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Saffron Walden Shire

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

Deprivation level

2/10

Income level

6/10

Connectivity

N/A

Area Profile

Saffron Walden Shire Population

7,589

Population density

1,966.1 per km²

Crime

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

British

6,464

85.19%

Other White

538

7.09%

Irish

1.08%

Other Asian

Indian

0.83%

Total population: 7,588

Economics

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

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)

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.
Type	Sales	Median	5th percentile	25th percentile (Lower quartile)	75th percentile (Upper quartile)	95th percentile
Semi-Detached	38	£520,000	£342,750	£400,000	£653,500	£855,450
Detached	23	£600,000	£405,400	£471,500	£769,250	£958,000
Flats	34	£235,000	£114,500	£180,000	£348,750	£450,250
Terraced	41	£365,000	£228,000	£295,000	£464,995	£640,000

10 years median price trend in Saffron Walden Shire

All postcodes in Saffron Walden Shire

CB102EW

The Sycamores

CB113BA

Burnet Close

CB101LN

Newcroft

CB102NW

Portsmouth Close

CB114AY

Ross Close

CB114DU

Ross Close

CB113BW

Monks Hill

CB113BH

Crabtrees

CB113HY

Radwinter Road

CB113AD

Victoria Avenue

CB113GR

South Road

CB113ER

Old Mill Road

CB113AQ

Shire Hill

CB102QY

Levellers Road

CB113JW

Horn Book

CB102BE

Carnation Drive

CB114BW

Hilltop Lane

CB102RA

Suffolk Place

CB102AQ

Ashdon Road

CB113FU

Long Row Close

CB102BJ

Carnation Drive

CB101LS

East Street

CB114AZ

Reddings Close

CB113EH

Old Mill Road

CB114AR

St Johns Close

CB114AW

Pleasant Valley

CB113EZ

Greenways

CB113AW

Basil Way

CB102BQ

Nightingale Mews

CB101NB

Saffron Walden Shire

CB113AB

Prospect Place

CB113HR

Farmadine

CB102TP

Eder Road

CB113ET

Peal Road

CB114BL

Long Horse Croft

CB113WA

Shire Hill

CB113JD

Four Acres

CB114EA

Friends Walk

CB113FD

Nutmeg Place

CB114BH

Ozier Court

CB113BS

Rylstone Way

CB113EX

Winstanley Road

CB113ES

Tukes Way

CB113AE

Victoria Avenue

CB113JA

Prospect Place

CB114HY

Erskine Place

CB113DB

Butler Close

CB113DX

West Road

CB114AT

Landscape View

CB113BY

Chalk Place

CB113JS

Debden Road

CB113FA

South Road

CB102UQ

Thaxted Road

CB102NP

Fairfax Drive

CB102NS

Sativus Close

CB113AG

Thaxted Road

CB113AF

Victoria Gardens

CB113AJ

Shire Hill

CB102JP

Radwinter Road

CB113HW

Audley Road

CB114AS

Hilltop Lane

CB102AE

Ashdon Road

CB113AS

Poppy Gardens

CB102NT

Pearson Road

CB113EL

Pennystone Road

CB113EF

Peaslands Road

CB113AN

The Shires

CB102NR

Griffin Place

CB114GA

Water Tower Place

CB113EJ

Ansgar Road

CB114AD

Debden Road

CB113AY

Hop Fields

CB113UZ

Radwinter Road

CB114NR

Saffron Walden Shire

CB113HS

Follet Close

CB102PT

Campling Street

CB102TS

Saffron Walden Shire

Data Sources

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

HM Land Registry • Police.uk • DfE • ONS • TfL • National Rail

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Saffron Walden Shire

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Area overview

Area Profile

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Demographics

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Economics

Education (age 16+)

Housing

Housing tenure

Property prices in Saffron Walden Shire

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