Verde Avenue, Wixams, Bedford
House prices, sold prices and local information for MK42 6GZ.
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At a glance
9 property sales on Verde Avenue, Wixams, Bedford have been recorded by HM Land Registry since 2025. In the last 12 months 3 homes sold here for an average of £521,917. Most sales here are detached homes, which have sold for an average of £480,694. That is 36% above the Bedford average of £384,461 over the same period. Recorded sale prices on Verde Avenue range from £385,000 to £575,750. Every home sold here was sold freehold. Of 349 streets in Bedford with at least two sales in the last year, Verde Avenue ranks 46th for average price.
House prices on Verde Avenue compared
Average sale price over the last 12 months. See all MK42 house prices.
Average sale price by year
Tenure: 100% freehold and 0% leasehold across 9 recorded sales.
Prices by property type
| Type | Sales | Average price | Last sold |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 9 | £480,694 | 22 May 2026 |
Sold prices on Verde Avenue
| Address | Date | Price | Type | Tenure |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 32, Verde Avenue MK42 6GZ | 22 May 2026 | £520,000 | Detached New build | Freehold |
| 21, Verde Avenue MK42 6GZ | 19 Dec 2025 | £575,750 | Detached New build | Freehold |
| 19, Verde Avenue MK42 6GZ | 11 Dec 2025 | £470,000 | Detached New build | Freehold |
| 10, Verde Avenue MK42 6GZ | 26 Sep 2025 | £515,000 | Detached New build | Freehold |
| 8, Verde Avenue MK42 6GZ | 20 Aug 2025 | £485,000 | Detached New build | Freehold |
| 12, Verde Avenue MK42 6GZ | 27 Jun 2025 | £450,000 | Detached New build | Freehold |
| 2, Verde Avenue MK42 6GZ | 27 Jun 2025 | £385,000 | Detached New build | Freehold |
| 4, Verde Avenue MK42 6GZ | 27 Jun 2025 | £465,500 | Detached New build | Freehold |
| 6, Verde Avenue MK42 6GZ | 27 Jun 2025 | £460,000 | 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 Verde Avenue
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Willow Grove Primary School 104 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Report | 0.3 mi |
| 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 | 0.7 mi |
| Wilstead Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Good Report | 1.4 mi |
| Springfield Primary School 365 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Good Report | 1.7 mi |
| Daubeney Academy 576 pupils | Secondary | 11–16 | Report | 1.7 mi |
| Houghton Conquest Primary School 139 pupils | Primary | 2–11 | Good Report | 1.9 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 1.2 mi · 24 min walk
- Stewartby station 2.4 mi · 48 min walk
- Bedford St Johns station 2.8 mi · 55 min walk
Nearest bus stops
- Orchid Way (Adjacent) 3 min walk
- Orchid Way (Opposite) 3 min walk
- B+M Distribution Centre (o/s) 6 min walk
- B+M Distribution Centre (Opposite) 6 min walk
GP surgeries
- King Street Surgery
273 Bedford Road, Kempston, Bedford · 2.2 mi - The Vale Medical Practice
Wootton Vale Hlth Liv Ctr, Fields Road, Wootton, Bedford · 2.2 mi - London Road Health Centre
84-86 London Road, Bedford · 2.6 mi - Queens Park Health Centre
23C Carlisle Road, Queen's Park, Bedford · 3.1 mi
Supermarkets
- The Co-operative Food Co-op FR Wixams · 0.6 mi
- Marks and Spencer BP M&S Bedford BP · 1.2 mi
- Cook Cook Bedford · 1.3 mi
- Marks and Spencer Foodhall M&S Interchange Bedford Foodhall · 1.4 mi
Pharmacies
- Wilstead Pharmacy · 1.3 mi
- Boots · 1.4 mi
- Wootton Pharmacy · 1.9 mi
Dentists
- U H P The Dental Practice · 2.2 mi
- Kempston Dental Practice · 2.2 mi
- Mobile Dental Unit (north) · 2.3 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 7 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 | 6 of 10 |
| Employment | 8 of 10 |
| Education and skills | 7 of 10 |
| Health and disability | 6 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 | 80.0% | 62.5% |
| Private rented | 7.8% | 20.3% |
| Social rented | 12.2% | 17.1% |
| Households | 819 |
People
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Under 15 | 33.0% | 17.4% |
| Aged 15–64 | 61.9% | 64.1% |
| Aged 65+ | 5.1% | 18.6% |
| Residents | 2,404 |
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 Verde Avenue
Ethnic group
| Here | Bedford | |
|---|---|---|
| White | 79.1% | 75.7% |
| Asian, Asian British or Asian Welsh | 9.4% | 12.6% |
| Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups | 5.9% | 4.6% |
| Black, Black British, Black Welsh, Caribbean or African | 4.6% | 5.3% |
| Other ethnic group | 1% | 1.8% |
Religion
| Here | Bedford | |
|---|---|---|
| No religion | 44.8% | 34.1% |
| Christian | 42.2% | 47.6% |
| Not answered | 4.9% | 5.8% |
| Muslim | 3.9% | 7.1% |
| Hindu | 2% | 1.6% |
| Sikh | 1.5% | 2.2% |
| Other religion | 0.4% | 1.1% |
| Buddhist | 0.2% | 0.3% |
Country of birth
| Here | Bedford | |
|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 87.1% | 78.6% |
| Born outside the UK | 12.9% | 21.4% |
Highest qualification
| Here | Bedford | |
|---|---|---|
| Level 4 qualifications and above | 42.3% | 34.7% |
| Level 3 qualifications | 20.7% | 16.2% |
| Level 2 qualifications | 15.6% | 13.5% |
| Level 1 and entry level qualifications | 8% | 10.4% |
| No qualifications | 7.8% | 16.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.7% | 5.6% |
| Other qualifications | 1.9% | 2.9% |
General health
| Here | Bedford | |
|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 63% | 48.8% |
| Good health | 29.6% | 35% |
| Fair health | 5.9% | 11.8% |
| Bad health | 1.1% | 3.4% |
| Very bad health | 0.5% | 0.9% |
Cars or vans per household
| Here | Bedford | |
|---|---|---|
| 2 cars or vans in household | 49.2% | 30.5% |
| 1 car or van in household | 38.5% | 40.2% |
| 3 or more cars or vans in household | 8.8% | 11% |
| No cars or vans in household | 3.5% | 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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