Bury Water Lane is in Newport, Saffron Walden and in Uttlesford district. CB11 3UA 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 Bury Water Lane, Newport, Saffron Walden, CB11 3UA and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CB11 3UB, CB11 3DD, CB11 3TZ, CB11 3NX, CB11 3UW, CB11 3ZB, CB11 3ZE, CB11 3ZF, CB11 3UD.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding CB11 3UA, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 52.4% 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 | 49.8% | 52.4% | 2.6% | 51.0% | 1.4% |
| Male | 50.2% | 47.6% | -2.6% | 49.0% | -1.4% |
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 | 22.6% | 34.7% | 12.1% | 37.9% | -3.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 52.3% | 41.7% | -10.6% | 44.2% | -2.5% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.8% | 1.2% | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.9% |
| Separated | 0.8% | 2.5% | 1.7% | 2.2% | 0.3% |
| Divorced | 11.7% | 7.9% | -3.8% | 9.1% | -1.2% |
| Widowed | 11.7% | 12% | 0.3% | 6.1% | 5.9% |
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 (87.3%) 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 | 44.8% | 56.9% | 12.1% | 48.4% | 8.5% |
| Good health | 37.3% | 30.4% | -6.9% | 33.6% | -3.2% |
| Fair health | 14% | 9.6% | -4.4% | 12.7% | -3.1% |
| Bad health | 3.9% | 2.7% | -1.2% | 4.0% | -1.3% |
| Very bad health | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
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 | 27.2% | 17.6% | -9.6% | 18.2% | -0.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 9.6% | 10.9% | 1.3% | 9.6% | 1.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 11.3% | 16.7% | 5.4% | 13.4% | 3.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.6% | 6.7% | 2.1% | 5.3% | 1.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10% | 17.6% | 7.6% | 16.9% | 0.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 32.6% | 28.5% | -4.1% | 33.8% | -5.3% |
| Other | 4.6% | 2.1% | -2.5% | 2.8% | -0.7% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 94.9% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.7% | 0.5% |
| Indian | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 3.1% | -2.8% |
| Black African | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 2.5% | -2.2% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.9% | -0.3% |
| Mixed Other | 0.4% | 0.9% | 0.5% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| White | 99.6% | 94.9% | -4.7% | 81.4% | 13.5% |
| Other | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 1.6% | -0.1% |
In this area, 91.3% 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 | 93.5% | 91.3% | -2.2% | 83.2% | 8.1% |
| European Union | 4.3% | 5.1% | 0.8% | 6.1% | -1.0% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.8% | 0.4% |
| Africa | 0.4% | 1.5% | 1.1% | 2.7% | -1.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.4% | 0.6% | 0.2% | 5.6% | -5.0% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.4% | 0.3% | -1.1% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 93.5% | 91% | -2.5% | 83.2% | 7.8% |
| 10+ Years | 0.4% | 7.5% | 7.1% | 9.8% | -2.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% | 2.9% | -2.0% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.4% | 0.6% | 0.2% | 2.2% | -1.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 4.3% | 0% | -4.3% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 77.8% | 76.7% | 1.1% |
| Ireland | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Germany | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Italy | 1.5% | 0.6% | 0.9% |
| Spain | 0.6% | 0.4% | 0.2% |
| Poland | 2.4% | 1.3% | 1.1% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 15.9% | 13.5% | 2.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 48.5% | 37.2% | 11.3% |
| Christian | 44.6% | 46.2% | -1.6% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Hindu | 0.3% | 1.7% | -1.4% |
| Jewish | 0.6% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Muslim | 0.6% | 6.5% | -5.9% |
| Not answered | 5.1% | 6.0% | -0.9% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Bury Water Lane was 31.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 12.5% higher than the Clavering average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Bury Water Lane has the 12th lowest crime rate of 27 local areas in Clavering and the 120th lowest crime rate of 263 local areas in Uttlesford .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 19.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 28.6%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rivendell Bury Water Lane, Saffron Walden, Essex Detached, an established residential building | £850,000 | 2024-02-20 | £960,085 |
| Tudor House Bury Water Lane, Saffron Walden, Essex Detached, an established residential building | £900,000 | 2022-02-14 | £977,143 |
| Tudor House Bury Water Lane, Saffron Walden, Essex Detached, an established residential building | £570,000 | 2011-07-14 | £1,069,630 |
| Rivendell Bury Water Lane, Saffron Walden, Essex Detached, an established residential building | £220,000 | 1998-02-09 | £991,864 |
| Tudor House Bury Water Lane, Saffron Walden, Essex Detached, an established residential building | £237,500 | 1995-05-05 | £1,396,133 |
CB11 3UA area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 0% 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 | 82 |
| Retired | 61 |
| Part-Time Employee | 31 |
| Self-Employed | 22 |
| Looking after home or family | 19 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 11 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 10 |
| Other | 6 |
| Unemployed | 1 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 0 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 18 |
| Construction | 15 |
| Manufacturing | 15 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 13 |
| Human health and social work activities | 13 |
| Education | 12 |
| Transport and storage | 12 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 9 |
| Information and communication | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 4 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 4 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Newport Primary School Frambury Lane , CB11 3PU | 2out of 4 | 1,019 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Katherine Semar Junior School Ross Close , CB11 4DU | 4out of 4 | 3,970 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Katherine Semar Infant School Ross Close , CB11 4DU | 4out of 4 | 4,014 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Debden Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary Academy High Street , Debden CB11 3LE | 1out of 4 | 4,439 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Thomas More Catholic Primary School, Saffron Walden South Road , CB11 3DW | 3out of 4 | 4,756 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 | 439 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Saffron Walden County High School Audley End Road , CB11 4UH | 4out of 4 | 4,039 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Debden Grange Retirement Village | Saffron House, Fallow Drive | 79 yd | |
| Kappa House | Buntens Barn, High Street | 681 yd | |
| Quinntessential Catering | 7 The Maltings, Station Road | 960 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| White Horse Inn | Belmont Hill, Newport | 493 yd | |
| Newport Club | Clubhouse, Elephant Green | 537 yd | |
| The Coach & Horses | Coach And Horses Inn, Cambridge Road | 564 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dorringtons Ltd (Newport) | 24C High Street, Newport | 789 yd | |
| Newport Pizza | Newport Railway Station, Station Road | 970 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Joyce Frankland Academy CAMBRIDGE ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 316 yd |
| Get Up N Go (Closed) Cambridge Road | health and fitness suite | 676 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 | 36.1 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 33.3 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 39.99 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 39.99 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 6.2 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 5.9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 8.83 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.