Postcode MK45 3DL is located in a rural village, 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 moderate crime levels, with around 40.1 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in Wilstead & Shortstown is £55,000 per year. The nearest station is Kempston Hardwick located about 3.0 miles away. There are 1 primary and no secondary schools in the area.
Wilstead & Shortstown has a low 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 low crime rate, with approximately 40.1 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 0.0% 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 of residents in Wilstead & Shortstown is £55,000 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near MK45 3DL.
Wilstead & Shortstown near MK45 3DL 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 3 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
Based on 208 recent sales, the median property price is £355,500 in Wixams & Wilstead area, with individual transactions ranging from £137,250 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 | 86 | £475,000 |
| Flats | 30 | £228,500 |
| Semi-Detached | 50 | £338,250 |
| Terraced | 42 | £318,500 |
10 year median price trend in Wixams & Wilstead
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/12/2025.