Dunnock Drive, Wixams, Bedford
House prices, sold prices and local information for MK42 6FQ.
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At a glance
13 property sales on Dunnock Drive, Wixams, Bedford have been recorded by HM Land Registry since 2022. In the last 12 months 2 homes sold here for an average of £152,500. Most sales here are semi-detached homes, which have sold for an average of £191,458. Average sale prices fell from £228,199 in 2022 to £152,500 in 2026 (-33%), though averages on a single street can swing with the mix of homes sold. That is 60% below the Bedford average of £384,461 over the same period. 2 homes here have sold more than once since 2022; 2 of them sold for more the second time. By property type, sales here have been 92% semi-detached, 8% detached. Recorded sale prices on Dunnock Drive range from £140,000 to £436,995. 29% of homes sold here were freehold and 71% leasehold. Of 349 streets in Bedford with at least two sales in the last year, Dunnock Drive ranks 346th for average price, making it one of the more affordable streets in the town.
House prices on Dunnock Drive compared
Average sale price over the last 12 months. See all MK42 house prices.
Average sale price by year
Tenure: 29% freehold and 71% leasehold across 14 recorded sales. Lease extension calculator.
Prices by property type
| Type | Sales | Average price | Last sold |
|---|---|---|---|
| Semi-detached | 12 | £191,458 | 15 May 2026 |
| Detached | 1 | £436,995 | 24 Jun 2022 |
Sold prices on Dunnock Drive
| Address | Date | Price | Type | Tenure |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10, Dunnock Drive MK42 6FQ | 15 May 2026 | £155,000 | Semi-detached | Leasehold |
| 4, Dunnock Drive MK42 6FQ | 30 Jan 2026 | £150,000 | Semi-detached | Leasehold |
| 4, Dunnock Drive MK42 6FQ | 10 Apr 2025 | £147,500 | Semi-detached | Leasehold |
| 7, Dunnock Drive MK42 6FQ | 15 Aug 2022 | £167,500 | Semi-detached | Leasehold |
| 11, Dunnock Drive MK42 6FQ | 24 Jun 2022 | £436,995 | Detached New build | Freehold |
| 9, Dunnock Drive MK42 6FQ | 26 May 2022 | £167,500 | Semi-detached | Leasehold |
| 1, Dunnock Drive MK42 6FQ | 29 Apr 2022 | £347,995 | Semi-detached New build | Freehold |
| 10, Dunnock Drive MK42 6FQ | 28 Apr 2022 | £140,000 | Semi-detached | Leasehold |
| 4, Dunnock Drive MK42 6FQ | 28 Apr 2022 | £140,000 | Semi-detached | Leasehold |
| 6, Dunnock Drive MK42 6FQ | 26 Apr 2022 | £168,000 | Semi-detached | Leasehold |
| 14, Dunnock Drive MK42 6FQ | 22 Apr 2022 | £196,000 | Semi-detached | Leasehold |
| 8, Dunnock Drive MK42 6FQ | 22 Apr 2022 | £168,000 | Semi-detached | Leasehold |
| 2, Dunnock Drive MK42 6FQ | 25 Feb 2022 | £349,995 | Semi-detached New build | Freehold |
| 3, Dunnock Drive MK42 6FQ | 25 Nov 2021 | £235,350 | Other | Freehold |
Sale prices are as recorded by HM Land Registry. Some sales (for example repossessions and company purchases) are listed but left out of the averages.
Sale history: homes sold more than once
| Address | Sales | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 10, Dunnock Drive | £140,000 (Apr 2022) → £155,000 (May 2026) | +11% over 4 yrs |
| 4, Dunnock Drive | £140,000 (Apr 2022) → £147,500 (Apr 2025) → £150,000 (Jan 2026) | +7% over 4 yrs |
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Schools near Dunnock Drive
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wixams Tree Primary Academy 559 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Good Report | 0.2 mi |
| Wixams Academy 903 pupils | Secondary | 11–19 | Requires improvement Report | 0.2 mi |
| Lakeview School 436 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Good Report | 0.4 mi |
| Willow Grove Primary School 104 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Report | 0.5 mi |
| Wilstead Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Good Report | 0.9 mi |
| Houghton Conquest Primary School 139 pupils | Primary | 2–11 | Good Report | 1.6 mi |
| Cotton End Forest School 435 pupils | Primary | 2–11 | Report | 2.1 mi |
| Springfield Primary School 365 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Good Report | 2.1 mi |
Source: Department for Education (Get Information about Schools) and Ofsted. Grades are from each school's last graded inspection; newer inspections use report cards without a single overall grade, so check the full report. Distances are straight-line. Check catchment areas with the local council.
