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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 61 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
61
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
31.85(+2%)
Anti-social behaviour
17.37(+50%)
Shoplifting
15.66(+120%)
Public order
5.4(+4%)
Criminal damage and arson
5(-22%)
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 147 recent sales, the median property price is £355,000 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
Detached54£466,500
Flats25£225,000
Semi-Detached33£350,000
Terraced35£332,500

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

MK426GU

Orchid Way

MK453SS

Grasmere Place

MK453TH

Wixams & Wilstead

MK429EW

Abbeyfields

MK426BS

Redwing Mews

MK426EB

Bedford Road

MK426GY

Copper Close

MK426DP

Partridge Place

MK426FB

Peregrine Way

MK426FR

Lakeside Drive

MK426FW

Wixams & Wilstead

MK453TJ

Wixams & Wilstead

MK426AB

Brooklands Avenue

MK426BG

Bedford Road

MK426FQ

Dunnock Drive

MK426GL

Sparrow Close

MK453ST

Wixams & Wilstead

MK453SX

Wixams & Wilstead

MK426BP

Wren Terrace

MK426EP

Minnow Way

MK429AJ

Hillesden Avenue

MK429FZ

Waltham Drive

MK429YD

Wilstead Road

MK429YY

St Helenas Garden

MK426AH

Pheasant Grove

MK426DD

Merlin Meadows

MK429FF

Dorchester Way

MK429XS

West End

MK426BR

Piper Lane

MK429QF

Wadsworth Court

MK426DL

Avocet Road

MK429GH

Croyland Drive

MK429YT

Moss Lane

MK429FY

Waltham Drive

MK429RQ

Belfry Close

MK429XZ

Bunyans Mead

MK453TE

Wixams & Wilstead

MK453TL

Wixams & Wilstead

MK426BQ

Woodpecker Gardens

MK426EU

Hummingbird Way

MK426FY

Southern Cross

MK429FG

Lilleshall Drive

MK429GG

Halesowen Drive

MK426AA

Harrier Leys

MK426HE

Wixams & Wilstead

MK429PZ

Wigram Close

MK429YN

Pear Tree View

MK426AW

Southern Cross

MK426FX

Wixams & Wilstead

MK429AA

Hexham Close

MK426BB

Ladybird Way

MK426BU

Brooklands Avenue

MK426GA

Crane Lane

MK426AJ

Bluebird Gardens

MK426BW

Swan Road

MK426DZ

Warbler Grove

MK429BF

Wilstead Road

MK429FB

Romsey Way

MK453QZ

Pitchfork Way

MK429YZ

Little Townsend Close

MK453HU

Bedford Road

MK426ER

Hedgehog Mead

MK426FF

Southern Cross

MK429XF

Progress Park

MK426AR

Knoll Gardens

MK426DB

Waterside Way

MK426DH

Goldfinch Gardens

MK429BQ

Thomas James Close

MK453RT

Wixams & Wilstead

MK426DQ

Greenside Close

MK453RN

Wixams & Wilstead

MK426FN

Thorne Close

MK429GA

Waltham Drive

MK426AE

Brooklands Avenue

MK426AN

Green Lane

MK426FH

Blackbird Close

MK429XU

High Street

MK426DR

Little Owl Lane

MK426FZ

Bedford Road

MK426HB

Wixams & Wilstead

MK426FE

Finch Close

MK426GX

Violet Road

MK429XE

Wixams & Wilstead

MK429YW

Lynn Close

MK453HS

Bedford Road

MK426AD

Brooklands Avenue

MK426EA

Bedford Road

MK426HU

Bedford Road

MK426DU

Eagle Mews

MK426FD

Peregrine Way

MK426BF

Bluewater Quay

MK426BY

Heron Gardens

MK426BL

Fieldfare View

MK426BN

Brambling Gardens

MK429XX

Abbey Close

MK429YA

High Street

MK426BT

Parkview Terrace

MK429GD

Tewkesbury Road

MK429YU

Ampthill Road

MK429YX

Hillesden Avenue

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.