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Saffron Walden Shire

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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

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

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

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 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)

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
Detached	31	£564,995	£387,500	£454,695	£752,498	£955,000
Flats	32	£205,000	£97,750	£156,250	£294,375	£451,750
Semi-Detached	31	£475,000	£330,000	£405,000	£535,000	£677,500
Terraced	37	£365,000	£229,600	£316,995	£464,995	£759,200

10 years median price trend in Saffron Walden Shire

All postcodes in Saffron Walden Shire

CB113HS

Follet Close

CB113AP

Shire Hill

CB113AZ

Shire Hill

CB113BH

Crabtrees

CB113DW

South Road

CB113FU

Long Row Close

CB102NT

Pearson Road

CB113AB

Prospect Place

CB113FZ

College Close

CB114GA

Water Tower Place

CB113AR

Harris Yard

CB113AW

Basil Way

CB114AT

Landscape View

CB114BA

Well Green Close

CB102BJ

Carnation Drive

CB102NR

Griffin Place

CB113HY

Radwinter Road

CB113JD

Four Acres

CB114BH

Ozier Court

CB113FB

Shire Hill

CB113UZ

Radwinter Road

CB102AQ

Ashdon Road

CB113ED

Peaslands Road

CB113EW

Chichester Road

CB113GW

Vanoli Close

CB102BE

Carnation Drive

CB113AQ

Shire Hill

CB113JE

Four Acres

CB101LL

Tanners Way

CB102BL

Elizabeth Way

CB102FY

Tiptofts Lane

CB113EY

Winstanley Road

CB114EA

Friends Walk

CB113AF

Victoria Gardens

CB113BN

Stanleys Farm Road

CB114GZ

Lucas Mews

CB102JZ

Radwinter Road

CB102NJ

Rochester Court

CB102YY

Everitt Road

CB113FA

South Road

CB114DT

Ross Close

CB101LU

Cates Corner

CB102BG

Bradley Mews

CB102RA

Suffolk Place

CB113EA

Mount Pleasant Road

CB113EX

Winstanley Road

CB102AG

Hollyhock Road

CB113EZ

Greenways

CB114GP

Tilia Court

CB101LR

East Street

CB113DT

Thyme Way

CB114AR

St Johns Close

CB114HY

Erskine Place

CB114DR

Clay Pit Piece

CB113FY

Daunces Mead

CB114AY

Ross Close

CB113DB

Butler Close

CB113GL

Lancaster Lane

CB114AZ

Reddings Close

CB102FJ

Chaters Hill

CB113AH

Harris Yard

CB113BA

Burnet Close

CB113GR

South Road

CB102NP

Fairfax Drive

CB113FE

Cardamon Road

CB113JW

Horn Book

CB114BJ

Long Horse Croft

CB113AD

Victoria Avenue

CB113AJ

Shire Hill

CB113EN

Railey Road

CB113AU

Shire Hill Industrial Estate

CB113HT

Farmadine Court

CB113AA

Thaxted Road

CB113BP

Upsheres

CB114HX

Saffron Walden Shire

CB114NR

Saffron Walden Shire

CB102TD

Saffron Walden Shire

Data Sources

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

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

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Saffron Walden Shire

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Area Profile

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Demographics

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Economics

Education (age 16+)

Housing

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Property prices in Saffron Walden Shire

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