Postcode MK42 9QA 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 high crime levels, with around 109.7 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 0.7 miles away. There are 5 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There are 1 parks nearby, closest small park is Elstow Green.
Cauldwell has a moderate level of deprivation, ranked at position 14,124 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 43% most deprived areas in England.
Cauldwell has a high crime rate, with approximately 109.7 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 0.6% 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 25 ft away from MK42 9QA.
Cauldwell near MK42 9QA 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 0.7 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.7 mi | Bedford St Johns | N/A | Walking directions to Bedford St Johns |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Elstow Green | Small | Walking directions to Elstow Green |
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 9QA postcode area, located within Cauldwell, there are 5 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.
9 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of MK42 9QA
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Morrisons | Ampthill Road, Bedford, MK42 9JP | Walking directions to Morrisons |
| 0.1 mi | Londis | 160,162 Ampthill Road, Bedford, MK42 9PU | Walking directions to Londis |
| 0.2 mi | Aldi | Westville Road, Bedford, MK42 9BL | Walking directions to Aldi |
| 0.3 mi | Carmangerie Romaneasca | 82 Ampthill Road, Bedford, MK42 9JA | Walking directions to Carmangerie Romaneasca |
| 0.4 mi | Bedford Food And Wine | 35 Elstow Road, Bedford, MK42 9NT | Walking directions to Bedford Food And Wine |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/12/2025.