Monks Hill is in Saffron Walden and in Uttlesford district. CB11 3BW is located in the Saffron Walden Shire electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Saffron Walden. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Monks Hill, Saffron Walden, CB11 3BW and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CB11 3BL, CB11 3BS, CB11 3BP, CB11 3BT, CB11 3BU, CB11 3BX, CB11 3BN, CB11 3BJ, CB11 3AU.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around CB11 3BW is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50.4% | 50.8% | 0.4% | 51.0% | -0.2% |
| Male | 49.6% | 49.2% | -0.4% | 49.0% | 0.2% |
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 | 36.2% | 38.5% | 2.3% | 37.9% | 0.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 47.6% | 45.3% | -2.3% | 44.2% | 1.1% |
| Separated | 3.3% | 2.8% | -0.5% | 2.2% | 0.6% |
| Divorced | 11.1% | 9.3% | -1.8% | 9.1% | 0.2% |
| Widowed | 1.8% | 4.3% | 2.5% | 6.1% | -1.8% |
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 | 51.3% | 52.6% | 1.3% | 48.4% | 4.2% |
| Good health | 34% | 32.3% | -1.7% | 33.6% | -1.3% |
| Fair health | 11% | 12.5% | 1.5% | 12.7% | -0.2% |
| Bad health | 3.5% | 2.4% | -1.1% | 4.0% | -1.6% |
| Very bad health | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% | 1.2% | -1.0% |
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 | 16.2% | 13% | -3.2% | 18.2% | -5.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 16.5% | 9% | -7.5% | 9.6% | -0.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16.2% | 16.8% | 0.6% | 13.4% | 3.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.7% | 3% | 0.3% | 5.3% | -2.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 14.1% | 17.3% | 3.2% | 16.9% | 0.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 29% | 38.6% | 9.6% | 33.8% | 4.8% |
| Other | 5.4% | 2.3% | -3.1% | 2.8% | -0.5% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 97.8% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0.9% | 0.8% | -0.1% | 1.1% | -0.3% |
| Indian | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 3.1% | -2.9% |
| Pakistani | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 1.4% | 0% | -1.4% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Black African | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| White | 95.6% | 97.8% | 2.2% | 81.4% | 16.4% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Other | 0.7% | 0.6% | -0.1% | 1.6% | -1.0% |
In this area, 84.2% 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 | 92.5% | 84.2% | -8.3% | 83.2% | 1.0% |
| European Union | 3.5% | 8.1% | 4.6% | 6.1% | 2.0% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| Africa | 0.5% | 1.8% | 1.3% | 2.7% | -0.9% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.3% | 2.4% | 0.1% | 5.6% | -3.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.9% | 2.2% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.9% |
| Oceania | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 92% | 84.2% | -7.8% | 83.2% | 1.0% |
| 10+ Years | 0.2% | 10.9% | 10.7% | 9.8% | 1.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.1% | 3.2% | 1.1% | 2.9% | 0.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.6% | 0.8% | -0.8% | 2.2% | -1.4% |
| Less than 2 years | 4% | 0.8% | -3.2% | 1.9% | -1.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 81% | 76.7% | 4.3% |
| Ireland | 1.4% | 0.6% | 0.8% |
| France | 1.2% | 0.3% | 0.9% |
| Italy | 2.2% | 0.6% | 1.6% |
| Spain | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| Lithuania | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Poland | 1.4% | 1.3% | 0.1% |
| Other EU countries | 0.8% | 1.5% | -0.7% |
| Turkey | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Central and South America | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 10.1% | 13.5% | -3.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 44.1% | 37.2% | 6.9% |
| Christian | 48% | 46.2% | 1.8% |
| Jewish | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Muslim | 2.2% | 6.5% | -4.3% |
| Not answered | 5.3% | 6.0% | -0.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Monks Hill was 58.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 5.6% higher than the Saffron Walden Audley average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Monks Hill has the 14th highest crime rate of 43 local areas in Saffron Walden Audley and the 64th highest crime rate of 263 local areas in Uttlesford .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 31.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -4.6%.

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 Monks Hill, Saffron Walden, Essex Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £525,000 | 2024-11-13 | £570,838 |
| 1 Monks Hill, Saffron Walden, Essex Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £435,000 | 2024-06-27 | £478,321 |
| 9 Monks Hill, Saffron Walden, Essex Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £425,000 | 2022-08-09 | £441,489 |
| 3 Monks Hill, Saffron Walden, Essex Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £340,000 | 2021-10-27 | £390,289 |
| 6 Monks Hill, Saffron Walden, Essex Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £340,000 | 2020-12-08 | £409,146 |
| Full-Time Employee | 144 |
| Retired | 69 |
| Part-Time Employee | 60 |
| Self-Employed | 32 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 30 |
| Unemployed | 20 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 18 |
| Looking after home or family | 13 |
| Other | 12 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 34 |
| Manufacturing | 32 |
| Education | 29 |
| Human health and social work activities | 23 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 19 |
| Construction | 14 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 12 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 12 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 10 |
| Other | 10 |
| Information and communication | 9 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 8 |
| Transport and storage | 7 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| 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 | 508 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| R A Butler Infant School South Road , CB11 3DG | 3out of 4 | 640 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| R A Butler Junior School South Road , CB11 3DG | 3out of 4 | 640 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Katherine Semar Infant School Ross Close , CB11 4DU | 4out of 4 | 1,138 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Katherine Semar Junior School Ross Close , CB11 4DU | 4out of 4 | 1,177 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 | 1,617 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Joyce Frankland Academy, Newport Bury Water Lane , Newport CB11 3TR | 3out of 4 | 4,795 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Life Pentecostal Church | The Christian Centre, Shire Hill | 214 yd | |
| Lord Butler Leisure Centre | Peaslands Road, Saffron Walden | 343 yd | |
| Turpins Indoor Bowls Club | Turpins Indoor Bowling Club, Peaslands Road | 343 yd | |
| Wood Street Coffee Roasters Ltd | Unit 44, Shire Hill Industrial Estate | 398 yd | |
| Fill's Cafe | Unit 1, Stansted House | 398 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Saffron Snooker Club | 2 Shire Hill, Saffron Walden | 398 yd | |
| The Railway Arms | Railway Arms, Station Road | 950 yd | |
| The Axe | 60 Ashdon Road, Saffron Walden | 998 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Yo! To Go! | Tesco, Radwinter Road | 609 yd | |
| Ninth Coffee Roasters | Unit 4, Saffron Walden Business Centre | 1,041 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aldi Stores Ltd | Unit 1, Knight Park | 606 yd | |
| Tesco | Radwinter Road, Saffron Walden | 609 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Pickles Gym Ltd (Closed) Stanstead House Stanstead House Shire Hill | health and fitness suite | 292 yd |
| Peasland Road Football Pitch Crabtrees | grass pitches, tennis courts | 318 yd |
| Lord Butler Fitness & Leisure Centre PEASLANDS ROAD | health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool, tennis courts | 373 yd |
| Turpins Indoor Bowls Club PEASLANDS ROAD | indoor bowls | 416 yd |
| Just Gym WESTBROOK HOUSE WESTBROOK HOUSE SHIRE HILL | health and fitness suite | 425 yd |
| Just Gym (Closed) Shire Hill | health and fitness suite | 452 yd |
| Grove Lawn Tennis Club EAST STREET | tennis courts | 744 yd |
| Walden School (Closed) Mount Pleasant Road | grass pitches, swimming pool | 888 yd |
| Dame Bradbury School ASHDON ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 1,027 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 | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| 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 | 150 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 198.4 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 15 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 18.3 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 40 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.