Borough Lane, Saffron Walden, CB11 4AF

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding CB11 4AF, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 53.8% 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	49.3%	53.8%	4.5%	51.0%	2.8%
Male	50.7%	46.2%	-4.5%	49.0%	-2.8%

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 vicinity of CB11 4AF there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 62.6% 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	19.5%	19.1%	-0.4%	37.9%	-18.8%
Married: Opposite sex	64.7%	62.6%	-2.1%	44.2%	18.4%
Civil partnership: Opposite sex	0%	0.7%	0.7%	0.1%	0.6%
Separated	1.1%	2.5%	1.4%	2.2%	0.3%
Divorced	6.3%	6.8%	0.5%	9.1%	-2.3%
Widowed	8.5%	8.3%	-0.2%	6.1%	2.2%

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 (89.2%) 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	55.5%	58.2%	2.7%	48.4%	9.8%
Good health	30.9%	31%	0.1%	33.6%	-2.6%
Fair health	12.2%	8.8%	-3.4%	12.7%	-3.9%
Bad health	1.5%	2%	0.5%	4.0%	-2.0%

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.

In the area around CB11 4AF this area, 9.6% 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 50.7%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications	12.9%	9.6%	-3.3%	18.2%	-8.6%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	13.6%	8.9%	-4.7%	9.6%	-0.7%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	13.6%	11.1%	-2.5%	13.4%	-2.3%
Apprenticeship	2.6%	3.6%	1.0%	5.3%	-1.7%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	7.4%	13.6%	6.2%	16.9%	-3.3%
Degree or Similar	46.7%	50.7%	4.0%	33.8%	16.9%
Other	3.3%	2.5%	-0.8%	2.8%	-0.3%

Culture

Ethnic Group

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)
Other Asian	0%	0.3%	0.3%	1.6%	-1.3%
Black African	0%	0.6%	0.6%	2.5%	-1.9%
Black Caribbean	0%	0.3%	0.3%	1.0%	-0.7%
Mixed White and Asian	0%	1.2%	1.2%	0.8%	0.4%
Mixed White and African	0.9%	0.3%	-0.6%	0.4%	-0.1%
Mixed White and Caribbean	0%	0.6%	0.6%	0.9%	-0.3%
Mixed Other	0%	2.9%	2.9%	0.8%	2.1%
White	99.1%	93.3%	-5.8%	81.4%	11.9%
Arab	0%	0.3%	0.3%	0.6%	-0.3%
Other	0%	0.3%	0.3%	1.6%	-1.3%

Country of Birth

In this area, 90.1% 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	93.8%	90.1%	-3.7%	83.2%	6.9%
European Union	1.2%	2.6%	1.4%	6.1%	-3.5%
Rest of Europe	0%	0.3%	0.3%	0.8%	-0.5%
Africa	1.5%	2%	0.5%	2.7%	-0.7%
Middle East and Asia	0.9%	2%	1.1%	5.6%	-3.6%
The Americas and the Caribbean	1.5%	1.7%	0.2%	1.3%	0.4%
Oceania	0.9%	1.2%	0.3%	0.3%	0.9%
British Overseas	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	0.0%	0.0%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	93.5%	90.1%	-3.4%	83.2%	6.9%
10+ Years	1.5%	6.4%	4.9%	9.8%	-3.4%
5-10 Years	0%	1.7%	1.7%	2.9%	-1.2%
2-5 Years	0.6%	0%	-0.6%	2.2%	-2.2%
Less than 2 years	4.5%	1.7%	-2.8%	1.9%	-0.2%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	90.1%	76.7%	13.4%
Ireland	0.3%	0.6%	-0.3%
France	0.6%	0.3%	0.3%
Italy	0.9%	0.6%	0.3%
South-East Asia	0.3%	0.2%	0.1%
North America and the Caribbean	0.9%	0.3%	0.6%
Oceania	0.3%	0.1%	0.2%
No passport held	6.7%	13.5%	-6.8%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	43.6%	37.2%	6.4%
Christian	48.2%	46.2%	2.0%
Buddhist	0.3%	0.5%	-0.2%
Jewish	3.2%	0.5%	2.7%
Muslim	0.3%	6.5%	-6.2%
Not answered	4.4%	6.0%	-1.6%

Safety

Is Borough Lane Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Borough Lane was 8.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 69.5% lower than the Ashdon average. The most reported crime type was Other theft.

Borough Lane has the 5th lowest crime rate of 22 local areas in Ashdon and the 11th lowest crime rate of 263 local areas in Uttlesford .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 2.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 16.7%.

🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends

Affluence

Household Income

Households in this area have a much higher level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 90% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

Average Household Income
£61,200

Income Rank
10/10

Household Income in CB11 4AF, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 1/10 (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 - 1/10 (very low )
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 - 1/10 (very low )
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 - 1/10 (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 - 1/10 (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 - 1/10 (very 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 - 3/10 (low )
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) - 1/10 (very low )
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) - 1/10 (very low )
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 Borough Lane are based on 51 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 Borough Lane, Saffron Walden, CB11 4AF

Estimated Average Property Prices for CB11 4AF

Average Price
£600,012

Semi-Detached
£639,422

Terraced
no sales

Detached
£1,000,923

Flats/Maisonettes
£400,238

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Borough Lane

Average Price
£767,886

Semi-Detached
£641,927

Terraced
£562,170

Detached
£1,047,204

Flats/Maisonettes
£436,624

Other
£1,406,783

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Borough LaneStreet

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
Flat 5 Saffron Heights, 2 Borough Lane, Saffron Walden, Essex Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building	£420,000	2023-05-26	£433,805
18 Borough Lane, Saffron Walden, Essex Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£545,500	2023-04-20	£600,442
Flat 2 Saffron Heights, 2 Borough Lane, Saffron Walden, Essex Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building	£410,000	2022-10-31	£411,986
12 Borough Lane, Saffron Walden, Essex Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£625,000	2022-05-19	£688,657
Flat 1 Saffron Heights, 2 Borough Lane, Saffron Walden, Essex Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building	£425,000	2020-07-29	£489,151

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for CB11 4AF

Employment

CB11 4AF 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.

The percentage of retired residents living in CB11 4AF area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 32% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.

Economic Activity

Full-Time Employee	92
Retired	89
Part-Time Employee	47
Self-Employed	24
Student (economically inactive)	12
Looking after home or family	10
Other	4
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	1
Unemployed	0
Long-Term Sick or disabled	0

Employment Industry

Education	28
Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	24
Professional, scientific and technical activities	19
Human health and social work activities	18
Manufacturing	16
Other	11
Financial and insurance activities	9
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	8
Construction	8
Information and communication	8
Transport and storage	7
Accommodation and food service activities	5
Administrative and support service activities	4
Real estate activities	3

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	727 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
R A Butler Junior School South Road , CB11 3DG	3out of 4	727 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
St Thomas More Catholic Primary School, Saffron Walden South Road , CB11 3DW	3out of 4	794 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	1,055 yd	Voluntary aided school	No	Mixed	More About School
Katherine Semar Infant School Ross Close , CB11 4DU	4out of 4	1,370 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	342 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Joyce Frankland Academy, Newport Bury Water Lane , Newport CB11 3TR	3out of 4	4,131 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
Saffron Hall Bar	Saffron Walden County High School, Audley End Road	446 yd
The Saffron Suite	Saffron Hotel, 8 - 12 High Street	458 yd
SW Baptist Church Lunch Club	Baptist Church, High Street	526 yd
Elizza Restaurant Lounge&Bar	62 High Street, Saffron Walden	526 yd
Wrights Fish & Chips	85 Rowntree Way, Saffron Walden	536 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
Duke Of York	96 High Street, Saffron Walden	341 yd
The Railway Arms	Railway Arms, Station Road	413 yd
The Temeraire	55 High Street, Saffron Walden	453 yd
Old English Gentleman	11 Gold Street, Saffron Walden	526 yd
Saffron Walden Town Bowls Club	Bowling Green, Abbey Lane	540 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
Fish & Chips	48 High Street, Saffron Walden	526 yd
The Spice	83 Rowntree Way, Saffron Walden	536 yd
Bicycle Café	2 Pleasant Valley, Saffron Walden	565 yd
The Trawlerman Fish Bar	4 - 5 Central Arcade, Saffron Walden	636 yd
Dorringtons	4 Cross Street, Saffron Walden	659 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Distance
Tesco	40 Pleasant Valley, Saffron Walden	687 yd
Waitrose	Waitrose Limited, Hill Street	718 yd
Sushi Daily	Waitrose Limited, Hill Street	718 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
County High Sports Centre AUDLEY END ROAD	artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, swimming pool	448 yd
Walden School (Closed) Mount Pleasant Road	grass pitches, swimming pool	472 yd
Wilburs Fitness Gym (Closed) 48a 48a High Street	health and fitness suite	579 yd
Grove Lawn Tennis Club EAST STREET	tennis courts	926 yd
Castle Hill Tennis Club CHURCH STREET	tennis courts	934 yd
Saffron Walden Golf Club WINDMILL HILL	golf	986 yd
Peasland Road Football Pitch Crabtrees	grass pitches, tennis courts	1,003 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	150.3 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	500 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	500 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	17 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	16.5 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	35 Mbit/s

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