Area guide · Bedfordshire

Living in Shefford

A snapshot of life in Shefford, East of England — house prices, crime, schools, broadband and more, drawn straight from official UK datasets.

At a glance

Shefford is a village in Bedfordshire, East of England with a population of 7,317. The average house price is £396,529 and the overall crime rate is 49.1 per 1,000 residents.

Where Shefford ranks

Population

7,317

Avg House Price

£396,529

Crime Rate

49.1/1k

Top-Two School Inspection Bands

100%

Avg Download Speed

453 Mbps

EPC Rating

Median Income

£35,716

Median Age

42.5

House Prices (2025)

Average Price by Property Type (2025)

Shefford's detached homes (£547,609) command roughly 2.8× the price of a flat (£198,879).

Price Trend (11 Years)

Shefford prices have risen 30% over the last 9 years (£306,150 → £396,529).

Property Type	Average	Median	Sales Count
Detached	£547,609	£545,000	79
Semi-Detached	£387,431	£392,500	54
Terraced	£310,402	£335,000	53
Flat	£198,879	£190,000	29

Crime & safety

The overall crime rate in Shefford is 49.1 per 1,000 residents.

Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)

Most common offence in Shefford: violent crime (37% of all recorded crimes).

Schools & Education

School Inspection Breakdown

100% of 3 schools (1 primary, 2 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.

School Details

Total Schools	3
Primary	1
Secondary	2
% Top two bands	100%

Schools in this area

School	Phase	Rating
Robert Bloomfield Academy	Secondary	No rating available
Samuel Whitbread Academy	Secondary	Good
Shefford Lower School	Primary	Good

Broadband & Connectivity

Shefford averages 453 Mbps — 353% above the typical UK download speed.

Energy Efficiency & Running Costs

Most Shefford homes sit at band C on the EPC scale. 71.3% of homes reach band C or above.

Average EPC Rating	C
Average EPC Score	73.9
% Rated C or Above	71.3%
Avg Energy Cost (per year)	£1,083

Demographics & Economy

Population	7,317
Median Age	42.5
Median Household Income	£35,716
Employment Rate	63.8%
Owner Occupied	71.2%
Degree-Level Qualified	33.2%

Common questions

Frequently asked questions

What is the average house price in Shefford?

The average house price in Shefford is £396,529 based on Land Registry sales in 2025.

What is the cheapest type of property to buy in Shefford?

The most affordable entry point in Shefford is a flat, with an average price of £198,879.

Is Shefford a safe place to live?

Shefford has a recorded crime rate of 49.1 per 1,000 residents. Whether that feels "safe" depends on the comparison — see how it stacks up against nearby towns in the rankings below.

How are the schools in Shefford?

Shefford has 3 schools in total, with 100% rated in the top two inspection bands by the relevant inspectorate.

What broadband speeds are available in Shefford?

Average broadband download speeds in Shefford are around 453 Mbps. Superfast (30 Mbps+) coverage reaches 96% of premises.

How big is Shefford?

Shefford is a settlement in Bedfordshire with a population of approximately 7,317.

Most compared with

How does Shefford stack up against its neighbours?

Ampthill

Shefford

House price: £717,486 · £396,529
Crime rate: 48.6 · 49.1
Distance: 7.1 mi

Arlesey

Shefford

House price: £476,109 · £396,529
Crime rate: 48.6 · 49.1
Distance: 3.4 mi

Baldock

Shefford

House price: £432,242 · £396,529
Crime rate: 38.1 · 49.1
Distance: 7.1 mi

Barton-le-Clay

Shefford

House price: £425,505 · £396,529
Crime rate: 48.6 · 49.1
Distance: 6.2 mi

Bedford

Shefford

House price: £432,760 · £396,529
Crime rate: 77.7 · 49.1
Distance: 8.9 mi

Biggleswade

Shefford

House price: £399,954 · £396,529
Crime rate: 48.7 · 49.1
Distance: 4.7 mi

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