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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 45 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
45
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
22.66(-28%)
Criminal damage and arson
5.27(-17%)
Anti-social behaviour
5.01(-57%)
Other theft
4.61(-16%)
Burglary
3.16(+14%)
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 136 recent sales, the median property price is £407,000 in Saffron Walden Shire area, with individual transactions ranging from £92,000 up to £1,270,000.

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
Semi-Detached38£520,000
Detached23£600,000
Flats34£235,000
Terraced41£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

CB101LR

East Street

CB113HP

Farmadine

CB102RD

Leverett Way

CB113FZ

College Close

CB114BE

Cromwell Road

CB113GB

Shire Hill

CB114GP

Tilia Court

CB101LU

Cates Corner

CB102AB

Chaters Hill

CB113BJ

Thaxted Road

CB113BN

Stanleys Farm Road

CB102SG

Knight Park

CB102FJ

Chaters Hill

CB102AJ

Ashdon Road

CB102TB

Edwin Gardens

CB113EY

Winstanley Road

CB113BP

Upsheres

CB102JZ

Radwinter Road

CB113AP

Shire Hill

CB113DR

Farmadine Grove

CB113AU

Shire Hill Industrial Estate

CB113GP

Allard Way

CB102AH

Shepherds Way

CB113DN

South Road

CB102UR

Thaxted Road

CB113EG

Peaslands Road

CB114BQ

The Glebe

CB113FB

Shire Hill

CB101LL

Tanners Way

CB102RF

Everitt Road

CB113AR

Harris Yard

CB113BL

Rylstone Way

CB102BG

Bradley Mews

CB102FY

Tiptofts Lane

CB102SZ

Thaxted Road

CB113EA

Mount Pleasant Road

CB102PS

Eddystone Avenue

CB113AZ

Shire Hill

CB113DZ

Westfields

CB113FE

Cardamon Road

CB114BD

Mannings Close

CB114BN

Fieldside

CB102QX

Seversend Drive

CB101LP

New Road

CB113DW

South Road

CB113EN

Railey Road

CB102AG

Hollyhock Road

CB102LD

Shire Hill

CB113DG

South Road

CB101LW

Artisans Dwellings

CB114DS

Plantation Close

CB113GL

Lancaster Lane

CB102NJ

Rochester Court

CB113DT

Thyme Way

CB114BA

Well Green Close

CB114AX

Cromwell Road

CB113EW

Chichester Road

CB102BH

Hamilton Mews

CB113FY

Daunces Mead

CB113ED

Peaslands Road

CB113HU

Radwinter Road

CB114DR

Clay Pit Piece

CB102LB

Radwinter Road

CB113JN

Horn Book

CB114GZ

Lucas Mews

CB113EQ

Winstanley Road

CB114BJ

Long Horse Croft

CB113HT

Farmadine Court

CB113JE

Four Acres

CB102QZ

Wallace Road

CB113BT

Eastby Close

CB114GJ

Burgess Croft

CB102RB

Myhill Close

CB101FH

Constable Place

CB101LZ

Fairycroft Road

CB114GN

Linden Square

CB113GZ

South Road

CB102RE

Eddystone Avenue

CB114GE

The Avenue

CB114DT

Ross Close

CB102BL

Elizabeth Way

CB113DU

Bells Close

CB113DQ

South Road

CB101LT

East Street

CB102NG

Leverett Way

CB114HX

Saffron Walden Shire

CB113EE

Crabtrees

CB114GL

Pavilion Way

CB114BG

Churchfields

CB113AH

Harris Yard

CB113AA

Thaxted Road

CB113NY

Mount Pleasant Road

CB113AT

Rosemary Place

CB102YY

Everitt Road

CB113JB

Radwinter Road

CB113BX

Burnsall Close

CB113BU

Linton Close

CB113GW

Vanoli Close

CB113EP

Northfield Road

CB102TD

Edwin Gardens

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/06/2026.