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Shefford, United Kingdom
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Shefford is a small city in England, United Kingdom with a population of 10,816. Elevation: 131 ft (40 m). Average temperature: 52°F (11°C).
Data updated June 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 (16Â km) south-east of Bedford.
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| Population | 10,816 |
| Population Density | 26 / 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) |
| Median Household Income | $55,429 |
| Median Age | 41.1 years |
About Shefford
Shefford is a small city in United Kingdom (England) with a population of 10,816. 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.
Population
Gender Distribution
Language Spoken at Home
Social Characteristics
Shefford vs United Kingdom Average
Income: Shefford vs United Kingdom
Commute Mode
Income
| Median HH Income | $55,429 |
| 26% below United Kingdom avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $55,429 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,066 |
Employment & Poverty
| Unemployment | 4.0% |
| 11% above United Kingdom avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 984 |
Business (County)
Tax & Cost of Living
Commute & Transportation
| Drive Alone | 50.8% |
| Public Transit | 3.2% |
| Work from Home | 34.5% |
Walkability
Home Value Sources
Ownership Split
Home Values
| Census Median | $458,779 |
| 63% above United Kingdom avg |
Real Estate Market (Redfin)
Rental Costs
| Census Median Rent | $1,386 |
| 19% above United Kingdom avg |
Ownership & Property
| Homeownership | 72.9% |
| Owner-Occupied | 72.9% |
| Renter-Occupied | 27.1% |
| Housing Units | 4,326 |
Property Tax
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) |
| Sunny Days | 223 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 131 ft (40 m) |
| Area | 412.4 sq mi (1,068.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 26/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").
Education
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 33.2% |
| 1% below United Kingdom avg | |
| High School+ | 51.4% |
Area & Infrastructure
| Population Density | 26/sq mi |
| Total Area | 412.4 sq mi |
Services
Commute & Transportation
| Drive Alone | 50.8% |
| Public Transit | 3.2% |
| Work from Home | 34.5% |
Schools in Shefford
3 public schools (NCES 2022-23 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 |
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What is the population of Shefford?
Shefford has a population of 10,816 residents and is located in United Kingdom. The population density is 26 people per square mile, spread across 412.4 square miles. The median age of residents is 41.1 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years. The population is 50.7% female and 49.3% male.
Is Shefford expensive to live in?
The median household income is $55,429, 26% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $458,779 (63% above the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $1,386 per month, above the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 8.3x, which means housing is a stretch relative to local earnings.
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. The area receives 223 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 32.0 inches, with 4.6 inches of snow.
How is the job market in Shefford?
Shefford has a healthy job market with an unemployment rate of 4.0%, near the national average of 3.6%. The average weekly wage is $1,066. There are 984 business establishments in the area.
How much does housing cost in Shefford?
The median home value in Shefford is $458,779. For renters, the median monthly rent is $1,386. The homeownership rate is 72.9%.
How are the schools in Shefford?
33.2% of adults in Shefford hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average of 33.7%. 51.4% have completed high school.
What are the demographics of Shefford?
The racial and ethnic makeup of Shefford is 6.2% White, 1.6% Black or African American, 5.6% Asian. 94.2% of residents speak only English at home. 3.6% of the population are military veterans. 3.8% of residents have a disability.