Castle Cross, Saffron Walden, CB10 2BY

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding CB10 2BY has a slightly higher male population, with 50% of residents being male. Several factors can contribute to this, including areas with industries or sectors that predominantly employ men, proximity to universities or technical schools with a higher enrollment of male students, presence of all-male or predominantly male institutions (military academies, boarding schools).

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Female	57.2%	50%	-7.2%	51.0%	-1.0%
Male	42.8%	50%	7.2%	49.0%	1.0%

Partnership Status

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	38.2%	36.6%	-1.6%	37.9%	-1.3%
Married: Opposite sex	37.8%	42.6%	4.8%	44.2%	-1.6%
Married: Same sex	0.7%	0.4%	-0.3%	0.3%	0.1%
Civil partnership: Opposite sex	0%	0.7%	0.7%	0.1%	0.6%
Separated	3%	3.5%	0.5%	2.2%	1.3%
Divorced	13.5%	12%	-1.5%	9.1%	2.9%
Widowed	6.8%	4.2%	-2.6%	6.1%	-1.9%

Health

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	47.9%	47.6%	-0.3%	48.4%	-0.8%
Good health	33.2%	35.4%	2.2%	33.6%	1.8%
Fair health	13.3%	11.1%	-2.2%	12.7%	-1.6%
Bad health	4%	4.8%	0.8%	4.0%	0.8%
Very bad health	1.6%	1.1%	-0.5%	1.2%	-0.1%

Education and Qualifications

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	28.7%	18.7%	-10.0%	18.2%	0.5%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	14.5%	10.9%	-3.6%	9.6%	1.3%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	14.5%	14.8%	0.3%	13.4%	1.4%
Apprenticeship	5.4%	6.7%	1.3%	5.3%	1.4%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	11.5%	16.9%	5.4%	16.9%	0.0%
Degree or Similar	19.3%	28.2%	8.9%	33.8%	-5.6%
Other	6.1%	3.9%	-2.2%	2.8%	1.1%

Culture

Ethnic Group

This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 90% 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%	0.3%	0.3%	1.1%	-0.8%
Indian	0%	0.5%	0.5%	3.1%	-2.6%
Other Asian	0.8%	1.3%	0.5%	1.6%	-0.3%
Black African	0%	2.9%	2.9%	2.5%	0.4%
Mixed White and Asian	0%	0.3%	0.3%	0.8%	-0.5%
Mixed White and African	0.3%	0.8%	0.5%	0.4%	0.4%
Mixed White and Caribbean	0%	0.5%	0.5%	0.9%	-0.4%
Mixed Other	0%	0.3%	0.3%	0.8%	-0.5%
White	98.7%	90%	-8.7%	81.4%	8.6%
Gypsy or Irish Traveller	0%	0.5%	0.5%	0.1%	0.4%
Arab	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	0.6%	-0.6%
Other	0%	2.6%	2.6%	1.6%	1.0%

Country of Birth

In this area, 85.7% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is similar to the UK average of 83.2%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	93.9%	85.7%	-8.2%	83.2%	2.5%
European Union	2.7%	7.7%	5.0%	6.1%	1.6%
Rest of Europe	0%	1.6%	1.6%	0.8%	0.8%
Africa	1.3%	2.4%	1.1%	2.7%	-0.3%
Middle East and Asia	1.6%	2.6%	1.0%	5.6%	-3.0%
The Americas and the Caribbean	0.5%	0%	-0.5%	1.3%	-1.3%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	93.4%	85.7%	-7.7%	83.2%	2.5%
10+ Years	1.1%	6.6%	5.5%	9.8%	-3.2%
5-10 Years	3.2%	2.4%	-0.8%	2.9%	-0.5%
2-5 Years	0%	5.3%	5.3%	2.2%	3.1%
Less than 2 years	2.4%	0%	-2.4%	1.9%	-1.9%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	67.4%	76.7%	-9.3%
Italy	1.1%	0.6%	0.5%
Portugal	0.8%	0.5%	0.3%
Poland	2.9%	1.3%	1.6%
Romania	1.3%	0.9%	0.4%
Other EU countries	2.4%	1.5%	0.9%
Turkey	1.1%	0.1%	1.0%
Other Europe	0.3%	0.2%	0.1%
Central and Western Africa	1.1%	0.3%	0.8%
South and Eastern Africa	0.5%	0.2%	0.3%
Southern Asia	0.3%	1.2%	-0.9%
South-East Asia	0.8%	0.2%	0.6%
No passport held	20.2%	13.5%	6.7%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	46.2%	37.2%	9.0%
Christian	43%	46.2%	-3.2%
Buddhist	2.1%	0.5%	1.6%
Hindu	0.5%	1.7%	-1.2%
Muslim	1.3%	6.5%	-5.2%
Other religion	0.3%	0.6%	-0.3%
Not answered	6.6%	6.0%	0.6%

