Postcode SG17 5FF (Central Bedfordshire)

Map showing SG17 5FF and nearby postcodes

The postcode SG17 5FF is located in Central Bedfordshire It was introduced in January 2008 and is an active postcode. SG17 5FF is a small user postcode that may contain upto 100 addresses (but 15 is more typical).

SG17 5FF is one of the least deprived areas in the country. It rates as a 7.6 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 5FF as Urbanites > Ageing urban living > Self-sufficient retirement.

The closest road name to SG17 5FF is Shepherds Place which is centered 30 m away.

The nearest bus stop is High Street and is 152 m away. The closest railway station is Arlesey Rail Station, 5.01 km away.

The closest primary school to SG17 5FF (for ages 11 and under) is Clifton All Saints Academy.

The local pub for residents of SG17 5FF is The Bridge and is 196 m away. The Food Standards Agency (FSA) rated it as Very Good on December 7, 2021. The nearest takeaway food is available from Lemon Plaice and is 67 m distant. The FSA rated this establishment as Very Good on March 18, 2021.

75% of residents have broadband access of ultrafast 300+ Mbps. 75% of residents have broadband access of superfast 30-300 Mbps.

Policing for SG17 5FF is covered by the Bedfordshire police force association and Bedfordshire is the NHS Primary Care Trust (PCT) or Care Trust Plus (CT).

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Nearby Postcodes

A list of Postcodes adjacent to SG17 5FF and their respective distances.

Nearby Roads

A list of road names near to SG17 5FF, and the approximate distance away.

Shepherds Place 30 m
Back Lane 36 m
New Street 52 m
High Street 147 m
Old Bridge Way 149 m
St Francis Way 163 m
Midland Gardens 164 m
Osborn Crescent 166 m
Old Station Way 181 m
Midland Close 185 m
The Hollies 186 m
George Street 189 m
Palmer Close 223 m
Nightingale Mews 230 m
Town Meadow Drive 238 m

Postcode

Information about the postcode SG17 5FF

Introduction January 2008
Termination n/a - Active Postcode
User Type Small User - may contain upto 100 addresses but 15 is more typical

Local Schools

School OFSTED ratings, last inspection dates, student age ranges and approximate distance from SG17 5FF - Data from 2020-2021

School Ofsted Rating
(Last Inspection)
Distance
Robert Bloomfield Academy Outstanding
(June 26, 2014)
282 m
Shefford Lower School Good
(November 23, 2017)
525 m
Samuel Whitbread Academy Good
(November 1, 2017)
1.35 km
Campton Academy 1.58 km
Clifton All Saints Academy 2.37 km
Meppershall Church of England Academy 2.73 km
Southill Lower School Good
(July 1, 2021)
3.28 km
Derwent Lower School Good
(February 6, 2018)
3.59 km
Raynsford Church of England Academy Good
(October 31, 2018)
3.61 km
Henlow Church of England Academy Good
(September 12, 2019)
3.66 km
Stondon Lower School Good
(September 20, 2017)
4.08 km
Gravenhurst Academy 4.22 km
Shillington Lower School Good
(May 17, 2017)
4.92 km
Langford Village Academy Good
(May 4, 2017)
5.21 km
Haynes Lower School Outstanding
(November 10, 2010)
5.28 km
St Mary's VA CofE Lower School Good
(September 23, 2021)
5.45 km
Esland Bedford School 5.83 km
Gothic Mede Academy Good
(June 28, 2017)
5.94 km
Etonbury Academy Good
(February 12, 2020)
6.56 km
Pirton School Good
(February 1, 2018)
7.05 km

Nearby Food

Food establishments with their establishment type, FSA rating score, date of last inspection and approximate distance from SG17 5FF - Data from Apr 2022

