CB11 3DD is a sought-after residential area on Willow Vale, 0.5km from Whiteditch Field in Newport (Uttlesford). Administratively it sits within Newport ward and the Saffron Walden constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, CB11 3DD is a mature area with an older, predominantly retired population. The daytime character shifts — higher status countryside accessible from major metropolitan areas. Average age 57 — this is a predominantly retired and pre-retirement community, with very low mobility and high owner-occupation. 47% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 16 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £615k. 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 3DD are sourced from Output Area E00188094 (shared with 7 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
WILLOW VALE, CB11 3DD House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WILLOW VALE, CB11 3DD.
224
57
£ 58,300 /yr
39%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: CB11 3DD represents a statistically balanced neighbourhood. The scores across affluence, family, and employment align closely with national middle-ground averages, offering a highly typical UK community profile.
Area Character
CB11 3DD has a significant social housing presence — 47% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. Despite the social housing concentration, crime here is lower than expected — a positive signal.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for CB11 3DD. The average age is 56.8. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Peaceful and mature. The demographic data points to a concentration of older adults living across a mix of tenures.
home Property Prices by Type
Detached
£ 624,500
6 sales · Mean £ 604,000
Semi-Detached
£ 450,000
4 sales · Mean £ 433,904
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
CB11 3DD has low crime rates — 16 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
Joyce Frankland Academy, Newport
Newport Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
3 nearby- Central Garage (Essex) Ltd1.0 km
- Newport Stores (Essex) Ltd0.5 km
- Brighter Buys0.5 km
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
2 nearby- The Toll House0.3 km
- Buriton House B & B0.8 km
Pub, NightClub
3 nearby- The Coach & Horses0.5 km
- Newport Club0.4 km
- White Horse Inn0.4 km
Restaurant, Cafe
4 nearby- Kappa House0.5 km
- Debden Grange Retirement Village0.2 km
- Quinntessential Catering0.8 km
- Radhuni Indian Cuisine0.5 km
Takeaway Shop
2 nearby- Dorringtons Ltd (Newport)0.7 km
- Newport Pizza0.8 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Newport (Essex)0.9 km
- Audley End2.0 km
- Elsenham7.5 km
Bus Stops
- School Lane0.1 km
- JF Academy0.2 km
- Gaces Acre0.3 km
- Gaces Acre0.3 km
- Frambury Lane0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: CB113DD · Data under Open Government Licence