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Wixams & Elstow

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

Deprivation level

4/10

Income level

9/10

Connectivity

N/A

Area Profile

Wixams & Elstow Population

7,599

Population density

867 per km²

Crime

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

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

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

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)

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.
Type	Sales	Median	5th percentile	25th percentile (Lower quartile)	75th percentile (Upper quartile)	95th percentile
Detached	54	£466,500	£339,750	£387,500	£557,500	£725,250
Flats	25	£225,000	£182,000	£215,000	£238,000	£255,000
Semi-Detached	33	£350,000	£210,450	£325,000	£365,000	£391,200
Terraced	35	£332,500	£173,650	£290,000	£358,625	£386,500

10 years median price trend in Wixams & Elstow

All postcodes in Wixams & Elstow

MK453RG

Fisherswood Road

MK426AX

Brooklands Avenue

MK426HF

Fisherswood Road

MK429FD

Harrowden Lane

Data Sources

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

HM Land Registry • Police.uk • DfE • ONS • TfL • National Rail