Postcode MK42 9XY 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 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 nearest station is Bedford St Johns, about 0.9 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 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 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.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near MK42 9XY.
Wixams & Elstow near MK42 9XY 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Elstow Green | Small | Walking directions to Elstow Green |
Based on 143 recent sales, the median property price is £360,000 (about £353 per square foot) in Wixams & Wilstead area, with individual transactions ranging from £80,500 up to £780,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 53 | £465,000 | £367 |
| Semi-Detached | 51 | £339,000 | £361 |
| Terraced | 30 | £329,000 | £325 |
| Flats | 9 | £239,000 | £331 |
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 | £473,750 | £250,000 | £348,000 | £321,250 |
| 2026 | £472,500 | £215,000 | £335,000 | £350,000 |
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 | £349 | £352 | £341 | £323 |
| 2026 | £369 | £277 | £353 | £314 |
There were 24 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near MK42 9XY.
In the MK42 9XY postcode area, located within Wixams & Elstow, there are 6 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
6 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of MK42 9XY
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 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 |
| 0.5 mi | Paul & Son | 73 Brackley Road, Bedford, MK42 9SL | Walking directions to Paul & Son |
| 0.5 mi | Londis | 160,162 Ampthill Road, Bedford, MK42 9PU | Walking directions to Londis |
| 0.5 mi | Morrisons | Ampthill Road, Bedford, MK42 9JP | Walking directions to Morrisons |
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.
Elected local representatives for MK42 9XY, 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 9XY 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 shoplifting.
The median sale price around MK42 9XY in Wixams & Elstow is £360,000 (about £353 per square foot) based on 143 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 11 schools close to MK42 9XY, including Shackleton Primary School (Good), Cherry Trees Nursery School (Outstanding) and Camestone School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to MK42 9XY is Bedford St Johns, about 1,502 m away.
MK42 9XY scores 5 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 18,082 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 9XY 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).
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.