CB10 1BS is a sought-after residential area on Bridge Street, 0.4km 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 1BS offers a mature area with an older, predominantly retired population. Average age 59 — this is a predominantly retired and pre-retirement community, with very low mobility and high owner-occupation.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 46 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £395k. 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 1BS are sourced from Output Area E00112174 (shared with 260 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
BRIDGE STREET, CB10 1BS House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BRIDGE STREET, CB10 1BS.
220
59
£ 51,500 /yr
36%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: CB10 1BS is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
CB10 1BS is a premium owner-occupier postcode — median prices of £395k, 60% home ownership, and a low-deprivation rank put this address in the top tier nationally for wealth indicators. £395k prices with low crime and a mature community — a long-term hold.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for CB10 1BS. The average age is 58.5. 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 and mature. The demographic data points to a concentration of older adults living across a mix of tenures.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 302,500
2 sales · Mean £ 302,500
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
CB10 1BS has low crime rates — 46 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
21 nearby- Holland & Barrett0.3 km
- Jolie0.4 km
- Saffron And Sage0.3 km
- Saffron Fish Co0.3 km
- Saffron Walden Tourist Information Centre0.4 km
- + 16 more
Pub, NightClub
11 nearby- Duke Of York0.6 km
- Old English Gentleman0.4 km
- Saffron Walden Golf Club0.3 km
- The Cross Keys0.2 km
- The Kings Arms0.3 km
- + 6 more
Restaurant, Cafe
33 nearby- Bicicletta0.3 km
- Cafe Cou Cou0.3 km
- Chaters0.2 km
- Costa0.3 km
- Dough & Co0.3 km
- + 28 more
Takeaway Shop
9 nearby- Domino's Pizza0.4 km
- Fish & Chips0.4 km
- The Trawlerman Fish Bar0.3 km
- ABC Grill0.3 km
- Bella Bella0.3 km
- + 4 more
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Sushi Daily0.4 km
- Waitrose0.4 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Audley End3.1 km
- Great Chesterford4.9 km
- Newport (Essex)5.2 km
Bus Stops
- Post Office0.3 km
- High Street0.4 km
- High Street0.4 km
- Church Street0.4 km
- Common Hill0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: CB101BS · Data under Open Government Licence