Shefford, United Kingdom
England · United Kingdom
Shefford is a small city in England, United Kingdom with a population of 7,307. Elevation: 131 ft (40 m). Average temperature: 52°F (11°C).
Population source: Wikidata (dated census and official estimates), GeoNames. Climate: WorldClim 2.1 normals (1970-2000), NASA POWER. Updated August 2026
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About Shefford
Shefford is a town and civil parish in the Central Bedfordshire district of Bedfordshire, England. At the 2021 census it had a population of 7,311. It lies 10 miles (16 km) south-east of Bedford.
People
Climate
| Population | 7,307 |
| Population Density | 18 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 131 ft (40 m) |
| Coordinates | 52.0387°, -0.3340° |
| Timezone | Europe/London |
| Country | 🇬🇧 United Kingdom |
| State / Province | England |
| Average Temperature | 52°F (11°C) |
| January Average | 40°F (5°C) |
| July Average | 62°F (17°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 32.0 inches (813 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 4.6 inches (12 cm) |
About Shefford
Shefford is a small city in United Kingdom (England) with a population of 7,307. The city sits at an elevation of 131 feet (40 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 52°F (11°C). Temperatures range from 40°F in January to 62°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 32.0 inches. The timezone is Europe/London.
Climate in Shefford
Shefford has an average annual temperature of 10.5°C (51°F). The hottest month is Aug (17.7°C), the coldest is Jan (3.7°C). Average annual precipitation is 764 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 51.8°F |
| 4% below United Kingdom avg | |
| January Average | 40°F (5°C) |
| July Average | 62°F (17°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 131 ft (40 m) |
| Area | 412.4 sq mi (1,068.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 18/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 52.0387°N, 0.3340°W |
| Timezone | Europe/London |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 40°F (5°C) | 2.2 in | |
| February | 39°F (4°C) | 1.5 in | Coldest, Driest |
| March | 43°F (6°C) | 1.9 in | |
| April | 46°F (8°C) | 1.9 in | |
| May | 52°F (11°C) | 1.9 in | |
| June | 58°F (14°C) | 2.2 in | Wettest |
| July | 62°F (17°C) | 1.7 in | Warmest |
| August | 62°F (17°C) | 2.0 in | |
| September | 57°F (14°C) | 2.2 in | |
| October | 51°F (10°C) | 2.2 in | |
| November | 44°F (7°C) | 2.2 in | |
| December | 41°F (5°C) | 2.2 in |
Shefford has a seasonal temperature swing of 23°F / from 39°F in February to 62°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 24.1 inches, with June being the wettest month (2.2") and February the driest (1.5").
Schools in Shefford
3 public schools (OpenStreetMap data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Samuel Whitbread Academy | - | - | - | - |
| Robert Bloomfield Academy | - | - | - | - |
| Shefford Lower School | - | - | - | - |
Radio Stations near Shefford
33 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cam FM 97.2 | - | MP3 | |
| Eirewave UK | 128 kbps, adfree | MP3 128 kbps | |
| BBC 1 XTRA | - | UNKNOWN | |
| CDNX Radio | - | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Northants 1 | 00's, 10's | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Bedford Radio | classic hits, hits | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Stoke Mandeville Hospital Radio | hospital radio | MP3 | |
| Cambridge Radio | jazz, pop | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Forest Gold | classic hits, golden oldies | AAC 128 kbps | |
| HearMe - 70s Rock | 70s rock, 70’s rock | MP3 | |
| Classic Hits Forest Radio | 1950s, 1960s | AAC 128 kbps | |
| Black Cat Radio (US) | - | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Gabbie's Doo | - | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Mix 92.6 (backup) | - | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Banita Maxx Radio | edm, hardstyle | MP3 | |
| Bucks Radio | community radio, local news | MP3 | |
| BFBS UK | - | MP3 128 kbps | |
| BBC Radio Berkshire | bbc, berkshire | UNKNOWN | |
| Lyca Radio | - | MP3 192 kbps | |
| CRMK | pop | MP3 192 kbps | |
| Bloomberg UK | business, news | UNKNOWN | |
| Beat Route Radio | - | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Hospital Radio Bedford | - | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Data Transmission Radio | deep house, drum and bass | MP3 320 kbps | |
| LoversRockRadio | - | MP3 192 kbps | |
| Heart Cambridge 103.0 | hot adult contemporary | MP3 128 kbps | |
| in2Beats | classic soul | MP3 192 kbps | |
| Oldskool UK | dnb, hardcore | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Radio Xtra | 2000s, 2010s | MP3 | |
| Mix 92.6 | community radio | MP3 | |
| GlitterBeam Radio | - | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Radio Christmas | - | MP3 256 kbps | |
| IANL | islam, islamic | MP3 96 kbps |
Museums in Shefford
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1940's Re-enactors | ||||
| Ashwell Village Museum | ||||
| Baldock Museum | ||||
| British schools museum | ||||
| Datchworth Museum | ||||
| Fire Museum | ||||
| Garden City Collection Study Centre | ||||
| John Bunyan museum | ||||
| Letchworth Community Museum | ||||
| Military Intelligence Museum | ||||
| Moot Hall | ||||
| Mossman Collection | ||||
| MT Museum | ||||
| Museum at One Garden City | ||||
| Museums and YMCA Canteen | ||||
| North Hertfordshire Museum | ||||
| Panacea Museum | ||||
| Redbourn Village Museum | ||||
| S.O.44 Museum | ||||
| Shaw's Corner | ||||
| St Neots Museum | ||||
| Stevenage Museum | ||||
| Stockwood Discovery Centre | ||||
| The Higgins | ||||
| The International Garden Cities Exhibition | ||||
| Thurleigh Museum | ||||
| Wardown Park Museum |
Libraries in Shefford
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ampthill Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Baldock Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Barton Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Bedford Central Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Biggleswade Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Bromham Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Bury Park & Community Resource Centre | 0.0 | |||||
| Flitwick Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Harpenden Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Hitchin Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Houghton Regis Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Houghton Regis Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Kempston Branch Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Knebworth Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Leagrave Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Letchworth Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Lewsey Community Centre and Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Luton Central Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Luton Central Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Papworth Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Potton Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Putnoe Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Sandy Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Shefford Library | 0.0 | |||||
