The UK Postcode Database

MK42 6AW

a postcode in Bedford

Introduced in June 2009
MK42 6AW Normal (geographic) postcodes Large user postcodes

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Streets Associated with MK42 6AW

Southern Cross - 65 properties, USRN 27302658

Dane Lane - 1 property, USRN 27300426

Linnet Lane - 1 property, USRN 27302654

Swift Way - 1 property, USRN 27302656

Red Salmon Road - 1 property, USRN 27303121

Street names are those nearest to properties in this postcode, they are not necessarily the postal address

Coordinates

Latitude: 52.0859 / 52°5'9"N

Longitude: -0.4634 / 0°27'48"W

UTM Reference: 30U 673791 5773623

OS Easting: 505381

OS Northing: 244167

OS Grid: TL053441

Location Encoding

Mapcode Local: GBR G2R.9MR

Mapcode Global: VHFQF.XTCV

Open Location Code: 9C4X3GPP+8J

Maidenhead Locator System: IO92sc40

Demographics

Urban/Rural Indicator: E1

  • rural village
  • a rural village surrounded by populated countryside

ONS Population Classification: 5b1

  • Ethnically Diverse Suburb-an Professionals
  • Suburban Professionals
  • Families in Multi-Ethnic Terraces

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD): 25324 / 32844

  • 8th decile
  • less deprived

Demographics are based on the LSOA containing this postcode and not necessarily this postcode alone

Sun and Moon Times for MK42 6AW on Thursday 9 July 2026

Nautical twilight begins (First light) 02:54
Civil twilight begins (Dawn) 04:05
Sunrise 04:52
Transit (sun is at its highest) 13:07
Sunset 21:21
Civil twilight ends (Dusk) 22:08
Nautical twilight ends (Nightfall) 23:19
Hours of daylight today04:22 to 21:51
Hours of darkness tonight
(lighting-up time)
21:51 to 04:23
Moon Phase Waning Crescent
Moon Sets 15:23
Moon Rises 23:44

