CB10 1BZ is a well-regarded residential area on Freshwell Gardens, 0.5km 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 CB10, CB10 1BZ offers a mature area with an older, predominantly retired population. A well-settled, later-life community (average age 59) — very low tenant turnover, high ownership, and a quiet residential character.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 71 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Average house prices are around £380k, down 7.6% 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 CB10 1BZ are sourced from Output Area E00112174 (shared with 260 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
FRESHWELL GARDENS, CB10 1BZ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for FRESHWELL GARDENS, CB10 1BZ.
220
59
£ 51,500 /yr
36%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: CB10 1BZ 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, CB10 1BZ combines high owner-occupation (60%), strong property values (£380k median) and low crime into a blue-chip residential profile. Crime rates in this specific area are moderate. Property prices average £380k. Property prices are trending down 7.6% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for CB10 1BZ. 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
Age & Housing: An older demographic with mixed housing. The population is heavily skewed toward individuals over fifty, with a higher-than-average rental or social housing density.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 380,000
5 sales · Mean £ 387,400
Semi-Detached
£ 500,000
1 sales · Mean £ 500,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around CB10 1BZ is moderate at 71 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 Keys0.3 km
- The Kings Arms0.4 km
- + 5 more
Restaurant, Cafe
33 nearby- Bicicletta0.4 km
- Cafe Cou Cou0.3 km
- Chaters0.3 km
- Costa0.4 km
- Dough & Co0.4 km
- + 28 more
Takeaway Shop
9 nearby- Domino's Pizza0.5 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 Daily0.5 km
- Waitrose0.5 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Audley End2.9 km
- Great Chesterford4.9 km
- Newport (Essex)5.1 km
Bus Stops
- Post Office0.3 km
- High Street0.4 km
- High Street0.4 km
Generated by PostcodeInfo.uk
Postcode Profile: CB101BZ · Data under Open Government Licence