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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

MK426AU

Swift Way

MK453SU

Grasmere Place

MK426AH

Pheasant Grove

MK426GA

Crane Lane

MK429EB

Prudden Close

MK429QF

Wadsworth Court

MK426BY

Heron Gardens

MK426EH

Harlequin Crescent

MK426BZ

Dove Lane

MK427GA

Ampthill Road

MK426AD

Brooklands Avenue

MK429BQ

Thomas James Close

MK453QN

Rainbow Close

MK426FD

Peregrine Way

MK426BD

Bedford Road

MK426BX

Bedford Road

MK426GL

Sparrow Close

MK429GG

Halesowen Drive

MK429YF

Wilstead Road

MK426AJ

Bluebird Gardens

MK426ED

Bedford Road

MK426GZ

Wixams & Wilstead

MK426FS

Lavender Lane

MK453TH

Bolsover Close

MK426BF

Bluewater Quay

MK426FA

Cygnet Close

MK426AB

Brooklands Avenue

MK426AL

Teal Close

MK429YP

Lynn Close

MK453FN

The Rosary

MK429XR

West End

MK453HS

Bedford Road

MK453RT

Wixams & Wilstead

MK426EX

Lesser Avenue

MK426DF

Millbrook Close

MK426AE

Brooklands Avenue

MK426GW

Sepia Way

MK429GE

Tewkesbury Road

MK429YE

Wilstead Road

MK429ZA

Tipcat Close

MK426AY

Kingfisher Road

MK426EY

Bedford Road

MK453TE

Wixams & Wilstead

MK426FY

Southern Cross

MK453RS

Emmer Drive

MK426EB

Bedford Road

MK429FY

Waltham Drive

MK426ES

Silverstream

MK429GA

Waltham Drive

MK426EZ

Bedford Road

MK453TA

Wixams & Wilstead

MK453HU

Bedford Road

MK426AS

Linnet Lane

MK429XZ

Bunyans Mead

MK429XQ

St Marys Close

MK453SW

Wixams & Wilstead

MK426DR

Little Owl Lane

MK429GD

Tewkesbury Road

MK426AA

Harrier Leys

MK426EU

Hummingbird Way

MK426DT

Falcon Field

MK429GR

Abbeyfields

MK429FG

Lilleshall Drive

MK429AA

Hexham Close

MK426HB

Sage Road

MK429FW

Croxden Way

MK426DL

Avocet Road

MK426EA

Bedford Road

MK426BG

Bedford Road

MK453PD

Bedford Road

MK453QY

Bridle Road

MK429YL

Medbury Lane

MK429YR

Pear Tree View

MK426AX

Brooklands Avenue

MK426FN

Thorne Close

MK426GU

Orchid Way

MK426DS

Dunlin Grove

MK453QZ

Pitchfork Way

MK426GX

Violet Road

MK429FX

Croxden Way

MK426FT

Natterjack Road

MK453SS

Grasmere Place

MK426FR

Lakeside Drive

MK453TB

Wixams & Wilstead

MK429YZ

Little Townsend Close

MK429XE

Wixams & Wilstead

MK426BH

School Lane

MK426DD

Merlin Meadows

MK426BN

Brambling Gardens

MK426AN

Green Lane

MK453HT

Dane Lane

MK429FA

Romsey Way

MK429FB

Romsey Way

MK429FZ

Waltham Drive

MK426DQ

Greenside Close

MK426BW

Swan Road

MK429XU

High Street

MK426AZ

Woodpecker Gardens

MK453RN

Wixams & Wilstead

MK426FX

Wixams & Wilstead

Data Sources

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