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Wixams & Elstow

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About

Wixams is a new settlement south of Bedford, developed on former brickworks and farmland. Its layout centres around four artificial lakes, with residential streets and local shops arranged in distinct neighbourhoods. The area is still expanding, with ongoing construction of homes and community facilities shaping its evolving character.

To the east, Elstow is a historic village with a medieval street pattern and timber-framed buildings. It is known for its 12th-century Moot Hall and its association with John Bunyan, who was born here. The village retains a rural feel, bordered by farmland and the modern A6 road, which separates it from Bedford's urban expansion.

Area overview

On average Wixams & Elstow has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 63 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 14.7% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Wixams & Elstow is £73,415 per year. There are 3 schools in Wixams & Elstow: 2 primary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Wixams & Elstow is home to around 7,599 people, with a population density of about 867.0 per km2.

Crime rate
6/10
Crimes per 1k residents
63
Deprivation level
4/10
Income level
9/10
Social housing
14.7%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Wixams & Elstow Population
7,599
Population density
867 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
31.98(+1%)
Anti-social behaviour
20.79(+80%)
Shoplifting
10.66(+56%)
Public order
6.58(+29%)
Criminal damage and arson
5.26(-17%)
East of England average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
4,947
65.12%
Indian
660
8.69%
Other White
518
6.82%
African
244
3.21%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
198
2.61%
Total population: 7,597

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
2,074
37.2%
Level 3 (A level)
1,051
18.85%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
825
14.8%
No qualifications
695
12.47%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
521
9.35%
Total 16+ residents: 5,575

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
1,360
49.08%
Owns outright
535
19.31%
Other social rented
372
13.42%
Private landlord or letting agency
230
8.3%
Shared ownership
190
6.86%
Total households: 2,771

Property prices in Wixams & Elstow

Based on 125 recent sales, the median property price is £370,000 in Wixams & Elstow area, with individual transactions ranging from £80,500 up to £1,035,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Wixams & Elstow in the last year.

Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)

Median sale price, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Wixams & Elstow over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Flats10£221,500
Semi-Detached32£358,313
Terraced29£334,000
Detached54£510,000

10 years median price trend in Wixams & Elstow

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Wixams & Elstow.

All postcodes in Wixams & Elstow

MK426FB

Peregrine Way

MK426ET

Red Salmon Road

MK426FG

Hobby Grove

MK429YA

High Street

MK426DG

Lakeside Way

MK426DU

Eagle Mews

MK426DJ

Brooklands Avenue

MK426AW

Southern Cross

MK426BQ

Woodpecker Gardens

MK429XF

Progress Park

MK426FE

Finch Close

MK429FD

Harrowden Lane

MK453QW

Priory Road

MK429XP

High Street

MK426FZ

Bedford Road

MK429XX

Abbey Close

MK426BU

Brooklands Avenue

MK429GN

Sandleford Drive

MK426DB

Waterside Way

MK426FF

Southern Cross

MK426AF

Mallard Court

MK426FP

Willowsway Road

MK426BJ

Moorland Close

MK429XY

Bunyans Mead

MK426FL

Puffin Chase

MK426BS

Redwing Mews

MK429GJ

Croyland Drive

MK429YX

Hillesden Avenue

MK429YS

South Avenue

MK429AJ

Hillesden Avenue

MK426BP

Wren Terrace

MK429EW

Abbeyfields

MK426EW

Thistle Lane

MK429YT

Moss Lane

MK426BL

Fieldfare View

MK453TN

Tintagel Green

MK429GF

Bayham Close

MK429YU

Ampthill Road

MK426AG

Peacock Gardens

MK429BF

Wilstead Road

MK429YY

St Helenas Garden

MK426BA

Green Lane

MK429XS

West End

MK426DY

Harlequin Crescent

MK426DW

Robins Heath

MK426HF

Fisherswood Road

MK426AP

Bittern Lane

MK429XT

Church End

MK453ST

Wixams & Wilstead

MK426AQ

Wagtail Gardens

MK426EP

Minnow Way

MK426EJ

Tawny Avenue

MK453SX

Wixams & Wilstead

MK426FW

Wixams & Wilstead

MK426EQ

Fallow Lane

MK426FH

Blackbird Close

MK429FH

Melrose Drive

MK453TJ

Kendal Drive

MK429XA

Mowbray Road

MK453RG

Fisherswood Road

MK426EF

Jackdaw Drive

MK427GB

Bedford Road

MK453TL

Middleham Road

MK426DZ

Warbler Grove

MK426HE

Wixams & Wilstead

MK426BT

Parkview Terrace

MK429GB

Waltham Drive

MK429YG

Wilstead Road

MK429YD

Wilstead Road

MK426BE

Brooklands Avenue

MK426FJ

Cuckoo Road

MK429GL

Sandleford Drive

MK429YQ

Wilstead Road

MK426BB

Ladybird Way

MK426DP

Partridge Place

MK429FE

Kirkstall Close

MK453FZ

Kestrel Gardens

MK426GY

Copper Close

MK426DE

Little Causeway

MK426DX

Firecrest Walk

MK426DH

Goldfinch Gardens

MK426GJ

Quail Close

MK426AR

Knoll Gardens

MK453JA

Ampthill Road

MK426EG

Mink Meadow

MK429PZ

Wigram Close

MK453RE

Meadow Road

MK426FU

Wixams & Wilstead

MK426DA

Green Lane

MK426ER

Hedgehog Mead

MK426GS

Wixams & Wilstead

MK426EL

Tawny Avenue

MK429YH

Medbury Lane

MK426BR

Piper Lane

MK429YN

Pear Tree View

MK426EE

Cadwall Drive

MK426HU

Bedford Road

MK429YW

Lynn Close

MK426FQ

Dunnock Drive

MK429RQ

Belfry Close

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.