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 63.6 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Kempston West & South is £60,205 per year. The nearest station is Kempston Hardwick located about 0.7 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 63.6 reported incidents per 1,000 population 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 per household in Kempston West & South is £60,205 per year.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 212 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.
The nearest station is Kempston Hardwick located about 0.7 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.7 mi | Kempston Hardwick | N/A | Walking directions to Kempston Hardwick |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Gateway Wood | Medium | Walking directions to Gateway Wood |
| 0.4 mi | Van Diemen's Land | Medium | Walking directions to Van Diemen's Land |
Based on 176 recent sales, the median property price is £366,000 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 | 77 | £490,000 |
| Flats | 9 | £225,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 53 | £340,000 |
| Terraced | 37 | £332,500 |
10 year median 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.
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 MK43 9GX, 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
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.