Deadmans Cross, Shefford
House prices, sold prices and local information for SG17 5QQ.
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At a glance
2 property sales on Deadmans Cross, Shefford have been recorded by HM Land Registry since 2021. The most recent sale was on 10 Jun 2024. Most sales here are detached homes, which have sold for an average of £495,000. By property type, sales here have been 50% detached, 50% semi-detached.
House prices on Deadmans Cross compared
Average sale price over the last 12 months. Deadmans Cross has had fewer than two sales in that time, so it is left out. See all SG17 house prices.
Average sale price by year
Prices by property type
| Type | Sales | Average price | Last sold |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 1 | £495,000 | 23 Jul 2021 |
| Semi-detached | 1 | £480,000 | 10 Jun 2024 |
Sold prices on Deadmans Cross
| Address | Date | Price | Type | Tenure |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3, Deadmans Cross SG17 5QQ | 10 Jun 2024 | £480,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| The Bungalow, Deadmans Cross SG17 5QQ | 23 Jul 2021 | £495,000 | 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 Deadmans Cross
Crime
4 crimes were reported within about a mile of Deadmans Cross in August 2026.
Crime level compared with the rest of England (10 = lowest crime):
Lower crime than about 80% of neighbourhoods in England, based on recorded crime rates (English Indices of Deprivation 2025).
| Anti-social behaviour | 1 |
| Burglary | 1 |
| Vehicle crime | 1 |
| Violence & sexual offences | 1 |
Source: data.police.uk. Locations are approximate and cover the surrounding area, not just this street.
Flood risk
Deadmans Cross is in or near 2 Environment Agency flood areas:
- River Ivel in Hertfordshire and Central Bedfordshire Flood alert area
- River Great Ouse from Sharnbrook to Roxton Flood alert 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 Deadmans Cross
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Haynes Lower School 136 pupils | Primary | 2–9 | Good Report | 0.7 mi |
| Shefford Lower School 514 pupils | Primary | 3–9 | Report | 2.5 mi |
| Robert Bloomfield Academy 962 pupils | Middle deemed secondary | 9–13 | Report | 2.6 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 5.5 mi · 1 hr 50 min walk
- Bedford St Johns station 5.8 mi · 1 hr 57 min walk
- Sandy station 5.9 mi · 1 hr 58 min walk
Nearest bus stops
- Deadman's Cross (SE-bound, High Road) 3 min walk
- Deadman's Cross (NW-bound, High Road) 3 min walk
- Standalone Warren (opp) 5 min walk
- Standalone Warren (adj) 5 min walk
GP surgeries
- Shefford Health Centre
Robert Lucas Drive, Shefford · 3.2 mi
Supermarkets
- Spar Spar - Shefford · 2.6 mi
- The Co-operative Food Co-op Shefford - Old Bridge Way · 2.6 mi
- Morrisons Morrisons Shefford · 2.7 mi
- Tesco Express Esso Tesco Shefford Esso Express · 3.0 mi
Pharmacies
- Jardines Pharmacy · 2.7 mi
Dentists
- Chicksands Dental Centre · 1.5 mi
- Shefford Dental Practice · 2.6 mi
- Shefford Dental Clinic · 3.1 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 7 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 | 8 of 10 |
| Employment | 9 of 10 |
| Education and skills | 6 of 10 |
| Health and disability | 9 of 10 |
| Crime | 9 of 10 |
| Access to housing and services | 1 of 10 |
| Living environment | 2 of 10 |
Each domain ranked in deciles across England (10 = least deprived).
Homes
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned | 79.9% | 62.5% |
| Private rented | 7.0% | 20.3% |
| Social rented | 12.9% | 17.1% |
| Households | 498 |
People
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Under 15 | 12.2% | 17.4% |
| Aged 15–64 | 56.8% | 64.1% |
| Aged 65+ | 31.0% | 18.6% |
| Residents | 1,172 |
Broadband
| Here | UK | |
|---|---|---|
| Superfast (30Mbit+) | 75% | 95% |
| Ultrafast (300Mbit+) | 75% | 80% |
| Gigabit-capable | 75% | 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 Deadmans Cross
Ethnic group
| Here | Central Bedfordshire | |
|---|---|---|
| White | 92.5% | 90.2% |
| Asian, Asian British or Asian Welsh | 4.8% | 3.5% |
| Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups | 1.5% | 3% |
| Other ethnic group | 0.9% | 0.8% |
| Black, Black British, Black Welsh, Caribbean or African | 0.3% | 2.4% |
Religion
| Here | Central Bedfordshire | |
|---|---|---|
| Christian | 58% | 47.9% |
| No religion | 32.6% | 42.8% |
| Not answered | 4% | 5.4% |
| Sikh | 2.3% | 0.5% |
| Hindu | 1.2% | 1% |
| Muslim | 0.9% | 1.3% |
| Jewish | 0.5% | – |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.5% |
Country of birth
| Here | Central Bedfordshire | |
|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 92% | 89% |
| Born outside the UK | 8% | 11% |
Highest qualification
| Here | Central Bedfordshire | |
|---|---|---|
| Level 4 qualifications and above | 35.5% | 33.2% |
| Level 3 qualifications | 17.7% | 18.2% |
| No qualifications | 15.2% | 15% |
| Level 2 qualifications | 11.7% | 14.7% |
| Level 1 and entry level qualifications | 10.3% | 10.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 6.9% | 5.9% |
| Other qualifications | 2.7% | 2.4% |
General health
| Here | Central Bedfordshire | |
|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 49.6% | 50.4% |
| Good health | 33.8% | 34.5% |
| Fair health | 11.6% | 11.3% |
| Bad health | 3.9% | 3% |
| Very bad health | 1.1% | 0.8% |
Cars or vans per household
| Here | Central Bedfordshire | |
|---|---|---|
| 2 cars or vans in household | 42.5% | 36.4% |
| 1 car or van in household | 30.4% | 38.6% |
| 3 or more cars or vans in household | 20.9% | 13.8% |
| No cars or vans in household | 6.2% | 11.3% |
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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