The postcode SG17 5AF is located in Central Bedfordshire It was introduced in January 1980 and is an active postcode. SG17 5AF is a large user postcode, usually allocated to a single address receiving at least 500 mail items per day.
SG17 5AF is one of the least deprived areas in the country. It rates as a 8.4 on the scale of the index of deprivation (where 10 are the least deprived and 0 are the most deprived areas). The 2011 UK census classified the residents of SG17 5AF as Urbanites > Ageing urban living > Self-sufficient retirement.
The closest road name to SG17 5AF is Iveldale Drive which is centered 69 m away.
The nearest bus stop is Ivel Road and is 90 m away. The closest railway station is Arlesey Rail Station, 4.56 km away.
The closest primary school to SG17 5AF (for ages 11 and under) is Clifton All Saints Academy.
The local pub for residents of SG17 5AF is The Cornerstone and is 328 m away. The Food Standards Agency (FSA) rated it as Good on January 5, 2016. The nearest takeaway food is available from Domino's Pizza and is 378 m distant. The FSA rated this establishment as Very Good on February 26, 2021.
Policing for SG17 5AF is covered by the Bedfordshire police force association and Bedfordshire is the NHS Primary Care Trust (PCT) or Care Trust Plus (CT).
A list of Postcodes adjacent to SG17 5AF and their respective distances.
A list of road names near to SG17 5AF, and the approximate distance away.
Information about the postcode SG17 5AF
| Introduction | January 1980 |
| Termination | n/a - Active Postcode |
| User Type | Large User - allocated to single addresses receiving at least 500 mail items per day |
School OFSTED ratings, last inspection dates, student age ranges and approximate distance from SG17 5AF - Data from 2020-2021
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Robert Bloomfield Academy | Academy | 9-13 | Outstanding (June 26, 2014) | 787 m |
| Samuel Whitbread Academy | Academy | 13-18 | Good (November 1, 2017) | 845 m |
| Shefford Lower School | Maintained school | 3-9 | Good (November 23, 2017) | 1.03 km |
| Clifton All Saints Academy | Academy | 4-11 | 1.87 km | |
| Campton Academy | Academy | 5-9 | 2.07 km | |
| Meppershall Church of England Academy | Academy | 4-9 | 2.97 km | |
| Southill Lower School | Maintained school | 2-9 | Good (July 1, 2021) | 3.09 km |
| Raynsford Church of England Academy | Academy | 2-11 | Good (October 31, 2018) | 3.14 km |
| Henlow Church of England Academy | Academy | 9-13 | Good (September 12, 2019) | 3.17 km |
| Derwent Lower School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (February 6, 2018) | 3.23 km |
| Stondon Lower School | Maintained school | 5-9 | Good (September 20, 2017) | 4.06 km |
| Gravenhurst Academy | Academy | 5-9 | 4.65 km | |
| Langford Village Academy | Academy | 4-11 | Good (May 4, 2017) | 4.74 km |
| Shillington Lower School | Maintained school | 2-9 | Good (May 17, 2017) | 5.22 km |
| Gothic Mede Academy | Academy | 3-9 | Good (June 28, 2017) | 5.58 km |
| Haynes Lower School | Maintained school | 2-9 | Outstanding (November 10, 2010) | 5.62 km |
| St Mary's VA CofE Lower School | Maintained school | 2-9 | Good (September 23, 2021) | 5.96 km |
| Etonbury Academy | Academy | 9-19 | Good (February 12, 2020) | 6.11 km |
| Esland Bedford School | Special school | 8-18 | 6.3 km | |
| Pix Brook Academy | Academy | 9-16 | 6.89 km |
Food establishments with their establishment type, FSA rating score, date of last inspection and approximate distance from SG17 5AF - Data from Apr 2022
| Name | Type | Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dalchini Spice | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good November 26, 2020 | 268 m | |
| The Crafty Café | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good April 26, 2021 | 268 m | |
| Lloyds Chemists plc | Exempt June 30, 2021 | 328 m | |
| Rogers Bakery | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good March 12, 2020 | 328 m | |
| The Cornerstone | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good January 5, 2016 | 328 m | |
