Postcode MK42 9YW is located in a rural hamlet, 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 76.6 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 1.5 miles away. There are 2 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area.
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 76.6 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 9.1% 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.
Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 16 ft away from MK42 9YW.
Wixams & Elstow near MK42 9YW 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 1.5 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
Based on 183 recent sales, the median property price is £350,000 in Wixams & Wilstead area, with individual transactions ranging from £137,250 up to £830,000.
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 66 | £463,750 |
| Flats | 20 | £227,500 |
| Semi-Detached | 52 | £345,000 |
| Terraced | 45 | £310,000 |
10 years price trend in Wixams & Wilstead
In the MK42 9YW postcode area, located within Wixams & Elstow, there are 2 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
| Distance | Phase | Name | Type | Rating | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.8 mi | Primary | Elstow School | Academy converter | Good | |
| 0.8 mi | Secondary | Bedford Academy | Academy sponsor led | Good | |
| 1.0 mi | Secondary | Daubeney Academy | Academy converter | Requires improvement |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/08/2025.