Horn Book, Saffron Walden, CB11 3JW

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding CB11 3JW, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 52.2% 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	50.6%	52.2%	1.6%	51.0%	1.2%
Male	49.4%	47.8%	-1.6%	49.0%	-1.2%

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 CB11 3JW, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 59.7% 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	63%	59.7%	-3.3%	37.9%	21.8%
Married: Opposite sex	22%	27.9%	5.9%	44.2%	-16.3%
Married: Same sex	0%	0.6%	0.6%	0.3%	0.3%
Separated	5.5%	1.3%	-4.2%	2.2%	-0.9%
Divorced	7.1%	7.1%	0.0%	9.1%	-2.0%
Widowed	2.4%	3.2%	0.8%	6.1%	-2.9%

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 (93.7%) 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%	56%	1.8%	48.4%	7.6%
Good health	32.5%	37.7%	5.2%	33.6%	4.1%
Fair health	10.2%	4.8%	-5.4%	12.7%	-7.9%
Bad health	2.4%	1.4%	-1.0%	4.0%	-2.6%
Very bad health	0.6%	0%	-0.6%	1.2%	-1.2%

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.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications	11%	11%	0.0%	18.2%	-7.2%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	18.9%	9.7%	-9.2%	9.6%	0.1%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	17.3%	20.6%	3.3%	13.4%	7.2%
Apprenticeship	0%	5.8%	5.8%	5.3%	0.5%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	16.5%	15.5%	-1.0%	16.9%	-1.4%
Degree or Similar	26%	36.8%	10.8%	33.8%	3.0%
Other	10.2%	0.6%	-9.6%	2.8%	-2.2%

Culture

Ethnic Group

This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 89.4% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Indian	1.2%	0%	-1.2%	3.1%	-3.1%
Other Asian	6%	3.8%	-2.2%	1.6%	2.2%
Black African	0.6%	1.9%	1.3%	2.5%	-0.6%
Mixed White and Asian	1.2%	0%	-1.2%	0.8%	-0.8%
Mixed White and Caribbean	0%	1%	1.0%	0.9%	0.1%
Mixed Other	1.2%	1%	-0.2%	0.8%	0.2%
White	89.2%	89.4%	0.2%	81.4%	8.0%
Other	0.6%	2.9%	2.3%	1.6%	1.3%

Country of Birth

In this area, 75.6% 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	72.3%	75.6%	3.3%	83.2%	-7.6%
European Union	16.9%	15.6%	-1.3%	6.1%	9.5%
Rest of Europe	0.6%	2%	1.4%	0.8%	1.2%
Africa	1.8%	2%	0.2%	2.7%	-0.7%
Middle East and Asia	6%	4.9%	-1.1%	5.6%	-0.7%
The Americas and the Caribbean	2.4%	0%	-2.4%	1.3%	-1.3%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	71.7%	74.9%	3.2%	83.2%	-8.3%
10+ Years	4.8%	9.7%	4.9%	9.8%	-0.1%
5-10 Years	11.4%	8.7%	-2.7%	2.9%	5.8%
2-5 Years	4.8%	2.9%	-1.9%	2.2%	0.7%
Less than 2 years	7.2%	3.9%	-3.3%	1.9%	2.0%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	63%	76.7%	-13.7%
Ireland	0.5%	0.6%	-0.1%
France	0.5%	0.3%	0.2%
Germany	0.5%	0.2%	0.3%
Italy	1.4%	0.6%	0.8%
Portugal	0.5%	0.5%	0.0%
Poland	3.8%	1.3%	2.5%
Romania	2.9%	0.9%	2.0%
Other EU countries	5.8%	1.5%	4.3%
Other Europe	0.5%	0.2%	0.3%
South and Eastern Africa	0.5%	0.2%	0.3%
Southern Asia	3.4%	1.2%	2.2%
No passport held	16.8%	13.5%	3.3%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	50.5%	37.2%	13.3%
Christian	34.3%	46.2%	-11.9%
Hindu	4.4%	1.7%	2.7%
Jewish	1%	0.5%	0.5%
Muslim	3.9%	6.5%	-2.6%
Other religion	0.5%	0.6%	-0.1%
Not answered	5.4%	6.0%	-0.6%

Safety

Is Horn Book Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Horn Book was 179.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 222.1% higher than the Saffron Walden Audley average. The most reported crime type was Other theft.

