Postcode MK45 3JA 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 70.2 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 1.2 miles away. There are 5 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 3 parks nearby, closest small park is Wood Park.
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 70.2 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.
Very High noise level (>=75.0 dB) from rail, approximately 68 ft away from MK45 3JA.
Wixams & Elstow near MK45 3JA 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 1.2 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Wood Park | Small | Walking directions to Wood Park |
| 0.5 mi | Elstow Green | Small | Walking directions to Elstow Green |
| 0.2 mi | Springfield Playground | Small | Walking directions to Springfield Playground |
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
In the MK45 3JA postcode area, located within Wixams & Elstow, there are 5 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
3 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of MK45 3JA
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | M&S Foodhall | Riley Way, Kempston, MK42 7GB | Walking directions to M&S Foodhall |
| 0.3 mi | Morrisons Daily | Orchard Street, Kempston, MK42 7PR | Walking directions to Morrisons Daily |
| 0.5 mi | Marks And Spencers Express | Elstow Interchange, Bedford, MK42 9BF | Walking directions to Marks And Spencers Express |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/12/2025.