Celtic Mead, Shefford
House prices, sold prices and local information for SG17 5GS.
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At a glance
4 property sales on Celtic Mead, Shefford have been recorded by HM Land Registry since 2018. In the last 12 months 2 homes sold here for an average of £294,000. Most sales here are detached homes, which have sold for an average of £402,500. That is 29% below the Shefford average of £415,624 over the same period. By property type, sales here have been 50% detached, 25% semi-detached, 25% terraced. Recorded sale prices on Celtic Mead range from £105,000 to £450,000. 50% of homes sold here were freehold and 50% leasehold. Of 38 streets in Shefford with at least two sales in the last year, Celtic Mead ranks 31st for average price.
House prices on Celtic Mead compared
Average sale price over the last 12 months. See all SG17 house prices.
Average sale price by year
Tenure: 50% freehold and 50% leasehold across 4 recorded sales. Lease extension calculator.
Prices by property type
| Type | Sales | Average price | Last sold |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 2 | £402,500 | 11 Sep 2026 |
| Semi-detached | 1 | £105,000 | 24 Mar 2023 |
| Terraced | 1 | £138,000 | 30 Mar 2026 |
Sold prices on Celtic Mead
| Address | Date | Price | Type | Tenure |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1, Celtic Mead SG17 5GS | 11 Sep 2026 | £450,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 16, Celtic Mead SG17 5GS | 30 Mar 2026 | £138,000 | Terraced | Leasehold |
| 9, Celtic Mead SG17 5GS | 24 Mar 2023 | £105,000 | Semi-detached | Leasehold |
| 2, Celtic Mead SG17 5GS | 20 Apr 2018 | £355,000 | Detached | Freehold |
Sale prices are as recorded by HM Land Registry. Some sales (for example repossessions and company purchases) are listed but left out of the averages.
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Crime and flood risk near Celtic Mead
Crime
45 crimes were reported within about a mile of Celtic Mead in August 2026.
Crime level compared with the rest of England (10 = lowest crime):
Higher crime than about 60% of neighbourhoods in England, based on recorded crime rates (English Indices of Deprivation 2025).
| Violence & sexual offences | 23 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 8 |
| Shoplifting | 5 |
| Public order | 3 |
| Burglary | 2 |
| Other theft | 1 |
Source: data.police.uk. Locations are approximate and cover the surrounding area, not just this street.
Flood risk
Celtic Mead is in or near 2 Environment Agency flood areas:
- River Ivel in Hertfordshire and Central Bedfordshire Flood alert area
- River Flit, River Hit and River Ivel at Shefford and Clifton Flood warning area
Flood warning areas cover places at risk from rivers and the sea. Surface water risk isn't included. Check the long-term flood risk for a postcode on GOV.UK.
Schools near Celtic Mead
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Robert Bloomfield Academy 962 pupils | Middle deemed secondary | 9–13 | Report | 0.5 mi |
| Samuel Whitbread Academy 1,657 pupils | Secondary | 13–18 | Report | 0.6 mi |
| Shefford Lower School 514 pupils | Primary | 3–9 | Report | 0.7 mi |
| Clifton All Saints Academy 229 pupils | Primary Church of England | 2–11 | Good Report | 1.3 mi |
| Campton Academy 128 pupils | Primary | 5–9 | Good Report | 1.3 mi |
| Southill Lower School 78 pupils | Primary | 3–9 | Report | 1.7 mi |
| Meppershall Church of England Academy 238 pupils | Primary Church of England | 2–11 | Good Report | 2.1 mi |
| Raynsford Church of England Academy 246 pupils | Primary Church of England | 2–11 | Report | 2.1 mi |
Source: Department for Education (Get Information about Schools) and Ofsted. Grades are from each school's last graded inspection; newer inspections use report cards without a single overall grade, so check the full report. Distances are straight-line. Check catchment areas with the local council.
Getting around, shops and health
Train stations
- Arlesey station 3.0 mi · 59 min walk
- Biggleswade station 4.2 mi · 1 hr 24 min walk
- Letchworth Garden City station 6.1 mi · 2 hr 2 min walk
Nearest bus stops
- Northbridge Street (N-bound) 4 min walk
- Northbridge Street (S-bound) 4 min walk
- Riverside (opp, Bedford Road) 4 min walk
- Riverside (adj, Bedford Road) 5 min walk
GP surgeries
- Shefford Health Centre
Robert Lucas Drive, Shefford · 0.6 mi - Lower Stondon Surgery
109 Station Road, Lower Stondon, Henlow · 2.6 mi - Saffron Health Partnership
Biggleswade Health Centre, Saffron Road, Biggleswade · 4.1 mi
Supermarkets
- Morrisons Morrisons Shefford · 0.3 mi
- The Co-operative Food Co-op Shefford - Old Bridge Way · 0.3 mi
- Spar Spar - Shefford · 0.4 mi
- Tesco Express Esso Tesco Shefford Esso Express · 0.7 mi
Pharmacies
- Jardines Pharmacy · 0.3 mi
- Shefford Pharmacy · 0.6 mi
Dentists
- Shefford Dental Practice · 0.3 mi
- Shefford Dental Clinic · 0.6 mi
- Chicksands Dental Centre · 1.4 mi
Sources: Department for Transport (NaPTAN), NHS England organisation data, and GEOLYTIX Retail Points (open data). Walking times are estimates from straight-line distance.
