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Wilstead - Best areas to live in 2026 (and areas to avoid map)

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Wilstead

B+

Liveable Score

Very Good Area

B+

Outdoor Spaces

B

Amenities

C+

Transport

B

Schools

Council	Bedford
Crime Rate	✓low
Demographics	🏠 Homeowner Families

Is Wilstead right for you?

Interactive liveability map of Wilstead showing color-coded areas with Liveable Scores ranging from A+ (Outstanding - dark green) to C (Challenged - red). Crime hotspots are marked with red pulsing indicators in 3 locations. Wilstead boundary is outlined in blue.Map allows users to explore different neighborhoods and their liveability ratings within the area.

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C+

B

B+

A

A+

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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

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

Allotments

Adequate

Play Space

Play Space

Adequate

Golf Course

Golf Course

Limited

Public Park

Public Park

Adequate

Tennis Court

Tennis Court

Limited

Bowling Green

Bowling Green

Ample

Playing Field

Playing Field

Adequate

Local Amenities

Pubs & Bars

Pubs & Bars

Adequate

Restaurants & Cafes

Restaurants & Cafes

Limited

Retail Shopping

Retail Shopping

Limited

Supermarkets

Supermarkets

Limited

Takeaways

Takeaways

Adequate

Transport Links

train

Kempston Hardwick

Train

Schools

Outstanding

0 Schools

Good

4 Schools

Requires Improvement

2 Schools

Haynes Lower School

Good

Shortstown Primary School

Good

Wixams Tree Primary Academy

Good

Wilstead Primary School

Good

Broadmead Lower School

Good

Wilstead House Prices

The average house price in Wilstead is £358,795, based on HM Land Registry Price Paid Data. The sold house prices graph below shows Wilstead house price trends over the last 30 years.

Sold house prices Wilstead graph showing house price trends over the last 30 years.

Average prices by property type

all dwelling types

£358,795

Detached house prices

£457,323

Flats and maisonettes prices

£179,545

Semi-detached house prices

£340,761

Terraced house prices

£291,818

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Wilstead a nice place to live?

Yes, Wilstead is a very good place to live. We've given it a liveable rating of B+. This means it ranks highly among places in Bedfordshire. It particularly appeals to homeowner families.

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.

What are the best schools in Wilstead?

Wilstead has 6 schools nearby. Schools rated Good by Ofsted include Haynes Lower School, Shortstown Primary School, Wixams Tree Primary Academy. Note: 3 schools are currently rated as Requires Improvement.

What are the demographics of Wilstead?

The majority of residents in Wilstead identify as White (British) (83%). Most residents were born in the United Kingdom (90%). The most common religion is Christian (53%).