Postcode MK42 9FW 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 43.9 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Wixams & Elstow is £73,415 per year. The nearest station is Bedford St Johns located about 1.1 miles away. There are 3 primary and 1 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 low crime rate, with approximately 43.9 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 0.9% 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 250 ft away from MK42 9FW.
Wixams & Elstow near MK42 9FW 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 1.1 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Elstow Green | Small | Walking directions to Elstow Green |
Based on 191 recent sales, the median property price is £360,050 in Wixams & Wilstead area, with individual transactions ranging from £80,500 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 | 79 | £490,000 |
| Flats | 24 | £225,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 47 | £339,000 |
| Terraced | 41 | £325,000 |
10 year median price trend in Wixams & Wilstead
In the MK42 9FW postcode area, located within Wixams & Elstow, there are 3 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
2 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of MK42 9FW
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Premier Express | 26-28 Gostwick Road, Bedford, MK42 9XD | Walking directions to Premier Express |
| 0.4 mi | Costcutter | 91a Mile Road, Bedford, MK42 9UD | Walking directions to Costcutter |
Annual council tax rates for Bedford district (2025-26).
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.