Area profile
Deprivation
This neighbourhood is in decile 6 of 10 on the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, where 1 is the most deprived 10% of areas in England and 10 the least deprived.
| Income | 5 of 10 |
| Employment | 6 of 10 |
| Education and skills | 4 of 10 |
| Health and disability | 6 of 10 |
| Crime | 4 of 10 |
| Access to housing and services | 6 of 10 |
| Living environment | 9 of 10 |
Each domain ranked in deciles across England (10 = least deprived).
Homes
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned | 61.8% | 62.5% |
| Private rented | 16.2% | 20.3% |
| Social rented | 21.9% | 17.1% |
| Households | 807 |
People
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Under 15 | 20.6% | 17.4% |
| Aged 15–64 | 63.9% | 64.1% |
| Aged 65+ | 15.5% | 18.6% |
| Residents | 1,905 |
Broadband
| Here | UK | |
|---|---|---|
| Superfast (30Mbit+) | 100% | 95% |
| Ultrafast (300Mbit+) | 100% | 80% |
| Gigabit-capable | 100% | 80% |
Share of homes on this street's postcodes that can get each speed. UK figure is the average across all postcodes. Source: Ofcom Connected Nations.
Mobile signal
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| 4G indoors, all 4 networks | 79% | 89% |
| 4G indoors, at least 1 network | 100% | 100% |
| 4G outdoors, all 4 networks | 99% | 99% |
| Calls indoors, all 4 networks | 88% | 92% |
Share of homes across Central Bedfordshire with good coverage (Jul 2025). Signal varies street by street; check your exact address on Ofcom's checker. Source: Ofcom Connected Nations.
Neighbourhood figures cover the surrounding Lower Layer Super Output Area (about 1,500 residents). Sources: Census 2021 (ONS) and the English Indices of Deprivation 2025.
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Who lives around Celtic Mead
Ethnic group
| Here | Central Bedfordshire | |
|---|---|---|
| White | 92.1% | 90.2% |
| Asian, Asian British or Asian Welsh | 3.8% | 3.5% |
| Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups | 2.3% | 3% |
| Black, Black British, Black Welsh, Caribbean or African | 1.4% | 2.4% |
| Other ethnic group | 0.5% | 0.8% |
Religion
| Here | Central Bedfordshire | |
|---|---|---|
| No religion | 50% | 42.8% |
| Christian | 41.1% | 47.9% |
| Not answered | 6.9% | 5.4% |
| Hindu | 0.5% | 1% |
| Sikh | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Muslim | 0.3% | 1.3% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.5% |
Country of birth
| Here | Central Bedfordshire | |
|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 93.5% | 89% |
| Born outside the UK | 6.5% | 11% |
Highest qualification
| Here | Central Bedfordshire | |
|---|---|---|
| Level 4 qualifications and above | 29.3% | 33.2% |
| Level 3 qualifications | 20.7% | 18.2% |
| Level 2 qualifications | 15.5% | 14.7% |
| No qualifications | 15% | 15% |
| Level 1 and entry level qualifications | 11.2% | 10.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 6.4% | 5.9% |
| Other qualifications | 2% | 2.4% |
General health
| Here | Central Bedfordshire | |
|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 47.7% | 50.4% |
| Good health | 35.2% | 34.5% |
| Fair health | 13.2% | 11.3% |
| Bad health | 3.3% | 3% |
| Very bad health | 0.6% | 0.8% |
Cars or vans per household
| Here | Central Bedfordshire | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 car or van in household | 41.2% | 38.6% |
| 2 cars or vans in household | 35.1% | 36.4% |
| No cars or vans in household | 12.3% | 11.3% |
| 3 or more cars or vans in household | 11.4% | 13.8% |
Source: Census 2021 (ONS), via Nomis. Percentages of usual residents or households, as recorded in March 2021.
Figures cover the surrounding neighbourhood (Lower Layer Super Output Area, about 1,500 residents). Full demographics of Central Bedfordshire.
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Estate agents near Celtic Mead
- Sheridan's 0.3 mi
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- Country Properties 0.3 mi
- Stephens Estate Agents 2.1 mi
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