Postcode CB10 1BU is located in an urban city, within the Saffron Walden Castle area of Uttlesford in the East of England region, and forms part of the Saffron Walden Town area. It has average deprivation and low crime levels, with around 40.5 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 51% below the East of England average of 82 per 1,000. The average income per household in Saffron Walden Town is £61,499 per year. The median sale price in Saffron Walden Castle is £390,500 (around £441 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £285,500 and £478,750. The nearest station is Audley End, about 1.9 miles away. There are 4 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest medium park is The Common.
Saffron Walden Town has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 17,938 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the bottom 45% least deprived areas in England.
Saffron Walden Town has a low crime rate, with approximately 40.5 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 23.9% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 18.2% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Saffron Walden Town is £61,499 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near CB10 1BU.
Saffron Walden Town near CB10 1BU has low flood risk (between 0.1% and 1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Audley End located about 1.9 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | The Common | Medium | Walking directions to The Common |
Based on 58 recent sales, the median property price is £390,500 (about £441 per square foot) in Saffron Walden Castle area, with individual transactions ranging from £180,000 up to £1,151,251.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 10 | £547,250 | £508 |
| Semi-Detached | 23 | £435,000 | £430 |
| Terraced | 17 | £295,000 | £449 |
| Flats | 8 | £212,991 | £395 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £475,000 | £220,000 | £320,000 | £265,000 |
| 2017 | £475,000 | £222,500 | £385,000 | £450,000 |
| 2018 | £467,998 | £223,000 | £369,995 | £310,000 |
| 2019 | £443,750 | £203,000 | £350,000 | £295,000 |
| 2020 | £475,000 | £208,100 | £353,000 | £347,000 |
| 2021 | £555,000 | £235,000 | £392,000 | £330,000 |
| 2022 | £573,750 | £235,000 | £450,000 | £355,000 |
| 2023 | £595,000 | £257,500 | £460,000 | £392,500 |
| 2024 | £552,500 | £207,500 | £407,750 | £370,000 |
| 2025 | £500,000 | £200,000 | £450,000 | £350,000 |
| 2026 | £643,000 | £221,250 | £396,000 | £286,000 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £351 | £364 | £355 | £441 |
| 2017 | £368 | £352 | £368 | £355 |
| 2018 | £372 | £321 | £369 | £384 |
| 2019 | £359 | £332 | £373 | £389 |
| 2020 | £382 | £421 | £380 | £388 |
| 2021 | £410 | £331 | £385 | £440 |
| 2022 | £454 | £394 | £444 | £465 |
| 2023 | £453 | £365 | £410 | £440 |
| 2024 | £446 | £372 | £437 | £457 |
| 2025 | £419 | £400 | £425 | £448 |
| 2026 | £507 | £308 | £458 | £471 |
There were 22 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near CB10 1BU.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 02 Jun 2025 | 14, Freshwell Street, Saffron Walden, CB10 1BY | Detached | Freehold | £950,000 | |
| 10 Dec 2025 | 43, Castle Street, Saffron Walden, CB10 1BD | Terraced | Freehold | £445,000 | |
| 29 Aug 2025 | 31, Castle Street, Saffron Walden, CB10 1BD | Terraced | Freehold | £295,000 | |
| 11 Aug 2025 | 41, Castle Street, Saffron Walden, CB10 1BD | Terraced | Freehold | £450,000 | |
| 30 Jun 2025 | 63C, Castle Street, Saffron Walden, CB10 1BD | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £475,000 |
In the CB10 1BU postcode area, located within Saffron Walden Town, there are 4 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
Ratings include official Ofsted judgements and Area360 summaries of inspection grades. Open a school’s profile for its inspection grades and results.
| Distance | Phase | Name | Type | Rating | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Primary | St Mary's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School | Voluntary aided school | Good Ofsted rating. Inspected 21 May 2013. | |
| 0.5 mi | Primary | R A Butler Junior School | Academy converter | Outstanding Ofsted rating. Inspected 8 May 2024. | |
| 0.5 mi | Primary | R A Butler Infant School | Academy converter | Good Ofsted rating. Inspected 29 Apr 2015. |
2 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of CB10 1BU
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Costcutter | 41-45 High Street, Saffron Walden, CB10 1AR | Walking directions to Costcutter |
| 0.3 mi | Waitrose | Hill Street, Saffron Walden, CB10 1DT;CB10 1ED;CB10 1EH | Walking directions to Waitrose |
Annual council tax rates for Uttlesford district.
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for CB10 1BU, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Heather Jane Asker
Saffron Walden Castle - Elected 4 May 2023
Richard Ford Freeman
Saffron Walden Castle - Elected 4 May 2023
Kemi Badenoch
North West Essex - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around CB10 1BU records about 40 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a low crime rate for England: it scores 4 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level. Across East of England as a whole the rate is about 82 per 1,000. The most common offences locally are violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and burglary.
The median sale price around CB10 1BU in Saffron Walden Castle is £390,500 (about £441 per square foot) based on 58 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 5 schools close to CB10 1BU, including St Mary's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School (Good), R A Butler Junior School (Outstanding) and R A Butler Infant School (Good). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.
CB10 1BU scores 5 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 17,938 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).
The Member of Parliament for North West Essex covering CB10 1BU is Kemi Badenoch (Conservative and Unionist Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 2 local councillors: Heather Jane Asker (Residents for Uttlesford) and Richard Ford Freeman (Residents for Uttlesford).