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Saffron Walden Shire

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About

Saffron Walden Shire ward encompasses the historic market town of Saffron Walden and its immediate surrounding rural parishes. The area is characterised by a mix of residential neighbourhoods, agricultural land, and protected green spaces like the Common. The town centre retains a medieval street pattern and is a designated conservation area, with many buildings constructed from locally sourced chalky clunch stone.

The ward's economy includes local independent shops, light industry on its edges, and commuting links to Cambridge and London via the Audley End railway station. Bridge End Gardens, a restored Victorian garden with a hedge maze, offers a notable public green space. Governance involves both the town council and the larger Uttlesford District Council, with planning and development being ongoing local considerations.

Area overview

On average Saffron Walden Shire has very low deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 42 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 15.0% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Saffron Walden Shire is £62,056 per year. There are 5 schools in Saffron Walden Shire: 5 primary (0 Outstanding and 3 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Saffron Walden Shire is home to around 7,589 people, with a population density of about 1,966.1 per km2.

Crime rate
2/10
Crimes per 1k residents
42
Deprivation level
2/10
Income level
6/10
Social housing
15%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Saffron Walden Shire Population
7,589
Population density
1,966.1 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
20.03(-36%)
Other theft
5.53(-1%)
Criminal damage and arson
4.88(-24%)
Anti-social behaviour
4.61(-60%)
Burglary
3.69(+33%)
East of England average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
6,464
85.19%
Other White
538
7.09%
Irish
82
1.08%
Other Asian
76
1%
Indian
63
0.83%
Total population: 7,588

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
2,386
39.46%
Level 3 (A level)
935
15.46%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
921
15.23%
No qualifications
843
13.94%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
541
8.95%
Total 16+ residents: 6,047

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
1,186
36.86%
Owns with a mortgage
1,026
31.88%
Private landlord or letting agency
461
14.33%
Other social rented
204
6.34%
Social rents from council
202
6.28%
Total households: 3,218

Property prices in Saffron Walden Shire

Based on 131 recent sales, the median property price is £410,000 in Saffron Walden Shire area, with individual transactions ranging from £92,000 up to £1,385,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Saffron Walden Shire in the last year.

Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)

Median sale price, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Saffron Walden Shire over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached31£564,995
Flats32£205,000
Semi-Detached31£475,000
Terraced37£365,000

10 years median price trend in Saffron Walden Shire

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Saffron Walden Shire.

All postcodes in Saffron Walden Shire

CB102AE

Ashdon Road

CB102QZ

Wallace Road

CB102TB

Saffron Walden Shire

CB113GP

Allard Way

CB114BG

Churchfields

CB102LD

Shire Hill

CB113DG

South Road

CB102PT

Campling Street

CB102TP

Saffron Walden Shire

CB113DZ

Westfields

CB102RD

Leverett Way

CB114AD

Debden Road

CB101LP

New Road

CB114DS

Plantation Close

CB102AB

Chaters Hill

CB114BE

Cromwell Road

CB113DX

West Road

CB113FD

Nutmeg Place

CB114GE

The Avenue

CB102UQ

Thaxted Road

CB113EJ

Ansgar Road

CB113GB

Shire Hill

CB114AW

Pleasant Valley

CB114BN

Fieldside

CB102RB

Myhill Close

CB113DN

South Road

CB113JS

Debden Road

CB113WA

Shire Hill

CB102RF

Everitt Road

CB113DQ

South Road

CB102NW

Portsmouth Close

CB102QY

Levellers Road

CB102SG

Knight Park

CB113AG

Thaxted Road

CB113AN

The Shires

CB113ES

Tukes Way

CB113HW

Audley Road

CB114BW

Hilltop Lane

CB101LS

East Street

CB102RE

Eddystone Avenue

CB113EE

Crabtrees

CB101NB

Saffron Walden Shire

CB113HP

Farmadine

CB113HU

Radwinter Road

CB113NY

Mount Pleasant Road

CB113AT

Rosemary Place

CB102TS

Saffron Walden Shire

CB113EP

Northfield Road

CB101LT

East Street

CB102PS

Eddystone Avenue

CB102QX

Seversend Drive

CB113AS

Poppy Gardens

CB113BT

Eastby Close

CB113EH

Old Mill Road

CB101FH

Constable Place

CB102SZ

Thaxted Road

CB113JB

Radwinter Road

CB114AX

Cromwell Road

CB102LB

Radwinter Road

CB113EG

Peaslands Road

CB101LN

Newcroft

CB102BH

Hamilton Mews

CB102NS

Sativus Close

CB113BJ

Thaxted Road

CB113EF

Peaslands Road

CB114AS

Hilltop Lane

CB113ET

Peal Road

CB114GJ

Burgess Croft

CB101LZ

Fairycroft Road

CB102JP

Radwinter Road

CB114BD

Mannings Close

CB102UR

Thaxted Road

CB113BX

Burnsall Close

CB113BY

Chalk Place

CB113BW

Monks Hill

CB113HR

Farmadine

CB101LW

Artisans Dwellings

CB102BQ

Nightingale Mews

CB114BL

Long Horse Croft

CB113BS

Rylstone Way

CB113DR

Farmadine Grove

CB102NG

Leverett Way

CB113ER

Old Mill Road

CB114GN

Linden Square

CB113BL

Rylstone Way

CB114BQ

The Glebe

CB114DU

Ross Close

CB102AJ

Ashdon Road

CB113EQ

Winstanley Road

CB113JN

Horn Book

CB113JA

Prospect Place

CB102AH

Shepherds Way

CB102EW

The Sycamores

CB113AE

Victoria Avenue

CB113AY

Hop Fields

CB113EL

Pennystone Road

CB114GL

Pavilion Way

CB113BU

Linton Close

CB113DU

Bells Close

CB113GZ

South Road

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.