Postcode MK42 9HD 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 306.5 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 0.2 miles away. There are 9 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 1 parks nearby, closest medium park is St Mary's Gardens.
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 306.5 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 12.6% 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 road, approximately 37 ft away from MK42 9HD.
Cauldwell near MK42 9HD 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 0.2 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Bedford St Johns | N/A | Walking directions to Bedford St Johns |
| 0.5 mi | Bedford | N/A | Walking directions to Bedford |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | St Mary's Gardens | Medium | Walking directions to St Mary's Gardens |
Based on 97 recent sales, the median property price is £256,000 in Cauldwell area, with individual transactions ranging from £108,000 up to £595,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 6 | £312,500 |
| Flats | 31 | £170,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 25 | £310,000 |
| Terraced | 35 | £260,000 |
10 year median price trend in Cauldwell
In the MK42 9HD postcode area, located within Cauldwell, there are 9 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of MK42 9HD
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Ampthill Road Food and Wine | 4 Ampthill Road, Bedford, MK42 9HE | Walking directions to Ampthill Road Food and Wine |
| 0.2 mi | P J Supermarket | 37 Aspley Road, Bedford, MK42 9JU | Walking directions to P J Supermarket |
| 0.2 mi | World Foods | 18 Ampthill Road, Bedford, MK42 9HG | Walking directions to World Foods |
| 0.2 mi | Farmfoods | 4,6 Kingsway, Bedford, MK42 9BA | Walking directions to Farmfoods |
| 0.2 mi | Costcutter | 13,15 Ampthill Road, Bedford, MK42 9JP | Walking directions to Costcutter |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/12/2025.