Heronslee, Shefford
House prices, sold prices and local information for SG17 5FQ.
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At a glance
15 property sales on Heronslee, Shefford have been recorded by HM Land Registry since 2016. In the last 12 months 2 homes sold here for an average of £418,750. Most sales here are terraced homes, which have sold for an average of £334,792. 4 homes here have sold more than once since 2016; 4 of them sold for more the second time. By property type, sales here have been 80% terraced, 13% flat, 7% semi-detached. Recorded sale prices on Heronslee range from £143,750 to £425,000. 87% of homes sold here were freehold and 13% leasehold. Of 38 streets in Shefford with at least two sales in the last year, Heronslee ranks 13th for average price.
House prices on Heronslee compared
Average sale price over the last 12 months. See all SG17 house prices.
Average sale price by year
Tenure: 87% freehold and 13% leasehold across 15 recorded sales.
Prices by property type
| Type | Sales | Average price | Last sold |
|---|---|---|---|
| Terraced | 12 | £334,792 | 29 Apr 2026 |
| Flat | 2 | £144,250 | 20 Dec 2024 |
| Semi-detached | 1 | £308,000 | 2 Jun 2017 |
Sold prices on Heronslee
| Address | Date | Price | Type | Tenure |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 33, Heronslee SG17 5FQ | 29 Apr 2026 | £417,500 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 31, Heronslee SG17 5FQ | 11 Dec 2025 | £420,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 35, Heronslee SG17 5FQ | 26 Jun 2025 | £425,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 36, Heronslee SG17 5FQ | 12 Feb 2025 | £425,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 14, Heronslee SG17 5FQ | 20 Dec 2024 | £143,750 | Flat | Leasehold |
| 10, Heronslee SG17 5FQ | 10 Feb 2023 | £144,750 | Flat | Leasehold |
| 44, Heronslee SG17 5FQ | 6 Jan 2023 | £305,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 43, Heronslee SG17 5FQ | 24 Jun 2021 | £260,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 46, Heronslee SG17 5FQ | 12 May 2021 | £270,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 44, Heronslee SG17 5FQ | 5 Jun 2020 | £257,500 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 35, Heronslee SG17 5FQ | 27 Nov 2018 | £392,500 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 43, Heronslee SG17 5FQ | 12 Sep 2018 | £250,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 4, Heronslee SG17 5FQ | 2 Jun 2017 | £308,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 46, Heronslee SG17 5FQ | 15 Jul 2016 | £245,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 50, Heronslee SG17 5FQ | 15 Jul 2016 | £350,000 | Terraced | 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.
Sale history: homes sold more than once
| Address | Sales | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 35, Heronslee | £392,500 (Nov 2018) → £425,000 (Jun 2025) | +8% over 7 yrs |
| 44, Heronslee | £257,500 (Jun 2020) → £305,000 (Jan 2023) | +18% over 3 yrs |
| 43, Heronslee | £250,000 (Sep 2018) → £260,000 (Jun 2021) | +4% over 3 yrs |
| 46, Heronslee | £245,000 (Jul 2016) → £270,000 (May 2021) | +10% over 5 yrs |
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Crime and flood risk near Heronslee
Crime
45 crimes were reported within about a mile of Heronslee 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
Heronslee 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 Heronslee
| 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 | 0.6 mi |
| Clifton All Saints Academy 229 pupils | Primary Church of England | 2–11 | Good Report | 1.2 mi |
| Campton Academy 128 pupils | Primary | 5–9 | Good Report | 1.3 mi |
| Southill Lower School 78 pupils | Primary | 3–9 | Report | 1.9 mi |
| Meppershall Church of England Academy 238 pupils | Primary Church of England | 2–11 | Good Report | 1.9 mi |
| Raynsford Church of England Academy 246 pupils | Primary Church of England | 2–11 | Report | 2.0 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 2.9 mi · 58 min walk
- Biggleswade station 4.3 mi · 1 hr 27 min walk
- Letchworth Garden City station 6.0 mi · 1 hr 59 min walk
Nearest bus stops
- Ivel Road (adj, Clifton Road) 1 min walk
- Ivel Road (opp, Clifton Road) 1 min walk
- Northbridge Street (S-bound) 2 min walk
- Fire Station (opp, Ivel Road) 2 min walk
GP surgeries
- Shefford Health Centre
Robert Lucas Drive, Shefford · 0.5 mi - Lower Stondon Surgery
109 Station Road, Lower Stondon, Henlow · 2.4 mi
Supermarkets
- Morrisons Morrisons Shefford · 0.1 mi
- The Co-operative Food Co-op Shefford - Old Bridge Way · 0.2 mi
- Spar Spar - Shefford · 0.3 mi
- Tesco Express Esso Tesco Shefford Esso Express · 0.5 mi
Pharmacies
- Jardines Pharmacy · 0.2 mi
- Shefford Pharmacy · 0.5 mi
Dentists
- Shefford Dental Practice · 0.2 mi
- Shefford Dental Clinic · 0.4 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 Heronslee
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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