Living in SG17, Central Bedfordshire
What the open data says about house prices, schools, crime and flood risk around SG17 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.
What actually sold around SG17
171 recorded home sales on the streets around central SG17 in the last 2 years, with a median of £362,500 and a range from £80,000 to £885,000. Mostly detached houses.
| Address | Type | Sold for | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| 30 HITCHIN ROAD, SG17 5JA | detached | £570,000 | 2026-06-08 |
| 28 KINGFISHER ROAD, SG17 5YQ | terraced | £370,000 | 2026-06-08 |
| 30 MALLARD CLOSE, SG17 5YS | detached | £373,000 | 2026-05-15 |
| 2 KINGFISHER ROAD, SG17 5YQ | semi-detached | £465,000 | 2026-05-11 |
| 1 TILLERS CLOSE, SG17 5UN | detached | £632,000 | 2026-05-07 |
| 19 RIVER VIEW, SG17 5FL | flat-maisonette | £191,500 | 2026-05-07 |
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
10 schools within 3 miles , of which 100% are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted.
| Nearest well-rated schools | Stage | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Campton Academy | Primary | Good | 0.9 mi |
| Clifton All Saints Academy | Primary | Good | 1.4 mi |
| Meppershall Church of England Academy | Primary | Good | 1.5 mi |
| Shillington Lower School | Primary | Good | 2.8 mi |
| Robert Bloomfield Academy | Secondary | Not rated | 0.3 mi |
| Shefford Lower School | Primary | Not rated | 0.4 mi |
8 state primary and 2 state secondary schools within range, and no fee-paying schools.
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 group | Share of workers |
|---|---|
| Professional occupations | 24.7% |
| Associate professional and technical | 16.9% |
| Managers, directors and senior officials | 15.0% |
| Administrative and secretarial | 10.7% |
| Skilled trades | 8.8% |
Source: ONS Census 2021, table TS063, for this district's small area.
Crime
41 crimes recorded within roughly a mile of central SG17 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 10 of 10 on the Index of Multiple Deprivation (least deprived nationally), based on Central Bedfordshire's figures.
Common questions about SG17
What is the average house price in SG17?
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 SG17?
Prices in Central Bedfordshire are up 2.9% on a year ago (UK House Price Index).
What do houses actually sell for in SG17?
The median of 171 recorded sales around central SG17 in the last 2 years is £362,500, ranging from £80,000 to £885,000 (HM Land Registry Price Paid Data).
Are the schools good in SG17?
10 schools sit within 3 miles of central SG17, and 100% are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted.
How much crime is there in SG17?
41 crimes were recorded within roughly a mile of central SG17 in 2026-06, most commonly violent crime (Police.uk).
Is SG17 at risk of flooding?
Central SG17 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 SG17 a good place to live?
That depends on what you need, so here is what the official data says rather than an opinion: 100% of nearby schools are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted; the median home sells for £362,500; the area sits in decile 10 of 10 on the Index of Multiple Deprivation; 41 crimes were recorded within about a mile. Every one of those figures names its source on this page.
Is SG17 safe?
41 crimes were recorded within roughly a mile of central SG17 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? SG17 or SG16, SG17 or SG15, SG17 or SG18.
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