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SG17

SHEFFORD

Hertfordshire, East Of England, England

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SG17 covers SHEFFORD in Hertfordshire, East Of England.

Avg price £426,611
1yr change ▼ 3.7%
Crime 80% below avg
Schools 0 Outstanding
Updated 2026-03
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Average House Price

£426,611

▼ 3.7% vs last year

This area National avg £287K

49% above national avg

Crime Rate

16.3/1,000

This area National avg 81.3/1,000

80% below national avg

Schools (Ofsted)

6 schools

Broadband Speed

360 Mbps

Property Prices in SG17

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data

The average property price in SG17 is £426,611, which is 25% below the Hertfordshire average of £572,493.

Properties in SG17 cost 48.6% more than the England and Wales average of £287,000.

House prices in SG17 have fallen 3.7% over the past 12 months and risen 0.0% over five years.

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Average Price by Property Type

Type Average Price Sales (12m)
Detached £565,401 343
Semi-detached £381,399 203
Terraced £312,021 182
Flat £191,032 79
All types £426,611 832

5-Year Price History

£401K £415K £429K £443K £457K 2023 2024 2025

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Crime & Safety in SG17

Source: data.police.uk (rolling 12 months)

With 16.3 recorded crimes per 1,000 residents, SG17 has a crime rate well 80% below the national average of 81.3 per 1,000.

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Crime by Type vs National Average

Violent crime
4.6 per 1,000 (avg: 22.1 per 1,000)
Burglary
0.2 per 1,000 (avg: 6.8 per 1,000)
Vehicle crime
1.4 per 1,000 (avg: 8.4 per 1,000)
Antisocial behaviour
2.7 per 1,000 (avg: 16.2 per 1,000)
Other theft
4.5 per 1,000 (avg: 9.5 per 1,000)
This area
National average

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Schools in SG17

Source: DfE Get Information About Schools / Ofsted

SG17 has 6 schools within or near its boundaries, including 3 rated Good by Ofsted.

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Nearest Schools

School Type Ofsted Distance
Shefford Lower School Primary Not inspected mi
Robert Bloomfield Academy Other Not inspected mi
Samuel Whitbread Academy Secondary Not inspected mi
Clifton All Saints Academy Primary Good mi
Campton Academy Primary Good mi

0

Outstanding

3

Good

0

Requires improvement

0

Inadequate

Demographics

Source: ONS Census 2021

315,877

Population

62

Median Age

38%

Owner-Occupied

76%

Economically Active

Tenure Type

Owner-occupied
38.0%
Private rent
12.0%
Social rent
13.0%

Broadband & Connectivity

Source: Ofcom Connected Nations

Average broadband download speeds in SG17 are 360.0 Mbps, with 99% of premises having access to superfast broadband and 90% with full fibre (FTTP) connectivity.

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360.0 Mbps

Avg Download

65.0 Mbps

Avg Upload

96%

Superfast Coverage

91%

Ultrafast Coverage

0%

Full Fibre (FTTP)

Council Tax

Source: Valuation Office Agency

Council tax in SG17 is collected by Stevenage Council. The Band D rate is £1,623/year.

Band A
8.0%
Band B
14.0%
Band C
25.0%
Band D
22.0%
Band E
16.0%
Band F
9.0%
Band G
5.0%
Band H
1.0%

Area Summary

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SG17 — SHEFFORD

Area Summary

SG17 (SHEFFORD) offers above-average property prices (£426,611, 49% above national average), low crime (80% below national average), 6 nearby schools, and excellent broadband (360 Mbps average).

Prices

Above avg

Safety

Low crime

Schools

Weak

Broadband

Good

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Frequently Asked Questions about SG17 SHEFFORD

What is the average house price in SG17 SHEFFORD?
The average house price in SG17 (SHEFFORD) is £426,611, based on 832 residential sales in the past 12 months. This is 49% above the national average of £287,000. Prices have fallen by 3.7% over the past year.
Is SG17 SHEFFORD a safe area to live?
Crime in SG17 is significantly below the national average (16.3 crimes per 1,000 residents vs the national average of 81.3). The most common crime types recorded are violent crime (4.6 per 1,000) and antisocial behaviour (2.7 per 1,000). Crime figures are sourced from data.police.uk rolling 12-month data.
What is the population of SG17 SHEFFORD?
The population of SG17 (SHEFFORD) is approximately 315,877 (ONS Census 2021). The median age is 62 years. 38% of homes are owner-occupied, 12% are privately rented, and 13% are social housing.
How fast is broadband in SG17?
The average broadband download speed in SG17 is 360 Mbps. Superfast broadband (30 Mbps+) is available to 96% of premises, ultrafast to 91%, and full-fibre (FTTP) to 0%. Source: Ofcom Connected Nations.
What are schools like in SG17 SHEFFORD?
There are 6 schools in or near SG17. 50% are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted — 0 Outstanding and 3 Good. None require improvement.

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