CB10 1AJ is a sought-after residential area on Gibson Close, 0.5km from Saffron Walden in Saffron Walden. Administratively it sits within Saffron Walden Audley ward and the Saffron Walden constituency.
One of the more sought-after postcodes in CB10, CB10 1AJ offers a family-oriented neighbourhood with a mix of housing types. Outside of residential hours, public administration and security with mainly white workforces. The 47 average age signals a mature family neighbourhood — long-term residents, good local schools, and high levels of owner-occupation. 79% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 42 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £895k, up 25.2% year-on-year. The area ranks among the least deprived 20% in England — a strong signal of community wellbeing, good schools, and low crime.
Census 2021 statistics for CB10 1AJ are sourced from Output Area E00112168 (shared with 49 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
GIBSON CLOSE, CB10 1AJ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for GIBSON CLOSE, CB10 1AJ.
349
47
£ 61,200 /yr
44%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: CB10 1AJ is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.
Area Character
A sought-after, premium postcode. CB10 1AJ's low deprivation rank, 79% ownership, and £895k median price place it in the top quintile nationally for residential quality. Very low crime and mature demographics confirm this as a prestige address. Property prices are trending up 25.2% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for CB10 1AJ. The average age is 47.4. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Peaceful, mature, and permanent. The demographic data points to a strong concentration of older homeowners and empty-nesters.
home Property Prices by Type
Detached
£ 852,500
8 sales · Mean £ 859,826
Semi-Detached
£ 632,500
2 sales · Mean £ 632,500
Flat
£ 315,000
1 sales · Mean £ 315,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
CB10 1AJ has low crime rates — 42 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
R A Butler Junior School
R A Butler Infant School
Saffron Walden County High School
St Mary's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School
St Thomas More Catholic Primary School, Saffron Walden
Katherine Semar Junior School
Katherine Semar Infant School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
22 nearby- Holland & Barrett0.5 km
- Jolie0.5 km
- Saffron And Sage0.3 km
- Saffron Fish Co0.3 km
- Saffron Walden Tourist Information Centre0.4 km
- + 17 more
Pub, NightClub
10 nearby- Duke Of York0.3 km
- Old English Gentleman0.3 km
- Saffron Walden Golf Club0.5 km
- The Cross Keys0.3 km
- The Kings Arms0.4 km
- + 5 more
Restaurant, Cafe
36 nearby- Bicicletta0.3 km
- Cafe Cou Cou0.3 km
- Cafe De Ja Vu0.9 km
- Chaters0.4 km
- Costa0.4 km
- + 31 more
Takeaway Shop
11 nearby- Domino's Pizza0.4 km
- Fish & Chips0.2 km
- The Trawlerman Fish Bar0.3 km
- ABC Grill0.3 km
- Bella Bella0.3 km
- + 6 more
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Sushi Daily0.4 km
- Waitrose0.4 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Audley End2.8 km
- Newport (Essex)4.8 km
- Great Chesterford5.2 km
Bus Stops
- High Street0.2 km
- High Street0.2 km
- Post Office0.2 km
- Council Offices0.3 km
- Council Offices0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: CB101AJ · Data under Open Government Licence