Postcode Analysis Uttlesford, East of England

THAXTED ROAD, CB11 3BJ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for THAXTED ROAD, CB11 3BJ.

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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

Ranked among the least deprived areas in England, CB11 3BJ combines high owner-occupation (56%), strong property values (£602k median) and low crime into a blue-chip residential profile. £602k prices and low crime — this postcode commands a premium for good reason.

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

CB11 3BJ is a sought-after residential area on Thaxted Road, 0.9km from Saffron Walden in Saffron Walden. Administratively it sits within Saffron Walden Shire ward and the Saffron Walden constituency.

One of the more sought-after postcodes in CB11, CB11 3BJ offers an area with a high proportion of elderly residents, often in communal housing. By day, the area transitions to a accessible countryside character: higher status countryside accessible from major metropolitan areas. An average age of 40 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 17 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £602k. 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 3BJ 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 3BJ. 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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Age Profile: A mature, mid-life demographic. The population consists largely of established adults in their late thirties and forties.

home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 499,500

6 sales · Mean £ 498,916

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

CB11 3BJ has low crime rates — 17 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 offences40
Criminal damage and arson8
Anti-social behaviour7
Drugs7
Burglary6

school Local Schools

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St Thomas More Catholic Primary School, Saffron Walden

Good206 pupils0.5 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 pupils0.8 km
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Katherine Semar Junior School

Outstanding258 pupils0.8 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 pupils1.4 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

14 nearby
  • Jolie1.0 km
  • Saffron And Sage1.0 km
  • Saffron Walden Tourist Information Centre1.0 km
  • Adnams Cellar And Kitchen1.0 km
  • Hill St.0.9 km
  • + 9 more
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Pub, NightClub

6 nearby
  • Duke Of York0.9 km
  • Old English Gentleman0.9 km
  • The Railway Arms0.7 km
  • The Axe0.9 km
  • The Temeraire1.0 km
  • + 1 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

23 nearby
  • Beefeater0.8 km
  • Bicicletta1.0 km
  • Fast Eddie's Community Cafe CIC (Fairycroft House)0.7 km
  • Hope Community Hub-Make Lunch0.5 km
  • Indigo Indian Dining1.0 km
  • + 18 more
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Supermarkets

5 nearby
  • Tesco0.9 km
  • Tesco0.7 km
  • Sushi Daily0.9 km
  • Waitrose0.9 km
  • Aldi Stores Ltd0.6 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

7 nearby
  • Domino's Pizza0.9 km
  • Fish & Chips1.0 km
  • Yo! To Go!0.7 km
  • ABC Grill1.0 km
  • Calzone0.9 km
  • + 2 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Audley End3.4 km
  • Newport (Essex)4.8 km
  • Great Chesterford6.2 km

Bus Stops

  • Peaslands Road0.1 km
  • Peaslands Road0.1 km
  • Winstanley Road0.3 km
  • Winstanley Road0.3 km
  • South Road0.3 km