Grieg Close, Shefford, SG17 5SE

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around SG17 5SE is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.2%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Female	49.3%	50.8%	1.5%	51.0%	-0.2%
Male	50.7%	49.2%	-1.5%	49.0%	0.2%

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	36.7%	38.5%	1.8%	37.9%	0.6%
Married: Opposite sex	45.7%	40.4%	-5.3%	44.2%	-3.8%
Separated	4.3%	1.9%	-2.4%	2.2%	-0.3%
Divorced	11%	16.3%	5.3%	9.1%	7.2%
Widowed	2.4%	2.9%	0.5%	6.1%	-3.2%

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 (91.9%) 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	51.4%	56.9%	5.5%	48.4%	8.5%
Good health	39.2%	35%	-4.2%	33.6%	1.4%
Fair health	7.6%	6.9%	-0.7%	12.7%	-5.8%
Bad health	1.8%	0.4%	-1.4%	4.0%	-3.6%
Very bad health	0%	0.8%	0.8%	1.2%	-0.4%

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.

In the area around SG17 5SE this area, 7.7% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly lower than the UK average of 18.2%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications	9%	7.7%	-1.3%	18.2%	-10.5%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	17.6%	9.6%	-8.0%	9.6%	0.0%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	17.6%	14.4%	-3.2%	13.4%	1.0%
Apprenticeship	2.9%	4.8%	1.9%	5.3%	-0.5%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	15.2%	19.2%	4.0%	16.9%	2.3%
Degree or Similar	34.3%	39.9%	5.6%	33.8%	6.1%
Other	3.3%	4.3%	1.0%	2.8%	1.5%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 96.1% 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%	0.4%	0.4%	0.7%	-0.3%
Indian	0%	0.4%	0.4%	3.1%	-2.7%
Other Asian	0.7%	0.4%	-0.3%	1.6%	-1.2%
Black African	0.4%	0%	-0.4%	2.5%	-2.5%
Other Black	1.4%	0%	-1.4%	0.5%	-0.5%
Mixed White and Asian	0%	0.8%	0.8%	0.8%	0.0%
Mixed White and African	0.7%	1.2%	0.5%	0.4%	0.8%
Mixed Other	0.7%	0.8%	0.1%	0.8%	0.0%
White	95.3%	96.1%	0.8%	81.4%	14.7%
Other	0.7%	0%	-0.7%	1.6%	-1.6%

Country of Birth

In this area, 92% 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	97.5%	92%	-5.5%	83.2%	8.8%
European Union	0.4%	6.1%	5.7%	6.1%	0.0%
Rest of Europe	0.4%	0.4%	0.0%	0.8%	-0.4%
Africa	0.4%	0%	-0.4%	2.7%	-2.7%
Middle East and Asia	0.4%	0.8%	0.4%	5.6%	-4.8%
The Americas and the Caribbean	0.4%	0%	-0.4%	1.3%	-1.3%
Oceania	0.7%	0.8%	0.1%	0.3%	0.5%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	97.1%	92%	-5.1%	83.2%	8.8%
10+ Years	0%	5.7%	5.7%	9.8%	-4.1%
5-10 Years	0.4%	1.1%	0.7%	2.9%	-1.8%
2-5 Years	0.4%	1.1%	0.7%	2.2%	-1.1%
Less than 2 years	2.2%	0%	-2.2%	1.9%	-1.9%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	87.5%	76.7%	10.8%
Ireland	1.1%	0.6%	0.5%
France	0.8%	0.3%	0.5%
Italy	0.4%	0.6%	-0.2%
Spain	0.8%	0.4%	0.4%
Poland	1.1%	1.3%	-0.2%
Romania	1.1%	0.9%	0.2%
No passport held	7.2%	13.5%	-6.3%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	57.3%	37.2%	20.1%
Christian	34.7%	46.2%	-11.5%
Buddhist	1.1%	0.5%	0.6%
Jewish	0.8%	0.5%	0.3%
Muslim	0.4%	6.5%	-6.1%
Sikh	0.4%	0.9%	-0.5%
Other religion	0.8%	0.6%	0.2%
Not answered	4.6%	6.0%	-1.4%

Safety

Is Grieg Close Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Grieg Close was 6.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 86.9% lower than the Meppershall & Shillington average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.

Grieg Close has the 3rd lowest crime rate of 35 local areas in Meppershall & Shillington and the 28th lowest crime rate of 874 local areas in Central Bedfordshire .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 6.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -62.5%.

