Is Wilstead a good place to live?

Yes, Wilstead is a very good place to live. We've given it a liveable rating of B+. This means it performs well compared to other places in Bedfordshire.

How safe is Wilstead?

Wilstead has a very low crime rate of 34.9 crimes per 1,000 people, making it one of the safest areas.

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Name: Wilstead
Address: England, GB

B+

Very Good Area

B+

Outdoor Spaces

Amenities

C+

Transport

Schools

Council	Bedford
Crime Rate	✓low
Demographics	🏠 Homeowner Families

C+

B+

A+

Crime hotspots

(off)

Nearby Places

Wixams

village

1.9 km away

Cotton End

village

2.7 km away

Houghton Conquest

village

2.7 km away

Shortstown

village

3.6 km away

Haynes

village

B+

3.7 km away

Elstow

village

4.2 km away

Wixams

village

1.9 km away

Cotton End

village

2.7 km away

Outdoor Spaces

Allotments

Adequate

Play Space

Adequate

Golf Course

Limited

Public Park

Ample

Tennis Court

Limited

Bowling Green

Ample

Playing Field

Adequate

Local Amenities

Pubs & Bars

Adequate

Restaurants & Cafes

Limited

Retail Shopping

Limited

Supermarkets

Limited

Takeaways

Adequate

Transport Links

Kempston Hardwick

Train

Schools

Outstanding

0 Schools

Good

3 Schools

Requires Improvement

3 Schools

Wilstead Primary School

Good

Houghton Conquest Lower School

Good

Elstow School

Good

Cotton End Forest School

Requires improvement

House Prices

all dwelling types

£363,014

detached houses

£454,104

flats and maisonettes

£220,000

semi detached houses

£335,589

terraced houses

£275,179