Safety

Is Castle Cross Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Castle Cross was 51.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 8.5% lower than the Saffron Walden Audley average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.

Castle Cross has the 16th highest crime rate of 43 local areas in Saffron Walden Audley and the 76th highest crime rate of 263 local areas in Uttlesford .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 38.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -18.9%.

🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends

Affluence

Household Income

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.

Average Household Income
£51,500

Income Rank
8/10

Household Income in CB10 2BY, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 6/10 (average )
Indices of multiple deprivation (IMD) is used to classify the relative deprivation (a measure of poverty) of the area. It considers the following domains:
Income Deprivation Domain - 7/10 (above average )
The Income Deprivation Domain measures the percentage of people in the population who are experiencing poverty due to having a low income. It includes both those who are unemployed and those who are employed but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Employment Deprivation Domain - 7/10 (above average )
The Employment Deprivation Domain measures the proportion of the working-age population in an area involuntarily excluded from the labour market. This includes people who would like to work but are unable to do so due to unemployment, sickness or disability, or caring responsibilities.
Education, Skills and Training Domain - 7/10 (above average )
The Education, Skills, and Training Deprivation Domain measures the lack of education and skills in a local area. It has two parts: one for children and young people, and one for adults. The part for children and young people looks at their school achievements ('flow'), while the part for adults looks at the number of adults without qualifications ('stock').
Health Deprivation and Disability Domain - 5/10 (average )
The Health Deprivation and Disability Domain measures the risk of early death and poor quality of life due to bad physical or mental health. It looks at illness, disability, and early death, but not at behaviors or environments that might affect future health.
Crime Domain - 4/10 (below average )
The Crime Domain measures the risk of people and property being victims of crime in a local area.
Barriers to Housing and Services Domain - 8/10 (high )
The Barriers to Housing and Services Domain measures how easy or hard it is to access housing and local services. It has two parts: one looks at how close local services are, and the other looks at issues like how affordable housing is.
Living Environment Deprivation Domain - 1/10 (very low )
The Living Environment Deprivation Domain measures the quality of the local environment. It has two parts: the "indoors" part looks at housing quality, and the "outdoors" part looks at air quality and road traffic accidents.
Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) - 6/10 (average )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) measures how many children aged 0 to 15 live in low-income families. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low incomes. This includes both those who are unemployed and those who work but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) - 6/10 (average )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) measures the percentage of people aged 60 or older who have low income. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low income, including both unemployed people and those with low-paying jobs (and who satisfy the respective means tests).

Property Prices

Average property prices on Castle Cross are based on 10 property sales since the beginning of 1995. Estimated property prices are calculated by adjusting the last sale price by current House Price Index for Uttlesford.
StreetScan downloads house price data directly from the HM Land Registry and uses it to create these statistics.

