CB10 1BU is a safe, established residential area on Bridge Street, 0.5km 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 1BU represents a mature area with an older, predominantly retired population. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 45) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 64% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 44 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £350k.
Census 2021 statistics for CB10 1BU are sourced from Output Area E00112183 (shared with 10 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
BRIDGE STREET, CB10 1BU House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BRIDGE STREET, CB10 1BU.
289
45
£ 51,500 /yr
50%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: CB10 1BU 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 1BU is an established family neighbourhood — 64% owner-occupation and an average age of 45 give this postcode the stable, settled character of a community where households put down roots. £350k median prices reflect the premium buyers pay for this family-friendly stability.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for CB10 1BU. 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
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
Terraced
£ 350,000
1 sales · Mean £ 350,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
CB10 1BU has low crime rates — 44 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
21 nearby- Holland & Barrett0.4 km
- Jolie0.4 km
- Saffron And Sage0.4 km
- Saffron Fish Co0.3 km
- Saffron Walden Tourist Information Centre0.4 km
- + 16 more
Pub, NightClub
11 nearby- Duke Of York0.6 km
- Old English Gentleman0.5 km
- Saffron Walden Golf Club0.3 km
- The Cross Keys0.2 km
- The Kings Arms0.3 km
- + 6 more
Restaurant, Cafe
33 nearby- Bicicletta0.4 km
- Cafe Cou Cou0.3 km
- Chaters0.2 km
- Costa0.3 km
- Dough & Co0.3 km
- + 28 more
Takeaway Shop
9 nearby- Domino's Pizza0.4 km
- Fish & Chips0.4 km
- The Trawlerman Fish Bar0.3 km
- ABC Grill0.4 km
- Bella Bella0.3 km
- + 4 more
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Sushi Daily0.4 km
- Waitrose0.4 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Audley End3.1 km
- Great Chesterford4.9 km
- Newport (Essex)5.2 km
Bus Stops
- Post Office0.3 km
- Church Street0.4 km
- High Street0.4 km
- High Street0.4 km
- Common Hill0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: CB101BU · Data under Open Government Licence