CB11 3AU is a sought-after residential area on Shire Hill Industrial Estate, 0.9km from Saffron Walden in Saffron Walden. Administratively it sits within Saffron Walden Shire ward and the Saffron Walden constituency.
Day-to-day life in CB11 3AU has the character of an area with a high proportion of elderly residents, often in communal housing. The daytime character shifts — higher status countryside accessible from major metropolitan areas. The 36 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 20 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 CB11 3AU are sourced from Output Area E00169975 (shared with 19 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
SHIRE HILL INDUSTRIAL ESTATE, CB11 3AU House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SHIRE HILL INDUSTRIAL ESTATE, CB11 3AU.
255
36
£ 51,500 /yr
57%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: CB11 3AU 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
No single demographic signal dominates CB11 3AU — age 36, 50% ownership, 22% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for CB11 3AU. The average age is 35.6. 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: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
CB11 3AU has low crime rates — 20 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and criminal damage and arson. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
St Thomas More Catholic Primary School, Saffron Walden
R A Butler Infant School
R A Butler Junior School
Katherine Semar Infant School
Katherine Semar Junior School
St Mary's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School
Saffron Walden County High School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
12 nearby- Jolie1.0 km
- Adnams Cellar And Kitchen1.0 km
- Hill St.1.0 km
- Takitaki Coffee Roasters0.6 km
- The Golden Butterfly1.0 km
- + 7 more
Pub, NightClub
4 nearby- Old English Gentleman1.0 km
- The Railway Arms0.8 km
- The Axe0.7 km
- Saffron Snooker Club0.2 km
Restaurant, Cafe
17 nearby- Beefeater0.9 km
- Fast Eddie's Community Cafe CIC (Fairycroft House)0.8 km
- Hope Community Hub-Make Lunch0.2 km
- Kim's Tea And Coffee House1.0 km
- New Life Pentecostal Church0.1 km
- + 12 more
Supermarkets
4 nearby- Tesco0.4 km
- Sushi Daily1.0 km
- Waitrose1.0 km
- Aldi Stores Ltd0.8 km
Takeaway Shop
3 nearby- Domino's Pizza1.0 km
- Yo! To Go!0.4 km
- Calzone0.9 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Audley End3.7 km
- Newport (Essex)5.1 km
- Great Chesterford6.2 km
Bus Stops
- Peaslands Road0.4 km
- Peaslands Road0.4 km
- The Spike0.5 km
- Tesco0.5 km
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Postcode Profile: CB113AU · Data under Open Government Licence