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Wixams & Wilstead

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About

The Wixams & Wilstead ward lies south of Bedford town, encompassing the new settlement of Wixams and the older village of Wilstead. The area is characterised by modern housing developments alongside established residential streets and local services. Open farmland and the Marston Vale Community Forest provide green spaces around the settlements. The ward is primarily residential, with community facilities including schools and local shops serving the population.

A notable feature is the series of lakes at the heart of Wixams, created from former clay pits, which are now focal points for recreation and wildlife. The older village centre of Wilstead retains its traditional character with a parish church and village hall. Transport links include the A6 road and proximity to the Flitwick railway station, connecting the area to Bedford and London. The landscape is generally flat, with agricultural land defining much of the ward's boundaries.

Area overview

On average Wixams & Wilstead has moderate deprivation and very high crime levels. Approximately 13.5% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Wixams & Wilstead is £71,074 per year. There are 8 schools in Wixams & Wilstead: 5 primary (0 Outstanding and 4 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good).

Crime rate
10/10
Crimes per 1k residents
N/A
Deprivation level
5/10
Income level
9/10
Social housing
13.5%
Connectivity
N/A

Property prices in Wixams & Wilstead

Based on 176 recent sales, the median property price is £366,000 in Wixams & Wilstead 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 & Wilstead 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 & Wilstead over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached77£490,000
Flats9£225,000
Semi-Detached53£340,000
Terraced37£332,500

10 years median price trend in Wixams & Wilstead

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Wixams & Wilstead.

All postcodes in Wixams & Wilstead

MK426DR

Little Owl Lane

MK427GA

Ampthill Road

MK439NY

The Pastures

MK453DJ

Northwood Lane

MK439GB

Park Crescent

MK429GN

Sandleford Drive

MK439GX

Marsh Leys Mews

MK453RT

Wixams & Wilstead

MK453WX

Howard Close

MK453JW

Howard Close

MK426EP

Minnow Way

MK453HS

Bedford Road

MK429YR

Pear Tree View

MK426EX

Lesser Avenue

MK426BG

Bedford Road

MK429XY

Bunyans Mead

MK429YL

Medbury Lane

MK439TH

Burraway Avenue

MK439GL

Heather Lane

MK439LL

Stewartby Way

MK453WT

Honeysuckle Avenue

MK439NF

School Lane

MK439EJ

Woburn Road

MK453NJ

Bedford Road

MK429YE

Wilstead Road

MK453FD

Oakley Rise

MK453WB

Ash Grove

MK426FG

Hobby Grove

MK453FX

Reid Court

MK426BA

Green Lane

MK453HH

Church Road

MK453WN

Honeysuckle Avenue

MK426DS

Dunlin Grove

MK439LX

Stewartby Way

MK453ST

Wixams & Wilstead

MK439GH

Brick Crescent

MK439NH

The Crescent

MK426EJ

Tawny Avenue

MK429GH

Croyland Drive

MK426BB

Ladybird Way

MK426GX

Violet Road

MK439LW

Wavell Close

MK453FZ

Kestrel Gardens

MK453PF

Furrow Close

MK426DX

Firecrest Walk

MK439NG

School Lane

MK453HB

Home Close

MK429GF

Bayham Close

MK426DP

Partridge Place

MK453DL

Hooked Lane

MK439NQ

The Crescent

MK453EJ

Armstrong Close

MK453TN

Tintagel Green

MK439SG

Dapple Bank

MK426DE

Little Causeway

MK426FS

Lavender Lane

MK426DT

Falcon Field

MK453EB

Morgans Close

MK426EW

Thistle Lane

MK439LJ

Stewartby Way

MK453RS

Emmer Drive

MK429FE

Kirkstall Close

MK453BX

Cotton End Road

MK453EP

Luton Road

MK429YW

Lynn Close

MK439GP

George Close

MK426EY

Bedford Road

MK439AA

Woburn Road

MK426FT

Natterjack Road

MK439TP

Wixams & Wilstead

MK426AF

Mallard Court

MK426FD

Peregrine Way

MK439GJ

Halley View

MK439PR

Coronation Business Park

MK426DU

Eagle Mews

MK439SR

Saxon Gold Drive

MK426FJ

Cuckoo Road

MK453EE

Whitworth Way

MK426DB

Waterside Way

MK426HB

Sage Road

MK426AP

Bittern Lane

MK439NN

Park Crescent

MK429YD

Wilstead Road

MK439ND

Broadmead Road

MK426AG

Peacock Gardens

MK439NW

Pillinge Road

MK453HD

Luton Road

MK453SS

Grasmere Place

MK429XT

Church End

MK429FZ

Waltham Drive

MK453RN

Wixams & Wilstead

MK429YU

Ampthill Road

MK453DX

Whitworth Way

MK429AA

Hexham Close

MK439GS

Randall Lane

MK453WF

Cedar Avenue

MK453DH

Chapel Lane

MK439GU

Rustic Close

MK453WW

Club Road

MK429YH

Medbury Lane

Data Sources

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