🔎 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 5SE, 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 - 1/10 (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 - 3/10 (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 - 1/10 (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 - 4/10 (below 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 - 2/10 (very 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) - 1/10 (very 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 Grieg Close are based on 13 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 Grieg Close, Shefford, SG17 5SE

Estimated Average Property Prices for SG17 5SE

Average Price
£476,441

Semi-Detached
no sales

Terraced
no sales

Detached
£476,441

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Grieg Close

Average Price
£508,670

Semi-Detached
no sales

Terraced
no sales

Detached
£508,670

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Grieg CloseStreet

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
10 Grieg Close, Shefford, Central Bedfordshire Detached, an established residential building	£452,000	2026-02-13	£451,123
11 Grieg Close, Shefford, Central Bedfordshire Detached, an established residential building	£525,000	2025-09-01	£524,490
9 Grieg Close, Shefford, Central Bedfordshire Detached, an established residential building	£422,500	2024-04-24	£460,056
8 Grieg Close, Shefford, Central Bedfordshire Detached, an established residential building	£475,000	2023-08-10	£505,455
5 Grieg Close, Shefford, Central Bedfordshire Detached, an established residential building	£321,000	2020-02-24	£384,527

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for SG17 5SE

Employment

SG17 5SE 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.

Economic Activity

Full-Time Employee	109
Part-Time Employee	37
Retired	23
Self-Employed	17
Student (economically inactive)	6
Looking after home or family	5
Other	4
Unemployed	4
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	1
Long-Term Sick or disabled	0

Employment Industry

Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	26
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	22
Education	18
Construction	17
Human health and social work activities	17
Professional, scientific and technical activities	13
Manufacturing	12
Other	8
Information and communication	8
Financial and insurance activities	7
Administrative and support service activities	6
Transport and storage	5
Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities	3
Accommodation and food service activities	3
Real estate activities	2

Schools

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Shefford Lower School School Lane , SG17 5XA	3out of 4	1,240 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
All Saints VA CofE Lower School Church Street , Clifton SG17 5ES	- not rated	1,898 yd	Voluntary aided school	No	Mixed	More About School
Clifton All Saints Academy Church Street , Clifton SG17 5ES	3out of 4	1,898 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Campton Academy Rectory Road , Campton SG17 5PF	3out of 4	2,433 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Campton Lower School Rectory Road , Campton SG17 5PF	- not rated	2,433 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	696 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Samuel Whitbread Community College Shefford Road , Clifton SG17 5QS	- not rated	696 yd	Foundation school	No	Mixed	More About School
Henlow Church of England Academy Church Road , SG16 6AN	- not rated	3,485 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	1,150 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Robert Bloomfield Middle School Bloomfield Drive , SG17 5BU	- not rated	1,150 yd	Foundation school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Henlow VC Middle School Church Road , SG16 6AN	- not rated	3,485 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	1,890 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
Dalchini Spice	3 Southbridge Street, Shefford	445 yd
Jakes American Diner	4 Southbridge Street, Shefford	477 yd
Jakes American Diner	1 High Street, Shefford	504 yd
Perfect Playland	8D Old Bridge Way, Shefford	581 yd
Gokce Restaurant	2 Bedford Road, Shefford	591 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
The White Hart	2 Northbridge Street, Shefford	474 yd
The Brewery Tap	14 Northbridge Street, Shefford	539 yd
The Cornerstone	1 High Street, Shefford	551 yd
The Bridge	50 High Street, Shefford	696 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
Hong Kong House	48 Clifton Road, Shefford	311 yd
Crispy Chicken & Pizza	12 High Street, Shefford	565 yd
New Rays	14 High Street, Shefford	620 yd
Domino's Pizza	30 High Street, Shefford	620 yd
Shefford Kebab House	37 High Street, Shefford	755 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
Wm Morrison Supermarkets Ltd	Supermarket, St Francis Way		602 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Shefford Town Memorial Association HITCHIN ROAD	grass pitches	350 yd
Bellcote Meadow BURY ROAD	grass pitches	397 yd
Swimshak Ltd ST. FRANCIS WAY	swimming pool	552 yd
Samuel Whitbread Academy SHEFFORD ROAD	grass pitches, tennis courts	761 yd
Shefford Sports Club HITCHIN ROAD	grass pitches	855 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	200 Mbit/s
Average download speed	348.9 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	1000 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	1000 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	20 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	39.3 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	115 Mbit/s

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

Overview of SG17 5SE