Bluebell Drive is in Rickling Green, Saffron Walden and in Uttlesford district. CB11 3JR is located in the Newport electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Saffron Walden. This postcode has been in use since 2016-10-01.
StreetScan combines information about Bluebell Drive, Rickling Green, Saffron Walden, CB11 3JR and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CB11 3NP, CB11 3NT, CB11 3XY, CB11 3YF, CB11 3XH, CB11 3YD, CB11 3XG, CB11 3XE, CB11 3XF.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around CB11 3JR is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.5%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 48.9% | 50.5% | 1.6% | 51.0% | -0.5% |
| Male | 51.1% | 49.5% | -1.6% | 49.0% | 0.5% |
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 3JR there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 61.8% 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 | 21.4% | 23.5% | 2.1% | 37.9% | -14.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 66.9% | 61.8% | -5.1% | 44.2% | 17.6% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Separated | 0.8% | 0.9% | 0.1% | 2.2% | -1.3% |
| Divorced | 6.6% | 8.8% | 2.2% | 9.1% | -0.3% |
| Widowed | 4.3% | 4.4% | 0.1% | 6.1% | -1.7% |
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 | 53% | 59.6% | 6.6% | 48.4% | 11.2% |
| Good health | 34.7% | 30.5% | -4.2% | 33.6% | -3.1% |
| Fair health | 10.1% | 7.6% | -2.5% | 12.7% | -5.1% |
| Bad health | 1.3% | 1.8% | 0.5% | 4.0% | -2.2% |
| Very bad health | 0.9% | 0.5% | -0.4% | 1.2% | -0.7% |
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 | 12.8% | 12.9% | 0.1% | 18.2% | -5.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 9.3% | 8.8% | -0.5% | 9.6% | -0.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16.3% | 16% | -0.3% | 13.4% | 2.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.5% | 4.4% | 0.9% | 5.3% | -0.9% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 14.4% | 23.3% | 8.9% | 16.9% | 6.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 41.2% | 34.3% | -6.9% | 33.8% | 0.5% |
| Other | 2.3% | 0.3% | -2.0% | 2.8% | -2.5% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 96.9% 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% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.1% | -0.8% |
| Indian | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
| Other Black | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.3% | 1% | 0.7% | 0.4% | 0.6% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| White | 99.1% | 96.9% | -2.2% | 81.4% | 15.5% |
In this area, 93.9% 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 | 92.4% | 93.9% | 1.5% | 83.2% | 10.7% |
| European Union | 2.2% | 1.5% | -0.7% | 6.1% | -4.6% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 1.6% | 1.8% | 0.2% | 2.7% | -0.9% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.9% | 1.3% | 0.4% | 5.6% | -4.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.6% | 1.3% | -0.3% | 1.3% | 0.0% |
| Oceania | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| British Overseas | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 92.1% | 93.9% | 1.8% | 83.2% | 10.7% |
| 10+ Years | 0.3% | 3.8% | 3.5% | 9.8% | -6.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.9% | 0.8% | -0.1% | 2.9% | -2.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.9% | 1% | 0.1% | 2.2% | -1.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 5.7% | 0.5% | -5.2% | 1.9% | -1.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 92.1% | 76.7% | 15.4% |
| Ireland | 1.8% | 0.6% | 1.2% |
| Other EU countries | 0.3% | 1.5% | -1.2% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 5.4% | 13.5% | -8.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 36.4% | 37.2% | -0.8% |
| Christian | 56.2% | 46.2% | 10.0% |
| Buddhist | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Not answered | 6.6% | 6.0% | 0.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Bluebell Drive was 33.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 17.7% higher than the Clavering average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Bluebell Drive has the 14th lowest crime rate of 27 local areas in Clavering and the 128th lowest crime rate of 263 local areas in Uttlesford .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 9.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -40.7%.
Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 86% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.
| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10 Bluebell Drive, Saffron Walden, Essex Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £875,000 | 2021-12-02 | £987,487 |
| 2 Bluebell Drive, Saffron Walden, Essex Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £642,000 | 2020-07-24 | £796,735 |
| 4 Bluebell Drive, Saffron Walden, Essex Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £598,000 | 2019-09-05 | £768,857 |
| 6 Bluebell Drive, Saffron Walden, Essex Detached, an established residential building | £615,000 | 2019-06-19 | £756,486 |
| 6 Bluebell Drive, Saffron Walden, Essex Detached, an established residential building | £725,000 | 2018-12-20 | £864,798 |
CB11 3JR area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 16% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 13% of population in this area is self-employed, while the average in the UK is 9.7%. High number of entrepreneurs usually leads to relatively high economic growth, higher paid jobs and better quality of life in the area.
CB11 3JR 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.
The percentage of retired residents living in CB11 3JR area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 31% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 100 |
| Full-Time Employee | 97 |
| Self-Employed | 43 |
| Part-Time Employee | 35 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 10 |
| Looking after home or family | 10 |
| Other | 9 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 9 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 3 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 23 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 17 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 16 |
| Human health and social work activities | 16 |
| Construction | 15 |
| Manufacturing | 14 |
| Education | 14 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 10 |
| Information and communication | 6 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Other | 2 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rickling Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School Rickling Green , CB11 3YG | 3out of 4 | 95 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Newport Primary School Frambury Lane , CB11 3PU | 2out of 4 | 3,899 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Manuden Primary School The Street , Manuden CM23 1DE | 4out of 4 | 4,375 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Clavering Primary School Stortford Road , Clavering CB11 4PE | 4out of 4 | 4,480 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Henham and Ugley Primary and Nursery School School Lane , Henham CM22 6BP | 3out of 4 | 4,541 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joyce Frankland Academy, Newport Bury Water Lane , Newport CB11 3TR | 3out of 4 | 4,916 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Quendon Bowling Club | The Bowls Club, Cambridge Road | 203 yd | |
| Cricketers Arms | Rickling Green, Saffron Walden | 263 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Rickling Ramblers Cricket Club CANDLEMANS COTTAGE CANDLEMANS COTTAGE | grass pitches | 253 yd |
| Quendon Athletic Fc | grass pitches | 277 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 | 160 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 354.9 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 30 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 49.1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 115 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.