CB11 3BS is a sought-after residential area on Rylstone Way, 1.1km from Saffron Walden in Saffron Walden. Administratively it sits within Saffron Walden Shire ward and the Saffron Walden constituency.
One of the more sought-after postcodes in CB11, CB11 3BS offers a well-established suburb with a mixed age range and strong community feel. By day, the area transitions to a manufacturing, energy and utilities character: manufacturing, energy and utilities. An average age of 45 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. 92% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 25 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £458k. 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 3BS are sourced from Output Area E00112198 (shared with 7 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
RYLSTONE WAY, CB11 3BS House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for RYLSTONE WAY, CB11 3BS.
302
45
£ 51,500 /yr
44%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: CB11 3BS is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.
Area Character
Ranked among the least deprived areas in England, CB11 3BS combines high owner-occupation (92%), strong property values (£458k median) and low crime into a blue-chip residential profile. Low crime and mid-career demographics put this at peak family desirability.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for CB11 3BS. The average age is 44.6. 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: A settled, mid-life demographic of homeowners. The population consists largely of established adults and families who own their properties.
home Property Prices by Type
Detached
£ 476,750
2 sales · Mean £ 476,750
Semi-Detached
£ 447,000
5 sales · Mean £ 441,400
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
CB11 3BS has low crime rates — 25 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.
school Local Schools
St Thomas More Catholic Primary School, Saffron Walden
R A Butler Infant School
R A Butler Junior School
Katherine Semar Infant School
Katherine Semar Junior School
St Mary's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School
Saffron Walden County High School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Pub, NightClub
3 nearby- The Railway Arms0.8 km
- The Axe1.0 km
- Saffron Snooker Club0.4 km
Restaurant, Cafe
11 nearby- Beefeater0.7 km
- Fast Eddie's Community Cafe CIC (Fairycroft House)0.9 km
- Hope Community Hub-Make Lunch0.4 km
- New Life Pentecostal Church0.2 km
- Saffron Walden Chinese0.9 km
- + 6 more
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Tesco0.6 km
- Aldi Stores Ltd0.5 km
Takeaway Shop
2 nearby- Yo! To Go!0.6 km
- Bicycle Café1.0 km
Retailers - Other
7 nearby- Takitaki Coffee Roasters0.8 km
- Angus House Catering Co0.4 km
- B And M Retail Ltd0.5 km
- Just Like Nana's0.4 km
- Nisa Local0.7 km
- + 2 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Audley End3.5 km
- Newport (Essex)4.9 km
- Great Chesterford6.4 km
Bus Stops
- Peaslands Road0.1 km
- Peaslands Road0.1 km
- Winstanley Road0.3 km
- Winstanley Road0.3 km
- Tukes Way0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: CB113BS · Data under Open Government Licence