Usterdale Road is in Saffron Walden and in Uttlesford district. CB10 2BF is located in the Saffron Walden Castle electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Saffron Walden. This postcode has been in use since 1995-07-01.
StreetScan combines information about Usterdale Road, Saffron Walden, CB10 2BF and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CB10 2BY, CB10 2BU, CB10 2BX, CB10 2DQ, CB10 2EB, CB10 2DG, CB10 2BT, CB10 2EL, CB10 2DF.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding CB10 2BF, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 52.3% of residents being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 48.6% | 52.3% | 3.7% | 51.0% | 1.3% |
| Male | 51.4% | 47.7% | -3.7% | 49.0% | -1.3% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 33% | 35.9% | 2.9% | 37.9% | -2.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 43.8% | 43.1% | -0.7% | 44.2% | -1.1% |
| Separated | 0.4% | 1% | 0.6% | 2.2% | -1.2% |
| Divorced | 14.6% | 13.9% | -0.7% | 9.1% | 4.8% |
| Widowed | 8.2% | 6.2% | -2.0% | 6.1% | 0.1% |
Across the UK, the average 48.4% rated their health as Very Good, 33.6% as Good, 12.7% as Fair, 4% as Bad, and 1.2% as Very Bad.
Population age significantly impacts residents' health. Additionally, socioeconomic status plays a crucial role: higher income levels and lower poverty rates are linked to better health outcomes. Affluent areas benefit from higher living standards, access to private healthcare, and healthier lifestyle choices.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 40.1% | 48.7% | 8.6% | 48.4% | 0.3% |
| Good health | 37.9% | 27% | -10.9% | 33.6% | -6.6% |
| Fair health | 15.2% | 16% | 0.8% | 12.7% | 3.3% |
| Bad health | 6% | 6.8% | 0.8% | 4.0% | 2.8% |
| Very bad health | 0.7% | 1.5% | 0.8% | 1.2% | 0.3% |
During the 2021 census, the educational qualifications of residents across the UK were as follows: 18.2% had no qualifications, 9.6% had 1-4 GCSEs, 13.4% had 5 or more GCSEs and 1-2 A/AS Levels, 16.9% had 2 or more A Levels, 33.8% held a degree (or equivalent), and 5.4% had completed an apprenticeship.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 28.8% | 19% | -9.8% | 18.2% | 0.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 16.7% | 10% | -6.7% | 9.6% | 0.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 12.9% | 14.8% | 1.9% | 13.4% | 1.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.6% | 6.2% | 3.6% | 5.3% | 0.9% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.2% | 19.5% | 8.3% | 16.9% | 2.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 21.9% | 24.8% | 2.9% | 33.8% | -9.0% |
| Other | 6% | 5.7% | -0.3% | 2.8% | 2.9% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 88.9% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0% | 2.7% | 2.7% | 1.1% | 1.6% |
| Chinese | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 0.7% | 1.9% | 1.2% | 3.1% | -1.2% |
| Other Asian | 2.1% | 0.8% | -1.3% | 1.6% | -0.8% |
| Black African | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Other Black | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.4% | 4.2% | 2.8% | 0.8% | 3.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| White | 94% | 88.9% | -5.1% | 81.4% | 7.5% |
| Other | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.6% | -1.2% |
In this area, 92.4% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is higher than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 90.1% | 92.4% | 2.3% | 83.2% | 9.2% |
| European Union | 6% | 2.7% | -3.3% | 6.1% | -3.4% |
| Africa | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 2.7% | -2.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 3.2% | 3.1% | -0.1% | 5.6% | -2.5% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 1.5% | 1.1% | 1.3% | 0.2% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 88.3% | 92.4% | 4.1% | 83.2% | 9.2% |
| 10+ Years | 2.5% | 6.1% | 3.6% | 9.8% | -3.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.8% | 0.8% | -2.0% | 2.9% | -2.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.4% | 0.8% | -0.6% | 2.2% | -1.4% |
| Less than 2 years | 5% | 0% | -5.0% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 76.6% | 76.7% | -0.1% |
| Ireland | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Italy | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Portugal | 1.5% | 0.5% | 1.0% |
| Other EU countries | 1.1% | 1.5% | -0.4% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 19.5% | 13.5% | 6.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 36.3% | 37.2% | -0.9% |
| Christian | 54.2% | 46.2% | 8.0% |
| Hindu | 1.5% | 1.7% | -0.2% |
| Muslim | 4.2% | 6.5% | -2.3% |
| Sikh | 0.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Not answered | 3.4% | 6.0% | -2.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Usterdale Road was 47.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 14.2% lower than the Saffron Walden Audley average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Usterdale Road has the 19th highest crime rate of 43 local areas in Saffron Walden Audley and the 88th highest crime rate of 263 local areas in Uttlesford .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 27.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 8.1%.

Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 71% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6 Holmer Cross Usterdale Road, Saffron Walden, Essex Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £185,000 | 2008-03-27 | £335,254 |
| 3 Holmer Cross Usterdale Road, Saffron Walden, Essex Terraced, an established residential building | £171,000 | 2006-09-25 | £315,206 |
| 1 Holmer Cross Usterdale Road, Saffron Walden, Essex Terraced, an established residential building | £178,000 | 2005-11-25 | £344,484 |
| 1 Holmer Cross Usterdale Road, Saffron Walden, Essex Terraced, an established residential building | £172,000 | 2004-01-30 | £390,638 |
| 7 Holmer Cross Usterdale Road, Saffron Walden, Essex Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £164,950 | 2003-08-29 | £389,981 |
CB10 2BF area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. A low level of unemployment in an area indicates a strong job market, where most people who are seeking work can find employment. This generally reflects a healthy economy in the area.
| Full-Time Employee | 74 |
| Retired | 46 |
| Part-Time Employee | 31 |
| Self-Employed | 24 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 12 |
| Looking after home or family | 10 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 4 |
| Other | 3 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 0 |
| Manufacturing | 27 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 26 |
| Human health and social work activities | 15 |
| Education | 13 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 10 |
| Construction | 10 |
| Transport and storage | 8 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 7 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 5 |
| Other | 4 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 4 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Mary's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School Castle Street , CB10 1BQ | 3out of 4 | 351 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| R A Butler Infant School South Road , CB11 3DG | 3out of 4 | 1,050 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| R A Butler Junior School South Road , CB11 3DG | 3out of 4 | 1,050 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Thomas More Catholic Primary School, Saffron Walden South Road , CB11 3DW | 3out of 4 | 1,254 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Katherine Semar Infant School Ross Close , CB11 4DU | 4out of 4 | 2,322 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Saffron Walden County High School Audley End Road , CB11 4UH | 4out of 4 | 1,673 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Court Yard (Tiptree) | 2 - 3 Rose And Crown Walk, Saffron Walden | 566 yd | |
| Jolie | 9 Rose And Crown Walk, Saffron Walden | 567 yd | |
| BRONTÉ | 8 Rose And Crown Walk, Saffron Walden | 567 yd | |
| Dead Time Ltd | 8 Rose And Crown Walk, Saffron Walden | 567 yd | |
| Joseph Barnes Wines Limited | 26 - 28 Church Street, Saffron Walden | 572 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Saffron Walden Town Football Club | Catons Lane, Saffron Walden | 324 yd | |
| The Axe | 60 Ashdon Road, Saffron Walden | 483 yd | |
| The Kings Arms | Kings Arms, Market Hill | 617 yd | |
| The Eight Bells Ltd | Eight Bells Inn, Bridge Street | 767 yd | |
| The Cross Keys | Cross Keys, 32 High Street | 768 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calzone | 14A Hill Street, Saffron Walden | 609 yd | |
| Domino's Pizza | 12 Hill Street, Saffron Walden | 672 yd | |
| The Grill | 11 Market Row, Saffron Walden | 685 yd | |
| Oriental Cottage | 1 Mercers Row, Saffron Walden | 703 yd | |
| Bella Bella | 30 King Street, Saffron Walden | 746 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Waitrose | Waitrose Limited, Hill Street | 672 yd | |
| Sushi Daily | Waitrose Limited, Hill Street | 672 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Catons Lane CATONS LANE | grass pitches | 441 yd |
| Castle Hill Tennis Club CHURCH STREET | tennis courts | 503 yd |
| Dame Bradbury School ASHDON ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 536 yd |
| Saffron Walden Cricket Club SAFFRON WALDEN CRICKET CLUB SAFFRON WALDEN CRICKET CLUB CATONS LANE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 583 yd |
| Grove Lawn Tennis Club EAST STREET | tennis courts | 752 yd |
| Wilburs Fitness Gym (Closed) 48a 48a High Street | health and fitness suite | 829 yd |
| Saffron Walden Golf Club WINDMILL HILL | golf | 1,014 yd |
| Just Gym (Closed) Shire Hill | health and fitness suite | 1,031 yd |
This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England
| Percentage of premises that have Superfast Broadband (30Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Median download speed | 79.9 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 77.2 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 19.8 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.