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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

MK453HP

Duck End Lane

MK426AD

Brooklands Avenue

MK453WH

Berkeley Avenue

MK426AE

Brooklands Avenue

MK429EW

Abbeyfields

MK426BR

Piper Lane

MK453WR

Willow Road

MK426DA

Green Lane

MK453SX

Wixams & Wilstead

MK429GE

Tewkesbury Road

MK429FY

Waltham Drive

MK439GF

Oxford Blue Way

MK453WP

Woodland Park

MK426AS

Linnet Lane

MK439NJ

Rousbury Road

MK429YN

Pear Tree View

MK453ET

Luton Road

MK429YP

Lynn Close

MK426DQ

Greenside Close

MK429GA

Waltham Drive

MK426AJ

Bluebird Gardens

MK453QN

Rainbow Close

MK426AA

Harrier Leys

MK429XP

High Street

MK426FX

Wixams & Wilstead

MK453FN

The Rosary

MK439AB

Woburn Road

MK426BY

Heron Gardens

MK426FW

Wixams & Wilstead

MK426DH

Goldfinch Gardens

MK426EG

Mink Meadow

MK453TB

Wixams & Wilstead

MK453DN

Ivy Lane

MK429BF

Wilstead Road

MK453JG

Ampthill Road

MK453DR

Cotton End Road

MK439GT

Forder Close

MK426AW

Southern Cross

MK439LS

Sir Malcolm Stewart Homes

MK439LR

Green Lane

MK439LY

Broadmead Road

MK426EA

Bedford Road

MK453ED

Brambles

MK426BW

Swan Road

MK453WS

Cherry Tree Drive

MK426EU

Hummingbird Way

MK439GN

Hoffman Walk

MK453QZ

Pitchfork Way

Data Sources

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