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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

CB113AQ

Shire Hill

CB113JE

Four Acres

CB101BH

Castle Court

CB101BT

Bridge Street

CB101HD

Saffron Walden Audley

CB101LL

Tanners Way

CB102AD

Highfields

CB102BL

Elizabeth Way

CB102BZ

Cornwallis Place

CB102FY

Tiptofts Lane

CB102SH

Flatfield Road

CB113EY

Winstanley Road

CB114EA

Friends Walk

CB102DN

Little Walden Road

CB113AF

Victoria Gardens

CB113BN

Stanleys Farm Road

CB114GZ

Lucas Mews

CB102JZ

Radwinter Road

CB102NJ

Rochester Court

CB102SY

Home Pasture

CB102YY

Everitt Road

CB113FA

South Road

CB113HQ

Station Road

CB114DB

Maypole Close

CB114DG

Rowntree Way

CB114DT

Ross Close

CB101DH

New Pond Lane

CB101EF

High Street

CB101EU

King Street

CB101HJ

Emson Close

CB101LU

Cates Corner

CB102BG

Bradley Mews

CB102DJ

Little Walden Road

CB102DW

Little Walden Road

CB114ET

Waldeck Court

CB102RA

Suffolk Place

CB113EX

Winstanley Road

CB102AG

Hollyhock Road

CB102AZ

Thorncroft

CB113EZ

Greenways

CB114GP

Tilia Court

CB101LR

East Street

CB102AX

The Wayback

CB113DT

Thyme Way

CB114AR

St Johns Close

CB114HY

Erskine Place

CB101AL

Gibson Way

CB101AS

High Street

CB101QT

High Street

CB114DJ

Birdbush Avenue

CB114DR

Clay Pit Piece

CB101JD

Hill Street

CB113FY

Daunces Mead

CB114AY

Ross Close

CB101AZ

High Street

CB113DB

Butler Close

CB113GL

Lancaster Lane

CB114AZ

Reddings Close

CB102FJ

Chaters Hill

CB113AH

Harris Yard

CB113BA

Burnet Close

CB113GR

South Road

CB101AU

Raynhams

CB102NP

Fairfax Drive

CB113FE

Cardamon Road

CB113JW

Horn Book

CB114BJ

Long Horse Croft

CB101BJ

Castle Street

CB102BX

Sheds Lane

CB102GQ

Clutton Road

CB113AD

Victoria Avenue

CB113AJ

Shire Hill

CB113EN

Railey Road

CB113HE

Station Street

CB101AH

Gibson Way

CB101FD

Hill Street

CB102DD

Colyn Place

CB102DS

The Green

CB109AQ

High Street

CB113AU

Shire Hill Industrial Estate

CB113HB

Station Street

CB113HT

Farmadine Court

CB113XT

High Street

CB114DY

Auton Croft

CB101FA

Harts Yard

CB101JQ

Church Street

CB113AA

Thaxted Road

CB113BP

Upsheres

CB114DH

Laws Close

CB114EJ

High Street

CB114HX

Saffron Walden Shire

CB114NR

Saffron Walden Shire

CB102TD

Saffron Walden Shire

CB109GQ

Saffron Walden Audley

CB109ZZ

Saffron Walden Audley

CB101QJ

High Street

CB101EN

Gold Street

Data Sources

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