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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 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

MK426EY

Bedford Road

MK426FP

Willowsway Road

MK426GS

Wixams & Wilstead

MK429FH

Melrose Drive

MK429GE

Tewkesbury Road

MK429XA

Mowbray Road

MK429YL

Medbury Lane

MK429XP

High Street

MK426AQ

Wagtail Gardens

MK426EE

Cadwall Drive

MK426ET

Red Salmon Road

MK426EX

Lesser Avenue

MK453JA

Ampthill Road

MK426AZ

Woodpecker Gardens

MK426EQ

Fallow Lane

MK429GN

Sandleford Drive

MK429YS

South Avenue

MK426DF

Millbrook Close

MK426DJ

Brooklands Avenue

MK426FS

Lavender Lane

MK429EB

Prudden Close

MK429XQ

St Marys Close

MK453TN

Wixams & Wilstead

MK426DX

Firecrest Walk

MK429GR

Abbeyfields

MK426EL

Tawny Avenue

MK426EN

Roe Deer Place

MK426AT

Bedford Road

MK426BZ

Dove Lane

MK426FA

Cygnet Close

MK426FU

Wixams & Wilstead

MK429YH

Medbury Lane

MK426FG

Hobby Grove

MK426EF

Jackdaw Drive

MK426EH

Harlequin Crescent

MK427GB

Bedford Road

MK429FA

Romsey Way

MK429YF

Wilstead Road

MK453QW

Priory Road

MK426AU

Swift Way

MK426BH

School Lane

MK426FL

Puffin Chase

MK453FZ

Kestrel Gardens

MK453SU

Grasmere Place

MK429FX

Croxden Way

MK429YE

Wilstead Road

MK453RE

Meadow Road

MK453RS

Emmer Drive

MK426DT

Falcon Field

MK429XR

West End

MK453PD

Bedford Road

MK426EJ

Tawny Avenue

MK426ES

Silverstream

MK426GJ

Quail Close

MK426BA

Green Lane

MK426BJ

Moorland Close

MK426AY

Kingfisher Road

MK426EG

Mink Meadow

MK426DE

Little Causeway

MK429FE

Kirkstall Close

MK453FN

The Rosary

MK426AL

Teal Close

MK426AP

Bittern Lane

MK429YQ

Wilstead Road

MK427GA

Ampthill Road

MK429GJ

Croyland Drive

MK429GL

Sandleford Drive

MK429XY

Bunyans Mead

MK426EZ

Bedford Road

MK429GF

Bayham Close

MK426DY

Harlequin Crescent

MK429XT

Church End

MK426AF

Mallard Court

MK426BX

Bedford Road

MK426DA

Green Lane

MK429YR

Pear Tree View

MK453HT

Dane Lane

MK453QN

Rainbow Close

MK453SW

Wixams & Wilstead

MK453TB

Wixams & Wilstead

MK426BD

Bedford Road

MK426DW

Robins Heath

MK453TA

Wixams & Wilstead

MK426BE

Brooklands Avenue

MK426DG

Lakeside Way

MK426GW

Sepia Way

MK429FW

Croxden Way

MK429YP

Lynn Close

MK426AS

Linnet Lane

MK426FT

Natterjack Road

MK426GZ

Wixams & Wilstead

MK429YG

Wilstead Road

MK426AG

Peacock Gardens

MK426EW

Thistle Lane

MK453QY

Bridle Road

MK426ED

Bedford Road

MK429ZA

Tipcat Close

MK426DS

Dunlin Grove

MK426FJ

Cuckoo Road

MK429GB

Waltham Drive

Data Sources

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