Sweet Mead, Saffron Walden, CB10 2EG

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding CB10 2EG, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 53.4% 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	53.3%	53.4%	0.1%	51.0%	2.4%
Male	46.7%	46.6%	-0.1%	49.0%	-2.4%

Partnership Status

Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.

In the immediate area around CB10 2EG, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 44.5% of the residents. On average, approximately 38% of individuals who responded to the census in the UK were single. Areas with higher single populations are typically urban centers, university towns, regions with dynamic job markets, rich cultural offerings and entertainment facilities. These regions also tend to have a younger demographic.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Single	24.6%	44.5%	19.9%	37.9%	6.6%
Married: Opposite sex	56.8%	36%	-20.8%	44.2%	-8.2%
Separated	3.5%	5.5%	2.0%	2.2%	3.3%
Divorced	10.6%	11%	0.4%	9.1%	1.9%
Widowed	4.5%	3%	-1.5%	6.1%	-3.1%

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.

This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (90.1%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either a younger population or more affluent area.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Very good health	54.2%	62.6%	8.4%	48.4%	14.2%
Good health	35.4%	27.5%	-7.9%	33.6%	-6.1%
Fair health	8.8%	8.1%	-0.7%	12.7%	-4.6%
Bad health	1.3%	1.4%	0.1%	4.0%	-2.6%
Very bad health	0.4%	0.5%	0.1%	1.2%	-0.7%

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.

In the area around CB10 2EG this area, 9% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly lower than the UK average of 18.2%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications	11.1%	9%	-2.1%	18.2%	-9.2%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	12.6%	7.8%	-4.8%	9.6%	-1.8%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	16.6%	18%	1.4%	13.4%	4.6%
Apprenticeship	5.5%	3%	-2.5%	5.3%	-2.3%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	15.1%	22.2%	7.1%	16.9%	5.3%
Degree or Similar	38.2%	37.1%	-1.1%	33.8%	3.3%
Other	1%	3%	2.0%	2.8%	0.2%

Culture

Ethnic Group

This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 85.6% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Indian	0%	3.2%	3.2%	3.1%	0.1%
Other Asian	1.3%	4.1%	2.8%	1.6%	2.5%
Black African	0%	0.5%	0.5%	2.5%	-2.0%
Other Black	0%	1.8%	1.8%	0.5%	1.3%
Mixed White and Asian	0%	0.9%	0.9%	0.8%	0.1%
Mixed White and Caribbean	0%	3.2%	3.2%	0.9%	2.3%
White	98.8%	85.6%	-13.2%	81.4%	4.2%
Other	0%	0.9%	0.9%	1.6%	-0.7%

Country of Birth

In this area, 87.4% 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	94.2%	87.4%	-6.8%	83.2%	4.2%
European Union	2.1%	4.5%	2.4%	6.1%	-1.6%
Rest of Europe	0.4%	0.4%	0.0%	0.8%	-0.4%
Africa	0%	0.9%	0.9%	2.7%	-1.8%
Middle East and Asia	2.1%	4.5%	2.4%	5.6%	-1.1%
The Americas and the Caribbean	0.4%	2.2%	1.8%	1.3%	0.9%
Oceania	0.8%	0%	-0.8%	0.3%	-0.3%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	93.8%	87.4%	-6.4%	83.2%	4.2%
10+ Years	0%	8.1%	8.1%	9.8%	-1.7%
5-10 Years	2.5%	3.6%	1.1%	2.9%	0.7%
2-5 Years	0.4%	0.4%	0.0%	2.2%	-1.8%
Less than 2 years	3.3%	0.4%	-2.9%	1.9%	-1.5%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	85.7%	76.7%	9.0%
Spain	2.7%	0.4%	2.3%
Poland	0.4%	1.3%	-0.9%
Other EU countries	1.3%	1.5%	-0.2%
Central and South America	0.4%	0.2%	0.2%
No passport held	9.4%	13.5%	-4.1%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	50.2%	37.2%	13.0%
Christian	35.7%	46.2%	-10.5%
Buddhist	2.3%	0.5%	1.8%
Hindu	1.8%	1.7%	0.1%
Muslim	2.3%	6.5%	-4.2%
Other religion	1.4%	0.6%	0.8%
Not answered	6.3%	6.0%	0.3%

Safety

Is Sweet Mead Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Sweet Mead was 64.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 129.0% higher than the Ashdon average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.

Sweet Mead has the 2nd highest crime rate of 22 local areas in Ashdon and the 53rd highest crime rate of 263 local areas in Uttlesford .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 48.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 775.0%.

🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends

Affluence

Household Income

Households in this area have a much higher level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 90% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

Average Household Income
£61,200

Income Rank
10/10

Household Income in CB10 2EG, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 2/10 (very low )
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 - 1/10 (very low )
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 - 2/10 (very low )
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 - 3/10 (low )
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 - 1/10 (very low )
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 - 5/10 (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 - 9/10 (very 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 - 2/10 (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) - 1/10 (very low )
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) - 1/10 (very low )
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 Sweet Mead are based on 72 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 Sweet Mead, Saffron Walden, CB10 2EG

Estimated Average Property Prices for CB10 2EG

Average Price
£355,025

Semi-Detached
£299,925

Terraced
£306,541

Detached
£475,587

Flats/Maisonettes
£244,075

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Sweet Mead

Average Price
£372,624

Semi-Detached
£330,078

Terraced
£319,608

Detached
£517,593

Flats/Maisonettes
£243,860

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Sweet MeadStreet

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
8 Sweet Mead, Saffron Walden, Essex Terraced, an established residential building	£315,000	2025-03-28	£319,578
15 Sweet Mead, Saffron Walden, Essex Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£310,000	2025-03-21	£318,628
17 Sweet Mead, Saffron Walden, Essex Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building	£258,000	2025-03-21	£262,557
31 Sweet Mead, Saffron Walden, Essex Terraced, an established residential building	£342,500	2024-03-15	£377,869
4 Sweet Mead, Saffron Walden, Essex Terraced, an established residential building	£310,000	2023-09-25	£332,892

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for CB10 2EG

Employment

CB10 2EG 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	72
Part-Time Employee	31
Retired	18
Self-Employed	12
Other	10
Student (economically inactive)	7
Looking after home or family	7
Long-Term Sick or disabled	4
Unemployed	3
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	1

Employment Industry

Human health and social work activities	25
Education	21
Manufacturing	18
Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	18
Professional, scientific and technical activities	17
Construction	9
Other	7
Information and communication	6
Transport and storage	6
Financial and insurance activities	5
Accommodation and food service activities	4
Administrative and support service activities	4
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	3
Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply	2
Real estate activities	1

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	628 yd	Voluntary aided school	No	Mixed	More About School
R A Butler Infant School South Road , CB11 3DG	3out of 4	1,220 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
R A Butler Junior School South Road , CB11 3DG	3out of 4	1,220 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
St Thomas More Catholic Primary School, Saffron Walden South Road , CB11 3DW	3out of 4	1,407 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Katherine Semar Infant School Ross Close , CB11 4DU	4out of 4	2,474 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	1,938 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
Saffron Walden Chinese	1 - 3 East Street, Saffron Walden	824 yd
The Court Yard (Tiptree)	2 - 3 Rose And Crown Walk, Saffron Walden	826 yd
Jolie	9 Rose And Crown Walk, Saffron Walden	826 yd
BRONTÉ	8 Rose And Crown Walk, Saffron Walden	826 yd
Dead Time Ltd	8 Rose And Crown Walk, Saffron Walden	826 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
The Axe	60 Ashdon Road, Saffron Walden	498 yd
Saffron Walden Town Football Club	Catons Lane, Saffron Walden	592 yd
The Kings Arms	Kings Arms, Market Hill	891 yd
The Eight Bells Ltd	Eight Bells Inn, Bridge Street	1,045 yd
The Cross Keys	Cross Keys, 32 High Street	1,045 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
Ninth Coffee Roasters	Unit 4, Saffron Walden Business Centre	718 yd
Calzone	14A Hill Street, Saffron Walden	862 yd
Domino's Pizza	12 Hill Street, Saffron Walden	929 yd
The Grill	11 Market Row, Saffron Walden	949 yd
Oriental Cottage	1 Mercers Row, Saffron Walden	971 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
Waitrose	Waitrose Limited, Hill Street		929 yd
Sushi Daily	Waitrose Limited, Hill Street		929 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Dame Bradbury School ASHDON ROAD	artificial grass pitch, grass pitches	486 yd
Catons Lane CATONS LANE	grass pitches	693 yd
Castle Hill Tennis Club CHURCH STREET	tennis courts	782 yd
Saffron Walden Cricket Club SAFFRON WALDEN CRICKET CLUB SAFFRON WALDEN CRICKET CLUB CATONS LANE	artificial grass pitch, grass pitches	829 yd
Grove Lawn Tennis Club EAST STREET	tennis courts	904 yd
Just Gym (Closed) Shire Hill	health and fitness suite	1,058 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	81.1%
Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband	81.1%
Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband	81.1%

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	90 Mbit/s
Average download speed	184.5 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	600 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	600 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	16.6 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	19.8 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	40 Mbit/s

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