CB10 1DS is a sought-after residential area located 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 1DS offers a mature area with an older, predominantly retired population. The daytime character shifts — traditional retail areas with professional services and self-employed, often in market towns and higher status areas. The 44 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 65% 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 36 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 1DS are sourced from Output Area E00112176 (shared with 15 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
CB10 1DS House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CB10 1DS.
247
44
£ 51,500 /yr
55%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: CB10 1DS 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
CB10 1DS is a premium owner-occupier postcode — 65% home ownership, and a low-deprivation rank put this address in the top tier nationally for wealth indicators. 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 1DS. The average age is 44.2. 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 Profile: A mature, mid-life demographic. The population consists largely of established adults in their late thirties and forties.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
CB10 1DS has low crime rates — 36 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 Infant School
R A Butler Junior School
St Thomas More Catholic Primary School, Saffron Walden
St Mary's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School
Saffron Walden County High School
Katherine Semar Junior School
Katherine Semar Infant School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
26 nearby- Holland & Barrett0.3 km
- Jolie0.3 km
- Saffron And Sage0.2 km
- Saffron Fish Co0.2 km
- Saffron Walden Tourist Information Centre0.3 km
- + 21 more
Pub, NightClub
11 nearby- Duke Of York0.1 km
- Old English Gentleman0.1 km
- Saffron Walden Golf Club0.7 km
- The Cross Keys0.3 km
- The Kings Arms0.3 km
- + 6 more
Restaurant, Cafe
37 nearby- Bicicletta0.2 km
- Cafe Cou Cou0.2 km
- Cafe De Ja Vu0.9 km
- Chaters0.3 km
- Costa0.3 km
- + 32 more
Supermarkets
3 nearby- Tesco1.0 km
- Sushi Daily0.2 km
- Waitrose0.2 km
Takeaway Shop
11 nearby- Domino's Pizza0.2 km
- Fish & Chips0.1 km
- The Trawlerman Fish Bar0.2 km
- ABC Grill0.1 km
- Bella Bella0.2 km
- + 6 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Audley End2.9 km
- Newport (Essex)4.9 km
- Great Chesterford5.4 km
Bus Stops
- High Street0.1 km
- Station Street0.1 km
- High Street0.1 km
- Post Office0.2 km
- R A Butler Schools0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: CB101DS · Data under Open Government Licence