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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

CB101EG

Stocks Yard

CB101HJ

Emson Close

CB114BU

Beeches Close

CB102SH

Flatfield Road

CB102UQ

Thaxted Road

CB101AA

High Street

CB102AQ

Ashdon Road

CB113XT

High Street

CB114DB

Maypole Close

CB114EA

Friends Walk

CB102DF

Usterdale Road

CB102BU

Brooke Avenue

CB114DS

Plantation Close

CB102QX

Seversend Drive

CB113JN

Horn Book

CB101AT

High Street

CB102EA

Maberly Court

CB114DW

Fulfen Way

CB113AF

Victoria Gardens

CB113BY

Chalk Place

CB114BW

Hilltop Lane

CB114GE

The Avenue

CB102UR

Thaxted Road

CB113ND

High Street

CB113HG

Barley Court

CB114ET

Waldeck Court

CB102NT

Pearson Road

CB113NJ

Jennings Road

CB113HU

Radwinter Road

CB113FU

Long Row Close

CB101BP

Castle Street

CB113BL

Rylstone Way

CB113AT

Rosemary Place

CB109FY

High Street

CB101QJ

High Street

CB102GB

Crocus Fields

CB102AB

Chaters Hill

CB109DZ

High Street

CB102BD

Fitzpiers

CB102DD

Colyn Place

CB113GP

Allard Way

CB113EP

Northfield Road

CB114BQ

The Glebe

CB109FT

Saffron Walden Audley

CB102AD

Highfields

CB101DZ

High Street

CB114BH

Ozier Court

CB102NW

Portsmouth Close

CB101LL

Tanners Way

CB113ET

Peal Road

CB102AE

Ashdon Road

CB113AZ

Shire Hill

CB113HF

Station Street

CB114BZ

Loompits Way

CB113GW

Vanoli Close

CB102AX

The Wayback

CB113BP

Upsheres

CB113AQ

Shire Hill

CB102BL

Elizabeth Way

CB113HP

Farmadine

CB102DQ

Goddard Way

CB114DY

Auton Croft

CB113AY

Hop Fields

CB109GF

High Street

CB101ES

King Street

CB101BS

Bridge Street

CB102DJ

Little Walden Road

CB102JP

Radwinter Road

CB113JW

Horn Book

CB113AE

Victoria Avenue

CB114GZ

Lucas Mews

CB101JG

Common Hill

CB113DH

South Road

CB101DG

Abbey Lane

CB109BE

High Street

CB113NY

Mount Pleasant Road

CB113DR

Farmadine Grove

CB101DH

New Pond Lane

CB101EE

High Street

CB102PS

Eddystone Avenue

CB101JF

The Maynards

CB101AH

Gibson Way

CB102SG

Knight Park

CB101FN

Newmarket Road

CB109GL

Saffron Walden Audley

CB113DB

Butler Close

CB102TS

Saffron Walden Shire

CB101QT

High Street

CB101JZ

Market Walk

CB113HT

Farmadine Court

CB102SY

Home Pasture

CB102TP

Eder Road

CB101JB

Market Street

CB102ES

High Street

CB101HA

Market Row

CB101BQ

Castle Street

CB114AP

Pleasant Valley

CB113EG

Peaslands Road

CB113HW

Audley Road

CB102LB

Radwinter Road

Data Sources

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