Postcode MK43 9GX is located in an urban city, within the Wixams & Wilstead ward of Bedford in the East of England region , and forms part of the Kempston West & South area. It has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 67.5 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in Kempston West & South is £47,400 per year. The nearest station is Kempston Hardwick located about 0.6 miles away. There are 2 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, closest medium park is Gateway Wood.
Kempston West & South has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 21,844 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the bottom 33% least deprived areas in England.
Kempston West & South has a moderate crime rate, with approximately 67.5 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 11.9% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 17.9% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income of residents in Kempston West & South is £47,400 per year.
Moderate noise level (65.0-69.9 dB) from road, approximately 107 ft away from MK43 9GX.
Kempston West & South near MK43 9GX 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 MK43 9GX postcode area, located within Kempston West & South, there are 2 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
| Distance | Phase | Name | Type | Rating | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.6 mi | Not applicable | Ridgeway School | Community special school | Good | |
| 0.6 mi | Secondary | Kempston Academy | Academy sponsor led | Good | |
| 0.8 mi | Primary | Balliol Primary School | Community school | Good |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/09/2025.