Postcode Analysis Uttlesford, East of England

SHIRE HILL INDUSTRIAL ESTATE, CB11 3AU House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SHIRE HILL INDUSTRIAL ESTATE, CB11 3AU.

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Population

255

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Avg Age

36

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Avg Income

£ 51,500 /yr

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Employed

57%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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Index Insight: CB11 3AU 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.

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8/10
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4/10
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8/10
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9/10
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8/10
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8/10
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5/10
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4/10
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9/10
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Area Character

No single demographic signal dominates CB11 3AU — age 36, 50% ownership, 22% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

CB11 3AU is a sought-after residential area on Shire Hill Industrial Estate, 0.9km from Saffron Walden in Saffron Walden. Administratively it sits within Saffron Walden Shire ward and the Saffron Walden constituency.

Day-to-day life in CB11 3AU has the character of an area with a high proportion of elderly residents, often in communal housing. The daytime character shifts — higher status countryside accessible from major metropolitan areas. The 36 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 20 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 CB11 3AU are sourced from Output Area E00169975 (shared with 19 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for CB11 3AU. The average age is 35.6. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British92.7%
Asian / British Asian3.8%
Black / African / Caribbean1.9%
Other / Mixed1.5%

Economic Activity

57%Active
FT: 38%
Unemployed: 2%
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Area Vibe: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

CB11 3AU has low crime rates — 20 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and criminal damage and arson. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences31
Criminal damage and arson8
Other theft8
Burglary6
Vehicle crime5

school Local Schools

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St Thomas More Catholic Primary School, Saffron Walden

Good206 pupils0.6 km
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R A Butler Infant School

Good271 pupils0.7 km
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R A Butler Junior School

Good365 pupils0.7 km
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Katherine Semar Infant School

Outstanding177 pupils1.1 km
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Katherine Semar Junior School

Outstanding258 pupils1.1 km
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St Mary's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School

Good210 pupils1.2 km
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Saffron Walden County High School

Outstanding2148 pupils1.6 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

12 nearby
  • Jolie1.0 km
  • Adnams Cellar And Kitchen1.0 km
  • Hill St.1.0 km
  • Takitaki Coffee Roasters0.6 km
  • The Golden Butterfly1.0 km
  • + 7 more
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Pub, NightClub

4 nearby
  • Old English Gentleman1.0 km
  • The Railway Arms0.8 km
  • The Axe0.7 km
  • Saffron Snooker Club0.2 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

17 nearby
  • Beefeater0.9 km
  • Fast Eddie's Community Cafe CIC (Fairycroft House)0.8 km
  • Hope Community Hub-Make Lunch0.2 km
  • Kim's Tea And Coffee House1.0 km
  • New Life Pentecostal Church0.1 km
  • + 12 more
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Supermarkets

4 nearby
  • Tesco0.4 km
  • Sushi Daily1.0 km
  • Waitrose1.0 km
  • Aldi Stores Ltd0.8 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

3 nearby
  • Domino's Pizza1.0 km
  • Yo! To Go!0.4 km
  • Calzone0.9 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Audley End3.7 km
  • Newport (Essex)5.1 km
  • Great Chesterford6.2 km

Bus Stops

  • Peaslands Road0.4 km
  • Peaslands Road0.4 km
  • The Spike0.5 km
  • Tesco0.5 km