SG17 5BQ is a postal code used within the United Kingdom for delivering mail.
Postcodes are made up of two parts. The part before the space (SG17) is called the outward code. The part after the space (5BQ) is called the inward code. The letters C, I, K, M, O and V are not allowed in the inward code. In addition to the inward and outward code, the postcode can be broken up into four parts:
- Postal Area. In our case SG which means Stevenage.
- Postal District. In our case SG17.
- Postal Sector. In our case SG17 5.
- Postcode Unit. The last two letters. In our case BQ.
The regional mail center for the post area SG is the Princess Royal Distribution Centre, which is located at Blackmore Drive, North Circular, LONDON , NW10 7RH.
The final port of call for any post addressed to the SG17 5BQ postcode is the local delivery office (DO) which is . Here the post will be sorted ready for delivery.
The properties in the SG17 5BQ postcode have the street address of Maple Drive
Did you know? According to the 2021 Census, the SG17 5BQ postcode is home to a bustling 60 residents!
It is situated within the post town of SHEFFORD within the old postal county of Bedfordshire.
SG17 5BQ is within the town of Shefford.
The SG17 5BQ postcode area is composed of 100% residential properties, 0% commercial properties, and 0% public properties.
According to our data. Most dwellings in SG17 5BQ are houses. The remainder of residential properties consist of flats. Of these houses, most are mid-terraced. The remainder are end-terraced and detached. Of these flats, most are mid-terraced. The remainder are detached, semi-detached, unknown and end-terraced.
Most properties in SG17 5BQ are social housing with the rest being owned by the occupiers.
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| Property Type | Percentage |
|---|---|
| Residential | 100% |
| Commercial | 0% |
| Public | 0% |
Telephone Area Code for SG17 5BQ
The telephone area code for SG17 5BQ is 01462 Hitchin.
Map Coordinates for SG17 5BQ
| Latitude | 52.0353113149 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -0.322382003571 |
What are the Broadband Speeds like in the SG17 5BQ Postcode?
Download Speeds For SG17 5BQ
| Average Mbps | 94.800 |
|---|---|
| Median Mbps | 57.200 |
| Maximum Mbps | 460.000 |
SG17 5BQ has an average download speed of 94.8 Megabits per second (Mbps).
764 other postcode units have the same broadband speed.
64% of postcodes (756,106) have slower broadband speeds.
36% of postcodes (427,771) have faster broadband speeds.
Upload Speeds For SG17 5BQ
| Average Mbps | 13.400 |
|---|---|
| Median Mbps | 10.700 |
| Maximum Mbps | 36.000 |
SG17 5BQ has an average upload speed of 13.4 Megabits per second (Mbps).
11,686 other postcode units have the same upload speed.
49% of postcodes (580,017) have slower upload speeds.
50% of postcodes (592,938) have faster upload speeds.
Schools within a five minute drive of SG17 5BQ Postcode
England Secondary Schools
Henlow Church of England Academy
Address: Henlow Church of England Academy, Church Road, Henlow, Bedfordshire, SG16 6AN
Distance: 1.64 miles
Contact: 01462813733
Samuel Whitbread Academy
Address: Samuel Whitbread Academy, Shefford Road, Clifton, Shefford, Bedfordshire, SG17 5QS
Distance: 0.27 miles
Contact: 01462629900
Robert Bloomfield Academy
Address: Robert Bloomfield Academy, Bloomfield Drive, Shefford, Bedfordshire, SG17 5BU
Distance: 0.80 miles
Contact: 01462628800
England Primary Schools
Derwent Primary School
Address: Derwent Primary School, Hitchin Road, Henlow, Bedfordshire, SG16 6BA
Distance: 1.65 miles
Contact: 01462812047
Clifton All Saints Academy
Address: Clifton All Saints Academy, Church Street, Clifton, Near Shefford, Bedfordshire, SG17 5ES