| St Neots Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Stevenage Central Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Stevenage Mobile Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Stevenage Mobile Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Stevenage Old Town Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Stopsley Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Stopsley Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Toddington Library | 0.0 | |||||
| University Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Welwyn Garden City Central Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Welwyn Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Wheathampstead Community Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Woodhall Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Wootton Library | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Shefford
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Harpur Square | |||||
| Hitchin Market | |||||
| Market Hall | |||||
| Market Place | |||||
| St Paul's Square | |||||
| Stevenage Indoor Market | |||||
| The Green House |
Restaurants in Shefford
3 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Shefford
2 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Clinics in Shefford
1 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Shefford
2 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Breweries in Shefford
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B&T Brewery | ||||
| Brewpoint | ||||
| Farr Brewery | ||||
| Potton Brewery | ||||
| Weldon Brewery |
Stadiums & Teams in Shefford
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Ski Resorts Near Shefford
3 ski resorts within range.
| Resort | Slopes (km) | Lifts | Peak (m) | Price | Season | Night | Park |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Snow Centre Hemel Hempstead | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Better Ski & Board Centre | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| InPiste | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
Airports Near Shefford
50 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| London Heathrow Airport | LHR | Large Airport |
| London Luton Airport | LTN | Large Airport |
| London Stansted Airport | STN | Large Airport |
| Blackbushe Airport | BBS | Medium Airport |
| Cambridge City Airport | CBG | Medium Airport |
| Cranfield Airport | - | Medium Airport |
| London Biggin Hill Airport | BQH | Medium Airport |
| London City Airport | LCY | Medium Airport |
| RAF Northolt | NHT | Medium Airport |
| RAF Wittering | - | Medium Airport |
| Armshold Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Audley End Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Baileys Fram Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Bakersfield Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Barnards Farm | - | Small Airport |
| Barnfield Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Bedford Aerodrome | - | Small Airport |
| Bedwell Hey Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Benington Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Bernwood Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Black Spring Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Bovingdon Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Brooklands Aerodrome | - | Small Airport |
| Brooklands Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Bury Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Buttermilk Hall Farm | - | Small Airport |
| Cardington Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Chalgrove Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Chatteris Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Cheddington Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Chesham Vale Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Chipstead Private Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Coldharbour Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Coleman Green Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Cottered Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Cowbit Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Crowland Glider Field | - | Small Airport |
| Dalkeith Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Damyns Hall Aerodrome | - | Small Airport |
| Deenethorpe Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Denham Aerodrome | - | Small Airport |
| Drayton Home Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Duxford Aerodrome | - | Small Airport |
| Dysons Osiers Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Earwig Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Easton Maudit Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Elstree Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Exning Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Fairoaks Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Fen End Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Shefford
1 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| Shefford Post Office |
Treatment Centers in Shefford
37 treatment centers.
| Center | Type | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| Adult ICU | ||
| Antenatal and Postnatal wards | ||
| Back To Back | ||
| Breast Screening | ||
| Breast Unit entrance A | ||
| Breast Unit entrance B | ||
| Cardiac Centre - Ground floor | ||
| Cardiology/ECG 1st floor | ||
| Chemotherapy | ||
| Children's Outpatients | ||
| Clearer Ears Hitchin | ||
| Day Assessment Unit | ||
| Eye Clinic | ||
| Health Centre | ||
| Imaging | ||
| Johnstone's Chiropodist | ||
| L&D Bariatrics and Rheumatology | ||
| L&D Orthopaedic | ||
| Limb fitting | ||
| Liverpool Road Health Centre | ||
| Luton Chiropratic Clinic | ||
| Luton NHS Walk-in Centre | ||
| Maternity | ||
| Maternity Triage | ||
| Mortuary | ||
| NICU | ||
| Outpatients | ||
| Paeds ED | ||
| Pre Op | ||
| SSSU | ||
| The Atrium | ||
| Theatres 7-14 | ||
| Urology | ||
| Ward 34 | ||
| Wards 20 - 26 | ||
| Zone E | ||
| Zone H |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Shefford
4 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Shefford Baptist Church | |
| Shefford Methodist Church | |
| St Francis of Assisi | |
| St Michael & All Angels |
Quick Facts
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Public Holidays in United Kingdom
14 public holidays this year
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What is the population of Shefford?
Shefford has a population of 7,307 residents and is located in United Kingdom. The population density is 18 people per square mile, spread across 412.4 square miles.
What is the weather like in Shefford?
Shefford has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winter temperatures average 40°F in January, while summers reach an average of 62°F in July. Annual rainfall totals 32.0 inches, with 4.6 inches of snow.
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