Name Type Rating
(Last Inspection)
Distance
Co-operative Group Retailers - other 4
Good
November 29, 2021
67 m
Lemon Plaice Takeaway/sandwich shop 5
Very Good
March 18, 2021
67 m
Shefford Kebab House Takeaway/sandwich shop 5
Very Good
October 15, 2020
67 m
Kirkby's Gym Ltd Retailers - other 5
Very Good
March 18, 2019
152 m
Wm Morrison Supermarkets PLC Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets 4
Good
October 5, 2018
152 m
The Hive Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
November 16, 2021
172 m
Domino's Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop 5
Very Good
February 26, 2021
196 m
New Rays Takeaway/sandwich shop 4
Good
April 26, 2021
196 m
New Xpress Pizza & Chicken Takeaway/sandwich shop 4
Good
July 6, 2021
196 m
Rose Buds @ Duck Lane Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
March 10, 2021
196 m
Shefford Tandoori Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
November 4, 2021
196 m
The Bridge Pub/bar/nightclub 5
Very Good
December 7, 2021
196 m
The Loft Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
February 24, 2021
196 m
Lloyds Chemists plc Retailers - other Exempt
June 30, 2021
215 m
Rogers Bakery Retailers - other 5
Very Good
March 12, 2020
215 m
The Cornerstone Pub/bar/nightclub 4
Good
January 5, 2016
215 m
Robert Bloomfield Academy School/college/university 5
Very Good
March 16, 2021
282 m
Shefford Lower School School/college/university 5
Very Good
December 1, 2020
282 m
Dalchini Spice Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
November 26, 2020
309 m
The Crafty Café Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
April 26, 2021
309 m

Nearby Travel Links

Bus stops, train stations, taxi ranks and airports near to SG17 5FF - Data from Apr 2022

High Street Bus Stop/Station 152 m
Morrison Supermarket Bus Stop/Station 155 m
Scotgrange Meadow Bus Stop/Station 180 m
Scotgrange Meadow Bus Stop/Station 196 m
High Street Bus Stop/Station 224 m
Arlesey Rail Station Rail 5.01 km
London Luton Airport Air 17.69 km
Cambridge Airport Air 39.77 km
London Stansted Airport Air 44.36 km

Nearby Nature

Woodland, hills, greenspaces, water and other natural features near to SG17 5FF - Data from Dec 2021

Cockshoot Hill Hill Or Mountain 1.08 km
Collin's Grove Woodland Or Forest 1.08 km
Lower Alders Woodland Or Forest 1.12 km
Cockshoothill Grove Woodland Or Forest 1.15 km
Beatrice Grove Woodland Or Forest 1.26 km
Campton Plantation Woodland Or Forest 1.29 km
Bury Spinney Woodland Or Forest 1.31 km
Hitchin Hill Hill Or Mountain 1.53 km
Nunswood Woodland Or Forest 1.53 km
Beal's Wood Woodland Or Forest 1.53 km
Upper Alders Woodland Or Forest 2.43 km
Moorhall Covert Woodland Or Forest 2.48 km
Four Acres Woodland Or Forest 2.53 km
Ireland Spinney Woodland Or Forest 2.56 km
Druids Grove Woodland Or Forest 2.73 km

Broadband

Broadband availability and performance statistics for SG17 5FF - Data from Ofcom 2017

Speed Band
Mbps
Users
0-2 Mbps 0%
2-5 Mbps 0%
5-10 Mbps 0%
10-30 Mbps 0%
30-300 Mbps 0%
300+ Mbps 75%

Location

Country England
Latitude 52.03704000
Longitude -0.33703300
OS Easting 514164
OS Northing 0238930
OS Positional Quality Within the building of the matched address closest to the postcode mean

Index of Deprivation

Most Deprived
28954
Least Deprived

Police Force Association

Bedfordshire

Government

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

ONS Statistical Regions

International Territorial Level Code E06000056
Travel To Work Area Stevenage and Welwyn Garden City

NHS

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

2011 Census

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 E33025576
Middle Layer Super Output Area
Intermediate Zone
Central Bedfordshire 011
Lower Layer Super Output Area
Data Zone
Central Bedfordshire 011C
Output Area / Small Area 5B3