CB11 3DS is a sought-after residential area on West Road, 0.6km from Saffron Walden in Saffron Walden. Administratively it sits within Saffron Walden Audley ward and the Saffron Walden constituency.
For serious buyers, CB11 3DS is a young, family-focused suburb — children, starter homes, good schools nearby. This is a stable, socially diverse area (average age 38) — accessible for a wide range of households, from young families to empty nesters. 82% 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 12 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £541k, up 143.4% year-on-year. 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 3DS are sourced from Output Area E00112167 (shared with 10 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
WEST ROAD, CB11 3DS House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WEST ROAD, CB11 3DS.
429
38
£ 61,200 /yr
51%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: CB11 3DS 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 3DS is a premium owner-occupier postcode — median prices of £541k, 82% 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. Property prices are trending up 143.4% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for CB11 3DS. The average age is 38.2. 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
Detached
£ 850,000
3 sales · Mean £ 970,666
Flat
£ 128,000
6 sales · Mean £ 127,666
Semi-Detached
£ 715,000
6 sales · Mean £ 728,531
Terraced
£ 597,500
4 sales · Mean £ 626,250
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
CB11 3DS has low crime rates — 12 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
R A Butler Infant School
R A Butler Junior School
Saffron Walden County High School
St Mary's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School
Katherine Semar Junior School
Katherine Semar Infant School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
27 nearby- Holland & Barrett0.7 km
- Jolie0.6 km
- Saffron And Sage0.6 km
- Saffron Fish Co0.5 km
- Saffron Walden Tourist Information Centre0.6 km
- + 22 more
Pub, NightClub
9 nearby- Duke Of York0.3 km
- Old English Gentleman0.4 km
- The Cross Keys0.6 km
- The Kings Arms0.7 km
- The Railway Arms0.1 km
- + 4 more
Restaurant, Cafe
42 nearby- Bicicletta0.5 km
- Cafe Cou Cou0.5 km
- Cafe De Ja Vu0.6 km
- Chaters0.7 km
- Costa0.7 km
- + 37 more
Supermarkets
3 nearby- Tesco0.6 km
- Sushi Daily0.5 km
- Waitrose0.5 km
Takeaway Shop
11 nearby- Domino's Pizza0.5 km
- Fish & Chips0.4 km
- The Trawlerman Fish Bar0.6 km
- ABC Grill0.5 km
- Bella Bella0.6 km
- + 6 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Audley End2.8 km
- Newport (Essex)4.6 km
- Great Chesterford5.7 km
Bus Stops
- Station Road0.1 km
- Station Road0.1 km
- West Road0.1 km
- West Road0.1 km
- Friends' School0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: CB113DS · Data under Open Government Licence