CB10 1BW is a sought-after residential area on Museum Street, 0.3km 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 1BW offers a mature area with an older, predominantly retired population. Outside of residential hours, areas dominated by food and entertainment. The 47 average age signals a mature family neighbourhood — long-term residents, good local schools, and high levels of owner-occupation. 63% 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 46 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. 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 1BW are sourced from Output Area E00112173 (shared with 23 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
MUSEUM STREET, CB10 1BW House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for MUSEUM STREET, CB10 1BW.
276
47
£ 51,500 /yr
56%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: CB10 1BW 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
A sought-after, premium postcode. CB10 1BW's low deprivation rank, 63% ownership place it in the top quintile nationally for residential quality. Low crime and mid-career demographics put this at peak family desirability.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for CB10 1BW. 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 and mature. The demographic data points to a concentration of older adults living across a mix of tenures.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
CB10 1BW 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
20 nearby- Holland & Barrett0.2 km
- Jolie0.2 km
- Saffron And Sage0.2 km
- Saffron Fish Co0.3 km
- Saffron Walden Tourist Information Centre0.2 km
- + 15 more
Pub, NightClub
11 nearby- Duke Of York0.6 km
- Old English Gentleman0.4 km
- Saffron Walden Golf Club0.5 km
- The Cross Keys0.2 km
- The Kings Arms0.1 km
- + 6 more
Restaurant, Cafe
32 nearby- Bicicletta0.3 km
- Cafe Cou Cou0.3 km
- Chaters0.1 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 Street0.2 km
- Common Hill0.2 km
- Common Hill0.2 km
- Post Office0.3 km
- East Street0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: CB101BW · Data under Open Government Licence