Victoria Gardens, Saffron Walden, CB11 3AF

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding CB11 3AF has a slightly higher male population, with 51.5% 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	50.5%	48.5%	-2.0%	51.0%	-2.5%
Male	49.5%	51.5%	2.0%	49.0%	2.5%

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 vicinity of CB11 3AF there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 58.7% 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	20.1%	26.9%	6.8%	37.9%	-11.0%
Married: Opposite sex	64.8%	58.7%	-6.1%	44.2%	14.5%
Civil partnership: Opposite sex	0%	1.5%	1.5%	0.1%	1.4%
Separated	1.5%	2.3%	0.8%	2.2%	0.1%
Divorced	7%	8.3%	1.3%	9.1%	-0.8%
Widowed	6.5%	2.3%	-4.2%	6.1%	-3.8%

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 (91.2%) 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	58.7%	60.8%	2.1%	48.4%	12.4%
Good health	32.2%	30.4%	-1.8%	33.6%	-3.2%
Fair health	7.8%	6.4%	-1.4%	12.7%	-6.3%
Bad health	0.7%	2.2%	1.5%	4.0%	-1.8%
Very bad health	0.7%	0.3%	-0.4%	1.2%	-0.9%

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.

This area stands out for its high percentage of residents with higher education degree or similar. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 47.1%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications	14.1%	10.6%	-3.5%	18.2%	-7.6%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	12.1%	7.2%	-4.9%	9.6%	-2.4%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	14.6%	16.7%	2.1%	13.4%	3.3%
Apprenticeship	2%	3.8%	1.8%	5.3%	-1.5%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	8%	14.4%	6.4%	16.9%	-2.5%
Degree or Similar	46.7%	47.1%	0.4%	33.8%	13.3%
Other	2.5%	0%	-2.5%	2.8%	-2.8%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 93.1% 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%	0.6%	0.6%	0.7%	-0.1%
Indian	1.4%	0%	-1.4%	3.1%	-3.1%
Black African	0.4%	0%	-0.4%	2.5%	-2.5%
Black Caribbean	0%	0.6%	0.6%	1.0%	-0.4%
Mixed White and Asian	0.4%	2.5%	2.1%	0.8%	1.7%
Mixed White and Caribbean	0.4%	1.9%	1.5%	0.9%	1.0%
Mixed Other	0%	0.3%	0.3%	0.8%	-0.5%
White	97.5%	93.1%	-4.4%	81.4%	11.7%
Other	0%	1.1%	1.1%	1.6%	-0.5%

Country of Birth

In this area, 89.6% 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%	89.6%	-4.4%	83.2%	6.4%
European Union	3.2%	3.6%	0.4%	6.1%	-2.5%
Rest of Europe	0%	1.1%	1.1%	0.8%	0.3%
Africa	0.4%	1.4%	1.0%	2.7%	-1.3%
Middle East and Asia	1.4%	1.1%	-0.3%	5.6%	-4.5%
The Americas and the Caribbean	0.4%	2.5%	2.1%	1.3%	1.2%
Oceania	0.4%	0.8%	0.4%	0.3%	0.5%
British Overseas	0.4%	0%	-0.4%	0.0%	0.0%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	93.6%	90.1%	-3.5%	83.2%	6.9%
10+ Years	0.7%	6.6%	5.9%	9.8%	-3.2%
5-10 Years	0.7%	0.8%	0.1%	2.9%	-2.1%
2-5 Years	2.1%	1.9%	-0.2%	2.2%	-0.3%
Less than 2 years	2.8%	0.6%	-2.2%	1.9%	-1.3%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	85.8%	76.7%	9.1%
Germany	0.3%	0.2%	0.1%
Spain	0.3%	0.4%	-0.1%
Poland	0.3%	1.3%	-1.0%
Romania	0.8%	0.9%	-0.1%
Other EU countries	1.1%	1.5%	-0.4%
Other Europe	0.6%	0.2%	0.4%
Eastern Asia	0.3%	0.3%	0.0%
North America and the Caribbean	1.4%	0.3%	1.1%
Central and South America	0.8%	0.2%	0.6%
No passport held	8.4%	13.5%	-5.1%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	44.5%	37.2%	7.3%
Christian	50%	46.2%	3.8%
Buddhist	0.6%	0.5%	0.1%
Jewish	1.4%	0.5%	0.9%
Other religion	0.3%	0.6%	-0.3%
Not answered	3.3%	6.0%	-2.7%

Safety

Is Victoria Gardens Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Victoria Gardens was 8.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 84.2% lower than the Saffron Walden Audley average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.

Victoria Gardens has the lowest crime rate of 43 local areas in Saffron Walden Audley and the 13th lowest crime rate of 263 local areas in Uttlesford .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 2.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -38.5%.

