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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

MK426DA

Green Lane

MK429YR

Pear Tree View

MK439AB

Woburn Road

MK453DT

Cotton End Road

MK453HT

Dane Lane

MK453QN

Rainbow Close

MK453SW

Wixams & Wilstead

MK453TB

Wixams & Wilstead

MK426BD

Bedford Road

MK426DW

Robins Heath

MK439NJ

Rousbury Road

MK439NT

Manor Road

MK439SR

Saxon Gold Drive

MK439NL

Park Crescent

MK439SG

Dapple Bank

MK453TA

Wixams & Wilstead

MK426BE

Brooklands Avenue

MK426DG

Lakeside Way

MK426GW

Sepia Way

MK429FW

Croxden Way

MK429YP

Lynn Close

MK453ET

Luton Road

MK453HP

Duck End Lane

MK426AS

Linnet Lane

MK426FT

Natterjack Road

MK426GZ

Wixams & Wilstead

MK429YG

Wilstead Road

MK439LJ

Stewartby Way

MK453DP

Cotton End Road

MK453HL

The Square

MK453PF

Furrow Close

MK426AG

Peacock Gardens

MK426EW

Thistle Lane

MK453HH

Church Road

MK453QY

Bridle Road

MK426ED

Bedford Road

MK439LP

Montgomery Close

MK426DS

Dunlin Grove

MK426FJ

Cuckoo Road

MK429GB

Waltham Drive

MK439NX

Broadmead Business Park

MK453RG

Fisherswood Road

MK453WX

Howard Close

MK426AX

Brooklands Avenue

MK426HF

Fisherswood Road

MK429FD

Harrowden Lane

MK453DS

Elms Lane

MK453WB

Ash Grove

Data Sources

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