CB10 1BY is a well-regarded residential area on Freshwell Street, 0.5km from Saffron Walden in Saffron Walden. Administratively it sits within Saffron Walden Audley ward and the Saffron Walden constituency.
For serious buyers, CB10 1BY is a mature area with an older, predominantly retired population. Residents here average 59 years — a mature, stable demographic with deep roots in the area and very low property turnover.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 60 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Prices average £707k. 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 CB10 1BY are sourced from Output Area E00112174 (shared with 260 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
FRESHWELL STREET, CB10 1BY House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for FRESHWELL STREET, CB10 1BY.
220
59
£ 51,500 /yr
36%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: CB10 1BY 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
CB10 1BY is a premium owner-occupier postcode — median prices of £707k, 60% home ownership, and a low-deprivation rank put this address in the top tier nationally for wealth indicators. Crime rates in this specific area are moderate. Property prices average £707k.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for CB10 1BY. The average age is 58.5. 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
Detached
£ 950,000
1 sales · Mean £ 950,000
Terraced
£ 376,250
4 sales · Mean £ 360,000
Semi-Detached
£ 361,000
2 sales · Mean £ 361,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around CB10 1BY is moderate at 60 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
Saffron Walden County High School
St Thomas More Catholic Primary School, Saffron Walden
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
21 nearby- Holland & Barrett0.4 km
- Jolie0.5 km
- Saffron And Sage0.4 km
- Saffron Fish Co0.3 km
- Saffron Walden Tourist Information Centre0.4 km
- + 16 more
Pub, NightClub
10 nearby- Duke Of York0.6 km
- Old English Gentleman0.5 km
- Saffron Walden Golf Club0.2 km
- The Cross Keys0.2 km
- The Kings Arms0.3 km
- + 5 more
Restaurant, Cafe
33 nearby- Bicicletta0.4 km
- Cafe Cou Cou0.3 km
- Chaters0.3 km
- Costa0.4 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 End3.0 km
- Great Chesterford4.9 km
- Newport (Essex)5.2 km
Bus Stops
- Post Office0.3 km
- High Street0.4 km
- High Street0.4 km
- Church Street0.5 km
- Common Hill0.5 km
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Postcode Profile: CB101BY · Data under Open Government Licence