For a full sun and moon calendar for MK42 6AW, go to The Time and Place

Residential Property Sales in MK42 6AW

DateAddressProperty TypeTenurePrice
7 July 2023 23 Southern Cross, Wixams, Bedford MK42 6AW Terraced (including end-of-terrace) Freehold £375,000
15 August 2022 24 Southern Cross, Wixams, Bedford MK42 6AW Flat/apartment Freehold £214,000
8 July 2022 6 Southern Cross, Wixams, Bedford MK42 6AW Detached Freehold £428,000
14 January 2022 4 Southern Cross, Wixams, Bedford MK42 6AW Flat/apartment Freehold £270,000
29 October 2021 79 Southern Cross, Wixams, Bedford MK42 6AW Semi-detached Freehold £347,995
15 October 2021 67 Southern Cross, Wixams, Bedford MK42 6AW Flat/apartment Freehold £268,995
15 October 2021 77 Southern Cross, Wixams, Bedford MK42 6AW Semi-detached Freehold £347,995
15 October 2021 59 Southern Cross, Wixams, Bedford MK42 6AW Semi-detached Freehold £345,995
1 October 2021 69 Southern Cross, Wixams, Bedford MK42 6AW Semi-detached Freehold £342,995
30 September 2021 81 Southern Cross, Wixams, Bedford MK42 6AW Flat/apartment Freehold £273,995
30 September 2021 71 Southern Cross, Wixams, Bedford MK42 6AW Semi-detached Freehold £342,995
27 September 2021 73 Southern Cross, Wixams, Bedford MK42 6AW Semi-detached Freehold £346,495
24 September 2021 61 Southern Cross, Wixams, Bedford MK42 6AW Semi-detached Freehold £317,995
24 September 2021 75 Southern Cross, Wixams, Bedford MK42 6AW Semi-detached Freehold £343,495
24 September 2021 63 Southern Cross, Wixams, Bedford MK42 6AW Semi-detached Freehold £314,995
30 June 2021 58 Southern Cross, Wixams, Bedford MK42 6AW Terraced (including end-of-terrace) Freehold £347,500
23 October 2020 34 Southern Cross, Wixams, Bedford MK42 6AW Detached Freehold £475,000
7 May 2020 14 Southern Cross, Wixams, Bedford MK42 6AW Detached Freehold £315,000
31 January 2020 14 Southern Cross, Wixams, Bedford MK42 6AW Detached Freehold £330,750
20 December 2019 64 Southern Cross, Wixams, Bedford MK42 6AW Terraced (including end-of-terrace) Freehold £350,995
22 October 2019 16 Southern Cross, Wixams, Bedford MK42 6AW Semi-detached Freehold £340,000
30 November 2018 21 Southern Cross, Wixams, Bedford MK42 6AW Terraced (including end-of-terrace) Freehold £263,000
2 November 2018 9 Southern Cross, Wixams, Bedford MK42 6AW Terraced (including end-of-terrace) Freehold £340,000
3 September 2018 57 Southern Cross, Wixams, Bedford MK42 6AW Semi-detached Freehold £290,995
24 August 2018 56 Southern Cross, Wixams, Bedford MK42 6AW Terraced (including end-of-terrace) Freehold £322,995
31 July 2018 21 Southern Cross, Wixams, Bedford MK42 6AW Terraced (including end-of-terrace) Freehold £285,000
29 June 2018 52 Southern Cross, Wixams, Bedford MK42 6AW Semi-detached Freehold £327,995
29 June 2018 54 Southern Cross, Wixams, Bedford MK42 6AW Semi-detached Freehold £327,995
29 June 2018 60 Southern Cross, Wixams, Bedford MK42 6AW Terraced (including end-of-terrace) Freehold £322,995
27 June 2018 58 Southern Cross, Wixams, Bedford MK42 6AW Terraced (including end-of-terrace) Freehold £307,995
29 September 2017 26 Southern Cross, Wixams, Bedford MK42 6AW Detached Freehold £355,000
29 September 2017 Garage, 26 Southern Cross, Wixams, Bedford MK42 6AW Other property type Leasehold £355,000
13 March 2017 9 Southern Cross, Wixams, Bedford MK42 6AW Terraced (including end-of-terrace) Freehold £330,000
22 December 2016 28 Southern Cross, Wixams, Bedford MK42 6AW Detached Freehold £384,999
23 September 2016 1 Southern Cross, Wixams, Bedford MK42 6AW Semi-detached Freehold £255,000
23 September 2016 10 Southern Cross, Wixams, Bedford MK42 6AW Semi-detached Freehold £270,000
28 June 2016 19 Southern Cross, Wixams, Bedford MK42 6AW Terraced (including end-of-terrace) Freehold £264,995
20 May 2016 23 Southern Cross, Wixams, Bedford MK42 6AW Terraced (including end-of-terrace) Freehold £270,000
10 December 2015 13 Southern Cross, Wixams, Bedford MK42 6AW Semi-detached Freehold £350,000
9 December 2015 5 Southern Cross, Wixams, Bedford MK42 6AW Detached Freehold £358,750
29 May 2015 12 Southern Cross, Wixams, Bedford MK42 6AW Semi-detached Freehold £245,000
12 September 2014 4 Southern Cross, Wixams, Bedford MK42 6AW Flat/apartment Freehold £180,000
24 February 2014 3 Southern Cross, Wixams, Bedford MK42 6AW Semi-detached Freehold £179,000
1 November 2013 11 Southern Cross, Wixams, Bedford MK42 6AW Terraced (including end-of-terrace) Freehold £250,000
6 September 2013 19 Southern Cross, Wixams, Bedford MK42 6AW Terraced (including end-of-terrace) Freehold £192,000
7 September 2012 10 Southern Cross, Wixams, Bedford MK42 6AW Semi-detached Freehold £198,000
29 June 2012 25 Southern Cross, Wixams, Bedford MK42 6AW Detached Freehold £290,000
29 June 2012 17 Southern Cross, Wixams, Bedford MK42 6AW Detached Freehold £262,000
29 June 2012 21 Southern Cross, Wixams, Bedford MK42 6AW Terraced (including end-of-terrace) Freehold £196,000
29 June 2012 19 Southern Cross, Wixams, Bedford MK42 6AW Terraced (including end-of-terrace) Freehold £200,000
29 June 2012 23 Southern Cross, Wixams, Bedford MK42 6AW Terraced (including end-of-terrace) Freehold £197,000
1 July 2011 7 Southern Cross, Wixams, Bedford MK42 6AW Terraced (including end-of-terrace) Freehold £290,000
25 May 2011 13 Southern Cross, Wixams, Bedford MK42 6AW Semi-detached Freehold £287,000
22 December 2010 28 Southern Cross, Wixams, Bedford MK42 6AW Detached Freehold £289,995
30 November 2010 9 Southern Cross, Wixams, Bedford MK42 6AW Terraced (including end-of-terrace) Freehold £249,995
26 November 2010 24 Southern Cross, Wixams, Bedford MK42 6AW Flat/apartment Freehold £125,000
15 November 2010 11 Southern Cross, Wixams, Bedford MK42 6AW Semi-detached Freehold £260,000
2 November 2010 1 Southern Cross, Wixams, Bedford MK42 6AW Semi-detached Freehold £185,000
28 October 2010 15 Southern Cross, Wixams, Bedford MK42 6AW Semi-detached Freehold £187,995
23 August 2010 26 Southern Cross, Wixams, Bedford MK42 6AW Detached Freehold £268,000
12 July 2010 2 Southern Cross, Wixams, Bedford MK42 6AW Detached Freehold £295,000
30 April 2010 34 Southern Cross, Wixams, Bedford MK42 6AW Detached Freehold £315,000
30 April 2010 32 Southern Cross, Wixams, Bedford MK42 6AW Semi-detached Freehold £190,000
30 April 2010 30 Southern Cross, Wixams, Bedford MK42 6AW Terraced (including end-of-terrace) Freehold £190,000
21 December 2009 18 Southern Cross, Wixams, Bedford MK42 6AW Detached Freehold £329,995
18 December 2009 22 Southern Cross, Wixams, Bedford MK42 6AW Detached Freehold £205,000
18 December 2009 20 Southern Cross, Wixams, Bedford MK42 6AW Flat/apartment Freehold £160,000
11 December 2009 12 Southern Cross, Wixams, Bedford MK42 6AW Semi-detached Freehold £185,000
30 November 2009 16 Southern Cross, Wixams, Bedford MK42 6AW Semi-detached Freehold £225,000
30 November 2009 5 Southern Cross, Wixams, Bedford MK42 6AW Detached Freehold £307,000
27 November 2009 8 Southern Cross, Wixams, Bedford MK42 6AW Detached Freehold £326,995
27 November 2009 14 Southern Cross, Wixams, Bedford MK42 6AW Detached Freehold £230,000
27 November 2009 10 Southern Cross, Wixams, Bedford MK42 6AW Semi-detached Freehold £195,000
19 October 2009 6 Southern Cross, Wixams, Bedford MK42 6AW Detached Freehold £240,000
28 August 2009 4 Southern Cross, Wixams, Bedford MK42 6AW Semi-detached Freehold £175,000
30 June 2009 3 Southern Cross, Wixams, Bedford MK42 6AW Semi-detached Freehold £175,000
30 June 2009 1 Southern Cross, Wixams, Bedford MK42 6AW Semi-detached Freehold £172,834

