Postcode MK42 9JW 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 5 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area.
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 2.1% 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.
Medium noise level (60.0-64.9 dB) from rail, approximately 183 ft away from MK42 9JW.
Cauldwell near MK42 9JW 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 |
| 0.9 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 9JW postcode area, located within Cauldwell, there are 5 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of MK42 9JW
| 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 |
| 0.2 mi | Ampthill Road Food and Wine | 4 Ampthill Road, Bedford, MK42 9HE | Walking directions to Ampthill Road Food and Wine |
| 0.2 mi | World Foods | 18 Ampthill Road, Bedford, MK42 9HG | Walking directions to World Foods |
| 0.2 mi | K & S General Store | Elstow Road, Bedford, MK42 9NU | Walking directions to K & S General Store |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/12/2025.