About Caldecote

Caldecote is a small village located in Hertfordshire, within the SG7 postcode area of England. It lies in the rural landscape of the county, surrounded by open countryside and agricultural fields. The village is known for its quiet, peaceful atmosphere and traditional English character, with a mix of older cottages and more modern homes. It is situated near the border with Bedfordshire, and the nearby town of Luton provides access to larger amenities. The area is well-connected by road, with the A505 passing close by, offering convenient travel links to London and other parts of the region. Caldecote has a small community feel, with local facilities including a village hall and a church, contributing to a sense of close-knit living.

School Ratings in Caldecote

Families in Caldecote have access to 52 local schools. Weston Way Nursery School is rated Outstanding by Ofsted. A further 7 schools hold a Good rating.

House Prices in Caldecote

Homes sell for an average of £418K locally. Most of the housing is made up of terraced houses, averaging £343K.

Crime and Anti-Social Behaviour in Caldecote

Crime in the area is broadly in line with the national average. Other theft is the leading concern across Caldecote, with 15 incidents recorded in January 2026.

Deprivation and Employment in Caldecote

The 2025 Index of Multiple Deprivation places Caldecote among the least deprived neighbourhoods in England. Working-age employment in the area is well above the national average. Residents in the area generally earn above the national average.

Broadband and Mobile Internet in Caldecote

Broadband services in Caldecote range from standard to superfast depending on location. Mobile signal strength on 4G is reasonable, though 5G and indoor coverage can be patchy. For the latest speed predictions, visit Ofcom's broadband checker.

Property Prices 1,794 sales

Average Price £418K
£1K — £3.25M
Detached £673K 328
Semi £420K 453
Terraced £343K 595
Flat £204K 332

Schools & Education 12 nearby View all schools

30 Primary
9 Secondary
13 Other
Stotfold & District Children's Centre Good 1.4 miles St Mary's CofE Academy Stotfold Primary Good 1.4 miles Pix Brook Academy Middle deemed secondary Good 1.7 miles Roecroft Lower School Primary 1.8 miles Etonbury Academy Middle deemed secondary Good 2 miles Ashwell Primary School Primary Good 2.1 miles The Grange Academy Primary Good 2.6 miles Norton St Nicholas CofE (VA) Primary School Primary Good 2.7 miles Northfields Infants and Nursery School Primary Requires Improvement 2.7 miles Hartsfield Junior Mixed and Infant School Primary Good 2.9 miles Stonehill School Primary Good 2.9 miles Fairfield Park Lower School Primary Good 3 miles

Deprivation and Employment in Caldecote IMD 2025

According to the 2025 Index of Multiple Deprivation, Caldecote experiences very low levels of deprivation. The local economy supports strong employment and incomes are above the national average. Access to services, education and healthcare in the area is generally good.

Overall Deprivation
8/10
Income
8/10
Employment
8/10
Education
8/10
Health
8/10
Housing
6/10
Living Environment
6/10
4,486 Children (0-15) 18%
15,692 Working Age 62%
7,095 Older (60+) 28%
Above Average Child Poverty (IDACI) 18.6% of children in income-deprived families
Average Older Person Poverty (IDAOPI) 10.3% of over-60s in income-deprived households
Data from English Indices of Deprivation 2025 · Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0

Crime in Caldecote 88 crimes · January 2026

Average Crime Area

Crime in Caldecote is around the national average, with violence & sexual offences representing the most common offence type. These figures are characteristic of a small town with an active centre and diverse population, and are neither unusually high nor particularly low.

35 Violence & Sexual Offences
15 Other Theft
11 Anti-Social Behaviour
6 Other Crime
5 Criminal Damage & Arson
4 Shoplifting
3 Burglary
3 Drugs
2 Weapons
2 Public Order
2 Vehicle Crime
Local Policing
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Data from data.police.uk · Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0
Crime figures depend on reporting by individual police forces and may not reflect the full picture in all areas.

Nearest Train Stations 6 stations

Baldock Train Station 2.7 miles
Arlesey Train Station 2.8 miles
Letchworth Garden City Train Station 3.7 miles
Ashwell And Morden Train Station 3.9 miles
Biggleswade Train Station 4.5 miles
Hitchin Train Station 6 miles

Location

Nearby Towns & Villages 12 found

Newnham 0.9 miles Astwick 1.2 miles Hinxworth 1.2 miles Stotfold 1.8 miles Ashwell End 1.8 miles Ashwell 2 miles Edworth 2 miles Radwell 2 miles Norton 2.5 miles Church End 2.6 miles Bygrave 2.6 miles Arlesey 3.1 miles

Local Government

District North Hertfordshire
County Hertfordshire
Ward Baldock Town
Constituency North East Hertfordshire
Parish North Hertfordshire, unparished area
Region East of England

Streets in SG7 30 shown View all streets

A1(M) 1 A507 3 Alder Close 1 Aldridge Court 1 Aleyn Way 1 Anchor Road 1 Angell's Meadow 1 Arnolds Lane 2 Ashanger Lane 2 Ashton's Lane 1 Ashville Way 1 Ashwell Road 11 Ashwell Street 11 Avenue One 3 Back Lane 1 Back Street 6 Bacon's Yard 1 Baldock Industrial Estate 2 Baldock Lane 1 Baldock Road 1 Barley Rise 1 Bear Lane 1 Beechridge Way 1 Beechwood Close 1 Bell Row 2 Brewery Lane 2 Bush Spring 1 Bygrave Road 3 Byrd Walk 1 Caldecote Road 5

Postcodes in SG7 50 shown View all postcodes

SG7 5AA SG7 5AB SG7 5AD SG7 5AE SG7 5AF SG7 5AG SG7 5AH SG7 5AJ SG7 5AL SG7 5AN SG7 5AP SG7 5AQ SG7 5AR SG7 5AS SG7 5AT SG7 5AU SG7 5AW SG7 5AX SG7 5AY SG7 5AZ SG7 5BB SG7 5BE SG7 5BF SG7 5BG SG7 5BH SG7 5BJ SG7 5BL SG7 5BN SG7 5BP SG7 5BQ SG7 5BS SG7 5BU SG7 5BW SG7 5BX SG7 5BY SG7 5BZ SG7 5DA SG7 5DB SG7 5DD SG7 5DE SG7 5DF SG7 5DG SG7 5DH SG7 5DJ SG7 5DL SG7 5DN SG7 5DP SG7 5DS SG7 5DT SG7 5DW