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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

CB113AA

Thaxted Road

CB113EW

Chichester Road

CB101HB

Market Row

CB114BE

Cromwell Road

CB109FQ

High Street

CB102RE

Eddystone Avenue

CB113EJ

Ansgar Road

CB114AY

Ross Close

CB113BH

Crabtrees

CB114BN

Fieldside

CB113FB

Shire Hill

CB113EL

Pennystone Road

CB102EQ

Doddenhill Close

CB101EX

Cross Street

CB114DT

Ross Close

CB114AU

Landscape View

CB113HB

Station Street

CB114AW

Pleasant Valley

CB101LR

East Street

CB101FH

Constable Place

CB101DX

Oasthouse Court

CB102JZ

Radwinter Road

CB102BE

Carnation Drive

CB114EJ

High Street

CB102TB

Edwin Gardens

CB113FY

Daunces Mead

CB101LZ

Fairycroft Road

CB102DN

Little Walden Road

CB102GR

Gabriel Street

CB101BN

Museum Street

CB113DJ

Alpha Place

CB102NJ

Rochester Court

CB101AD

High Street

CB113AR

Harris Yard

CB102SZ

Thaxted Road

CB101EW

George Street

CB113JD

Four Acres

CB102DG

Wynyard Road

CB101JW

Church Street

CB101JH

Rose & Crown Walk

CB101NA

Elm Grove

CB113BA

Burnet Close

CB101LU

Cates Corner

CB113HY

Radwinter Road

CB101JS

Barnards Court

CB109DR

High Street

CB102DL

Little Walden Road

CB102DB

Howard Road

CB102EL

Aspin Mews

CB101JJ

Church Street

CB101AX

High Street

CB102PT

Campling Street

CB102ZF

High Street

CB113JH

Smallbridge Road

CB114DE

Hunters Way

CB113HS

Follet Close

CB102NN

Lavender Field

CB101EJ

Gold Street

CB113AW

Basil Way

CB113AD

Victoria Avenue

CB101SY

Gold Street

CB114DQ

Orchard Close

CB113JB

Radwinter Road

CB101ER

Central Arcade

CB114GJ

Burgess Croft

CB101BT

Bridge Street

CB102EP

Little Walden Road

CB102DA

Neville Road

CB113AS

Poppy Gardens

CB102NR

Griffin Place

CB114GA

Water Tower Place

CB102TN

St James Court

CB113HR

Farmadine

CB113BJ

Thaxted Road

CB102EW

The Sycamores

CB102AS

Mill Lane

CB101HP

Saffron Walden Audley

CB113NL

Simpkins Close

CB102NG

Leverett Way

CB114DR

Clay Pit Piece

CB102RA

Suffolk Place

CB113DW

South Road

CB102AZ

Thorncroft

CB113GZ

South Road

CB113HD

Audley Road

CB101LS

East Street

CB109GB

High Street

CB109AQ

High Street

CB113HN

Longhedges

CB113GA

Radwinter Road

CB113JF

Radwinter Road

CB101AF

Abbey Lane

CB109EU

High Street

CB114DD

Sedop Close

CB102BA

De Bohun Court

CB102BB

Markings Field

CB101DQ

Freshwell Gardens

Data Sources

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