CB11 3AZ is a sought-after residential area located 0.9km from Saffron Walden in Saffron Walden. Note: this is a large-user or commercial postcode — residential population data may be limited. Administratively it sits within Saffron Walden Shire ward and the Saffron Walden constituency.
Day-to-day life in CB11 3AZ 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 40 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 23 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 3AZ are sourced from Output Area E00112209 (shared with 13 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
CB11 3AZ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CB11 3AZ.
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 3AZ is a premium owner-occupier postcode — 56% 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 CB11 3AZ. 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
Community Makeup: A balanced, mature neighborhood. The average age points to a solid foundation of mid-career individuals.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
CB11 3AZ has low crime rates — 23 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
5 nearby- Duke Of York1.0 km
- Old English Gentleman1.0 km
- The Railway Arms0.8 km
- The Axe0.8 km
- Saffron Snooker Club0.3 km
Restaurant, Cafe
17 nearby- Beefeater0.8 km
- Fast Eddie's Community Cafe CIC (Fairycroft House)0.8 km
- Hope Community Hub-Make Lunch0.3 km
- Kim's Tea And Coffee House1.0 km
- New Life Pentecostal Church0.1 km
- + 12 more
Supermarkets
4 nearby- Tesco0.5 km
- Sushi Daily1.0 km
- Waitrose1.0 km
- Aldi Stores Ltd0.7 km
Takeaway Shop
3 nearby- Domino's Pizza1.0 km
- Yo! To Go!0.5 km
- Calzone1.0 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Audley End3.6 km
- Newport (Essex)5.0 km
- Great Chesterford6.2 km
Bus Stops
- Peaslands Road0.3 km
- Peaslands Road0.3 km
- Winstanley Road0.4 km
- Winstanley Road0.5 km
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Postcode Profile: CB113AZ · Data under Open Government Licence