Area guide

Living in SG15, Central Bedfordshire

What the open data says about house prices, schools, crime and flood risk around SG15 in Central Bedfordshire. Built from the same sources as every property report on this site, not opinion or marketing copy.

House prices

Average price in Central Bedfordshire: £356,453, up 2.9% on a year ago (2026-06). The wider East of England average is £338,707.

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What actually sold around SG15

101 recorded home sales on the streets around central SG15 in the last 2 years, with a median of £322,500 and a range from £85,750 to £750,000. Mostly terraced houses.

AddressTypeSold forDate
22 GLOSSOP WAY, SG15 6YG terraced £425,000 2026-05-22
2 GOODWIN DRIVE, SG15 6AN detached £610,000 2026-05-08
19 HIGH STREET, SG15 6RA terraced £265,000 2026-05-08
6 TOPHAM GARDENS, SG15 6AP detached £610,000 2026-04-30
4 DAVIS ROW, SG15 6RB terraced £275,000 2026-04-28
5 WESLEY CLOSE, SG15 6SQ flat-maisonette £180,000 2026-03-31

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data. Every sale of a registered property in England and Wales appears here once it completes, so the most recent weeks are always still filling in.

Schools nearby

17 schools within 3 miles , of which 88% are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted.

Nearest well-rated schoolsStageOfstedDistance
Etonbury Academy Secondary Good 0.8 mi
Fairfield Park Lower School Primary Good 1.3 mi
Pix Brook Academy Secondary Good 1.3 mi
The Grange Academy Primary Good 2.1 mi
Clifton All Saints Academy Primary Good 2.3 mi
Wilbury Junior School Primary Good 2.4 mi

13 state primary and 4 state secondary schools within range, and no fee-paying schools.

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What people here do for work

The most common occupations among working residents, from the 2021 Census. This is occupation rather than industry: it says what people do, not which industries employ them.

Occupation groupShare of workers
Professional occupations16.9%
Associate professional and technical14.3%
Skilled trades13.0%
Managers, directors and senior officials12.5%
Caring, leisure and other service10.9%

Source: ONS Census 2021, table TS063, for this district's small area.

Crime

30 crimes recorded within roughly a mile of central SG15 in 2026-06, most commonly violent crime.

Flood risk

Zone 1 (low probability). This is the Environment Agency's flood zone for the area's centre point, an individual property's own risk can differ, especially near a specific watercourse.

Deprivation

This area falls in decile 5 of 10 on the Index of Multiple Deprivation (moderately deprived ), based on Central Bedfordshire's figures.

Common questions about SG15

What is the average house price in SG15?

The average sold price in Central Bedfordshire is £356,453 as of 2026-06, according to the UK House Price Index.

Are house prices rising in SG15?

Prices in Central Bedfordshire are up 2.9% on a year ago (UK House Price Index).

What do houses actually sell for in SG15?

The median of 101 recorded sales around central SG15 in the last 2 years is £322,500, ranging from £85,750 to £750,000 (HM Land Registry Price Paid Data).

Are the schools good in SG15?

17 schools sit within 3 miles of central SG15, and 88% are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted.

How much crime is there in SG15?

30 crimes were recorded within roughly a mile of central SG15 in 2026-06, most commonly violent crime (Police.uk).

Is SG15 at risk of flooding?

Central SG15 sits in Zone 1 (low probability) for river and sea flooding (Environment Agency). Individual addresses vary, so check the full report for a specific property.

Is SG15 a good place to live?

That depends on what you need, so here is what the official data says rather than an opinion: 88% of nearby schools are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted; the median home sells for £322,500; the area sits in decile 5 of 10 on the Index of Multiple Deprivation; 30 crimes were recorded within about a mile. Every one of those figures names its source on this page.

Is SG15 safe?

30 crimes were recorded within roughly a mile of central SG15 in 2026-06, according to Police.uk. The most common category was violent crime. Crime counts follow how many people are around, so a busy district records more than a quiet one of the same size.

Neighbouring districts

Weighing two up? SG15 or SG16, SG15 or SG5, SG15 or SG6.

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