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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 178 recent sales, the median property price is £402,500 in Saffron Walden Town area, with individual transactions ranging from £95,000 up to £1,075,000.

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
Detached45£625,000
Flats37£230,000
Semi-Detached45£450,000
Terraced51£364,995

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

CB114DJ

Birdbush Avenue

CB101FA

Harts Yard

CB102GA

Crocus Fields

CB113FA

South Road

CB101BJ

Castle Street

CB113HE

Station Street

CB114AT

Landscape View

CB101ED

Hill Street

CB114BL

Long Horse Croft

CB113WA

Shire Hill

CB102DU

Catons Lane

CB113NS

Radwinter Road

CB101BG

Castle Street

CB101EF

High Street

CB102AA

Ashdon Road

CB101DA

Park Lane

CB101EB

Ingleside Court

CB113JA

Prospect Place

CB101NQ

Goul Lane

CB113EE

Crabtrees

CB102RF

Everitt Road

CB101AR

High Street

CB114BB

Seven Devils Lane

CB101AE

Abbey Lane

CB101HY

Butcher Row

CB113BS

Rylstone Way

CB114AR

St Johns Close

CB101HR

Market Place

CB101AY

High Street

CB109DN

High Street

CB114DP

Loompits Way

CB101BW

Museum Street

CB114ED

London Road

CB113BW

Monks Hill

CB101BZ

Freshwell Gardens

CB114AZ

Reddings Close

CB114BY

Rowntree Way

CB101BB

Myddylton Place

CB113GX

High Street

CB102BS

Castle Hill

CB113BT

Eastby Close

CB102NP

Fairfax Drive

CB113AJ

Shire Hill

CB101AU

Raynhams

CB113DA

Blyth Court

CB102RB

Myhill Close

CB101HD

Saffron Walden Audley

CB114DF

Rowntree Way

CB102NS

Sativus Close

CB102YY

Everitt Road

CB113EX

Winstanley Road

CB114BA

Well Green Close

CB114BJ

Long Horse Croft

CB102DW

Little Walden Road

CB113AG

Thaxted Road

CB101HE

King Street

CB113FD

Nutmeg Place

CB102AJ

Ashdon Road

CB113GR

South Road

CB113JS

Debden Road

CB101JL

Museum Street

CB114RA

High Street

CB101ZP

High Street

CB113AB

Prospect Place

CB101NG

Bartletts

CB101RX

High Street

CB114AX

Cromwell Road

CB113WQ

Jordan Close

CB102EJ

Pound Walk

CB113AN

The Shires

CB102BY

Castle Cross

CB102DE

Buckenhoe Road

CB102GT

Howland Close

CB114EB

Barnards Yard

CB102AG

Hollyhock Road

CB102NF

Ashdon Road

CB114AS

Hilltop Lane

CB102AH

Shepherds Way

CB101LN

Newcroft

CB114FX

Fishmere Mead

CB113JP

Andrews Close

CB101BD

Castle Street

CB101AG

Abbey Lane

CB113EQ

Winstanley Road

CB102BG

Bradley Mews

CB113BN

Stanleys Farm Road

CB101HX

Market Hill

CB102DS

The Green

CB101HQ

Market Hill

CB101DS

Gold Street

CB113ES

Tukes Way

CB113HQ

Station Road

CB102FY

Tiptofts Lane

CB101DE

Abbey Lane

CB113EH

Old Mill Road

CB114GL

Pavilion Way

CB101FD

Hill Street

CB113EF

Peaslands Road

CB113EY

Winstanley Road

CB102QY

Levellers Road

Data Sources

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