Postcode MK42 9UQ 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 88.0 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 0.9 miles away. There are 6 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 1 parks nearby, closest small park is Elstow Green.
Cauldwell has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 1,387 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 4% most deprived areas in England.
Cauldwell has a high crime rate, with approximately 88.0 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 67.2% 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.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near MK42 9UQ.
Cauldwell near MK42 9UQ 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 0.9 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.9 mi | Bedford St Johns | N/A | Walking directions to Bedford St Johns |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 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 9UQ postcode area, located within Cauldwell, there are 6 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
6 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of MK42 9UQ
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Premier Express | 26-28 Gostwick Road, Bedford, MK42 9XD | Walking directions to Premier Express |
| 0.3 mi | Costcutter | 91a Mile Road, Bedford, MK42 9UD | Walking directions to Costcutter |
| 0.4 mi | Paul & Son | 73 Brackley Road, Bedford, MK42 9SL | Walking directions to Paul & Son |
| 0.4 mi | Bedford Food And Wine | 35 Elstow Road, Bedford, MK42 9NT | Walking directions to Bedford Food And Wine |
| 0.5 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.