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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

CB102NN

Lavender Field

CB113NY

Mount Pleasant Road

CB113AT

Rosemary Place

CB101BG

Castle Street

CB101HB

Market Row

CB101JG

Common Hill

CB102BS

Castle Hill

CB114DQ

Orchard Close

CB101BU

Bridge Street

CB102AU

Ashdon Road

CB102TS

Saffron Walden Shire

CB113EP

Northfield Road

CB101BB

Myddylton Place

CB101EJ

Gold Street

CB101HP

Saffron Walden Audley

CB101LT

East Street

CB102PS

Eddystone Avenue

CB102QX

Seversend Drive

CB109DN

High Street

CB113AS

Poppy Gardens

CB113BT

Eastby Close

CB113EH

Old Mill Road

CB101FH

Constable Place

CB101JB

Market Street

CB102SZ

Thaxted Road

CB102ZF

High Street

CB113JB

Radwinter Road

CB113JP

Andrews Close

CB114AX

Cromwell Road

CB114DP

Loompits Way

CB101EH

Hill Street

CB101JW

Church Street

CB101NQ

Goul Lane

CB113JH

Smallbridge Road

CB113NL

Simpkins Close

CB114DE

Hunters Way

CB114DW

Fulfen Way

CB114RA

High Street

CB101DZ

High Street

CB101EG

Stocks Yard

CB101JL

Museum Street

CB101JZ

Market Walk

CB102BY

Castle Cross

CB102LB

Radwinter Road

CB113EG

Peaslands Road

CB113JF

Radwinter Road

CB101DE

Abbey Lane

CB101LN

Newcroft

CB102BH

Hamilton Mews

CB102NS

Sativus Close

CB113BJ

Thaxted Road

CB113EF

Peaslands Road

CB114AS

Hilltop Lane

CB114BZ

Loompits Way

CB101HR

Market Place

CB113ET

Peal Road

CB114DN

Loompits Way

CB101AA

High Street

CB101HA

Market Row

CB102EL

Aspin Mews

CB113HX

Audley Road

CB114GJ

Burgess Croft

CB113HG

Barley Court

CB101LZ

Fairycroft Road

CB102JP

Radwinter Road

CB113NJ

Jennings Road

CB114BD

Mannings Close

CB101FP

Edward Bawden Court

CB102UR

Thaxted Road

CB113BX

Burnsall Close

CB113BY

Chalk Place

CB114AU

Landscape View

CB101JF

The Maynards

CB109FT

Saffron Walden Audley

CB113BW

Monks Hill

CB113HR

Farmadine

CB101HE

King Street

CB113HF

Station Street

CB114DA

Gallows Hill

CB101AP

Margaret Way

CB101ER

Central Arcade

CB101HG

King Street

CB101JS

Barnards Court

CB101LW

Artisans Dwellings

CB102BQ

Nightingale Mews

CB102EQ

Doddenhill Close

CB102FX

High Street

CB109DR

High Street

CB114BL

Long Horse Croft

CB101DG

Abbey Lane

CB101HZ

Market Street

CB102DQ

Goddard Way

CB109FJ

High Street

CB114FE

Waldeck Court

CB113BS

Rylstone Way

CB113DR

Farmadine Grove

CB113ND

High Street

CB101RX

High Street

CB101ZP

High Street

CB102NG

Leverett Way

Data Sources

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