Postcode MK42 9BQ is located in an urban city, within the Wixams & Wilstead area of Bedford in the East of England region, and forms part of the Wixams & Elstow area. It has average deprivation and low crime levels, with around 44.4 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 46% below the East of England average of 82 per 1,000. The average income per household in Wixams & Elstow is £73,415 per year. The median sale price in Wixams & Wilstead is £365,000 (around £364 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £331,875 and £448,500. The nearest station is Bedford St Johns, about 0.8 miles away. There are 6 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest small park is Elstow Green.
Wixams & Elstow has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 19,606 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the bottom 40% least deprived areas in England.
Wixams & Elstow has a low crime rate, with approximately 44.4 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 34.5% 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.
Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 169 ft away from MK42 9BQ.
Wixams & Elstow near MK42 9BQ has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Bedford St Johns located about 0.8 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.8 mi | Bedford St Johns | N/A | Walking directions to Bedford St Johns |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Elstow Green | Small | Walking directions to Elstow Green |
Based on 208 recent sales, the median property price is £365,000 (about £364 per square foot) in Wixams & Wilstead area, with individual transactions ranging from £80,500 up to £765,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 80 | £468,400 | £366 |
| Semi-Detached | 74 | £348,500 | £368 |
| Terraced | 40 | £335,000 | £343 |
| Flats | 14 | £263,250 | £372 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £399,998 | £184,498 | £255,950 | £258,725 |
| 2017 | £382,498 | £185,000 | £262,950 | £240,000 |
| 2018 | £384,498 | £181,000 | £265,000 | £256,000 |
| 2019 | £383,498 | £270,950 | £282,995 | £259,500 |
| 2020 | £435,000 | £240,960 | £309,995 | £271,750 |
| 2021 | £445,995 | £251,498 | £315,198 | £282,500 |
| 2022 | £460,000 | £234,998 | £340,498 | £297,498 |
| 2023 | £478,995 | £261,500 | £350,000 | £322,500 |
| 2024 | £456,000 | £228,000 | £342,000 | £306,000 |
| 2025 | £472,500 | £260,000 | £360,000 | £325,000 |
| 2026 | £487,500 | £235,000 | £345,000 | £345,000 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £264 | £226 | £287 | £258 |
| 2017 | £280 | £270 | £304 | £292 |
| 2018 | £283 | £260 | £313 | £288 |
| 2019 | £304 | £394 | £303 | £294 |
| 2020 | £293 | £354 | £302 | £287 |
| 2021 | £315 | £354 | £314 | £316 |
| 2022 | £338 | £332 | £347 | £334 |
| 2023 | £357 | £346 | £355 | £335 |
| 2024 | £347 | £330 | £338 | £325 |
| 2025 | £352 | £359 | £356 | £324 |
| 2026 | £370 | £364 | £364 | £343 |
There were 35 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near MK42 9BQ.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29 May 2026 | Classroom 4, 168D, High Street, Bedford, MK42 9XP | Flats | Leasehold | £260,000 | |
| 03 Jul 2025 | 171, High Street, Bedford, MK42 9XP | Other | Freehold | £420,000 | |
| 22 Aug 2025 | 12, Potter Way, Bedford, MK42 9RG | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £335,000 | |
| 12 Jun 2025 | 11, Potter Way, Bedford, MK42 9RG | Terraced | Freehold | £307,000 | |
| 25 Aug 2026 | 14, Bunyans Mead, Bedford, MK42 9XY | Flats | Leasehold | £132,000 |
In the MK42 9BQ postcode area, located within Wixams & Elstow, there are 6 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
Ratings include official Ofsted judgements and Area360 summaries of inspection grades. Open a school’s profile for its inspection grades and results.
| Distance | Phase | Name | Type | Rating | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Primary | Elstow School | Academy converter | Good Ofsted rating. Inspected 2 Nov 2016. | |
| 0.5 mi | Nursery | Cherry Trees Nursery School | Local authority nursery school | Outstanding Ofsted rating. Inspected 4 Jul 2019. | |
| 0.5 mi | Primary | Shackleton Primary School | Academy converter | Requires improvement Area360 rating. Inspected 27 Jan 2026. |
10 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of MK42 9BQ
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Premier Express | 26-28 Gostwick Road, Bedford, MK42 9XD | Walking directions to Premier Express |
| 0.3 mi | Costcutter | 91a Mile Road, Bedford, MK42 9UD | Walking directions to Costcutter |
| 0.4 mi | Paul & Son | 73 Brackley Road, Bedford, MK42 9SL | Walking directions to Paul & Son |
| 0.4 mi | Bedford Food And Wine | 35 Elstow Road, Bedford, MK42 9NT | Walking directions to Bedford Food And Wine |
| 0.4 mi | Londis | 160,162 Ampthill Road, Bedford, MK42 9PU | Walking directions to Londis |
Annual council tax rates for Bedford district.
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for MK42 9BQ, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Andrea Spice
Wixams & Wilstead - Elected 4 May 2023
Graeme Coombes
Wixams & Wilstead - Elected 4 May 2023
Marc Jonathan Frost
Wixams & Wilstead - Elected 4 May 2023
Blake Stephenson
Mid Bedfordshire - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around MK42 9BQ records about 44 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a low crime rate for England: it scores 4 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level. Across East of England as a whole the rate is about 82 per 1,000. The most common offences locally are violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and criminal damage and arson.
The median sale price around MK42 9BQ in Wixams & Wilstead is £365,000 (about £364 per square foot) based on 208 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 10 schools close to MK42 9BQ, including Elstow School (Good), Cherry Trees Nursery School (Outstanding) and Shackleton Primary School (Requires improvement). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.
The closest station to MK42 9BQ is Bedford St Johns, about 1,300 m away.
MK42 9BQ scores 5 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 19,606 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).
The Member of Parliament for Mid Bedfordshire covering MK42 9BQ is Blake Stephenson (Conservative and Unionist Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 3 local councillors: Andrea Spice (Conservative and Unionist Party), Graeme Coombes (Conservative and Unionist Party) and Marc Jonathan Frost (Conservative and Unionist Party).