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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

MK429FF

Dorchester Way

MK426AT

Bedford Road

MK429GH

Croyland Drive

MK426EN

Roe Deer Place

Data Sources

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