Getting around, shops and health
Train stations
- Kempston Hardwick station 1.7 mi · 34 min walk
- Stewartby station 2.6 mi · 52 min walk
- Bedford St Johns station 3.1 mi · 1 hr 1 min walk
Nearest bus stops
- Brooklands Avenue (NE-bound, Southern Cross) 6 min walk
- Brooklands Avenue (opp, Southern Cross) 6 min walk
- Dove Lane (opp, Green Lane) 7 min walk
- Dove Lane (adj, Green Lane) 7 min walk
GP surgeries
- King Street Surgery
273 Bedford Road, Kempston, Bedford · 2.7 mi - The Vale Medical Practice
Wootton Vale Hlth Liv Ctr, Fields Road, Wootton, Bedford · 2.7 mi - London Road Health Centre
84-86 London Road, Bedford · 2.9 mi - Bedoc Healthcare
Unit 16, Stephenson Court, Bedford · 3.6 mi
Supermarkets
- The Co-operative Food Co-op FR Wixams · 0.5 mi
- Marks and Spencer BP M&S Bedford BP · 1.6 mi
- Marks and Spencer Foodhall M&S Interchange Bedford Foodhall · 1.8 mi
- Cook Cook Bedford · 1.8 mi
Pharmacies
- Wilstead Pharmacy · 0.7 mi
- Boots · 1.9 mi
- Pyramid Pharmacy · 2.4 mi
Dentists
- U H P The Dental Practice · 2.6 mi
- Kempston Dental Practice · 2.6 mi
- Mobile Dental Unit (north) · 2.8 mi
Sources: Department for Transport (NaPTAN), NHS England organisation data, and GEOLYTIX Retail Points (open data). Walking times are estimates from straight-line distance.
Area profile
Deprivation
This neighbourhood is in decile 6 of 10 on the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, where 1 is the most deprived 10% of areas in England and 10 the least deprived.
| Income | 4 of 10 |
| Employment | 7 of 10 |
| Education and skills | 7 of 10 |
| Health and disability | 5 of 10 |
| Crime | 7 of 10 |
| Access to housing and services | 2 of 10 |
| Living environment | 10 of 10 |
Each domain ranked in deciles across England (10 = least deprived).
Homes
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned | 79.1% | 62.5% |
| Private rented | 3.4% | 20.3% |
| Social rented | 17.4% | 17.1% |
| Households | 700 |
People
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Under 15 | 31.0% | 17.4% |
| Aged 15–64 | 64.2% | 64.1% |
| Aged 65+ | 4.8% | 18.6% |
| Residents | 2,040 |
Broadband
| Here | UK | |
|---|---|---|
| Superfast (30Mbit+) | 100% | 95% |
| Ultrafast (300Mbit+) | 100% | 80% |
| Gigabit-capable | 100% | 80% |
Share of homes on this street's postcodes that can get each speed. UK figure is the average across all postcodes. Source: Ofcom Connected Nations.
Mobile signal
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| 4G indoors, all 4 networks | 85% | 89% |
| 4G indoors, at least 1 network | 100% | 100% |
| 4G outdoors, all 4 networks | 100% | 99% |
| Calls indoors, all 4 networks | 92% | 92% |
Share of homes across Bedford with good coverage (Jul 2025). Signal varies street by street; check your exact address on Ofcom's checker. Source: Ofcom Connected Nations.
Neighbourhood figures cover the surrounding Lower Layer Super Output Area (about 1,500 residents). Sources: Census 2021 (ONS) and the English Indices of Deprivation 2025.
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Who lives around Dunnock Drive
Ethnic group
| Here | Bedford | |
|---|---|---|
| White | 73.4% | 75.7% |
| Asian, Asian British or Asian Welsh | 11.1% | 12.6% |
| Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups | 8.1% | 4.6% |
| Black, Black British, Black Welsh, Caribbean or African | 6.4% | 5.3% |
| Other ethnic group | 0.9% | 1.8% |
Religion
| Here | Bedford | |
|---|---|---|
| No religion | 45.6% | 34.1% |
| Christian | 39.8% | 47.6% |
| Muslim | 5.2% | 7.1% |
| Not answered | 5.1% | 5.8% |
| Hindu | 2.2% | 1.6% |
| Sikh | 1.1% | 2.2% |
| Other religion | 0.5% | 1.1% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.3% |
Country of birth
| Here | Bedford | |
|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 85.2% | 78.6% |
| Born outside the UK | 14.8% | 21.4% |
Highest qualification
| Here | Bedford | |
|---|---|---|
| Level 4 qualifications and above | 41.2% | 34.7% |
| Level 3 qualifications | 20.6% | 16.2% |
| Level 2 qualifications | 15% | 13.5% |
| No qualifications | 8.7% | 16.8% |
| Level 1 and entry level qualifications | 8.3% | 10.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.7% | 5.6% |
| Other qualifications | 1.5% | 2.9% |
General health
| Here | Bedford | |
|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 60.2% | 48.8% |
| Good health | 30.6% | 35% |
| Fair health | 7.3% | 11.8% |
| Bad health | 1.7% | 3.4% |
| Very bad health | 0.3% | 0.9% |
Cars or vans per household
| Here | Bedford | |
|---|---|---|
| 2 cars or vans in household | 50.7% | 30.5% |
| 1 car or van in household | 33.3% | 40.2% |
| 3 or more cars or vans in household | 9.7% | 11% |
| No cars or vans in household | 6.3% | 18.2% |
Source: Census 2021 (ONS), via Nomis. Percentages of usual residents or households, as recorded in March 2021.
Figures cover the surrounding neighbourhood (Lower Layer Super Output Area, about 1,500 residents). Full demographics of Bedford.
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