Postcode MK42 9FA is located in an urban city, 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 59.0 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in Wixams & Elstow is £55,000 per year. The nearest station is Bedford St Johns located about 1.0 miles away. There are 6 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 1 parks nearby, closest small park is Elstow Green.
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 59.0 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 58.6% 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 9FA.
Wixams & Elstow near MK42 9FA 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 9FA postcode area, located within Wixams & Elstow, there are 6 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
| Distance | Phase | Name | Type | Rating | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Secondary | Bedford Academy | Academy sponsor led | Good | |
| 0.6 mi | Primary | Shackleton Primary School | Academy converter | Good | |
| 0.6 mi | Primary | Elstow School | Academy converter | Good |
| Distance | Name | Address | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Premier Express | 26-28 Gostwick Road, Bedford, MK42 9XD | |
| 0.3 mi | Costcutter | 91a Mile Road, Bedford, MK42 9UD | |
| 0.5 mi | Paul & Son | 73 Brackley Road, Bedford, MK42 9SL |
| Distance | Name | Address | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | The Red Lion | High Street, Elstow, MK42 9XP | |
| 0.3 mi | Mile Road Club | 90 Mile Road, Bedford, MK42 9UD | |
| 0.4 mi | The Gloucester Arms | 53-55 Gloucester Road, Elstow, MK42 9TL |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/09/2025.