| Kirkby's Gym Ltd | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good March 18, 2019 | 356 m | |
| Wm Morrison Supermarkets PLC | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good October 5, 2018 | 356 m | |
| The Brewery Tap | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good January 24, 2022 | 362 m | |
| The White Hart | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good August 12, 2021 | 362 m | |
| Wah Janab | Awaiting Inspection | 362 m | |
| Domino's Pizza | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good February 26, 2021 | 378 m | |
| New Rays | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good April 26, 2021 | 378 m | |
| New Xpress Pizza & Chicken | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good July 6, 2021 | 378 m | |
| Rose Buds @ Duck Lane | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good March 10, 2021 | 378 m | |
| Shefford Tandoori | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good November 4, 2021 | 378 m | |
| The Bridge | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good December 7, 2021 | 378 m | |
| The Loft | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good February 24, 2021 | 378 m | |
| The Hive | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good November 16, 2021 | 403 m | |
| Hong Kong House | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good January 5, 2022 | 411 m | |
| Co-operative Group | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good November 29, 2021 | 508 m |
Bus stops, train stations, taxi ranks and airports near to SG17 5AF - Data from Apr 2022
| Ivel Road | 90 m | |
| Fire Station | 111 m | |
| Ivel Road | 125 m | |
| Fire Station | 141 m | |
| Northbridge Street | 328 m | |
| Arlesey Rail Station | 4.56 km | |
| London Luton Airport | 17.85 km | |
| Cambridge Airport | 39.29 km | |
| London Stansted Airport | 43.93 km |
Woodland, hills, greenspaces, water and other natural features near to SG17 5AF - Data from Dec 2021
| Bury Spinney | 1.01 km | |
| Cockshoot Hill | 1.02 km | |
| Cockshoothill Grove | 1.05 km | |
| Collin's Grove | 1.11 km | |
| Hitchin Hill | 1.21 km | |
| Lower Alders | 1.62 km | |
| Beal's Wood | 1.64 km | |
| Nunswood | 1.68 km | |
| Beatrice Grove | 1.72 km | |
| Campton Plantation | 1.79 km | |
| Bilberry Pond | 2.3 km | |
| Four Acres | 2.42 km | |
| Moorhall Covert | 2.46 km | |
| Ireland Spinney | 2.61 km | |
| Oldbroom Covert | 2.76 km |
| Country | England |
| Latitude | 52.03782800 |
| Longitude | -0.32977200 |
| OS Easting | 514660 |
| OS Northing | 0239029 |
| OS Positional Quality | Within the building of the matched address closest to the postcode mean |
| Bedfordshire |
| Westminster Parliamentary Constituency |
Mid Bedfordshire |
| Electoral Ward | Shefford |
| Local Authority District | Central Bedfordshire |
| Region / Government Office Region | East of England |
| European Electoral Region | Eastern |
| Local Enterprise Partnership | Primary: South East Midlands Secondary: |
| Local Learning and Skills Council | Bedfordshire and Luton |
| International Territorial Level Code | E06000056 |
| Travel To Work Area | Stevenage and Welwyn Garden City |
| NHS England Region | East of England |
| Primary Care Trust (PCT or CT/LHB/CHP/LCG/PHD) |
Bedfordshire |
| Cancer Alliance | East of England - South |
| Strategic Health Authority (SHA or LHB/HB/HA/HSCB) |
East of England |
| Sustainability and Transformation Partnership |
Bedfordshire, Luton and Milton Keynes |
| Clinical Comissioning Group (CCG or LHB/CHP/LCG/PHD) |
NHS Bedfordshire, Luton and Milton Keynes CCG |
| Output Area Classification | Supergroup: Urbanites Group: Ageing urban living Subgroup: Self-sufficient retirement |
| Rural-Urban Classification | (England/Wales) Urban city and town |
| Built-Up Area | Shefford BUA |
| Built-Up Area Sub-Division | Shefford BUASD |
| Workplace Zone | E33025580 |
| Middle Layer Super Output Area Intermediate Zone |
Central Bedfordshire 011 |
| Lower Layer Super Output Area Data Zone |
Central Bedfordshire 011B |
| Output Area / Small Area | 5B3 |