Postcode MK45 3WD 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 very low deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 27.1 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 2.8 miles away. There are 1 primary and no secondary schools in the area.
Wilstead & Shortstown has a very low level of deprivation, ranked at position 29,086 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the bottom 11% least deprived areas in England.
Wilstead & Shortstown has a very low crime rate, with approximately 27.1 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 2.9% 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.
Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 21 ft away from MK45 3WD.
Wilstead & Shortstown near MK45 3WD 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 2.8 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.