The Wixams & Wilstead ward in Bedford covers a mix of residential and rural areas. The ward includes the new Wixams development, a planned community with modern housing, schools, and local amenities. Wilstead, a smaller village, retains a more traditional character with older properties and a village green. The area benefits from good transport links, including the A6 road and proximity to Bedford town centre.
Open spaces and green areas are a key feature of the ward, with several parks and nature reserves. The Wixams Lake and surrounding wetlands provide recreational opportunities, while farmland and countryside dominate the outskirts. Local facilities include shops, schools, and community centres, catering to both established and growing populations. The ward balances new development with rural preservation, offering a mix of urban convenience and countryside living.
On average Wixams & Wilstead has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 68 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 13.6% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income of residents in Wixams & Wilstead is £53,995 per year. There are 8 schools in Wixams & Wilstead: 5 primary (0 Outstanding and 4 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good).
Based on 183 recent sales, the median property price is £350,000 in Wixams & Wilstead area, with individual transactions ranging from £137,250 up to £830,000.
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 66 | £463,750 |
| Flats | 20 | £227,500 |
| Semi-Detached | 52 | £345,000 |
| Terraced | 45 | £310,000 |
10 years price trend in Wixams & Wilstead
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Home Close
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Wixams & Elstow
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Bittern Lane
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Dove Lane
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Croxden Way
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School Lane
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Green Lane
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Manor Road
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Hampton Close
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Luton Road
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Church Farm Avenue
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Longmeadow Drive
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Bedford Road
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Bedford Road
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Church End
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Chimney Way
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Broadmead Road
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Bedford Road
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Willow Road
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Lynn Close
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Coronation Way
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Clay Avenue
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Wootton & Stewartby
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Hampton Close
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Chapel Lane
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Bird Court
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Bedford Road
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Cedar Avenue
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Bedford Road
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Eagle Mews
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Bedford Road
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Peregrine Way
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Bedford Road
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Luton Road
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Church Road
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Bedford Road
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Wootton & Stewartby
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Bluewater Quay
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Bedford Road
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Brambling Gardens
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Wixams & Elstow
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Abbey Close
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High Street
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Forder Close
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Montgomery Close
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Bedford Road
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Town Close
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Bedford Road
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Parkview Terrace
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Bedford Road
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Southern Cross
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Tewkesbury Road
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Abbeyfields
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Bayham Close
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Mowbray Road
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Medbury Lane
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Ampthill Road
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Bedford Road
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Wootton & Stewartby
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Castle Close
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Vicarage Lane
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Cedar Avenue
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Laburnham Avenue
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Wagtail Gardens
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Cadwall Drive
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High Street
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Broadmead Road
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Ironstone Close
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Furrow Close
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Wilstead Road
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Fallow Lane
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Lesser Avenue
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Abbeyfields
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Medbury Lane
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Pillinge Road
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Cotswold Drive
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Ampthill Road
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Lakeside Way
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Brooklands Avenue
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Bedford Road
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Southern Cross
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Abbeyfields
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Hardwick Hill
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Manor Road
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Angelica Grove
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Bedford Road
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Bedford Road
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Bedford Road
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Roe Deer Place
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Cygnet Close
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Abbeyfields
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Medbury Lane
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All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/08/2025.