CB10 1BD is a safe, established residential area on Castle Street, 0.4km from Saffron Walden in Saffron Walden. Administratively it sits within Saffron Walden Castle ward and the Saffron Walden constituency.
This is a strong family neighbourhood — a mature area with an older, predominantly retired population. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 45) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 64% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 44 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £433k.
Census 2021 statistics for CB10 1BD are sourced from Output Area E00112183 (shared with 10 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
CASTLE STREET, CB10 1BD House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CASTLE STREET, CB10 1BD.
289
45
£ 51,500 /yr
50%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: CB10 1BD is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
Owner-occupied, family-oriented, and settled. CB10 1BD's 64% ownership and 45-year average age put it squarely in the established family zone. £433k median prices reflect the premium buyers pay for this family-friendly stability.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for CB10 1BD. The average age is 45.3. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Age & Housing: An older demographic with mixed housing. The population is heavily skewed toward individuals over fifty, with a higher-than-average rental or social housing density.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 350,000
13 sales · Mean £ 372,615
Semi-Detached
£ 387,500
2 sales · Mean £ 387,500
Detached
£ 435,000
1 sales · Mean £ 435,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
CB10 1BD has low crime rates — 44 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
St Mary's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School
R A Butler Infant School
R A Butler Junior School
St Thomas More Catholic Primary School, Saffron Walden
Saffron Walden County High School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
20 nearby- Holland & Barrett0.2 km
- Jolie0.3 km
- Saffron And Sage0.3 km
- Saffron Fish Co0.3 km
- Saffron Walden Tourist Information Centre0.3 km
- + 15 more
Pub, NightClub
11 nearby- Duke Of York0.6 km
- Old English Gentleman0.4 km
- Saffron Walden Golf Club0.4 km
- The Cross Keys0.2 km
- The Kings Arms0.2 km
- + 6 more
Restaurant, Cafe
32 nearby- Bicicletta0.3 km
- Cafe Cou Cou0.3 km
- Chaters0.2 km
- Costa0.2 km
- Dough & Co0.3 km
- + 27 more
Takeaway Shop
9 nearby- Domino's Pizza0.3 km
- Fish & Chips0.4 km
- The Trawlerman Fish Bar0.3 km
- ABC Grill0.3 km
- Bella Bella0.2 km
- + 4 more
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Sushi Daily0.3 km
- Waitrose0.3 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Audley End3.2 km
- Great Chesterford5.0 km
- Newport (Essex)5.3 km
Bus Stops
- Church Street0.3 km
- Post Office0.3 km
- Common Hill0.3 km
- Common Hill0.3 km
- High Street0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: CB101BD · Data under Open Government Licence