Postcode MK42 9LX 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 high crime levels, with around 81.2 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Cauldwell is £48,273 per year. The nearest station is Bedford St Johns located about 0.4 miles away. There are 5 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area.
Cauldwell has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 4,140 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 13% most deprived areas in England.
Cauldwell has a high crime rate, with approximately 81.2 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 12.7% 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 per household in Cauldwell is £48,273 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near MK42 9LX.
Cauldwell near MK42 9LX 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 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Bedford St Johns | N/A | Walking directions to Bedford St Johns |
Based on 91 recent sales, the median property price is £255,000 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 | 7 | £330,000 |
| Flats | 28 | £168,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 20 | £308,500 |
| Terraced | 36 | £261,500 |
10 year median price trend in Cauldwell
In the MK42 9LX 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 9LX
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 mi | K & S General Store | Elstow Road, Bedford, MK42 9NU | Walking directions to K & S General Store |
| 0.1 mi | MK Food and Wine | 48 Elstow Road, Bedford, MK42 9LP | Walking directions to MK Food and Wine |
| 0.1 mi | Bedford Food And Wine | 35 Elstow Road, Bedford, MK42 9NT | Walking directions to Bedford Food And Wine |
| 0.1 mi | The Chocolate Box | 32 Elstow Road, Bedford, MK42 9LP | Walking directions to The Chocolate Box |
| 0.2 mi | Paul & Son | 73 Brackley Road, Bedford, MK42 9SL | Walking directions to Paul & Son |
Annual council tax rates for Bedford district (2025-26).
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.