.1%	0%	-2.1%	0.1%	-0.1%

Country of Birth

In this area, 97% 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	96.8%	97%	0.2%	83.2%	13.8%
European Union	1.8%	2%	0.2%	6.1%	-4.1%
Africa	0%	0.3%	0.3%	2.7%	-2.4%
Middle East and Asia	0.4%	0.7%	0.3%	5.6%	-4.9%
The Americas and the Caribbean	0.7%	0%	-0.7%	1.3%	-1.3%
Oceania	0.4%	0%	-0.4%	0.3%	-0.3%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	96.1%	97%	0.9%	83.2%	13.8%
10+ Years	0.4%	3%	2.6%	9.8%	-6.8%
2-5 Years	0.7%	0%	-0.7%	2.2%	-2.2%
Less than 2 years	2.8%	0%	-2.8%	1.9%	-1.9%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	89.3%	76.7%	12.6%
Ireland	0.3%	0.6%	-0.3%
Poland	0.3%	1.3%	-1.0%
No passport held	10%	13.5%	-3.5%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	37.5%	37.2%	0.3%
Christian	55.9%	46.2%	9.7%
Hindu	1.3%	1.7%	-0.4%
Not answered	5.4%	6.0%	-0.6%

Safety

Is Crackle Hill Road dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Crackle Hill Road was 141.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 191.9% higher than the Clifton, Henlow & Langford average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.

Crackle Hill Road has the highest crime rate of 27 local areas in Clifton, Henlow & Langford and the 81st highest crime rate of 871 local areas in Central Bedfordshire .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 90.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 95.2%.

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Affluence

Household Income

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.

Average Household Income
£53,700

Income Rank
8/10

Household Income in SG17 5LR, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 1/10 (very low )
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 - 1/10 (very low )
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 - 2/10 (very low )
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 - 2/10 (very low )
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 - 2/10 (very low )
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 - 3/10 (low )
The Crime Domain measures the risk of people and property being victims of crime in a local area.
Barriers to Housing and Services Domain - 2/10 (very low )
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) - 3/10 (low )
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) - 1/10 (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 Crackle Hill Road are based on 4 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 Crackle Hill Road, Meppershall, Shefford, SG17 5LR

Estimated Average Property Prices for SG17 5LR

Average Price
£381,389

Semi-Detached
£376,981

Terraced
no sales

Detached
£394,611

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Crackle Hill Road

Average Price
£379,491

Semi-Detached
£369,808

Terraced
no sales

Detached
£408,539

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Crackle Hill Road

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
5 Crackle Hill Road, Shefford, Central Bedfordshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£291,291	2016-07-29	£390,241
2 Crackle Hill Road, Shefford, Central Bedfordshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£235,000	2014-07-04	£403,679
2B Crackle Hill Road, Shefford, Bedfordshire Detached, a newly built property	£224,000	2007-08-22	£408,539
2 Crackle Hill Road, Shefford, Bedfordshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£191,000	2006-12-15	£363,694
5 Crackle Hill Road, Shefford, Bedfordshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£77,500	1998-11-24	£377,813

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Employment

SG17 5LR area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 1% 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.

The percentage of retired residents living in SG17 5LR area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 30% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.

Economic Activity

Full-Time Employee	83
Retired	73
Part-Time Employee	38
Self-Employed	20
Student (economically inactive)	8
Looking after home or family	6
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	5
Other	3
Unemployed	3
Long-Term Sick or disabled	3

Employment Industry

Construction	20
Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	20
Education	19
Manufacturing	14
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	13
Human health and social work activities	13
Professional, scientific and technical activities	11
Financial and insurance activities	7
Other	6
Administrative and support service activities	4
Information and communication	3
Agriculture, forestry and fishing	3
Accommodation and food service activities	3
Transport and storage	3
Real estate activities	2
Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities	1
Mining and quarrying	1

Schools

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Meppershall Church of England Academy 107 High Street , SG17 5LZ	- not rated	755 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Campton Academy Rectory Road , Campton SG17 5PF	- not rated	1,839 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Shefford Lower School School Lane , SG17 5XA	3out of 4	2,047 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Stondon Lower School Hillside Road , Lower Stondon SG16 6LQ	3out of 4	2,543 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Shillington Lower School Greenfields , Shillington SG5 3NX	3out of 4	3,173 yd	Community school	No	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	2,771 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	4out of 4	2,013 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Henlow Church of England Academy Church Road , SG16 6AN	3out of 4	4,741 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School

Not applicable

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Oracle Unit 54 , Wrest Park MK45 4HS	- not rated	5,207 yd	Other independent special 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	Food hygiene rating	Distance
The Meppershall Tearoom	Meppershall Village Hall, Walnut Tree Way		196 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
The Sugar Loaf	25 High Street, Meppershall		161 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Meppershall Village Hall WALNUT TREE WAY	grass pitches	101 yd

Broadband

Technology Aviability

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%

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	78.1 Mbit/s
Average download speed	71.8 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	79.98 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	79.98 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	20 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	17.4 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	20 Mbit/s

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