Distance: 0.85 miles
Contact: 01462628444
All Saints VA CofE Lower School
Address: All Saints VA CofE Lower School, Church Street, Clifton, Shefford, Bedfordshire, SG17 5ES
Distance: 0.85 miles
Contact:
Shefford Lower School
Address: Shefford Lower School, School Lane, Shefford, Bedfordshire, SG17 5XA
Distance: 0.94 miles
Contact: 01462629123
Nearest Dentists
Dentists near SG17 5BQ
SHEFFORD DENTAL CLINIC
Address: 99 HITCHIN ROAD, SHEFFORD, SG17 5JB
Distance: 0.06 miles
Contact: :
SHEFFORD DENTAL PRACTICE
Address: 34 HIGH STREET, SHEFFORD, BEDFORDSHIRE, SG17 5DG
Distance: 0.59 miles
Contact: :
CHICKSANDS DENTAL CENTRE
Address: CHICKSANDS, SHEFFORD, BEDFORDSHIRE, SG17 5PR
Distance: 1.85 miles
Contact: :
THE DENTAL SURGERY
Address: SAFFRON ROAD, BIGGLESWADE, BEDFORDSHIRE, SG18 8DJ
Distance: 4.17 miles
Contact: :
DENTAL SURGERY
Address: 5 THE AVENUE, STOTFOLD, HITCHIN, HERTFORDSHIRE, SG5 4LY
Distance: 4.25 miles
Contact: :
SMILES ORTHODONTIC PRACTICE
Address: 6 STATION ROAD, BIGGLESWADE, BEDFORDSHIRE, SG18 8AL
Distance: 4.29 miles
Contact: :
Nearest Chemists
Pharmacies near SG17 5BQ
SHEFFORD PHARMACY
Address: ROBERT LUCAS DRIVE, HITCHIN ROAD, SHEFFORD, BEDFORDSHIRE, SG17 5FS
Distance: 0.05 miles
Contact: tel: 01462 818633
JARDINES PHARMACY
Address: RICHARD DANIELS HOUSE, 7 HIGH STREET, SHEFFORD, SG17 5DD
Distance: 0.55 miles
Contact: tel: 01462 813283
HENLOW PHARMACY
Address: 197A STATION ROAD, LOWER STONDON, HENLOW, BEDFORDSHIRE, SG16 6JE
Distance: 2.04 miles
Contact: tel: 01462 850880
LANGFORD PHARMACY
Address: 73A CHURCH STREET, LANGFORD, BIGGLESWADE, SG18 9QA
Distance: 2.78 miles
Contact: tel: 01462 701518
ARLESEY PHARMACY
Address: 31 HIGH STREET, ARLESEY, BEDFORDSHIRE, SG15 6RA
Distance: 3.14 miles
Contact: tel: 01462 731200
STOTFOLD PHARMACY
Address: 1 BROOK STREET, STOTFOLD, HITCHIN, HERTFORDSHIRE, SG5 4LA
Distance: 4.15 miles
Contact: tel: 01462 730249
Nearest Opticians
Opticians near SG17 5BQ
STEPHEN HING OPTICIANS
Address: 14A CLIFTON ROAD, SHEFFORD, BEDFORDSHIRE, SG17 5AE
Distance: 0.33 miles
Contact: :
PAUL ADLER OPTOMETRISTS
Address: 50 HIGH STREET, STOTFOLD, HITCHIN, HERTFORDSHIRE, SG5 4LL
Distance: 4.14 miles
Contact: :
PERY LAERD LTD - STOTFOLD
Address: 50 HIGH STREET, STOTFOLD, HITCHIN, SG5 4LL
Distance: 4.14 miles
Contact: :
BOOTS OPTICIANS (BIGGLESWADE)
Address: 3995 UNIT B, BIGGLESWADE SHOPPING CENTRE, LONDON ROAD, BIGGLESWADE, BEDFORDSHIRE, SG18 8PS
Distance: 4.22 miles
Contact: :
SPECSAVERS (BIGGLESWADE)
Address: UNIT 1B, 20-21 MARKET SQUARE, BIGGLESWADE, BEDFORDSHIRE, SG18 8AS
Distance: 4.30 miles
Contact: :
HARROLD OPTICIANS (BIGGLESWADE)
Address: 29A MARKET SQUARE, BIGGLESWADE, BEDFORDSHIRE, SG18 8AQ
Distance: 4.32 miles
Contact: :
Nearest GP Surgeries
Doctors near SG17 5BQ
SHEFFORD HEALTH CENTRE - COVID LOCAL VACCINATION SERVICE 2
Address: ROBERT LUCAS DRIVE, SHEFFORD, SG17 5FS
Distance: 0.05 miles
Contact: :
SHEFFORD HEALTH CENTRE
Address: ROBERT LUCAS DRIVE, SHEFFORD, BEDFORDSHIRE, SG17 5FS
Distance: 0.05 miles
Contact: tel: 01462 818620
DR CARRAGHER AND NEAL AND AKHTAR
Address: 109 STATION ROAD, LOWER STONDON, HENLOW, SG16 6JJ
Distance: 2.03 miles
Contact: tel: 01462 850305
DR KIRKHAM & PARTNERS
Address: 111 CHURCH STREET, LANGFORD, BEDFORDSHIRE, SG18 9QA
Distance: 2.78 miles
Contact: :
LARKSFIELD AND ARLESEY MEDICAL PRACTICE BRANCH
Address: ARLESEY MEDICAL CENTRE, HIGH STREET, ARLESEY, SG15 6SN
Distance: 3.07 miles
Contact: :
ARLESEY MEDICAL CENTRE
Address: HIGH STREET, ARLESEY, BEDFORDSHIRE, SG15 6SN
Distance: 3.07 miles
Contact: tel: 01462 628128
Motorway Junctions near SG17 5BQ
Train Stations
Motorway Junctions near SG17 5BQ
Distances represent the quickest route by car.
