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CB11

SAFFRON WALDEN

Cambridgeshire, East Of England, England

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CB11 covers SAFFRON WALDEN in Cambridgeshire, East Of England.

Avg price £538,076
1yr change ▲ 8.6%
Crime 94% below avg
Schools 2 Outstanding
Updated 2026-03
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Average House Price

£538,076

▲ 8.6% vs last year

This area National avg £287K

87% above national avg

Crime Rate

5.0/1,000

This area National avg 81.3/1,000

94% below national avg

Schools (Ofsted)

11 schools

Broadband Speed

283 Mbps

Property Prices in CB11

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data

The average property price in CB11 is £538,076, which is 40% above the Cambridgeshire average of £383,701.

Properties in CB11 cost 87.5% more than the England and Wales average of £287,000.

House prices in CB11 have risen 8.6% over the past 12 months and risen 0.0% over five years.

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Average Price by Property Type

Type Average Price Sales (12m)
Detached £736,102 320
Semi-detached £516,269 225
Terraced £393,508 175
Flat £225,531 149
All types £538,076 916

5-Year Price History

£524K £535K £547K £558K £569K 2023 2024 2025

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Crime & Safety in CB11

Source: data.police.uk (rolling 12 months)

With 5.0 recorded crimes per 1,000 residents, CB11 has a crime rate well 94% below the national average of 81.3 per 1,000.

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Crime by Type vs National Average

Violent crime
1.0 per 1,000 (avg: 22.1 per 1,000)
Burglary
0.1 per 1,000 (avg: 6.8 per 1,000)
Vehicle crime
0.1 per 1,000 (avg: 8.4 per 1,000)
Antisocial behaviour
0.1 per 1,000 (avg: 16.2 per 1,000)
Other theft
0.2 per 1,000 (avg: 9.5 per 1,000)
This area
National average

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Schools in CB11

Source: DfE Get Information About Schools / Ofsted

CB11 has 11 schools within or near its boundaries, including 2 rated Outstanding and 4 rated Good by Ofsted.

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Nearest Schools

School Type Ofsted Distance
Clavering Primary School Primary Good mi
Newport Primary School Primary Good mi
Rickling Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School Primary Not inspected mi
R A Butler Infant School Primary Not inspected mi
R A Butler Junior School Primary Outstanding mi

2

Outstanding

4

Good

0

Requires improvement

0

Inadequate

Demographics

Source: ONS Census 2021

95,106

Population

62

Median Age

35%

Owner-Occupied

76%

Economically Active

Tenure Type

Owner-occupied
35.0%
Private rent
12.0%
Social rent
13.0%

Broadband & Connectivity

Source: Ofcom Connected Nations

Average broadband download speeds in CB11 are 283.0 Mbps, with 99% of premises having access to superfast broadband and 90% with full fibre (FTTP) connectivity.

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283.0 Mbps

Avg Download

51.0 Mbps

Avg Upload

93%

Superfast Coverage

67%

Ultrafast Coverage

0%

Full Fibre (FTTP)

Council Tax

Source: Valuation Office Agency

Council tax in CB11 is collected by Uttlesford. The Band D rate is £2,045/year.

Band A
8.0%
Band B
14.0%
Band C
25.0%
Band D
22.0%
Band E
16.0%
Band F
9.0%
Band G
5.0%
Band H
1.0%

Area Summary

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CB11 — SAFFRON WALDEN

Area Summary

CB11 (SAFFRON WALDEN) offers above-average property prices (£538,076, 87% above national average), low crime (94% below national average), strong school provision (2 Outstanding-rated schools), and excellent broadband (283 Mbps average).

Prices

Above avg

Safety

Low crime

Schools

Average

Broadband

Good

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Frequently Asked Questions about CB11 SAFFRON WALDEN

What is the average house price in CB11 SAFFRON WALDEN?
The average house price in CB11 (SAFFRON WALDEN) is £538,076, based on 916 residential sales in the past 12 months. This is 87% above the national average of £287,000. Prices have risen by 8.6% over the past year.
Is CB11 SAFFRON WALDEN a safe area to live?
Crime in CB11 is significantly below the national average (5.0 crimes per 1,000 residents vs the national average of 81.3). The most common crime types recorded are violent crime (1.0 per 1,000) and antisocial behaviour (0.1 per 1,000). Crime figures are sourced from data.police.uk rolling 12-month data.
What is the population of CB11 SAFFRON WALDEN?
The population of CB11 (SAFFRON WALDEN) is approximately 95,106 (ONS Census 2021). The median age is 62 years. 35% of homes are owner-occupied, 12% are privately rented, and 13% are social housing.
How fast is broadband in CB11?
The average broadband download speed in CB11 is 283 Mbps. Superfast broadband (30 Mbps+) is available to 93% of premises, ultrafast to 67%, and full-fibre (FTTP) to 0%. Source: Ofcom Connected Nations.
What are schools like in CB11 SAFFRON WALDEN?
There are 11 schools in or near CB11. 55% are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted — 2 Outstanding and 4 Good. None require improvement.

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