Lucas Way, Shefford
House prices, sold prices and local information for SG17 5DT, SG17 5DU, SG17 5DX.
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At a glance
16 property sales on Lucas Way, Shefford have been recorded by HM Land Registry since 2016. In the last 12 months 1 home sold here for an average of £271,000. Most sales here are terraced homes, which have sold for an average of £272,500. 3 homes here have sold more than once since 2016; 3 of them sold for more the second time. By property type, sales here have been 50% terraced, 44% semi-detached, 6% detached. Recorded sale prices on Lucas Way range from £143,000 to £372,500. Every home sold here was sold freehold.
House prices on Lucas Way compared
Average sale price over the last 12 months. Lucas Way has had fewer than two sales in that time, so it is left out. See all SG17 house prices.
Average sale price by year
Tenure: 100% freehold and 0% leasehold across 16 recorded sales.
Prices by property type
| Type | Sales | Average price | Last sold |
|---|---|---|---|
| Terraced | 8 | £272,500 | 31 May 2024 |
| Semi-detached | 7 | £283,071 | 26 May 2026 |
| Detached | 1 | £290,000 | 20 Dec 2017 |
Sold prices on Lucas Way
| Address | Date | Price | Type | Tenure |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 65, Lucas Way SG17 5DU | 26 May 2026 | £271,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 2, Lucas Way SG17 5DT | 31 May 2024 | £325,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 55, Lucas Way SG17 5DU | 28 Nov 2023 | £315,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 46, Lucas Way SG17 5DU | 14 Aug 2023 | £275,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 76, Lucas Way SG17 5DU | 28 Apr 2023 | £312,500 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 22, Lucas Way SG17 5DT | 7 Dec 2022 | £372,500 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 6, Lucas Way SG17 5DT | 9 Jun 2021 | £332,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 31, Lucas Way SG17 5DX | 30 Apr 2021 | £253,500 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 23, Lucas Way SG17 5DT | 10 Mar 2021 | £286,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 9, Lucas Way SG17 5DT | 12 Jun 2020 | £250,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 15, Lucas Way SG17 5DT | 10 Oct 2019 | £258,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 54, Lucas Way SG17 5DU | 21 Sep 2018 | £295,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 8, Lucas Way SG17 5DT | 20 Dec 2017 | £290,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 9, Lucas Way SG17 5DT | 4 Nov 2016 | £227,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 15, Lucas Way SG17 5DT | 9 Sep 2016 | £246,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 55, Lucas Way SG17 5DU | 18 Feb 2016 | £143,000 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 55, Lucas Way | £143,000 (Feb 2016) → £315,000 (Nov 2023) | +120% over 8 yrs |
| 9, Lucas Way | £227,000 (Nov 2016) → £250,000 (Jun 2020) | +10% over 4 yrs |
| 15, Lucas Way | £246,000 (Sep 2016) → £258,000 (Oct 2019) | +5% over 3 yrs |
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Crime and flood risk near Lucas Way
Crime
43 crimes were reported within about a mile of Lucas Way 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 | 22 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 7 |
| 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
Lucas Way 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 Lucas Way
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Robert Bloomfield Academy 962 pupils | Middle deemed secondary | 9–13 | Report | 0.5 mi |
| Shefford Lower School 514 pupils | Primary | 3–9 | Report | 0.6 mi |
| Samuel Whitbread Academy 1,657 pupils | Secondary | 13–18 | Report | 0.9 mi |
| Campton Academy 128 pupils | Primary | 5–9 | Good Report | 1.2 mi |
| Clifton All Saints Academy 229 pupils | Primary Church of England | 2–11 | Good Report | 1.5 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 |
| Derwent Primary School 419 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Report | 2.4 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 3.2 mi · 1 hr 4 min walk
- Biggleswade station 4.3 mi · 1 hr 26 min walk
- Letchworth Garden City station 6.3 mi · 2 hr 6 min walk
Nearest bus stops
- Riverside (opp, Bedford Road) 1 min walk
- Riverside (adj, Bedford Road) 1 min walk
- Northbridge Street (N-bound) 5 min walk
- Northbridge Street (S-bound) 5 min walk
GP surgeries
- Shefford Health Centre
Robert Lucas Drive, Shefford · 0.8 mi - Lower Stondon Surgery
109 Station Road, Lower Stondon, Henlow · 2.7 mi
Supermarkets
- The Co-operative Food Co-op Shefford - Old Bridge Way · 0.4 mi
- Morrisons Morrisons Shefford · 0.4 mi
- Spar Spar - Shefford · 0.4 mi
- Tesco Express Esso Tesco Shefford Esso Express · 0.8 mi
Pharmacies
- Jardines Pharmacy · 0.3 mi
- Shefford Pharmacy · 0.8 mi
Dentists
- Shefford Dental Practice · 0.3 mi
- Shefford Dental Clinic · 0.8 mi
- Chicksands Dental Centre · 1.2 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 Lucas Way
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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