CB10 1BQ is a safe, established residential area on Castle Street, 0.3km from Saffron Walden in Saffron Walden. Administratively it sits within Saffron Walden Castle ward and the Saffron Walden constituency.
For families considering a move, CB10 1BQ represents a mature area with an older, predominantly retired population. With an average age of 45, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 64% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 38 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £504k.
Census 2021 statistics for CB10 1BQ are sourced from Output Area E00112183 (shared with 10 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
CASTLE STREET, CB10 1BQ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CASTLE STREET, CB10 1BQ.
289
45
£ 51,500 /yr
50%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: CB10 1BQ is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
CB10 1BQ is a premium owner-occupier postcode — median prices of £504k, 64% 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 CB10 1BQ. The average age is 45.3. 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.
home Property Prices by Type
Flat
£ 291,250
6 sales · Mean £ 276,250
Terraced
£ 503,250
2 sales · Mean £ 503,250
Detached
£ 1,325,000
1 sales · Mean £ 1,325,000
Semi-Detached
£ 583,250
1 sales · Mean £ 583,250
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
CB10 1BQ has low crime rates — 38 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
St Mary's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School
R A Butler Infant School
R A Butler Junior School
St Thomas More Catholic Primary School, Saffron Walden
Saffron Walden County High School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
20 nearby- Holland & Barrett0.2 km
- Jolie0.3 km
- Saffron And Sage0.3 km
- Saffron Fish Co0.4 km
- Saffron Walden Tourist Information Centre0.3 km
- + 15 more
Pub, NightClub
11 nearby- Duke Of York0.7 km
- Old English Gentleman0.5 km
- Saffron Walden Golf Club0.6 km
- The Cross Keys0.4 km
- The Kings Arms0.2 km
- + 6 more
Restaurant, Cafe
32 nearby- Bicicletta0.4 km
- Cafe Cou Cou0.4 km
- Chaters0.3 km
- Costa0.2 km
- Dough & Co0.4 km
- + 27 more
Takeaway Shop
9 nearby- Domino's Pizza0.4 km
- Fish & Chips0.5 km
- The Trawlerman Fish Bar0.4 km
- ABC Grill0.4 km
- Bella Bella0.4 km
- + 4 more
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Sushi Daily0.4 km
- Waitrose0.4 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Audley End3.4 km
- Great Chesterford5.0 km
- Newport (Essex)5.4 km
Bus Stops
- Church Street0.2 km
- Common Hill0.3 km
- Common Hill0.3 km
- East Street0.4 km
- Chaters Hill0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: CB101BQ · Data under Open Government Licence