Side-by-side comparison of SG17 Shefford and SG4 Hitchin covering house prices, crime, schools, broadband, council tax, green space and energy performance.
SG17 is the more affordable option at £385,000 median vs £465,000 in SG4. SG17 has lower recorded crime (1,092 vs 1,453 offences over 13 months). SG17 has notably better broadband connectivity.
| Metric | SG17 Shefford | SG4 Hitchin |
|---|---|---|
| Median House Price | £385,000 | £465,000 |
| Band D Council Tax | £2,516 | £2,449 |
| Total Crimes (13 months) | 1,092 | 1,453 |
| Outstanding Schools | — | 1.0 |
| Broadband Score (/100) | 65.6 | 28.3 |
| Green Space Access (%) | 93.8 | 80.2 |
| EPC Median Score | 73.0 | 70.0 |
House prices: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data (2025–2026). Crime: police.uk (Apr 2025–Apr 2026). Schools: Ofsted inspection outcomes. Broadband: Ofcom Connected Nations. Council tax: DLUHC. Green space: OS OpenData.
House prices: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data (2025–2026). Crime: police.uk (Apr 2025–Apr 2026). Schools: Ofsted inspection outcomes. Broadband: Ofcom Connected Nations. Council tax: DLUHC. Green space: OS OpenData. EPC: DLUHC Energy Performance of Buildings Register.