CB10 1DB is a sought-after residential area located 0.4km from Saffron Walden in Saffron Walden. Administratively it sits within Saffron Walden Audley ward and the Saffron Walden constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, CB10 1DB is a neighbourhood with pockets of retirees, often in communal or managed housing. The daytime character shifts — traditional retail areas with professional services and self-employed, often in market towns and higher status areas. Average age 61 — this is a predominantly retired and pre-retirement community, with very low mobility and high owner-occupation. 65% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. Full-time employment stands at 19% — below average for the region, consistent with the area's higher deprivation indicators.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 46 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. 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 1DB are sourced from Output Area E00112177 (shared with 9 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
CB10 1DB House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CB10 1DB.
167
61
£ 51,500 /yr
34%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
CB10 1DB has a significant social housing presence — 65% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. Despite the social housing concentration, crime here is lower than expected — a positive signal.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for CB10 1DB. The average age is 61.1. 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.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
CB10 1DB has low crime rates — 46 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
Saffron Walden County High School
St Thomas More Catholic Primary School, Saffron Walden
Katherine Semar Junior School
Katherine Semar Infant School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
21 nearby- Holland & Barrett0.4 km
- Jolie0.4 km
- Saffron And Sage0.3 km
- Saffron Fish Co0.2 km
- Saffron Walden Tourist Information Centre0.3 km
- + 16 more
Pub, NightClub
10 nearby- Duke Of York0.4 km
- Old English Gentleman0.3 km
- Saffron Walden Golf Club0.4 km
- The Cross Keys0.2 km
- The Kings Arms0.3 km
- + 5 more
Restaurant, Cafe
33 nearby- Bicicletta0.3 km
- Cafe Cou Cou0.2 km
- Chaters0.3 km
- Costa0.3 km
- Dough & Co0.2 km
- + 28 more
Takeaway Shop
9 nearby- Domino's Pizza0.4 km
- Fish & Chips0.2 km
- The Trawlerman Fish Bar0.2 km
- ABC Grill0.2 km
- Bella Bella0.2 km
- + 4 more
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Sushi Daily0.4 km
- Waitrose0.4 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Audley End2.9 km
- Newport (Essex)5.0 km
- Great Chesterford5.1 km
Bus Stops
- Post Office0.2 km
- High Street0.2 km
- High Street0.2 km
- Station Street0.4 km
- Council Offices0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: CB101DB · Data under Open Government Licence