Southfields, Shefford
House prices, sold prices and local information for SG17 5SL, SG17 5AS, SG17 5AT.
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At a glance
11 property sales on Southfields, Shefford have been recorded by HM Land Registry since 2016. In the last 12 months 2 homes sold here for an average of £290,000. Most sales here are flat homes, which have sold for an average of £145,900. That is 30% below the Shefford average of £415,624 over the same period. 2 homes here have sold more than once since 2016; 2 of them sold for more the second time. By property type, sales here have been 45% flat, 27% detached, 27% semi-detached. Recorded sale prices on Southfields range from £130,000 to £320,000. 55% of homes sold here were freehold and 45% leasehold. Of 38 streets in Shefford with at least two sales in the last year, Southfields ranks 32nd for average price.
House prices on Southfields compared
Average sale price over the last 12 months. See all SG17 house prices.
Average sale price by year
Tenure: 55% freehold and 45% leasehold across 11 recorded sales. Lease extension calculator.
Prices by property type
| Type | Sales | Average price | Last sold |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flat | 5 | £145,900 | 17 Aug 2018 |
| Detached | 3 | £290,000 | 4 Jun 2026 |
| Semi-detached | 3 | £265,250 | 28 Aug 2026 |
Sold prices on Southfields
| Address | Date | Price | Type | Tenure |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15 Southfields Court, Southfields SG17 5SL | 28 Aug 2026 | £290,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 14, Southfields SG17 5AS | 4 Jun 2026 | £290,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 16, Southfields SG17 5AS | 18 Dec 2023 | £240,750 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 14, Southfields SG17 5AS | 15 Feb 2023 | £260,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 15 Southfields Court, Southfields SG17 5SL | 11 Apr 2022 | £265,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 9, Southfields SG17 5AS | 29 Apr 2021 | £320,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| Flat 11, Southfields Court, Southfields SG17 5SL | 17 Aug 2018 | £132,500 | Flat | Leasehold |
| 101, Southfields SG17 5AT | 13 Oct 2017 | £152,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| Flat 12, Southfields Court, Southfields SG17 5SL | 24 Feb 2017 | £185,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| Flat 5, Southfields Court, Southfields SG17 5SL | 9 Feb 2017 | £130,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| Flat 9, Southfields Court, Southfields SG17 5SL | 26 May 2016 | £130,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 15 Southfields Court, Southfields | £265,000 (Apr 2022) → £290,000 (Aug 2026) | +9% over 4 yrs |
| 14, Southfields | £260,000 (Feb 2023) → £290,000 (Jun 2026) | +12% over 3 yrs |
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Crime and flood risk near Southfields
Crime
48 crimes were reported within about a mile of Southfields 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 | 10 |
| Shoplifting | 6 |
| 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
Southfields 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 Southfields
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Samuel Whitbread Academy 1,657 pupils | Secondary | 13–18 | Report | 0.1 mi |
| Clifton All Saints Academy 229 pupils | Primary Church of England | 2–11 | Good Report | 0.8 mi |
| Robert Bloomfield Academy 962 pupils | Middle deemed secondary | 9–13 | Report | 0.9 mi |
| Shefford Lower School 514 pupils | Primary | 3–9 | Report | 1.0 mi |
| Raynsford Church of England Academy 246 pupils | Primary Church of England | 2–11 | Report | 1.5 mi |
| Henlow Church of England Academy 599 pupils | Secondary Church of England | 9–16 | Report | 1.6 mi |
| Derwent Primary School 419 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Report | 1.7 mi |
| Campton Academy 128 pupils | Primary | 5–9 | Good Report | 1.7 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 2.4 mi · 48 min walk
- Biggleswade station 4.2 mi · 1 hr 23 min walk
- Letchworth Garden City station 5.5 mi · 1 hr 50 min walk
Nearest bus stops
- The Steamer (opp) 1 min walk
- Southfields House (o/s, Southfields) 2 min walk
- The Steamer (o/s, Clifton Road) 2 min walk
- Samuel Whitbread School (o/s, Shefford Road) 3 min walk
GP surgeries
- Shefford Health Centre
Robert Lucas Drive, Shefford · 0.2 mi - Lower Stondon Surgery
109 Station Road, Lower Stondon, Henlow · 2.1 mi
Supermarkets
- Morrisons Morrisons Shefford · 0.6 mi
- Tesco Express Tesco Clifton Shefford Express · 0.6 mi
- Tesco Express Esso Tesco Shefford Esso Express · 0.7 mi
- The Co-operative Food Co-op Shefford - Old Bridge Way · 0.7 mi
Pharmacies
- Shefford Pharmacy · 0.2 mi
- Jardines Pharmacy · 0.6 mi
Dentists
- Shefford Dental Clinic · 0.2 mi
- Shefford Dental Practice · 0.7 mi
- Chicksands Dental Centre · 1.9 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 4 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 | 3 of 10 |
| Employment | 4 of 10 |
| Education and skills | 5 of 10 |
| Health and disability | 4 of 10 |
| Crime | 4 of 10 |
| Access to housing and services | 5 of 10 |
| Living environment | 10 of 10 |
Each domain ranked in deciles across England (10 = least deprived).
Homes
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned | 59.7% | 62.5% |
| Private rented | 7.4% | 20.3% |
| Social rented | 32.8% | 17.1% |
| Households | 822 |
People
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Under 15 | 20.6% | 17.4% |
| Aged 15–64 | 62.5% | 64.1% |
| Aged 65+ | 17.0% | 18.6% |
| Residents | 1,946 |
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 Southfields
Ethnic group
| Here | Central Bedfordshire | |
|---|---|---|
| White | 91.2% | 90.2% |
| Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups | 3.3% | 3% |
| Black, Black British, Black Welsh, Caribbean or African | 2.6% | 2.4% |
| Asian, Asian British or Asian Welsh | 1.9% | 3.5% |
| Other ethnic group | 1% | 0.8% |
Religion
| Here | Central Bedfordshire | |
|---|---|---|
| No religion | 51.5% | 42.8% |
| Christian | 40.9% | 47.9% |
| Not answered | 4.9% | 5.4% |
| Sikh | 1% | 0.5% |
| Other religion | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| Jewish | 0.4% | – |
| Muslim | 0.3% | 1.3% |
| Buddhist | 0.2% | 0.3% |
Country of birth
| Here | Central Bedfordshire | |
|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 94.3% | 89% |
| Born outside the UK | 5.7% | 11% |
Highest qualification
| Here | Central Bedfordshire | |
|---|---|---|
| Level 4 qualifications and above | 31.3% | 33.2% |
| Level 3 qualifications | 18.8% | 18.2% |
| No qualifications | 16.5% | 15% |
| Level 2 qualifications | 14.2% | 14.7% |
| Level 1 and entry level qualifications | 11.2% | 10.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 6.4% | 5.9% |
| Other qualifications | 1.6% | 2.4% |
General health
| Here | Central Bedfordshire | |
|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 47.9% | 50.4% |
| Good health | 31.9% | 34.5% |
| Fair health | 15.6% | 11.3% |
| Bad health | 3.8% | 3% |
| Very bad health | 0.8% | 0.8% |
Cars or vans per household
| Here | Central Bedfordshire | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 car or van in household | 41.7% | 38.6% |
| 2 cars or vans in household | 32.3% | 36.4% |
| No cars or vans in household | 14.5% | 11.3% |
| 3 or more cars or vans in household | 11.5% | 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 Southfields
- Sheridan's 0.6 mi
- Satchells 0.6 mi
- Country Properties 0.7 mi
- Stephens Estate Agents 1.6 mi
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