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Saffron Walden Town

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About

Saffron Walden is a market town in northwest Essex, centred on its historic marketplace. The area features many timber-framed and Georgian buildings, with narrow medieval streets radiating from the core. The town's name derives from the saffron crocus once cultivated here for trade. Its layout and architecture reflect its long history as a local commercial centre.

The area is dominated by the Parish Church of St Mary the Virgin, one of the largest in Essex. Nearby, the remains of a Norman castle earthwork provide open green space. The town's common, a large area of open grassland, is used for recreation and annual events. The local museum details the town's history, including its former significance in the wool and saffron trades.

Area overview

On average Saffron Walden Town has very low deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 44 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 17.6% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Saffron Walden Town is £61,499 per year. There are 6 schools in Saffron Walden Town: 6 primary (0 Outstanding and 4 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Saffron Walden Town is home to around 13,127 people, with a population density of about 1,718.7 per km2.

Crime rate
3/10
Crimes per 1k residents
44
Deprivation level
2/10
Income level
6/10
Social housing
17.6%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Saffron Walden Town Population
13,127
Population density
1,718.7 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
22.17(-29%)
Anti-social behaviour
6.25(-46%)
Other theft
5.33(-4%)
Criminal damage and arson
5.1(-20%)
Burglary
3.5(+26%)
East of England average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
11,190
85.26%
Other White
883
6.73%
White and Asian (mixed)
123
0.94%
Irish
120
0.91%
Indian
119
0.91%
Total population: 13,124

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
4,158
39.21%
Level 3 (A level)
1,616
15.24%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
1,585
14.95%
No qualifications
1,526
14.39%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
975
9.19%
Total 16+ residents: 10,604

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
1,996
34.34%
Owns with a mortgage
1,619
27.85%
Private landlord or letting agency
926
15.93%
Other social rented
536
9.22%
Social rents from council
524
9.01%
Total households: 5,813

Property prices in Saffron Walden Town

Based on 209 recent sales, the median property price is £386,000 in Saffron Walden Town area, with individual transactions ranging from £92,000 up to £1,750,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Saffron Walden Town 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 Town over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached49£575,000
Flats52£215,000
Semi-Detached52£452,000
Terraced56£348,750

10 years median price trend in Saffron Walden Town

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

All postcodes in Saffron Walden Town

CB109FN

Saffron Walden Audley

CB101JJ

Church Street

CB113YY

High Street

CB101AE

Abbey Lane

CB101AG

Abbey Lane

CB102AE

Ashdon Road

CB102DY

Upper Square

CB102QZ

Wallace Road

CB102TB

Saffron Walden Shire

CB109GF

High Street

CB113GP

Allard Way

CB113NS

Radwinter Road

CB114BG

Churchfields

CB101EA

High Street

CB101DB

Park Lane

CB101HX

Market Hill

CB102BP

Limefields

CB102LD

Shire Hill

CB113DG

South Road

CB101JH

Rose & Crown Walk

CB102DU

Catons Lane

CB102PT

Campling Street

CB102TP

Saffron Walden Shire

CB109DZ

High Street

CB109FY

High Street

CB102RD

Leverett Way

CB109GB

High Street

CB101DA

Park Lane

CB101LP

New Road

CB102BA

De Bohun Court

CB102DA

Neville Road

CB109FQ

High Street

CB113GA

Radwinter Road

CB113HD

Audley Road

CB114DS

Plantation Close

CB101BZ

Freshwell Gardens

CB101EW

George Street

CB102AB

Chaters Hill

CB102EJ

Pound Walk

CB102GA

Crocus Fields

CB114BE

Cromwell Road

CB101JN

Museum Street

CB102AS

Mill Lane

CB113FD

Nutmeg Place

CB114AP

Pleasant Valley

CB114GE

The Avenue

CB102ES

High Street

CB102UQ

Thaxted Road

CB113EJ

Ansgar Road

CB113GB

Shire Hill

CB114AW

Pleasant Valley

CB114BN

Fieldside

CB101DY

The Maltings

CB102DE

Buckenhoe Road

CB102RB

Myhill Close

CB113DA

Blyth Court

CB113JS

Debden Road

CB113NB

Overledges Road

CB114BB

Seven Devils Lane

CB101AN

Gibson Way

CB101AT

High Street

CB102BT

Sheds Lane

CB102DZ

Little Walden Road

CB113WA

Shire Hill

CB102RF

Everitt Road

CB109GL

Saffron Walden Audley

CB113DQ

South Road

CB114BX

Blacklands Close

CB114FX

Fishmere Mead

CB101ED

Hill Street

CB101EQ

George Street

CB102NW

Portsmouth Close

CB102QY

Levellers Road

CB102SG

Knight Park

CB109FZ

High Street

CB114BU

Beeches Close

CB101DS

Gold Street

CB102DF

Usterdale Road

CB113AG

Thaxted Road

CB113AN

The Shires

CB113ES

Tukes Way

CB113HW

Audley Road

CB114BW

Hilltop Lane

CB101BN

Museum Street

CB101EX

Cross Street

CB101LS

East Street

CB102BF

Usterdale Road

CB102GN

Strachey Close

CB102RE

Eddystone Avenue

CB109FA

High Street

CB113EE

Crabtrees

CB114BY

Rowntree Way

CB101BE

Castle Street

CB101NB

Saffron Walden Shire

CB102DB

Howard Road

CB102DL

Little Walden Road

CB113HP

Farmadine

CB113HU

Radwinter Road

CB101EB

Ingleside Court

CB101SY

Gold Street

Data Sources

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