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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
4/10
Income level
9/10
Social housing
13.5%
Connectivity
N/A

Property prices in Wixams & Wilstead

Based on 191 recent sales, the median property price is £360,050 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
Detached79£490,000
Flats24£225,000
Semi-Detached47£339,000
Terraced41£325,000

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

MK429GR

Abbeyfields

MK439AA

Woburn Road

MK426EL

Tawny Avenue

MK426EN

Roe Deer Place

MK429GP

Abbey Fields

MK453EE

Whitworth Way

MK453ES

The Laurels

MK453JN

Hampton Close

MK426AT

Bedford Road

MK426BZ

Dove Lane

MK426FA

Cygnet Close

MK426FU

Wixams & Wilstead

MK429YH

Medbury Lane

MK439LU

Churchill Close

MK439NA

Rousbury Road

MK439NF

School Lane

MK453WW

Club Road

MK426FG

Hobby Grove

MK439GB

Park Crescent

MK439LW

Wavell Close

MK453DR

Cotton End Road

MK453DH

Chapel Lane

MK426EF

Jackdaw Drive

MK426EH

Harlequin Crescent

MK427GB

Bedford Road

MK429FA

Romsey Way

MK439LY

Broadmead Road

MK439NB

Broadmead Road

MK439NY

The Pastures

MK429YF

Wilstead Road

MK439GL

Heather Lane

MK453QW

Priory Road

MK426AU

Swift Way

MK426BH

School Lane

MK426FL

Puffin Chase

MK439NU

Stewartby Way

MK453DN

Ivy Lane

MK439GD

Fletton Row

MK439SW

Cotswold Drive

MK453DJ

Northwood Lane

MK453DX

Whitworth Way

MK453FZ

Kestrel Gardens

MK453SU

Grasmere Place

MK453WE

Ash Grove

MK453WS

Cherry Tree Drive

MK453WU

Orchard Close

MK453XA

Berkeley Close

MK429FX

Croxden Way

MK429YE

Wilstead Road

MK439LT

Alexander Close

MK453JE

Ampthill Road

MK453RE

Meadow Road

MK453RS

Emmer Drive

MK426DT

Falcon Field

MK439TF

Stewart Road

MK453PD

Bedford Road

MK426EJ

Tawny Avenue

MK426ES

Silverstream

MK426GJ

Quail Close

MK426BA

Green Lane

MK426BJ

Moorland Close

MK439GG

Brick Crescent

MK439GJ

Halley View

MK453HW

Bedford Road

MK453WL

Park Road

MK426AY

Kingfisher Road

MK426EG

Mink Meadow

MK453FJ

Cawne Close

MK453JW

Howard Close

MK453WQ

Oak Avenue

MK426DE

Little Causeway

MK429FE

Kirkstall Close

MK439PN

Kitchener Place

MK439TJ

Chiltern Road

MK453FN

The Rosary

MK453HA

Pollards Close

MK453WN

Honeysuckle Avenue

MK426AL

Teal Close

MK426AP

Bittern Lane

MK429YQ

Wilstead Road

MK439NP

Magpie Avenue

MK453DL

Hooked Lane

MK453FT

Angelica Grove

MK453WP

Woodland Park

MK427GA

Ampthill Road

MK429GJ

Croyland Drive

MK429GL

Sandleford Drive

MK429XY

Bunyans Mead

MK439NH

The Crescent

MK453EH

Phipps Close

MK453FD

Oakley Rise

MK426EZ

Bedford Road

MK429GF

Bayham Close

MK453DY

Whitworth Way

MK453EB

Morgans Close

MK426DY

Harlequin Crescent

MK429XT

Church End

MK439PR

Coronation Business Park

MK426AF

Mallard Court

MK426BX

Bedford Road

Data Sources

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