Postcode MK42 9GQ is located in an urban city, within the Cauldwell ward of Bedford in the East of England region , and forms part of the Cauldwell area. It has moderate deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 144.3 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in Cauldwell is £43,000 per year. The nearest station is Bedford St Johns located about 0.3 miles away. There are 8 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, closest large park is The Slipe.
Cauldwell has a moderate level of deprivation, ranked at position 13,809 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 42% most deprived areas in England.
Cauldwell has a very high crime rate, with approximately 144.3 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 4.7% 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 of residents in Cauldwell is £43,000 per year.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from rail, approximately 313 ft away from MK42 9GQ.
Cauldwell near MK42 9GQ has low flood risk (between 0.1% and 1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
Based on 87 recent sales, the median property price is £258,000 in Cauldwell area, with individual transactions ranging from £108,000 up to £442,500.
Price per property type (last year)
Price per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 2 | £280,750 |
| Flats | 24 | £168,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 24 | £303,500 |
| Terraced | 37 | £268,000 |
10 years price trend in Cauldwell
In the MK42 9GQ postcode area, located within Cauldwell, there are 8 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/09/2025.