House Prices for Castle Cross, Saffron Walden, CB10 2BY

Estimated Average Property Prices for CB10 2BY

Average Price
£363,736

Semi-Detached
£363,736

Terraced
no sales

Detached
no sales

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Castle Cross

Average Price
£374,503

Semi-Detached
£374,503

Terraced
no sales

Detached
no sales

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Castle CrossStreet

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
28 Castle Cross, Saffron Walden, Essex Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£425,000	2024-09-10	£452,460
8 Castle Cross, Saffron Walden, Essex Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£305,000	2019-09-06	£392,143
18 Castle Cross, Saffron Walden, Essex Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£265,000	2014-07-31	£411,326
2 Castle Cross, Saffron Walden, Essex Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£170,100	2010-10-22	£305,666
18 Castle Cross, Saffron Walden, Essex Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£187,500	2008-01-04	£327,590

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for CB10 2BY

Employment

CB10 2BY 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.

Economic Activity

Full-Time Employee	108
Retired	47
Part-Time Employee	37
Self-Employed	27
Long-Term Sick or disabled	18
Looking after home or family	15
Student (economically inactive)	12
Unemployed	7
Other	6
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	6

Employment Industry

Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	36
Human health and social work activities	30
Manufacturing	17
Construction	14
Administrative and support service activities	13
Professional, scientific and technical activities	12
Education	11
Other	10
Information and communication	8
Accommodation and food service activities	7
Transport and storage	6
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	6
Real estate activities	5
Financial and insurance activities	3
Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities	2
Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply	2

Schools

Primary

	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	310 yd	Voluntary aided school	No	Mixed	More About School
R A Butler Infant School South Road , CB11 3DG	3out of 4	1,002 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
R A Butler Junior School South Road , CB11 3DG	3out of 4	1,002 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
St Thomas More Catholic Primary School, Saffron Walden South Road , CB11 3DW	3out of 4	1,206 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Katherine Semar Infant School Ross Close , CB11 4DU	4out of 4	2,274 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	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	1,628 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name	Address	Distance
The Court Yard (Tiptree)	2 - 3 Rose And Crown Walk, Saffron Walden	519 yd
Jolie	9 Rose And Crown Walk, Saffron Walden	520 yd
BRONTÉ	8 Rose And Crown Walk, Saffron Walden	520 yd
Dead Time Ltd	8 Rose And Crown Walk, Saffron Walden	520 yd
Maze Cafe Restaurant	9 Market Place, Saffron Walden	528 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
Saffron Walden Town Football Club	Catons Lane, Saffron Walden	309 yd
The Axe	60 Ashdon Road, Saffron Walden	459 yd
The Kings Arms	Kings Arms, Market Hill	574 yd
The Cross Keys	Cross Keys, 32 High Street	727 yd
The Eight Bells Ltd	Eight Bells Inn, Bridge Street	739 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
Calzone	14A Hill Street, Saffron Walden	560 yd
Domino's Pizza	12 Hill Street, Saffron Walden	625 yd
The Grill	11 Market Row, Saffron Walden	639 yd
Oriental Cottage	1 Mercers Row, Saffron Walden	658 yd
Dorringtons	4 Cross Street, Saffron Walden	703 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
Waitrose	Waitrose Limited, Hill Street		625 yd
Sushi Daily	Waitrose Limited, Hill Street		625 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Catons Lane CATONS LANE	grass pitches	434 yd
Castle Hill Tennis Club CHURCH STREET	tennis courts	464 yd
Dame Bradbury School ASHDON ROAD	artificial grass pitch, grass pitches	522 yd
Saffron Walden Cricket Club SAFFRON WALDEN CRICKET CLUB SAFFRON WALDEN CRICKET CLUB CATONS LANE	artificial grass pitch, grass pitches	576 yd
Grove Lawn Tennis Club EAST STREET	tennis courts	706 yd
Wilburs Fitness Gym (Closed) 48a 48a High Street	health and fitness suite	784 yd
Saffron Walden Golf Club WINDMILL HILL	golf	992 yd
Just Gym (Closed) Shire Hill	health and fitness suite	998 yd

Broadband

Technology Aviability

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	93.9%
Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband	93.9%
Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband	93.9%

Speed Aviability

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%

Download Speed

Median download speed	79.7 Mbit/s
Average download speed	117.9 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	500 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	500 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	20 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	17.8 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	35 Mbit/s

Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.