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Covering Cauldwell, Elstow, Harrowden, Kempston, Kingsbrook, Shortstown, Wixams, including Greyfriars, Houghton Conquest & Haynes, Kempston Central & East. Find plumbers nearby.

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MK42 (Cauldwell) in a nutshell

MK42 covers Cauldwell, Elstow, Harrowden, Kempston, Kingsbrook, Shortstown, Wixams, in Bedford and Central Bedfordshire. Give your full postcode when you ask for quotes, so the pro can confirm they cover your street.

Local tips for MK42

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Two councils in one district

MK42 is split between Bedford and Central Bedfordshire. Some councils run their own landlord licensing, so check which one your home is in.

Where's this from?postcodes.io (ONSPD) local authority
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Give your full postcode

MK42 stretches across Cauldwell, Greyfriars, Houghton Conquest & Haynes and more, so give your full postcode, not just 'MK42', when you ask for quotes.

Where's this from?postcodes.io (ONSPD) wards
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Busy rental market: book early

Lots of people rent in Bedford, so if you're letting, book a few weeks before a tenancy starts or renews. No last-minute panic.

Where's this from?ONS Census 2021, Bedford: 25.2% private rented vs 20.5% England
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New to plumbing compliance checks? Here's what to expect, how to get ready and what it costs, in plain English. Read the quick guide →

England landlord rules: quick version

  • No single certificate: but keep water, heating and sanitation in repair.
  • Legionella: assess the risk for each let.
  • CO alarms: needed where there's a fixed combustion appliance (not gas cookers).

More detail on the Bedford page. Always double-check on GOV.UK.

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Frequently asked questions

Which areas does MK42 cover?

MK42 (Cauldwell, Elstow, Harrowden, Kempston, Kingsbrook, Shortstown, Wixams) includes the wards of Cauldwell, Greyfriars, Houghton Conquest & Haynes, Kempston Central & East, Kempston North, Kempston South, Kempston West, Kingsbrook, Shortstown, Wixams & Wilstead (ONS Postcode Directory via postcodes.io).

Which postcode districts are next to MK42?

Neighbouring districts include MK40 (Biddenham), MK41 (Brickhill), MK43 (Bourne End), MK45 (Ampthill), MK44 (Begwary) (ONS Postcode Directory via Doogal). A pro covering MK42 may well cover these too, so it's worth asking.

How many homes are in MK42?

About 17,446 households and 44,351 residents at the 2011 Census, across 1,288 active postcodes (Doogal / ONS Postcode Directory).

Which council area is MK42 in?

MK42 sits in Bedford, Central Bedfordshire (postcodes.io). Parliamentary constituency: Bedford, Mid Bedfordshire, North Bedfordshire.

📊 The numbers behind this page
Postcode district
MK42 1
Areas covered
Cauldwell, Elstow, Harrowden, Kempston, Kingsbrook, Shortstown, Wixams 2
Active postcodes
1,288 3
Households (2011 Census, via Doogal)
17,446 2
Population (2011 Census, via Doogal)
44,351 2
Electoral wards
Cauldwell, Greyfriars, Houghton Conquest & Haynes, Kempston Central & East, Kempston North, Kempston South, Kempston West, Kingsbrook … 4
Parliamentary constituencies
Bedford, Mid Bedfordshire, North Bedfordshire 4
Local authority
Bedford, Central Bedfordshire 4
Households in converted/shared houses (Bedford built-up area)
4.8% 5
  1. ONS Postcode Directory
  2. Doogal
  3. Doogal / ONSPD
  4. postcodes.io
  5. ONS Census 2021

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