Puffin Chase, Wixams, Bedford
House prices, sold prices and local information for MK42 6FL.
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At a glance
11 property sales on Puffin Chase, Wixams, Bedford have been recorded by HM Land Registry since 2021. In the last 12 months 2 homes sold here for an average of £303,500. Most sales here are detached homes, which have sold for an average of £359,495. Average sale prices fell from £388,745 in 2021 to £303,500 in 2026 (-22%), though averages on a single street can swing with the mix of homes sold. That is 21% below the Bedford average of £384,461 over the same period. 2 homes here have sold more than once since 2021; 2 of them sold for more the second time. By property type, sales here have been 36% detached, 36% semi-detached, 27% terraced. Recorded sale prices on Puffin Chase range from £138,750 to £432,000. 64% of homes sold here were freehold and 36% leasehold. Of 349 streets in Bedford with at least two sales in the last year, Puffin Chase ranks 254th for average price.
House prices on Puffin Chase compared
Average sale price over the last 12 months. See all MK42 house prices.
Average sale price by year
Tenure: 64% freehold and 36% leasehold across 11 recorded sales. Lease extension calculator.
Prices by property type
| Type | Sales | Average price | Last sold |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 4 | £359,495 | 1 Apr 2022 |
| Semi-detached | 4 | £168,938 | 26 Jun 2026 |
| Terraced | 3 | £410,997 | 29 Jul 2026 |
Sold prices on Puffin Chase
| Address | Date | Price | Type | Tenure |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1, Puffin Chase MK42 6FL | 29 Jul 2026 | £432,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 9, Puffin Chase MK42 6FL | 26 Jun 2026 | £175,000 | Semi-detached | Leasehold |
| 6, Puffin Chase MK42 6FL | 19 Sep 2025 | £180,000 | Semi-detached | Leasehold |
| 6, Puffin Chase MK42 6FL | 30 Sep 2022 | £138,750 | Semi-detached | Leasehold |
| 8, Puffin Chase MK42 6FL | 30 Sep 2022 | £182,000 | Semi-detached | Leasehold |
| 3, Puffin Chase MK42 6FL | 1 Apr 2022 | £280,995 | Detached | Freehold |
| 1, Puffin Chase MK42 6FL | 25 Feb 2022 | £402,995 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 7, Puffin Chase MK42 6FL | 22 Dec 2021 | £386,995 | Detached New build | Freehold |
| 5, Puffin Chase MK42 6FL | 26 Nov 2021 | £384,995 | Detached New build | Freehold |
| 2, Puffin Chase MK42 6FL | 29 Oct 2021 | £397,995 | Terraced New build | Freehold |
| 4, Puffin Chase MK42 6FL | 29 Oct 2021 | £384,995 | 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.
Sale history: homes sold more than once
| Address | Sales | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1, Puffin Chase | £402,995 (Feb 2022) → £432,000 (Jul 2026) | +7% over 4 yrs |
| 6, Puffin Chase | £138,750 (Sep 2022) → £180,000 (Sep 2025) | +30% over 3 yrs |
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Schools near Puffin Chase
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wixams Tree Primary Academy 559 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Good Report | 0.4 mi |
| Wixams Academy 903 pupils | Secondary | 11–19 | Requires improvement Report | 0.4 mi |
| Lakeview School 436 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Good Report | 0.6 mi |
| Willow Grove Primary School 104 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Report | 0.7 mi |
| Wilstead Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Good Report | 0.7 mi |
| Houghton Conquest Primary School 139 pupils | Primary | 2–11 | Good Report | 1.4 mi |
| Cotton End Forest School 435 pupils | Primary | 2–11 | Report | 2.1 mi |
| Marston Vale Middle School 563 pupils | Middle deemed secondary | 9–13 | 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 1.9 mi · 37 min walk
- Stewartby station 2.6 mi · 52 min walk
- Bedford St Johns station 3.3 mi · 1 hr 6 min walk
Nearest bus stops
- Duck End Lane (opp, Bedford Road) 8 min walk
- Duck End Lane (adj, Bedford Road) 9 min walk
- Brooklands Avenue (NE-bound, Southern Cross) 10 min walk
- Brooklands Avenue (opp, Southern Cross) 10 min walk
GP surgeries
- The Vale Medical Practice
Wootton Vale Hlth Liv Ctr, Fields Road, Wootton, Bedford · 2.9 mi - King Street Surgery
273 Bedford Road, Kempston, Bedford · 2.9 mi
Supermarkets
- The Co-operative Food Co-op FR Wixams · 0.7 mi
- Marks and Spencer BP M&S Bedford BP · 1.8 mi
- The Co-operative Food Co-op Stewartby · 2.1 mi
- Cook Cook Bedford · 2.1 mi
Pharmacies
- Wilstead Pharmacy · 0.6 mi
- Boots · 2.1 mi
Dentists
- U H P The Dental Practice · 2.9 mi
- Kempston Dental Practice · 2.9 mi
- Mobile Dental Unit (north) · 3.0 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 Puffin Chase
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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