Lapwing Road, Wixams, Bedford
House prices, sold prices and local information for MK42 6GH.
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At a glance
3 property sales on Lapwing Road, Wixams, Bedford have been recorded by HM Land Registry since 2023. The most recent sale was on 27 Jun 2025. Most sales here are detached homes, which have sold for an average of £403,000. By property type, sales here have been 33% detached, 33% semi-detached, 33% flat. Recorded sale prices on Lapwing Road range from £275,000 to £477,500. 67% of homes sold here were freehold and 33% leasehold.
House prices on Lapwing Road compared
Average sale price over the last 12 months. Lapwing Road has had fewer than two sales in that time, so it is left out. See all MK42 house prices.
Average sale price by year
Tenure: 67% freehold and 33% leasehold across 3 recorded sales. Lease extension calculator.
Prices by property type
| Type | Sales | Average price | Last sold |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 1 | £403,000 | 19 Dec 2023 |
| Semi-detached | 1 | £477,500 | 11 Nov 2024 |
| Flat | 1 | £275,000 | 27 Jun 2025 |
Sold prices on Lapwing Road
| Address | Date | Price | Type | Tenure |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3, Lapwing Road MK42 6GH | 27 Jun 2025 | £275,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| 1, Lapwing Road MK42 6GH | 11 Nov 2024 | £477,500 | Semi-detached New build | Freehold |
| 2, Lapwing Road MK42 6GH | 19 Dec 2023 | £403,000 | Detached New build | 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.
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Schools near Lapwing Road
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wixams Tree Primary Academy 559 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Good Report | 0.3 mi |
| Wixams Academy 903 pupils | Secondary | 11–19 | Requires improvement Report | 0.3 mi |
| Willow Grove Primary School 104 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Report | 0.5 mi |
| Lakeview School 436 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Good Report | 0.6 mi |
| Wilstead Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Good Report | 0.9 mi |
| Houghton Conquest Primary School 139 pupils | Primary | 2–11 | Good Report | 1.5 mi |
| Marston Vale Middle School 563 pupils | Middle deemed secondary | 9–13 | Report | 2.2 mi |
| Cotton End Forest School 435 pupils | Primary | 2–11 | Report | 2.2 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 2.5 mi · 50 min walk
- Bedford St Johns station 3.2 mi · 1 hr 4 min walk
Nearest bus stops
- Brooklands Avenue (NE-bound, Southern Cross) 9 min walk
- Brooklands Avenue (opp, Southern Cross) 9 min walk
- Dove Lane (opp, Green Lane) 10 min walk
- Dove Lane (adj, Green Lane) 10 min walk
GP surgeries
- The Vale Medical Practice
Wootton Vale Hlth Liv Ctr, Fields Road, Wootton, Bedford · 2.7 mi - King Street Surgery
273 Bedford Road, Kempston, Bedford · 2.7 mi - London Road Health Centre
84-86 London Road, Bedford · 3.0 mi
Supermarkets
- The Co-operative Food Co-op FR Wixams · 0.6 mi
- Marks and Spencer BP M&S Bedford BP · 1.7 mi
- Cook Cook Bedford · 1.9 mi
- Marks and Spencer Foodhall M&S Interchange Bedford Foodhall · 1.9 mi
Pharmacies
- Wilstead Pharmacy · 0.8 mi
- Boots · 2.0 mi
- Pyramid Pharmacy · 2.5 mi
Dentists
- U H P The Dental Practice · 2.7 mi
- Kempston Dental Practice · 2.7 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+) | 75% | 80% |
| Gigabit-capable | 75% | 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 Lapwing Road
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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