Postcode MK42 9JB 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 very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 134.9 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 0.4 miles away. There are 6 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area.
Cauldwell has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 4,869 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 15% most deprived areas in England.
Cauldwell has a very high crime rate, with approximately 134.9 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 32.8% 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.
Moderate noise level (65.0-69.9 dB) from road, approximately 255 ft away from MK42 9JB.
Cauldwell near MK42 9JB 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 0.4 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Bedford St Johns | N/A | Walking directions to Bedford St Johns |
| 0.9 mi | Bedford | N/A | Walking directions to Bedford |
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 9JB postcode area, located within Cauldwell, there are 6 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of MK42 9JB
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Carmangerie Romaneasca | 82 Ampthill Road, Bedford, MK42 9JA | Walking directions to Carmangerie Romaneasca |
| 0.1 mi | Aldi | Westville Road, Bedford, MK42 9BL | Walking directions to Aldi |
| 0.2 mi | Costcutter | 13,15 Ampthill Road, Bedford, MK42 9JP | Walking directions to Costcutter |
| 0.2 mi | Londis | 160,162 Ampthill Road, Bedford, MK42 9PU | Walking directions to Londis |
| 0.2 mi | World Foods | 18 Ampthill Road, Bedford, MK42 9HG | Walking directions to World Foods |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/12/2025.