Postcode MK42 6BU is located in a rural village, within the Wixams & Wilstead ward of Bedford in the East of England region, and forms part of the Wixams & Elstow area. It has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 63.6 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Wixams & Elstow is £73,415 per year. The nearest station is Kempston Hardwick located about 1.8 miles away. There are 2 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area.
Wixams & Elstow has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 25,324 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the bottom 23% least deprived areas in England.
Wixams & Elstow has a moderate crime rate, with approximately 63.6 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 13.0% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 15.4% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Wixams & Elstow is £73,415 per year.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 281 ft away from MK42 6BU.
Wixams & Elstow near MK42 6BU has low flood risk (between 0.1% and 1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Kempston Hardwick located about 1.8 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
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)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 79 | £490,000 |
| Flats | 24 | £225,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 47 | £339,000 |
| Terraced | 41 | £325,000 |
10 year median price trend in Wixams & Wilstead
In the MK42 6BU postcode area, located within Wixams & Elstow, there are 2 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
1 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of MK42 6BU
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Co-op | 151 Brooklands Avenue, Wixams, MK42 6AE | Walking directions to Co-op |
Annual council tax rates for Bedford district (2025-26).
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.