Postcode MK42 6BY 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 high crime levels, with around 80.6 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in Wixams & Elstow is £55,000 per year. The nearest station is Kempston Hardwick located about 1.8 miles away. There are 3 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 high crime rate, with approximately 80.6 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 3.6% 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 of residents in Wixams & Elstow is £55,000 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near MK42 6BY.
Wixams & Elstow near MK42 6BY has no flood risk (less than 0.1% 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 208 recent sales, the median property price is £355,500 in Wixams & Wilstead area, with individual transactions ranging from £137,250 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 | 86 | £475,000 |
| Flats | 30 | £228,500 |
| Semi-Detached | 50 | £338,250 |
| Terraced | 42 | £318,500 |
10 year median price trend in Wixams & Wilstead
In the MK42 6BY postcode area, located within Wixams & Elstow, there are 3 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
1 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of MK42 6BY
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Co-op | 151 Brooklands Avenue, Wixams, MK42 6AE | Walking directions to Co-op |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/12/2025.