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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

CB113ER

Old Mill Road

CB114GN

Linden Square

CB101BQ

Castle Street

CB101LD

High Street

CB102NF

Ashdon Road

CB113BL

Rylstone Way

CB113DH

South Road

CB114BQ

The Glebe

CB114DU

Ross Close

CB102AJ

Ashdon Road

CB102GR

Gabriel Street

CB113EQ

Winstanley Road

CB113JN

Horn Book

CB101AR

High Street

CB101ES

King Street

CB101FN

Newmarket Road

CB102EA

Maberly Court

CB113JA

Prospect Place

CB114WX

High Street

CB102BD

Fitzpiers

CB101BD

Castle Street

CB101BW

Museum Street

CB101BY

Freshwell Street

CB101DQ

Freshwell Gardens

CB102AH

Shepherds Way

CB102EW

The Sycamores

CB102TN

St James Court

CB113AE

Victoria Avenue

CB113AY

Hop Fields

CB113EL

Pennystone Road

CB114ED

London Road

CB114GL

Pavilion Way

CB101FJ

Elm Grove

CB101NG

Bartletts

CB102EP

Little Walden Road

CB113BU

Linton Close

CB113DJ

Alpha Place

CB113GZ

South Road

CB113HS

Follet Close

CB101AF

Abbey Lane

CB101EE

High Street

CB101JP

Church Path

CB113AP

Shire Hill

CB113AZ

Shire Hill

CB113BH

Crabtrees

CB113DW

South Road

CB113FU

Long Row Close

CB102AT

Ashdon Road

CB102DT

Little Walden Road

CB102NT

Pearson Road

CB109EU

High Street

CB113AB

Prospect Place

CB113FZ

College Close

CB114GA

Water Tower Place

CB101DT

Hill Street

CB102GT

Howland Close

CB102SJ

Flatfield Road

CB113AR

Harris Yard

CB113AW

Basil Way

CB114AT

Landscape View

CB114BA

Well Green Close

CB101BP

Castle Street

CB101DX

Oasthouse Court

CB101HL

Emson Close

CB101HY

Butcher Row

CB102BJ

Carnation Drive

CB102BU

Brooke Avenue

CB102DG

Wynyard Road

CB102NR

Griffin Place

CB109BE

High Street

CB113HY

Radwinter Road

CB113JD

Four Acres

CB114BH

Ozier Court

CB114DF

Rowntree Way

CB101EP

High Street

CB102GB

Crocus Fields

CB113GX

High Street

CB113HN

Longhedges

CB114DD

Sedop Close

CB101HQ

Market Hill

CB102AA

Ashdon Road

CB102BB

Markings Field

CB113FB

Shire Hill

CB113UZ

Radwinter Road

CB113WQ

Jordan Close

CB114EB

Barnards Yard

CB101AX

High Street

CB101AY

High Street

CB101NA

Elm Grove

CB102AQ

Ashdon Road

CB113ED

Peaslands Road

CB113EW

Chichester Road

CB113GW

Vanoli Close

CB101AW

Gibson Gardens

CB101BS

Bridge Street

CB102BE

Carnation Drive

CB102NL

Elizabeth Close

CB109GE

High Street

CB101AD

High Street

CB101XX

High Street

Data Sources

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