CB11 3BU is a sought-after residential area on Linton Close, 1.1km 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 3BU offers a well-established suburb with a mixed age range and strong community feel. The daytime character shifts — manufacturing, energy and utilities. The 45 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 92% 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 30 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £418k. 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 3BU are sourced from Output Area E00112198 (shared with 7 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
LINTON CLOSE, CB11 3BU House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for LINTON CLOSE, CB11 3BU.
302
45
£ 51,500 /yr
44%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: CB11 3BU 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.
Area Character
CB11 3BU is a premium owner-occupier postcode — median prices of £418k, 92% 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 3BU. The average age is 44.6. 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 highly stable neighborhood of property owners. The average age points to mid-career individuals heavily invested in the local area.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 382,500
8 sales · Mean £ 387,250
Terraced
£ 430,000
1 sales · Mean £ 430,000
Detached
£ 435,000
3 sales · Mean £ 439,166
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
CB11 3BU has low crime rates — 30 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
Katherine Semar Infant School
Katherine Semar Junior School
R A Butler Infant School
R A Butler Junior School
St Mary's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School
Saffron Walden County High School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Pub, NightClub
2 nearby- The Railway Arms0.8 km
- Saffron Snooker Club0.5 km
Restaurant, Cafe
12 nearby- Beefeater0.6 km
- Fast Eddie's Community Cafe CIC (Fairycroft House)0.9 km
- Hope Community Hub-Make Lunch0.5 km
- KidzActive1.0 km
- New Life Pentecostal Church0.3 km
- + 7 more
Supermarkets
3 nearby- Tesco1.0 km
- Tesco0.7 km
- Aldi Stores Ltd0.5 km
Takeaway Shop
2 nearby- Yo! To Go!0.7 km
- Bicycle Café0.9 km
Retailers - Other
7 nearby- Takitaki Coffee Roasters0.8 km
- Angus House Catering Co0.4 km
- B And M Retail Ltd0.5 km
- Just Like Nana's0.4 km
- Nisa Local0.6 km
- + 2 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Audley End3.5 km
- Newport (Essex)4.8 km
- Great Chesterford6.4 km
Bus Stops
- Peaslands Road0.1 km
- Peaslands Road0.1 km
- Winstanley Road0.3 km
- Winstanley Road0.3 km
- Tukes Way0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: CB113BU · Data under Open Government Licence