Who are my Elected Representatives in the SG17 5BQ Postcode?
| Westminster Constituency | Mid Bedfordshire Co Const |
|---|---|
| Member or Parliament |  |
| Contact Details | Contact Ms Nadine Dorries |
| Political Party | Conservative |
What Council is the SG17 5BQ Postcode in?
The Council for this Postcode is Central Bedfordshire Council, who are a Unitary authority. This means that they are responsible for providing education, libraries and maintaining highways as well as normal council duties such as council tax, rubbish collection, housing, environmental health and planning.
You can visit the website for Central Bedfordshire at the following link Central Bedfordshire.How much is the Council Tax?
Central Bedfordshire Council is responsible for collecting council tax. This will vary depending on which council tax band the property falls within. You can check the council tax band at the gov.uk website.
Once you know the council tax band you can view how much Central Bedfordshire charge for that band by visiting the The Council Tax section of their website.
Where can I find out where the nearest Library to the SG17 5BQ Postcode is?
Libraries are the responsibility of Central Bedfordshire council
Visit the link for more information. Please note that some councils outsource library services to private companies and community groups ran by volunteers.
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What Popular Supermarkets are near the SG17 5BQ Postcode?
| Supermarket | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| Morrisons, St. Francis Way, SHEFFORD, SG17 5DZ | 0.87 miles | Directions from SG17 5BQ to Morrisons |
| Aldi, Bonds Lane, BIGGLESWADE, SG18 8AY | 6.89 miles | Directions from SG17 5BQ to Aldi |
| Iceland, Market Square, BIGGLESWADE, SG18 8AP | 6.91 miles | Directions from SG17 5BQ to Iceland |
| Lidl, Stratton Business Park, Biggleswade, SG18 8YX | 6.96 miles | Directions from SG17 5BQ to Lidl |
| Asda, Church Street, BIGGLESWADE, SG18 0JS | 6.99 miles | Directions from SG17 5BQ to Asda |
What Popular Restaurants are near the SG17 5BQ Postcode?
| Burger King | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| Unit 1, Cotton Brown Park, Letchworth Garden City, SG6 1UP | 6.25 miles | Directions from SG17 5BQ to Unit 1, Cotton Brown Park |
| Interchange Retail Park, Kempston, Bedford, MK42 7AZ | 8.58 miles | Directions from SG17 5BQ to Interchange Retail Park, Kempston |
| 9 Harpur Street, Bedford, MK40 1LA | 9.37 miles | Directions from SG17 5BQ to 9 Harpur Street |
| Junction 11-12, M1 Northbound, Toddington, LU5 6HR | 9.67 miles | Directions from SG17 5BQ to Junction 11-12, M1 Northbound |
| Mcdonald's | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| McDonald's, Stratton Business Park, BIGGLESWADE, SG18 8QB | 4.45 miles | Directions from SG17 5BQ to McDonald's, Stratton Business Park, BIGGLESWADE, SG18 8QB |
| McDonald's, Radwell, BALDOCK, SG7 5TR | 5.29 miles | Directions from SG17 5BQ to McDonald's, Radwell, BALDOCK, SG7 5TR |
| McDonald's, Nightingale Road, HITCHIN, SG5 1RQ | 6.04 miles | Directions from SG17 5BQ to McDonald's, Nightingale Road, HITCHIN, SG5 1RQ |
| McDonald's, Avenue One, LETCHWORTH GARDEN CITY, SG6 2HB | 6.19 miles | Directions from SG17 5BQ to McDonald's, Avenue One, LETCHWORTH GARDEN CITY, SG6 2HB |
| Restaurant | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| KFC, Radwell, BALDOCK, SG7 5TR | 5.29 miles | Directions from SG17 5BQ to KFC Baldock Services |
| KFC, Interchange Retail Park, Race Meadows Way, Kempston, BEDFORD, MK42 7AZ | 8.59 miles | Directions from SG17 5BQ to KFC Bedford - Interchange Retail Park |
| KFC, Tavistock Street, BEDFORD, MK40 2RR | 9.66 miles | Directions from SG17 5BQ to KFC Bedford - Tavistock Street |
| KFC, Toddington, DUNSTABLE, LU5 6HR | 9.80 miles | Directions from SG17 5BQ to KFC Toddington - M1 North Services |
| KFC, Wigmore Park Centre, Wigmore Lane, LUTON, LU2 9XG | 10.34 miles | Directions from SG17 5BQ to KFC Luton - Wigmore Park Centre |