Key to property sale icons:

First sale of newbuild property. This includes new properties created from existing properties, such as residential conversions of commercial or agricultural property, or subdivision of a larger residential property.
Subsequent sale of existing property.
Standard sale at market value to private individual.
Additional (non-standard) sale. This includes repossessions, buy-to-lets and transfers of property sold to non-private individuals.

Elected Representatives for MK42 6AW

United Kingdom Parliament
Constituency

Mid Bedfordshire

MP

Blake Stephenson Conservative

Bedford Borough Council
Unitary Authority ward (UTW)

Wixams & Wilstead

Councillors

Graeme Coombes Conservative

Marc Frost Conservative

Andrea Spice Conservative

MK42 6AW also falls within the Civil Parish of Wixams, which has its own parish council and parish councillors. These are not shown here.

Elected representative data is updated approximately monthly, so may not include recent by-elections or vacancies.

Government Statistical Services (GSS) data for MK42 6AW

CodeNameData TypeData ThemeActive SinceData Owner
E00088586 Output Areas Statistical Building Block 1 January 2009 ONS
E00173781 Output Areas Statistical Building Block 31 December 2011 ONS
E00183593 Output Areas Statistical Building Block 21 March 2021 ONS
E01017548 Bedford 019C Lower layer Super Output Areas Statistical Building Block 1 February 2004 ONS
E01034434 Bedford 022D Lower layer Super Output Areas Statistical Building Block 21 March 2021 ONS
E02003634 Bedford 019 Middle layer Super Output Areas Statistical Building Block 1 August 2004 ONS
E02007011 Bedford 022 Middle layer Super Output Areas Statistical Building Block 21 March 2021 ONS
E04012998 Wixams Civil Parishes Administrative 1 April 2020 DLUHC
E05014516 Wixams & Wilstead Electoral Wards/Divisions Administrative/Electoral 4 May 2023 DLUHC
E06000055 Bedford Unitary Authorities Administrative 1 April 2009 DLUHC
E12000006 East of England Regions Administrative 1 January 2009 DLUHC
E14001359 Mid Bedfordshire Westminster Parliamentary Constituencies Electoral 4 July 2024 LGBC
E23000026 Bedfordshire Police Force Areas Other 1 January 2009 Home Office
E30000166 Bedford Travel to Work Areas Other 31 July 2015 ONS
E33025706 Workplace Zones Census 31 December 2011 ONS
E37000057 South East Midlands Local Enterprise Partnerships Other 1 April 2020 BEIS
E38000249 NHS Bedfordshire, Luton and Milton Keynes ICB - M1J4Y Sub Integrated Care Board Locations Health 1 July 2022 ODS
E40000007 East of England NHS England Regions Health 1 April 2019 ODS
E54000024 NHS Bedfordshire, Luton and Milton Keynes Integrated Care Board Integrated Care Boards Health 1 July 2022 ODS
E56000035 East of England Cancer Alliances Health 1 April 2024 NHS England
E63010839 Wixams Built Up Areas Census 17 April 2024 OS
E65000001 England Non-National Park Area England Non-National Park Area Census 27 February 2023 ONS
E92000001 England Country Administrative 1 January 2009 ONS

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