CB11 3DQ is a sought-after residential area on South Road, 0.2km 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 3DQ offers a mature area with an older, predominantly retired population. The daytime character shifts — large schools, colleges, and universities, nationally widespread. With an average age of 48, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 70% 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 32 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £330k. 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 3DQ are sourced from Output Area E00112197 (shared with 10 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
SOUTH ROAD, CB11 3DQ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SOUTH ROAD, CB11 3DQ.
324
48
£ 51,500 /yr
50%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: CB11 3DQ 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
CB11 3DQ is a premium owner-occupier postcode — median prices of £330k, 70% home ownership, and a low-deprivation rank put this address in the top tier nationally for wealth indicators. £330k prices with low crime and a mature community — a long-term hold.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for CB11 3DQ. The average age is 48.0. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood. The higher average age combined with lower homeownership rates suggests a mix of lifelong renters and retirees.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 240,000
5 sales · Mean £ 266,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
CB11 3DQ has low crime rates — 32 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
R A Butler Infant School
R A Butler Junior School
St Thomas More Catholic Primary School, Saffron Walden
St Mary's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School
Saffron Walden County High School
Katherine Semar Junior School
Katherine Semar Infant School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
26 nearby- Holland & Barrett0.4 km
- Jolie0.3 km
- Saffron And Sage0.3 km
- Saffron Fish Co0.4 km
- Saffron Walden Tourist Information Centre0.3 km
- + 21 more
Pub, NightClub
12 nearby- Duke Of York0.3 km
- Old English Gentleman0.3 km
- Saffron Walden Golf Club0.9 km
- The Cross Keys0.4 km
- The Kings Arms0.4 km
- + 7 more
Restaurant, Cafe
43 nearby- Bicicletta0.3 km
- Cafe Cou Cou0.4 km
- Cafe De Ja Vu1.0 km
- Chaters0.4 km
- Costa0.4 km
- + 38 more
Supermarkets
4 nearby- Tesco1.0 km
- Tesco1.0 km
- Sushi Daily0.3 km
- Waitrose0.3 km
Takeaway Shop
12 nearby- Domino's Pizza0.3 km
- Fish & Chips0.3 km
- The Trawlerman Fish Bar0.4 km
- Yo! To Go!1.0 km
- ABC Grill0.3 km
- + 7 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Audley End3.2 km
- Newport (Essex)5.0 km
- Great Chesterford5.6 km
Bus Stops
- R A Butler Schools0.1 km
- Station Street0.2 km
- East Street0.2 km
- Thaxted Road0.3 km
- Thaxted Road0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: CB113DQ · Data under Open Government Licence