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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 moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 46 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
4/10
Crimes per 1k residents
46
Deprivation level
3/10
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
24.53(-22%)
Anti-social behaviour
5.26(-55%)
Criminal damage and arson
5.26(-17%)
Other theft
4.27(-22%)
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 217 recent sales, the median property price is £399,995 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
Flats56£230,000
Terraced62£362,498
Detached40£637,500
Semi-Detached59£454,000

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

CB101EP

High Street

CB114FE

Waldeck Court

CB113FE

Cardamon Road

CB101BY

Freshwell Street

CB101EA

High Street

CB113FZ

College Close

CB113EN

Railey Road

CB101DY

The Maltings

CB101AS

High Street

CB114GP

Tilia Court

CB101NB

Saffron Walden Shire

CB113NB

Overledges Road

CB101FJ

Elm Grove

CB101FP

Edward Bawden Court

CB114BG

Churchfields

CB113HX

Audley Road

CB114HX

Saffron Walden Shire

CB114DN

Loompits Way

CB101BE

Castle Street

CB102DZ

Little Walden Road

CB101HZ

Market Street

CB101JP

Church Path

CB109GQ

Saffron Walden Audley

CB109FJ

High Street

CB109FZ

High Street

CB113AP

Shire Hill

CB113JE

Four Acres

CB102DT

Little Walden Road

CB113ED

Peaslands Road

CB113BX

Burnsall Close

CB109GE

High Street

CB109ZZ

Saffron Walden Audley

CB113EZ

Greenways

CB101LP

New Road

CB101EU

King Street

CB114DU

Ross Close

CB113GB

Shire Hill

CB102FX

High Street

CB102AT

Ashdon Road

CB101HL

Emson Close

CB101LD

High Street

CB101LW

Artisans Dwellings

CB101AL

Gibson Way

CB102BF

Usterdale Road

CB102BZ

Cornwallis Place

CB101AN

Gibson Way

CB102QZ

Wallace Road

CB114DA

Gallows Hill

CB113AH

Harris Yard

CB101AW

Gibson Gardens

CB101JD

Hill Street

CB113UZ

Radwinter Road

CB101EH

Hill Street

CB101LT

East Street

CB102NL

Elizabeth Close

CB113GL

Lancaster Lane

CB102DY

Upper Square

CB102GN

Strachey Close

CB102BT

Sheds Lane

CB113DT

Thyme Way

CB102RD

Leverett Way

CB114BD

Mannings Close

CB113YY

High Street

CB114DH

Laws Close

CB102BP

Limefields

CB102FJ

Chaters Hill

CB101AZ

High Street

CB109FA

High Street

CB114BX

Blacklands Close

CB101DT

Hill Street

CB113AU

Shire Hill Industrial Estate

CB114GN

Linden Square

CB101EN

Gold Street

CB114WX

High Street

CB102SJ

Flatfield Road

CB113ER

Old Mill Road

CB102BH

Hamilton Mews

CB101HG

King Street

CB109FN

Saffron Walden Audley

CB114HY

Erskine Place

CB113DQ

South Road

CB113BU

Linton Close

CB101BU

Bridge Street

CB101JN

Museum Street

CB101XX

High Street

CB101EQ

George Street

CB113DG

South Road

CB102AU

Ashdon Road

CB102BJ

Carnation Drive

CB101JQ

Church Street

CB114NR

Saffron Walden Shire

CB102BQ

Nightingale Mews

CB114DG

Rowntree Way

CB101BH

Castle Court

CB102TD

Edwin Gardens

CB102GQ

Clutton Road

CB101AP

Margaret Way

CB101DB

Park Lane

CB102LD

Shire Hill

CB102BX

Sheds Lane

Data Sources

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