CB11 3BY is a sought-after residential area on Chalk Place, 0.8km from Saffron Walden in Saffron Walden. Administratively it sits within Saffron Walden Shire ward and the Saffron Walden constituency.
The people who live in CB11 3BY are typical of an area with a high proportion of elderly residents, often in communal housing. Outside of residential hours, higher status countryside accessible from major metropolitan areas. At 36 years average, expect a well-rounded neighbourhood — a blend of established families, working professionals, and longer-term owner-occupiers.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 17 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £284k. 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 3BY are sourced from Output Area E00169975 (shared with 19 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
CHALK PLACE, CB11 3BY House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CHALK PLACE, CB11 3BY.
255
36
£ 51,500 /yr
57%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: CB11 3BY 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.
Area Character
Balanced, accessible, and mixed. CB11 3BY spans multiple life stages — average age 36, moderate ownership and renting. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for CB11 3BY. 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
Economic Activity
Age & Housing: A mid-life demographic with high rental density. The population consists largely of working adults in their thirties and forties renting their homes.
home Property Prices by Type
Flat
£ 335,000
13 sales · Mean £ 335,461
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
CB11 3BY has low crime rates — 17 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
Retailers - Other
23 nearby- Holland & Barrett0.9 km
- Jolie0.9 km
- Saffron And Sage0.9 km
- Saffron Fish Co1.0 km
- Saffron Walden Tourist Information Centre0.9 km
- + 18 more
Pub, NightClub
7 nearby- Duke Of York0.8 km
- Old English Gentleman0.8 km
- The Kings Arms1.0 km
- The Railway Arms0.7 km
- The Axe0.7 km
- + 2 more
Restaurant, Cafe
36 nearby- Beefeater0.9 km
- Bicicletta0.9 km
- Cafe Cou Cou1.0 km
- Costa0.9 km
- Dough & Co0.9 km
- + 31 more
Supermarkets
4 nearby- Tesco0.6 km
- Sushi Daily0.8 km
- Waitrose0.8 km
- Aldi Stores Ltd0.8 km
Takeaway Shop
11 nearby- Domino's Pizza0.8 km
- Fish & Chips0.9 km
- The Trawlerman Fish Bar1.0 km
- Yo! To Go!0.6 km
- ABC Grill0.9 km
- + 6 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Audley End3.5 km
- Newport (Essex)5.0 km
- Great Chesterford6.1 km
Bus Stops
- Peaslands Road0.3 km
- Peaslands Road0.3 km
- South Road0.4 km
- South Road0.4 km
- Winstanley Road0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: CB113BY · Data under Open Government Licence