Chalklands is in Saffron Walden and in Uttlesford district. CB10 2ER is located in the Saffron Walden Castle electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Saffron Walden. This postcode has been in use since 1987-04-01.
StreetScan combines information about Chalklands, Saffron Walden, CB10 2ER and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CB10 2EF, CB10 2DR, CB10 2DP, CB10 2BP, CB10 2GF, CB10 2ED, CB10 2EE, CB10 2DW, CB10 2EH.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding CB10 2ER has a slightly higher male population, with 50.2% 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 | 51% | 49.8% | -1.2% | 51.0% | -1.2% |
| Male | 49% | 50.2% | 1.2% | 49.0% | 1.2% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate vicinity of CB10 2ER there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 57.2% of the resident population. In contrast, the average marriage rate across the census is about 44%.
Areas with a high percentage of married residents are typically suburban neighborhoods, towns with good schools and family-friendly amenities, and regions with affordable, spacious housing options. Additionally, such areas can be popular among retirees.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 24.4% | 23% | -1.4% | 37.9% | -14.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 57.9% | 57.2% | -0.7% | 44.2% | 13.0% |
| Separated | 2.4% | 1.9% | -0.5% | 2.2% | -0.3% |
| Divorced | 9.8% | 12.1% | 2.3% | 9.1% | 3.0% |
| Widowed | 5.5% | 5.8% | 0.3% | 6.1% | -0.3% |
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 (89%) 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 | 51.3% | 50.2% | -1.1% | 48.4% | 1.8% |
| Good health | 41% | 38.8% | -2.2% | 33.6% | 5.2% |
| Fair health | 6.4% | 8.6% | 2.2% | 12.7% | -4.1% |
| Bad health | 1% | 2.1% | 1.1% | 4.0% | -1.9% |
| Very bad health | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
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 | 10.2% | 12.2% | 2.0% | 18.2% | -6.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 13% | 7.9% | -5.1% | 9.6% | -1.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 19.7% | 17.7% | -2.0% | 13.4% | 4.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.8% | 5.5% | 2.7% | 5.3% | 0.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.2% | 13.8% | 3.6% | 16.9% | -3.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 42.5% | 41.3% | -1.2% | 33.8% | 7.5% |
| Other | 1.6% | 1.6% | 0.0% | 2.8% | -1.2% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 92.8% identifying as such, significantly higher than the UK average of 81.4%. This indicates a lower level of ethnic diversity compared to the broader UK population.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 0.7% | 1.0% |
| Indian | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 3.1% | -2.1% |
| Other Asian | 2.2% | 2.1% | -0.1% | 1.6% | 0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 2.4% | 2.4% | 0.8% | 1.6% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 96.5% | 92.8% | -3.7% | 81.4% | 11.4% |
In this area, 91.1% 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 | 94.6% | 91.1% | -3.5% | 83.2% | 7.9% |
| European Union | 2.9% | 4.5% | 1.6% | 6.1% | -1.6% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Africa | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 2.7% | -2.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.6% | 3.8% | 2.2% | 5.6% | -1.8% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 94.2% | 91.1% | -3.1% | 83.2% | 7.9% |
| 10+ Years | 1% | 7.6% | 6.6% | 9.8% | -2.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 2.9% | -2.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.3% | 0.7% | 0.4% | 2.2% | -1.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 4.5% | 0% | -4.5% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 88.1% | 76.7% | 11.4% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Italy | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Other EU countries | 1.7% | 1.5% | 0.2% |
| Eastern Asia | 1% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| Southern Asia | 0.7% | 1.2% | -0.5% |
| South-East Asia | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 7.2% | 13.5% | -6.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 36.3% | 37.2% | -0.9% |
| Christian | 50.3% | 46.2% | 4.1% |
| Buddhist | 1.7% | 0.5% | 1.2% |
| Hindu | 0.7% | 1.7% | -1.0% |
| Jewish | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Other religion | 2.1% | 0.6% | 1.5% |
| Not answered | 8.6% | 6.0% | 2.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Chalklands was 3.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 88.0% lower than the Ashdon average. The most reported crime type was Other theft.
Chalklands has the lowest crime rate of 22 local areas in Ashdon and the lowest crime rate of 263 local areas in Uttlesford .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 0.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -32.0%.

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.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 Chalklands, Saffron Walden, Essex Detached, an established residential building | £780,000 | 2022-09-01 | £802,631 |
| 1 Chalklands, Saffron Walden, Essex Detached, an established residential building | £750,000 | 2021-06-25 | £880,795 |
| 1 Chalklands, Saffron Walden, Essex Detached, an established residential building | £575,000 | 2016-07-22 | £743,378 |
| 2 Chalklands, Saffron Walden, Essex Detached, an established residential building | £465,000 | 2007-08-03 | £820,498 |
| 1 Chalklands, Saffron Walden, Essex Detached, an established residential building | £420,000 | 2007-06-08 | £770,483 |
The percentage of retired residents living in CB10 2ER area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 34% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 85 |
| Full-Time Employee | 80 |
| Part-Time Employee | 34 |
| Self-Employed | 21 |
| Unemployed | 10 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 8 |
| Looking after home or family | 8 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Other | 1 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 1 |
| Human health and social work activities | 28 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 24 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 19 |
| Education | 19 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 16 |
| Manufacturing | 13 |
| Information and communication | 12 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 11 |
| Construction | 10 |
| Other | 8 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 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 | 738 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| R A Butler Infant School South Road , CB11 3DG | 3out of 4 | 1,492 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| R A Butler Junior School South Road , CB11 3DG | 3out of 4 | 1,492 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Thomas More Catholic Primary School, Saffron Walden South Road , CB11 3DW | 3out of 4 | 1,694 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Katherine Semar Infant School Ross Close , CB11 4DU | 4out of 4 | 2,764 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 | 2,049 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Joseph Barnes Wines Limited | 26 - 28 Church Street, Saffron Walden | 940 yd | |
| St Marys Church | The Parish Rooms, St Marys Church | 962 yd | |
| Maze Cafe Restaurant | 9 Market Place, Saffron Walden | 969 yd | |
| The Court Yard (Tiptree) | 2 - 3 Rose And Crown Walk, Saffron Walden | 977 yd | |
| Jolie | 9 Rose And Crown Walk, Saffron Walden | 978 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Saffron Walden Town Football Club | Catons Lane, Saffron Walden | 594 yd | |
| The Axe | 60 Ashdon Road, Saffron Walden | 847 yd | |
| The Kings Arms | Kings Arms, Market Hill | 993 yd | |
| The Eight Bells Ltd | Eight Bells Inn, Bridge Street | 1,032 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calzone | 14A Hill Street, Saffron Walden | 1,025 yd | |
| Ninth Coffee Roasters | Unit 4, Saffron Walden Business Centre | 1,078 yd | |
| Domino's Pizza | 12 Hill Street, Saffron Walden | 1,083 yd | |
| The Grill | 11 Market Row, Saffron Walden | 1,083 yd | |
| Oriental Cottage | 1 Mercers Row, Saffron Walden | 1,091 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Waitrose | Waitrose Limited, Hill Street | 1,083 yd | |
| Sushi Daily | Waitrose Limited, Hill Street | 1,083 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Catons Lane CATONS LANE | grass pitches | 628 yd |
| Saffron Walden Cricket Club SAFFRON WALDEN CRICKET CLUB SAFFRON WALDEN CRICKET CLUB CATONS LANE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 726 yd |
| Dame Bradbury School ASHDON ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 851 yd |
| Castle Hill Tennis Club CHURCH STREET | tennis courts | 863 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% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.