Postcode MK42 6EY is located in a rural hamlet, 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 70.2 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 1.1 miles away. There are 2 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area.
Wixams & Elstow has a moderate level of deprivation, ranked at position 18,082 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the bottom 45% least deprived areas in England.
Wixams & Elstow has a moderate crime rate, with approximately 70.2 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 9.1% 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 6EY.
Wixams & Elstow near MK42 6EY 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 1.1 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 6EY postcode area, located within Wixams & Elstow, there are 2 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/12/2025.