Postcode MK45 3BY is located in a rural town, within the Wixams & Wilstead ward of Bedford in the East of England region, and forms part of the Wilstead & Shortstown area. It has moderate deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 28.3 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Wilstead & Shortstown is £65,428 per year. The nearest station is Kempston Hardwick located about 2.6 miles away. There are 3 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area.
Wilstead & Shortstown has a moderate level of deprivation, ranked at position 25,324 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the bottom 23% least deprived areas in England.
Wilstead & Shortstown has a very low crime rate, with approximately 28.3 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 13.4% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 15.2% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Wilstead & Shortstown is £65,428 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near MK45 3BY.
Wilstead & Shortstown near MK45 3BY 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 2.6 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
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 MK45 3BY postcode area, located within Wilstead & Shortstown, there are 3 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 MK45 3BY, 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.