Postcode MK42 9XS 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 0.9 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 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 of residents in Wixams & Elstow is £55,000 per year.
Moderate noise level (65.0-69.9 dB) from road, approximately 300 ft away from MK42 9XS.
Wixams & Elstow near MK42 9XS 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 0.9 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.9 mi | Bedford St Johns | N/A | Walking directions to Bedford St Johns |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 mi | Elstow Green | Small | Walking directions to Elstow Green |
Based on 208 recent sales, the median property price is £355,500 in Wixams & Wilstead area, with individual transactions ranging from £137,250 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 | 86 | £475,000 |
| Flats | 30 | £228,500 |
| Semi-Detached | 50 | £338,250 |
| Terraced | 42 | £318,500 |
10 year median price trend in Wixams & Wilstead
In the MK42 9XS postcode area, located within Wixams & Elstow, there are 6 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
4 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of MK42 9XS
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Premier Express | 26-28 Gostwick Road, Bedford, MK42 9XD | Walking directions to Premier Express |
| 0.4 mi | Londis | 160,162 Ampthill Road, Bedford, MK42 9PU | Walking directions to Londis |
| 0.4 mi | Morrisons | Ampthill Road, Bedford, MK42 9JP | Walking directions to Morrisons |
| 0.5 mi | Costcutter | 91a Mile Road, Bedford, MK42 9UD | Walking directions to Costcutter |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/12/2025.