🔎 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 CB11 3AF, 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 - 5/10 (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 - 4/10 (below 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 - 2/10 (very 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 - 2/10 (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 - 3/10 (low )
The Crime Domain measures the risk of people and property being victims of crime in a local area.
Barriers to Housing and Services Domain - 6/10 (average )
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) - 4/10 (below 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) - 5/10 (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 Victoria Gardens are based on 27 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 Victoria Gardens, Saffron Walden, CB11 3AF

Estimated Average Property Prices for CB11 3AF

Average Price
£764,248

Semi-Detached
£567,467

Terraced
no sales

Detached
£792,360

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Victoria Gardens

Average Price
£756,116

Semi-Detached
£612,041

Terraced
no sales

Detached
£767,642

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Victoria GardensStreet

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
4 Victoria Gardens, Saffron Walden, Essex Detached, an established residential building	£1,150,000	2023-12-07	£1,256,263
4 Victoria Gardens, Saffron Walden, Essex Detached, an established residential building	£600,495	2021-06-11	£705,217
Roblyns Victoria Gardens, Saffron Walden, Essex Detached, an established residential building	£460,000	2020-10-27	£534,907
1 Victoria Gardens, Saffron Walden, Essex Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£515,000	2020-10-16	£611,491
8 Victoria Gardens, Saffron Walden, Essex Detached, an established residential building	£1,000,000	2016-07-07	£1,292,831

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for CB11 3AF

Employment

CB11 3AF 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	99
Retired	57
Part-Time Employee	47
Self-Employed	23
Looking after home or family	13
Student (economically inactive)	10
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	7
Unemployed	4
Other	0
Long-Term Sick or disabled	0

Employment Industry

Education	24
Professional, scientific and technical activities	17
Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	16
Manufacturing	14
Human health and social work activities	11
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	9
Construction	8
Information and communication	8
Other	7
Financial and insurance activities	5
Transport and storage	4
Agriculture, forestry and fishing	2
Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply	1
Administrative and support service activities	1
Real estate activities	1
Accommodation and food service activities	1

Schools

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
St Thomas More Catholic Primary School, Saffron Walden South Road , CB11 3DW	3out of 4	186 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
R A Butler Infant School South Road , CB11 3DG	3out of 4	230 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
R A Butler Junior School South Road , CB11 3DG	3out of 4	230 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
St Mary's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School Castle Street , CB10 1BQ	3out of 4	998 yd	Voluntary aided school	No	Mixed	More About School
Katherine Semar Infant School Ross Close , CB11 4DU	4out of 4	1,205 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	1,264 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Joyce Frankland Academy, Newport Bury Water Lane , Newport CB11 3TR	3out of 4	4,697 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name	Address	Distance
New Life Pentecostal Church	The Christian Centre, Shire Hill	280 yd
Lord Butler Leisure Centre	Peaslands Road, Saffron Walden	434 yd
Turpins Indoor Bowls Club	Turpins Indoor Bowling Club, Peaslands Road	434 yd
Wood Street Coffee Roasters Ltd	Unit 44, Shire Hill Industrial Estate	509 yd
Fill's Cafe	Unit 1, Stansted House	509 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
Saffron Snooker Club	2 Shire Hill, Saffron Walden	509 yd
The Railway Arms	Railway Arms, Station Road	551 yd
Duke Of York	96 High Street, Saffron Walden	750 yd
Old English Gentleman	11 Gold Street, Saffron Walden	776 yd
The Axe	60 Ashdon Road, Saffron Walden	795 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
Yo! To Go!	Tesco, Radwinter Road	756 yd
Calzone	14A Hill Street, Saffron Walden	776 yd
Domino's Pizza	12 Hill Street, Saffron Walden	781 yd
The Grill	11 Market Row, Saffron Walden	837 yd
Fish & Chips	48 High Street, Saffron Walden	849 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Distance
Tesco	Radwinter Road, Saffron Walden	756 yd
Waitrose	Waitrose Limited, Hill Street	781 yd
Sushi Daily	Waitrose Limited, Hill Street	781 yd
Aldi Stores Ltd	Unit 1, Knight Park	935 yd
Tesco	40 Pleasant Valley, Saffron Walden	996 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Peasland Road Football Pitch Crabtrees	grass pitches, tennis courts	257 yd
Pickles Gym Ltd (Closed) Stanstead House Stanstead House Shire Hill	health and fitness suite	389 yd
Grove Lawn Tennis Club EAST STREET	tennis courts	398 yd
Just Gym (Closed) Shire Hill	health and fitness suite	444 yd
Lord Butler Fitness & Leisure Centre PEASLANDS ROAD	health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool, tennis courts	549 yd
Just Gym WESTBROOK HOUSE WESTBROOK HOUSE SHIRE HILL	health and fitness suite	571 yd
Walden School (Closed) Mount Pleasant Road	grass pitches, swimming pool	590 yd
Turpins Indoor Bowls Club PEASLANDS ROAD	indoor bowls	596 yd
Dame Bradbury School ASHDON ROAD	artificial grass pitch, grass pitches	866 yd
Wilburs Fitness Gym (Closed) 48a 48a High Street	health and fitness suite	872 yd

Broadband

Technology Aviability

Percentage of premises that have Superfast Broadband (30Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband	95.0%
Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband	10.0%
Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband	10.0%
Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband	10.0%

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	54.8 Mbit/s
Average download speed	61.1 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	200 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	200 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	12 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	13.1 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	20 Mbit/s

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