Horn Book has the 3rd highest crime rate of 43 local areas in Saffron Walden Audley and the 12th highest crime rate of 263 local areas in Uttlesford .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 55.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -55.5%.

🔎 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 3JW, 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 Horn Book are based on 162 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 Horn Book, Saffron Walden, CB11 3JW

Estimated Average Property Prices for CB11 3JW

Average Price
£245,537

Semi-Detached
£482,407

Terraced
£384,783

Detached
£349,291

Flats/Maisonettes
£197,050

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Horn Book

Average Price
£258,008

Semi-Detached
£354,367

Terraced
£440,094

Detached
£429,208

Flats/Maisonettes
£225,489

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Horn BookStreet

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
62 Horn Book, Saffron Walden, Essex Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building	£176,000	2024-11-26	£188,936
76 Horn Book, Saffron Walden, Essex Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building	£185,000	2024-10-02	£195,760
65 Horn Book, Saffron Walden, Essex Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building	£170,000	2024-05-17	£179,888
67 Horn Book, Saffron Walden, Essex Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building	£180,000	2023-02-23	£192,831
50 Horn Book, Saffron Walden, Essex Terraced, an established residential building	£325,000	2022-05-18	£349,000

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for CB11 3JW

Employment

CB11 3JW area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 1% 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	82
Part-Time Employee	24
Self-Employed	13
Retired	9
Looking after home or family	9
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	7
Other	5
Student (economically inactive)	4
Unemployed	2
Long-Term Sick or disabled	1

Employment Industry

Professional, scientific and technical activities	13
Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	12
Manufacturing	11
Human health and social work activities	9
Education	8
Administrative and support service activities	8
Construction	7
Transport and storage	6
Financial and insurance activities	5
Accommodation and food service activities	5
Other	4
Information and communication	4
Real estate activities	2
Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply	1
Agriculture, forestry and fishing	1

Schools

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
R A Butler Infant School South Road , CB11 3DG	3out of 4	894 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
R A Butler Junior School South Road , CB11 3DG	3out of 4	894 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
St Thomas More Catholic Primary School, Saffron Walden South Road , CB11 3DW	3out of 4	933 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	1,143 yd	Voluntary aided school	No	Mixed	More About School
Katherine Semar Infant School Ross Close , CB11 4DU	4out of 4	1,812 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	1,952 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Joyce Frankland Academy, Newport Bury Water Lane , Newport CB11 3TR	3out of 4	5,424 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
Tesco Family Dining Ltd	Tesco, Radwinter Road	140 yd
Hope Community Hub-Make Lunch	New Life Pentecostal Church, The Christian Centre	284 yd
Wood Street Coffee Roasters Ltd	Unit 44, Shire Hill Industrial Estate	284 yd
Fill's Cafe	Unit 1, Stansted House	284 yd
New Life Pentecostal Church	The Christian Centre, Shire Hill	543 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
Saffron Snooker Club	2 Shire Hill, Saffron Walden		284 yd
The Axe	60 Ashdon Road, Saffron Walden		571 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
Yo! To Go!	Tesco, Radwinter Road		140 yd
Ninth Coffee Roasters	Unit 4, Saffron Walden Business Centre		377 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
Tesco	Radwinter Road, Saffron Walden		140 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Just Gym WESTBROOK HOUSE WESTBROOK HOUSE SHIRE HILL	health and fitness suite	254 yd
Just Gym (Closed) Shire Hill	health and fitness suite	303 yd
Pickles Gym Ltd (Closed) Stanstead House Stanstead House Shire Hill	health and fitness suite	411 yd
Dame Bradbury School ASHDON ROAD	artificial grass pitch, grass pitches	521 yd
Grove Lawn Tennis Club EAST STREET	tennis courts	715 yd
Peasland Road Football Pitch Crabtrees	grass pitches, tennis courts	887 yd
Lord Butler Fitness & Leisure Centre PEASLANDS ROAD	health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool, tennis courts	1,048 yd
Turpins Indoor Bowls Club PEASLANDS ROAD	indoor bowls	1,093 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	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%

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	100 Mbit/s
Average download speed	133.8 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	600 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	600 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	15 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	15.8 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	40 Mbit/s

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