£160,000
Flats sold in Cauldwell
Half of similar homes sold within the box; most sold within the wider line.
An indicative model estimate, not a survey or formal valuation.
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Estimate calculated .
| Date | Price | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 06 Feb 2015 | £116,000 | +3% |
| 13 Apr 2006 | £113,000 | +10% |
| 11 Jun 2004 | £102,500 | +83% |
| 23 Feb 2001 | £55,995 | - |
Based on 74 recent sales, the median property price is £260,000 (about £304 per square foot) in Cauldwell area, with individual transactions ranging from £90,000 up to £595,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 7 | £370,000 | £333 |
| Semi-Detached | 20 | £322,000 | £341 |
| Terraced | 23 | £260,000 | £302 |
| Flats | 24 | £162,500 | £275 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £250,000 | £138,750 | £241,000 | £225,000 |
| 2017 | £252,500 | £141,500 | £250,000 | £210,000 |
| 2018 | £273,000 | £162,000 | £235,250 | £220,000 |
| 2019 | £265,000 | £140,000 | £250,000 | £217,000 |
| 2020 | £375,000 | £164,500 | £237,500 | £210,000 |
| 2021 | £258,000 | £167,000 | £276,000 | £235,000 |
| 2022 | £371,000 | £160,000 | £292,500 | £250,000 |
| 2023 | £410,000 | £157,500 | £295,000 | £258,500 |
| 2024 | £338,500 | £159,250 | £310,000 | £257,500 |
| 2025 | £330,000 | £166,250 | £310,000 | £260,000 |
| 2026 | £361,700 | £165,000 | £310,000 | £263,122 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £267 | £252 | £221 | £223 |
| 2017 | £290 | £267 | £266 | £251 |
| 2018 | £310 | £269 | £255 | £256 |
| 2019 | £280 | £228 | £263 | £235 |
| 2020 | £320 | £263 | £275 | £234 |
| 2021 | £260 | £251 | £284 | £252 |
| 2022 | £361 | £281 | £325 | £282 |
| 2023 | £305 | £294 | £301 | £304 |
| 2024 | £422 | £292 | £296 | £287 |
| 2025 | £334 | £285 | £310 | £303 |
| 2026 | £303 | £273 | £364 | £300 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near MK42 9JQ.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 27 Mar 2026 | 13, Gillespie Close, Bedford, MK42 9JQ | Flats | Leasehold | £157,000 | |
| 09 May 2025 | 25, Gillespie Close, Bedford, MK42 9JQ | Flats | Leasehold | £160,000 | |
| 16 Jan 2026 | 34, Gillespie Close, Bedford, MK42 9JH | Flats | Leasehold | £152,000 | |
| 28 Nov 2025 | 6, Gillespie Close, Bedford, MK42 9JH | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £310,000 | |
| 31 Oct 2025 | 10, Gillespie Close, Bedford, MK42 9JH | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £330,000 |
| Address | Tenure | Floor area | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1, Gillespie Close, Bedford | Leasehold | 52 m² | £59,995 (2001) |
| 3, Gillespie Close, Bedford | Leasehold | 37 m² | £105,000 (2004) |
| 5, Gillespie Close, Bedford | Leasehold | 51 m² | £158,500 (2024) |
| 7 Gillespie Close, Bedford | Leasehold | 50 m² | £106,000 (2015) |
| 11, Gillespie Close, Bedford | Leasehold | 50 m² | £130,000 (2020) |
| 13, Gillespie Close, Bedford | Leasehold | 51 m² | £157,000 (2026) |
| 15 Gillespie Close, Bedford | Leasehold | 57 m² | £152,000 (2023) |
| 17 Gillespie Close, Bedford | Leasehold | 51 m² | £120,000 (2016) |
| 19, Gillespie Close, Bedford | Leasehold | 51 m² | £71,000 (2001) |
| 21, Gillespie Close, Bedford | Leasehold | 50 m² | £126,000 (2006) |
Postcode MK42 9JQ is located in an urban city, within the Cauldwell area of Bedford in the East of England region, and forms part of the Cauldwell area. It has very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 260.5 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 3.2× the East of England average of 82 per 1,000. The average income per household in Cauldwell is £48,273 per year. The median sale price in Cauldwell is £260,000 (around £304 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £186,250 and £324,500. The nearest station is Bedford St Johns, about 0.3 miles away. There are 5 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area.
Cauldwell has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 6,565 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the top 20% most deprived areas in England.
Cauldwell has a very high crime rate, with approximately 260.5 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 11.5% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 25.3% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Cauldwell is £48,273 per year.
Medium noise level (60.0-64.9 dB) from rail, approximately 180 ft away from MK42 9JQ.
Cauldwell near MK42 9JQ has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Bedford St Johns located about 0.3 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Bedford St Johns | N/A | Walking directions to Bedford St Johns |
| 0.9 mi | Bedford | N/A | Walking directions to Bedford |
In the MK42 9JQ postcode area, located within Cauldwell, there are 5 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
Ratings include official Ofsted judgements and Area360 summaries of inspection grades. Open a school’s inspection details to see the full breakdown.
| Distance | Phase | Name | Type | Rating | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Nursery | Cherry Trees Nursery School | Local authority nursery school | Ofsted rating. Inspected 4 Jul 2019. | |
Cherry Trees Nursery School ratingOfsted four-point inspection gradesInspected 4 Jul 2019
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| 0.2 mi | Primary | Shackleton Primary School | Academy converter | Area360 rating. Inspected 27 Jan 2026. | |
Shackleton Primary School ratingOfsted report cardInspected 27 Jan 2026
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| 0.4 mi | Nursery | Peter Pan Nursery School | Local authority nursery school | Ofsted rating. Inspected 14 Feb 2013. | |
Peter Pan Nursery School ratingOfsted four-point inspection gradesInspected 14 Feb 2013
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15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of MK42 9JQ
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | The Chocolate Box | 32 Elstow Road, Bedford, MK42 9LP | Walking directions to The Chocolate Box |
| 0.1 mi | MK Food and Wine | 48 Elstow Road, Bedford, MK42 9LP | Walking directions to MK Food and Wine |
| 0.1 mi | K & S General Store | Elstow Road, Bedford, MK42 9NU | Walking directions to K & S General Store |
| 0.2 mi | Bedford Food And Wine | 35 Elstow Road, Bedford, MK42 9NT | Walking directions to Bedford Food And Wine |
| 0.2 mi | World Foods | 18 Ampthill Road, Bedford, MK42 9HG | Walking directions to World Foods |