Postcode MK42 9SW 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 high deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 38.0 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 4 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area.
Cauldwell has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 12,445 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 38% most deprived areas in England.
Cauldwell has a low crime rate, with approximately 38.0 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 7.0% 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 315 ft away from MK42 9SW.
Cauldwell near MK42 9SW 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 |
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 9SW postcode area, located within Cauldwell, there are 4 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
9 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of MK42 9SW
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Costcutter | 91a Mile Road, Bedford, MK42 9UD | Walking directions to Costcutter |
| 0.1 mi | Paul & Son | 73 Brackley Road, Bedford, MK42 9SL | Walking directions to Paul & Son |
| 0.2 mi | Premier Express | 26-28 Gostwick Road, Bedford, MK42 9XD | Walking directions to Premier Express |
| 0.2 mi | London Road Post Office | 219 London Road, Bedford, MK42 0PY | Walking directions to London Road Post Office |
| 0.4 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.