CB11 3BQ is a sought-after residential area on Bowker Close, 0.8km from Cuckingstool End in Newport (Uttlesford). Administratively it sits within Newport ward and the Saffron Walden constituency.
For serious buyers, CB11 3BQ is a diverse rural area with a mix of families, workers and retirees. The daytime character shifts — mainly white older workforce, self-employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing, with some construction. The 39 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 77% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 21 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £122k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area.
Census 2021 statistics for CB11 3BQ are sourced from Output Area E00112156 (shared with 28 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
BOWKER CLOSE, CB11 3BQ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BOWKER CLOSE, CB11 3BQ.
496
39
£ 58,300 /yr
54%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: CB11 3BQ is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
No single demographic signal dominates CB11 3BQ — age 39, 77% ownership, 14% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. £122k 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 3BQ. The average age is 39.1. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Age & Housing: A settled, mid-life demographic of homeowners. The population consists largely of established adults and families who own their properties.
home Property Prices by Type
Flat
£ 122,400
1 sales · Mean £ 122,400
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
CB11 3BQ has low crime rates — 21 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and bicycle theft. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Newport Primary School
Joyce Frankland Academy, Newport
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
3 nearby- Brighter Buys0.9 km
- Central Garage (Essex) Ltd0.2 km
- Newport Stores (Essex) Ltd0.9 km
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Buriton House B & B0.4 km
Pub, NightClub
1 nearby- Newport Club1.0 km
Restaurant, Cafe
3 nearby- Quinntessential Catering0.5 km
- Radhuni Indian Cuisine0.9 km
- Kappa House0.8 km
Takeaway Shop
2 nearby- Dorringtons Ltd (Newport)0.6 km
- Newport Pizza0.4 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Newport (Essex)0.4 km
- Audley End3.2 km
- Elsenham6.3 km
Bus Stops
- The Spinney0.1 km
- The Spinney0.1 km
- Newport (Essex) Rail Station0.4 km
- Newport (Essex) Rail Station0.4 km
- Station Road0.5 km
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Postcode Profile: CB113BQ · Data under Open Government Licence