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 70.2 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 70.2 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 87 recent sales, the median property price is £258,000 in Cauldwell area, with individual transactions ranging from £108,000 up to £442,500.
Price per property type (last year)
Price per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 2 | £280,750 |
| Flats | 24 | £168,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 24 | £303,500 |
| Terraced | 37 | £268,000 |
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.
| Distance | Name | Address | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Morrisons | Ampthill Road, Bedford, MK42 9JP | |
| 0.5 mi | M&S Foodhall | Riley Way, Kempston, MK42 7GB | |
| 0.5 mi | Londis | 160,162 Ampthill Road, Bedford, MK42 9PU |
| Distance | Name | Address | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | The Red Lion | High Street, Elstow, MK42 9XP | |
| 0.5 mi | Meltis Sports and Social Club | Miller Road, Bedford, MK42 9FS |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/09/2025.