High Street is in Meppershall, Shefford and in Mid Bedfordshire district. SG17 5LS 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 High Street, Meppershall, Shefford, SG17 5LS and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SG17 5QF, SG17 5LR, SG17 5QE, SG17 5LJ, SG17 5SA, SG17 5LP, SG17 5LT, SG17 5AB, SG17 5LX.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around SG17 5LS is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.6%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 54.2% | 50.4% | -3.8% | 51.0% | -0.6% |
| Male | 45.8% | 49.6% | 3.8% | 49.0% | 0.6% |
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 | 30.3% | 31.4% | 1.1% | 37.9% | -6.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 50.3% | 50.3% | 0.0% | 44.2% | 6.1% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% |
| Separated | 2.7% | 1.7% | -1.0% | 2.2% | -0.5% |
| Divorced | 10.7% | 11.8% | 1.1% | 9.1% | 2.7% |
| Widowed | 6% | 3.5% | -2.5% | 6.1% | -2.6% |
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.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (87.8%) 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 | 55.3% | 54.4% | -0.9% | 48.4% | 6.0% |
| Good health | 31% | 33.4% | 2.4% | 33.6% | -0.2% |
| Fair health | 10% | 10.1% | 0.1% | 12.7% | -2.6% |
| Bad health | 3.2% | 1.4% | -1.8% | 4.0% | -2.6% |
| Very bad health | 0.5% | 0.7% | 0.2% | 1.2% | -0.5% |
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 | 20.3% | 10.2% | -10.1% | 18.2% | -8.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 10.3% | 10% | -0.3% | 9.6% | 0.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 17% | 16.3% | -0.7% | 13.4% | 2.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.3% | 6.5% | 1.2% | 5.3% | 1.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 19% | 24.2% | 5.2% | 16.9% | 7.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 23.3% | 31.6% | 8.3% | 33.8% | -2.2% |
| Other | 4.7% | 1.1% | -3.6% | 2.8% | -1.7% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 93.6% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 0.3% | 0.8% | 0.5% | 3.1% | -2.3% |
| Other Asian | 1.1% | 0.7% | -0.4% | 1.6% | -0.9% |
| Black African | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 2.5% | -2.2% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 1.0% | -0.8% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 0.2% | -0.1% | 0.8% | -0.6% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.5% | 1.4% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.5% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.8% | 0.4% |
| White | 97% | 93.6% | -3.4% | 81.4% | 12.2% |
| Other | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 1.6% | -0.6% |
In this area, 93.9% 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 | 92.7% | 93.9% | 1.2% | 83.2% | 10.7% |
| European Union | 1.9% | 3.7% | 1.8% | 6.1% | -2.4% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 0.2% | -0.1% | 0.8% | -0.6% |
| Africa | 2.7% | 1.4% | -1.3% | 2.7% | -1.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.2% | 0.3% | -1.9% | 5.6% | -5.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 1.3% | -0.8% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 92.5% | 93.9% | 1.4% | 83.2% | 10.7% |
| 10+ Years | 1.1% | 4.6% | 3.5% | 9.8% | -5.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.1% | 0.8% | -0.3% | 2.9% | -2.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.2% | 0.3% | -1.9% | 2.2% | -1.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.2% | 0.3% | -2.9% | 1.9% | -1.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 86.5% | 76.7% | 9.8% |
| Ireland | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Italy | 0.2% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| Portugal | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Poland | 0.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| Other EU countries | 0.9% | 1.5% | -0.6% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 10.4% | 13.5% | -3.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 49.6% | 37.2% | 12.4% |
| Christian | 40.8% | 46.2% | -5.4% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Sikh | 0.8% | 0.9% | -0.1% |
| Other religion | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Not answered | 8% | 6.0% | 2.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around High Street was 50.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 4.2% higher than the Clifton, Henlow & Langford average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
High Street has the 11th highest crime rate of 27 local areas in Clifton, Henlow & Langford and the 382nd highest crime rate of 871 local areas in Central Bedfordshire .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 17.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -31.4%.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 13 High Street, Shefford, Central Bedfordshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £310,000 | 2024-10-24 | £332,075 |
| 5 High Street, Shefford, Central Bedfordshire Terraced, an established residential building | £222,000 | 2023-06-16 | £234,843 |
| 21 High Street, Shefford, Central Bedfordshire Detached, an established residential building | £410,000 | 2021-05-07 | £499,377 |
| 13 High Street, Shefford, Central Bedfordshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £284,000 | 2020-11-13 | £350,178 |
| 21 High Street, Shefford, Central Bedfordshire Detached, an established residential building | £400,000 | 2018-11-30 | £480,546 |
SG17 5LS 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 205 |
| Retired | 88 |
| Part-Time Employee | 67 |
| Self-Employed | 52 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 12 |
| Looking after home or family | 12 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 9 |
| Other | 6 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Construction | 30 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 30 |
| Education | 26 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 22 |
| Human health and social work activities | 18 |
| Manufacturing | 15 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 13 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 13 |
| Other | 10 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 9 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 8 |
| Transport and storage | 8 |
| Information and communication | 7 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Meppershall Church of England Academy 107 High Street , SG17 5LZ | - not rated | 682 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Campton Academy Rectory Road , Campton SG17 5PF | - not rated | 1,922 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Shefford Lower School School Lane , SG17 5XA | 3out of 4 | 2,141 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Stondon Lower School Hillside Road , Lower Stondon SG16 6LQ | 3out of 4 | 2,458 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Shillington Lower School Greenfields , Shillington SG5 3NX | 3out of 4 | 3,109 yd | Community school | 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 | 2,833 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Robert Bloomfield Academy Bloomfield Drive , SG17 5BU | 4out of 4 | 2,106 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Henlow Church of England Academy Church Road , SG16 6AN | 3out of 4 | 4,757 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oracle Unit 54 , Wrest Park MK45 4HS | - not rated | 5,205 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Meppershall Tearoom | Meppershall Village Hall, Walnut Tree Way | 210 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Sugar Loaf | 25 High Street, Meppershall | 95 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Meppershall Village Hall WALNUT TREE WAY | grass pitches | 181 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 | 80 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 192.6 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 30.5 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 115 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.