Postcode MK42 6FD 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 80.5 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 1.9 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 80.5 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 12.2% 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.
Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 52 ft away from MK42 6FD.
Wixams & Elstow near MK42 6FD 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 1.9 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
Based on 183 recent sales, the median property price is £350,000 in Wixams & Wilstead area, with individual transactions ranging from £137,250 up to £830,000.
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 66 | £463,750 |
| Flats | 20 | £227,500 |
| Semi-Detached | 52 | £345,000 |
| Terraced | 45 | £310,000 |
10 years price trend in Wixams & Wilstead
In the MK42 6FD postcode area, located within Wixams & Elstow, there are 3 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/08/2025.