CB11 3AY is a sought-after residential area on Hop Fields, 0.9km from Saffron Walden in Saffron Walden. Administratively it sits within Saffron Walden Shire ward and the Saffron Walden constituency.
For serious buyers, CB11 3AY is an area with a high proportion of elderly residents, often in communal housing. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a accessible countryside zone — higher status countryside accessible from major metropolitan areas. This is a stable, socially diverse area (average age 40) — accessible for a wide range of households, from young families to empty nesters.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 21 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £305k. 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 3AY are sourced from Output Area E00112209 (shared with 13 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
HOP FIELDS, CB11 3AY House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HOP FIELDS, CB11 3AY.
492
40
£ 51,500 /yr
51%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
CB11 3AY is a premium owner-occupier postcode — median prices of £305k, 56% home ownership, and a low-deprivation rank put this address in the top tier nationally for wealth indicators. £305k 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 CB11 3AY. The average age is 39.8. 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: Highly settled. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic, providing a stable community feel.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 305,000
3 sales · Mean £ 305,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
CB11 3AY has low crime rates — 21 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
21 nearby- Holland & Barrett1.0 km
- Jolie0.9 km
- Saffron And Sage1.0 km
- Saffron Fish Co1.0 km
- Saffron Walden Tourist Information Centre1.0 km
- + 16 more
Pub, NightClub
6 nearby- Duke Of York0.8 km
- Old English Gentleman0.9 km
- The Railway Arms0.6 km
- The Axe1.0 km
- The Temeraire0.9 km
- + 1 more
Restaurant, Cafe
35 nearby- Beefeater0.8 km
- Bicicletta0.9 km
- Cafe Cou Cou1.0 km
- Cafe De Ja Vu0.9 km
- Deja Vu0.9 km
- + 30 more
Supermarkets
5 nearby- Tesco0.8 km
- Tesco0.8 km
- Sushi Daily0.9 km
- Waitrose0.9 km
- Aldi Stores Ltd0.7 km
Takeaway Shop
10 nearby- Domino's Pizza0.9 km
- Fish & Chips0.9 km
- Yo! To Go!0.8 km
- ABC Grill0.9 km
- Calzone0.9 km
- + 5 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Audley End3.2 km
- Newport (Essex)4.7 km
- Great Chesterford6.2 km
Bus Stops
- South Road0.2 km
- Winstanley Road0.2 km
- South Road0.2 km
- Winstanley Road0.2 km
- Peaslands Road0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: CB113AY · Data under Open Government Licence