Postcode MK42 9XR is located in an urban city, within the Cauldwell ward of Bedford in the East of England region , and forms part of the Wixams & Elstow area. It has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 76.6 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in Wixams & Elstow is £55,000 per year. The nearest station is Bedford St Johns located about 1.0 miles away. There are 5 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 3 parks nearby, closest small park is Wood Park.
Wixams & Elstow has a moderate level of deprivation, ranked at position 18,082 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the bottom 45% least deprived areas in England.
Wixams & Elstow has a moderate crime rate, with approximately 76.6 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 7.2% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 15.4% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income of residents in Wixams & Elstow is £55,000 per year.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 90 ft away from MK42 9XR.
Wixams & Elstow near MK42 9XR has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
Based on 77 recent sales, the median property price is £263,000 in Cauldwell area, with individual transactions ranging from £108,000 up to £442,500.
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 2 | £300,750 |
| Flats | 20 | £163,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 21 | £298,000 |
| Terraced | 34 | £281,250 |
10 years price trend in Cauldwell
In the MK42 9XR postcode area, located within Wixams & Elstow, there are 5 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/08/2025.