MK42 postcode: what it's like to live there
The MK42 district covers Cauldwell, Kempston, Kingsbrook. House prices, schools, crime and commuting, from the 9 neighbourhoods it covers.
House prices in MK42
Typical sale prices over the latest 12 months by type of home (HM Land Registry), across the district's neighbourhoods.
Commuting
Typical door-to-door times from MK42 at the morning rush: getting to the station, the train leaving between 07:00 and 08:45 with the wait included, and the walk at the end. Follow a link for the best places to live for that commute.
- London King's Cross: 79 min by train, door to door
Primary schools in MK42
- Balliol Primary School · MK42 7ER · Good (2022) · Bottom 12% in England
- Bedford Road Primary Academy · MK42 8QH · Report card 2025: Needs attention in some areas · Bottom 13% in England
- Camestone School · MK42 8NW · Remains Good (2022) · Bottom 38% in England
- Cauldwell School · MK42 9DR · Report card 2025: Expected standard or better in every area · Bottom 28% in England
- Elstow School · MK42 9GP · Standards maintained (2025) · Top 32% in England
- Kempston Rural Primary School · MK42 7FJ · Good (2023) · Top 28% in England
- King's Oak Primary School · MK42 0HH · Report card 2026: Expected standard or better in every area · Bottom 32% in England
- Lakeview School · MK42 6BH · Good (2022)
- Shackleton Primary School · MK42 9LZ · Report card 2026: Needs attention in some areas · Bottom 5% in England
- Shortstown Primary School · MK42 0GS · Report card 2026: Expected standard or better in every area · Bottom 13% in England
- Springfield Primary School · MK42 7LJ · Good (2022) · Bottom 6% in England
- Wixams Tree Primary Academy · MK42 6BA · Good (2024) · Bottom 14% in England
Secondary schools in MK42
- Bedford Academy · MK42 9TR · Good (2023) · Bottom 27% in England
- Bedford Free School · MK42 9AD · Standards maintained (2025) · Top 34% in England
- Daubeney Academy · MK42 7PS · Good or better in every area (2025) · Bottom 12% in England
- Kempston Academy · MK42 7EB · Standards maintained (2024) · Bottom 12% in England
- Wixams Academy · MK42 6BA · Report card 2026: Needs attention in some areas · Top 41% in England
Fee-paying schools in MK42
- Bedford Girls' School · MK42 0BX · Inspected by ISI
Nurseries and pre-schools in MK42
- Kiddi Caru Nursery · MK42 9AU · Outstanding (Ofsted)
- Skool's Out · MK42 7EB
- The Lodge Playgroup · MK42 7PS · Good (Ofsted)
- Warren Childcare Centre · MK42 7NR · Good (Ofsted)
- Tiny Eggs Room · MK42 0HH
- Busy Bees Day Nursery at Bedford Elstow · MK42 9XE · Good (Ofsted)
- Elite SF Lakeview School · MK42 6BH
- Junior Adventures Group @ Lakeview · MK42 6BH · Good (Ofsted)
- Ladybirds Pre School · MK42 9XP · Good (Ofsted)
- Bunyan Playgroup · MK42 7AL · Good (Ofsted)
GP surgeries in MK42
- London Road Health Centre · MK42 0NT
- King Street Surgery · MK42 8QD
Neighbourhoods in MK42
Each neighbourhood's share of the district's postcodes. Open one for its prices, recent sales, crime, people and more.
| Neighbourhood | Share of MK42 | Typical home | Crime | Walk to a Good+ primary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cauldwell | 20% | £248k | Very high | 14 min |
| Kempston West & South | 18% | £320k | High | 7 min |
| Kingsbrook | 15% | £278k | Very high | 12 min |
| Wixams & Elstow | 14% | £385k | High | 12 min |
| Wilstead & Shortstown | 11% | £350k | Average | 10 min |
| Kempston North | 11% | £330k | Average | 17 min |
| Kempston Central & East | 9% | £290k | Average | 8 min |
Questions
Where is the MK42 postcode?
MK42 covers 9 neighbourhoods in Cauldwell, Kempston, Kingsbrook, with 1,288 homes' and businesses' postcodes in use.
How much are houses in MK42?
The typical home price across MK42's neighbourhoods is £320k, against £300k for England.
What are the schools in MK42?
12 primary and 5 secondary state schools have a MK42 postcode, plus 1 fee-paying.
How long is the commute from MK42?
Door to door by train at the morning rush: London King's Cross 79 minutes.