The Spinney is in Newport, Saffron Walden and in Uttlesford district. CB11 3PP is located in the Newport electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Saffron Walden. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about The Spinney, Newport, Saffron Walden, CB11 3PP and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CB11 3BQ, CB11 3PA, CB11 3PW, CB11 3PN, CB11 3PR, CB11 3PS.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding CB11 3PP 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 | 50.9% | 48.5% | -2.4% | 51.0% | -2.5% |
| Male | 49.1% | 51.5% | 2.4% | 49.0% | 2.5% |
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 3PP there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 58.8% 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 | 27.2% | 27.1% | -0.1% | 37.9% | -10.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 61.7% | 58.8% | -2.9% | 44.2% | 14.6% |
| Separated | 1.4% | 2.3% | 0.9% | 2.2% | 0.1% |
| Divorced | 5.8% | 6.9% | 1.1% | 9.1% | -2.2% |
| Widowed | 3.8% | 4.9% | 1.1% | 6.1% | -1.2% |
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 (91.1%) 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 | 62.2% | 61.8% | -0.4% | 48.4% | 13.4% |
| Good health | 28.4% | 29.3% | 0.9% | 33.6% | -4.3% |
| Fair health | 6.9% | 6.9% | 0.0% | 12.7% | -5.8% |
| Bad health | 2% | 1.4% | -0.6% | 4.0% | -2.6% |
| Very bad health | 0.4% | 0.6% | 0.2% | 1.2% | -0.6% |
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.
In the area around CB11 3PP this area, 7.2% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly lower than the UK average of 18.2%. 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 48.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 9% | 7.2% | -1.8% | 18.2% | -11.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 8.1% | 6.2% | -1.9% | 9.6% | -3.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 20% | 15.6% | -4.4% | 13.4% | 2.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.9% | 4.1% | 1.2% | 5.3% | -1.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.9% | 16.4% | 4.5% | 16.9% | -0.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 45.5% | 48.2% | 2.7% | 33.8% | 14.4% |
| Other | 2.6% | 2.3% | -0.3% | 2.8% | -0.5% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 93.3% 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% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 1.1% | -0.3% |
| Chinese | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 0.2% | 0.8% | 0.6% | 3.1% | -2.3% |
| Pakistani | 0.2% | 0.4% | 0.2% | 2.7% | -2.3% |
| Other Asian | 0.2% | 1% | 0.8% | 1.6% | -0.6% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 1.0% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.9% | 2% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 1.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.9% | -0.3% |
| Mixed Other | 0.7% | 0.4% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| White | 97.6% | 93.3% | -4.3% | 81.4% | 11.9% |
| Other | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.6% | -1.2% |
In this area, 92.1% 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% | 92.1% | -1.9% | 83.2% | 8.9% |
| European Union | 1.6% | 3% | 1.4% | 6.1% | -3.1% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.7% | 0.6% | -0.1% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| Africa | 1.8% | 1.4% | -0.4% | 2.7% | -1.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.4% | 2% | 1.6% | 5.6% | -3.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.6% | 0.8% | -0.8% | 1.3% | -0.5% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 92.9% | 92.3% | -0.6% | 83.2% | 9.1% |
| 10+ Years | 1.6% | 3.6% | 2.0% | 9.8% | -6.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.4% | 2.4% | 2.0% | 2.9% | -0.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.7% | 1.2% | 0.5% | 2.2% | -1.0% |
| Less than 2 years | 4.4% | 0.4% | -4.0% | 1.9% | -1.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 90% | 76.7% | 13.3% |
| France | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Portugal | 0.2% | 0.5% | -0.3% |
| Lithuania | 1.6% | 0.3% | 1.3% |
| Poland | 0.4% | 1.3% | -0.9% |
| Romania | 0.2% | 0.9% | -0.7% |
| Other EU countries | 1.4% | 1.5% | -0.1% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Middle East | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 0.2% | 1.2% | -1.0% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| No passport held | 5.2% | 13.5% | -8.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 40.8% | 37.2% | 3.6% |
| Christian | 46.1% | 46.2% | -0.1% |
| Buddhist | 0.2% | 0.5% | -0.3% |
| Hindu | 1% | 1.7% | -0.7% |
| Jewish | 1.8% | 0.5% | 1.3% |
| Muslim | 1.6% | 6.5% | -4.9% |
| Not answered | 8.5% | 6.0% | 2.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around The Spinney was 38.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 37.3% higher than the Clavering average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
The Spinney has the 9th highest crime rate of 27 local areas in Clavering and the 116th highest crime rate of 263 local areas in Uttlesford .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 16.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -52.2%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 The Spinney, Saffron Walden, Essex Detached, an established residential building | £595,000 | 2022-05-25 | £649,313 |
| 5 The Spinney, Saffron Walden, Essex Detached, an established residential building | £335,000 | 2019-11-15 | £421,324 |
| 2 The Spinney, Saffron Walden, Essex Detached, an established residential building | £625,000 | 2018-10-04 | £748,031 |
| 4 The Spinney, Saffron Walden, Essex Detached, an established residential building | £565,000 | 2016-12-20 | £699,023 |
| 4A The Spinney, Saffron Walden, Essex Detached, an established residential building | £475,000 | 2016-12-06 | £587,674 |
CB11 3PP area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 3% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 18% 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 3PP 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 152 |
| Self-Employed | 71 |
| Retired | 55 |
| Part-Time Employee | 36 |
| Looking after home or family | 32 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 16 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 38 |
| Education | 33 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 27 |
| Human health and social work activities | 17 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 17 |
| Construction | 15 |
| Information and communication | 15 |
| Manufacturing | 14 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 13 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 10 |
| Other | 9 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 7 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Real estate activities | 5 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Newport Primary School Frambury Lane , CB11 3PU | 2out of 4 | 406 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Rickling Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School Rickling Green , CB11 3YG | 3out of 4 | 3,680 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Debden Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary Academy High Street , Debden CB11 3LE | 1out of 4 | 3,916 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Katherine Semar Junior School Ross Close , CB11 4DU | 4out of 4 | 4,784 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Katherine Semar Infant School Ross Close , CB11 4DU | 4out of 4 | 4,827 yd | Academy converter | No | 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 | 1,352 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Saffron Walden County High School Audley End Road , CB11 4UH | 4out of 4 | 5,183 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Quinntessential Catering | 7 The Maltings, Station Road | 570 yd | |
| Kappa House | Buntens Barn, High Street | 892 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Newport Pizza | Newport Railway Station, Station Road | 517 yd | |
| Dorringtons Ltd (Newport) | 24C High Street, Newport | 682 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Newport Recreation Ground Off Frambury Lane | grass pitches | 381 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% |
| Median download speed | 79.7 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 73.1 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 18 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.