Postcode Analysis Uttlesford, East of England

HOP FIELDS, CB11 3AY House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HOP FIELDS, CB11 3AY.

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Population

492

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Avg Age

40

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Avg Income

£ 51,500 /yr

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Employed

51%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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Index Insight: Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.

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7/10
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5/10
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6/10
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3/10
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6/10
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7/10
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5/10
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5/10
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7/10
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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.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

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.

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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

White / British98.0%
Asian / British Asian1.0%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed1.0%

Economic Activity

51%Active
FT: 33%
Unemployed: 4%
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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.

Violence and sexual offences42
Criminal damage and arson9
Anti-social behaviour7
Burglary7
Drugs7

school Local Schools

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St Thomas More Catholic Primary School, Saffron Walden

Good206 pupils0.4 km
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R A Butler Infant School

Good271 pupils0.6 km
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R A Butler Junior School

Good365 pupils0.6 km
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Katherine Semar Infant School

Outstanding177 pupils0.7 km
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Katherine Semar Junior School

Outstanding258 pupils0.7 km
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St Mary's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School

Good210 pupils1.2 km
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Saffron Walden County High School

Outstanding2148 pupils1.3 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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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
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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

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
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Supermarkets

5 nearby
  • Tesco0.8 km
  • Tesco0.8 km
  • Sushi Daily0.9 km
  • Waitrose0.9 km
  • Aldi Stores Ltd0.7 km
fastfood

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