Postcode MK42 9QZ 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 104.2 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 1.0 miles away. There are 5 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 3 parks nearby, closest small park is Wood Park.
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 very high crime rate, with approximately 104.2 reported incidents per 1,000 population 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 per household in Cauldwell is £48,273 per year.
Moderate noise level (65.0-69.9 dB) from road, approximately 17 ft away from MK42 9QZ.
Cauldwell near MK42 9QZ 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 1 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Wood Park | Small | Walking directions to Wood Park |
| 0.3 mi | Elstow Green | Small | Walking directions to Elstow Green |
| 0.3 mi | Springfield Playground | Small | Walking directions to Springfield Playground |
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 9QZ postcode area, located within Cauldwell, there are 5 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
4 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of MK42 9QZ
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Morrisons Daily | Orchard Street, Kempston, MK42 7PR | Walking directions to Morrisons Daily |
| 0.4 mi | Morrisons | Ampthill Road, Bedford, MK42 9JP | Walking directions to Morrisons |
| 0.4 mi | M&S Foodhall | Riley Way, Kempston, MK42 7GB | Walking directions to M&S Foodhall |
| 0.5 mi | Londis | 160,162 Ampthill Road, Bedford, MK42 9PU | Walking directions to Londis |
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.