Postcode MK42 7GA 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 1.5 miles away. There are 2 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 1 parks nearby, closest small park is Springfield Playground.
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.
Very High noise level (>=75.0 dB) from rail, approximately 51 ft away from MK42 7GA.
Wixams & Elstow near MK42 7GA has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
Based on 192 recent sales, the median property price is £350,000 in Wixams & Wilstead area, with individual transactions ranging from £137,250 up to £830,000.
Price per property type (last year)
Price per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 74 | £482,500 |
| Flats | 20 | £230,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 54 | £342,500 |
| Terraced | 44 | £310,000 |
10 years price trend in Wixams & Wilstead
In the MK42 7GA postcode area, located within Wixams & Elstow, there are 2 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
| Distance | Name | Address | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | M&S Foodhall | Riley Way, Kempston, MK42 7GB | |
| 0.2 mi | Marks And Spencers Express | Elstow Interchange, Bedford, MK42 9BF | |
| 0.5 mi | Morrisons Daily | Orchard Street, Kempston, MK42 7PR |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/09/2025.