CB11 3DH is a sought-after residential area on South Road, 0.4km from Saffron Walden in Saffron Walden. Administratively it sits within Saffron Walden Audley ward and the Saffron Walden constituency.
One of the more sought-after postcodes in CB11, CB11 3DH offers a mature area with an older, predominantly retired population. By day, the area transitions to a low density wholesale and retail character: low density wholesale and retail in mostly white areas, often on urban fringe or close to transport nodes. At 49 years average, the community has a secure, family-first character — valued for its stability, low turnover, and strong local identity. 61% 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 28 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 3DH are sourced from Output Area E00112164 (shared with 15 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
SOUTH ROAD, CB11 3DH House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SOUTH ROAD, CB11 3DH.
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£ 51,500 /yr
46%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: CB11 3DH is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
Ranked among the least deprived areas in England, CB11 3DH combines high owner-occupation (61%) and low crime into a blue-chip residential profile. Very low crime and mature demographics confirm this as a prestige address.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for CB11 3DH. The average age is 48.6. 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 mature neighborhood. The higher average age combined with lower homeownership rates suggests a mix of lifelong renters and retirees.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
CB11 3DH has low crime rates — 28 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
R A Butler Infant School
R A Butler Junior School
St Thomas More Catholic Primary School, Saffron Walden
St Mary's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School
Saffron Walden County High School
Katherine Semar Junior School
Katherine Semar Infant School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
27 nearby- Holland & Barrett0.5 km
- Jolie0.4 km
- Saffron And Sage0.4 km
- Saffron Fish Co0.4 km
- Saffron Walden Tourist Information Centre0.4 km
- + 22 more
Pub, NightClub
12 nearby- Duke Of York0.3 km
- Old English Gentleman0.3 km
- Saffron Walden Golf Club1.0 km
- The Cross Keys0.5 km
- The Kings Arms0.5 km
- + 7 more
Restaurant, Cafe
42 nearby- Bicicletta0.4 km
- Cafe Cou Cou0.4 km
- Cafe De Ja Vu0.9 km
- Chaters0.5 km
- Costa0.5 km
- + 37 more
Supermarkets
3 nearby- Tesco0.9 km
- Sushi Daily0.4 km
- Waitrose0.4 km
Takeaway Shop
11 nearby- Domino's Pizza0.4 km
- Fish & Chips0.4 km
- The Trawlerman Fish Bar0.4 km
- ABC Grill0.4 km
- Bella Bella0.5 km
- + 6 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Audley End3.1 km
- Newport (Essex)4.9 km
- Great Chesterford5.6 km
Bus Stops
- R A Butler Schools0.0 km
- Station Street0.2 km
- Bell School0.3 km
- Bell School0.3 km
- East Street0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: CB113DH · Data under Open Government Licence