Fishmere Mead is in Saffron Walden and in Uttlesford district. CB11 4FX is located in the Saffron Walden Audley electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Saffron Walden. This postcode has been in use since 2010-04-01.
StreetScan combines information about Fishmere Mead, Saffron Walden, CB11 4FX and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CB11 4BB, CB11 4AT, CB11 4DF, CB11 4DY, CB11 4DG, CB11 4AY, CB11 4DQ, CB11 4DW, CB11 4AZ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding CB11 4FX, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 52.1% 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 | 54.3% | 52.1% | -2.2% | 51.0% | 1.1% |
| Male | 45.7% | 47.9% | 2.2% | 49.0% | -1.1% |
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 | 37.3% | 35% | -2.3% | 37.9% | -2.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 40.6% | 40.6% | 0.0% | 44.2% | -3.6% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 1.8% | 1.8% | 0.1% | 1.7% |
| Separated | 3.2% | 2.8% | -0.4% | 2.2% | 0.6% |
| Divorced | 14.3% | 15.7% | 1.4% | 9.1% | 6.6% |
| Widowed | 3.7% | 4.1% | 0.4% | 6.1% | -2.0% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 49.3% | 50.2% | 0.9% | 48.4% | 1.8% |
| Good health | 36.4% | 31.6% | -4.8% | 33.6% | -2.0% |
| Fair health | 11.8% | 14.1% | 2.3% | 12.7% | 1.4% |
| Bad health | 2.5% | 3.4% | 0.9% | 4.0% | -0.6% |
| Very bad health | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 1.2% | -0.4% |
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 | 17.1% | 16% | -1.1% | 18.2% | -2.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 18.4% | 18.3% | -0.1% | 9.6% | 8.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 21.7% | 15.5% | -6.2% | 13.4% | 2.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.8% | 4.6% | 1.8% | 5.3% | -0.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.9% | 16% | 3.1% | 16.9% | -0.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 22.6% | 26.9% | 4.3% | 33.8% | -6.9% |
| Other | 4.6% | 2.7% | -1.9% | 2.8% | -0.1% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 95.8% 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% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.7% | -0.3% |
| Indian | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Other Asian | 1.1% | 1.5% | 0.4% | 1.6% | -0.1% |
| Black African | 0.4% | 1.9% | 1.5% | 2.5% | -0.6% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Mixed Other | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 96.8% | 95.8% | -1.0% | 81.4% | 14.4% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
In this area, 88.2% 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 | 90.7% | 88.2% | -2.5% | 83.2% | 5.0% |
| European Union | 3.9% | 6.9% | 3.0% | 6.1% | 0.8% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.4% | 0.8% | 0.4% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| Africa | 0.7% | 1.5% | 0.8% | 2.7% | -1.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.8% | 1.5% | -0.3% | 5.6% | -4.1% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| Oceania | 0.7% | 1.1% | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.8% |
| British Overseas | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 90.4% | 87.5% | -2.9% | 83.2% | 4.3% |
| 10+ Years | 0.4% | 5.3% | 4.9% | 9.8% | -4.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.1% | 4.2% | 2.1% | 2.9% | 1.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 3.2% | 2.7% | -0.5% | 2.2% | 0.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.9% | 0.4% | -3.5% | 1.9% | -1.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 76.6% | 76.7% | -0.1% |
| Italy | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Spain | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| Poland | 3.4% | 1.3% | 2.1% |
| Romania | 1.9% | 0.9% | 1.0% |
| Other EU countries | 1.9% | 1.5% | 0.4% |
| Turkey | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| South-East Asia | 1.1% | 0.2% | 0.9% |
| Oceania | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| No passport held | 13.2% | 13.5% | -0.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 51.1% | 37.2% | 13.9% |
| Christian | 40.5% | 46.2% | -5.7% |
| Buddhist | 1.9% | 0.5% | 1.4% |
| Muslim | 0.4% | 6.5% | -6.1% |
| Other religion | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Not answered | 5.3% | 6.0% | -0.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Fishmere Mead was 11.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 78.7% lower than the Saffron Walden Audley average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Fishmere Mead has the 6th lowest crime rate of 43 local areas in Saffron Walden Audley and the 24th lowest crime rate of 263 local areas in Uttlesford .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 7.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -88.9%.
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.
| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 Fishmere Mead, Saffron Walden, Essex Terraced, an established residential building | £420,000 | 2024-09-27 | £434,955 |
| 5 Fishmere Mead, Saffron Walden, Essex Terraced, an established residential building | £375,000 | 2018-10-26 | £445,658 |
| 3 Fishmere Mead, Saffron Walden, Essex Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £359,995 | 2016-12-19 | £454,663 |
| 2 Fishmere Mead, Saffron Walden, Essex Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £290,000 | 2013-12-06 | £489,890 |
| 4 Fishmere Mead, Saffron Walden, Essex Terraced, an established residential building | £267,500 | 2013-07-02 | £453,926 |
| Full-Time Employee | 101 |
| Retired | 31 |
| Part-Time Employee | 26 |
| Self-Employed | 21 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 12 |
| Unemployed | 9 |
| Looking after home or family | 9 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Other | 0 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 32 |
| Manufacturing | 16 |
| Education | 15 |
| Construction | 14 |
| Human health and social work activities | 13 |
| Transport and storage | 12 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 11 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Other | 8 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 8 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 6 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Katherine Semar Junior School Ross Close , CB11 4DU | 4out of 4 | 587 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Katherine Semar Infant School Ross Close , CB11 4DU | 4out of 4 | 611 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Thomas More Catholic Primary School, Saffron Walden South Road , CB11 3DW | 3out of 4 | 1,069 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| R A Butler Infant School South Road , CB11 3DG | 3out of 4 | 1,204 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| R A Butler Junior School South Road , CB11 3DG | 3out of 4 | 1,204 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| 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 | 969 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Joyce Frankland Academy, Newport Bury Water Lane , Newport CB11 3TR | 3out of 4 | 3,448 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wrights Fish & Chips | 85 Rowntree Way, Saffron Walden | 443 yd | |
| Cafe De Ja Vu | 73 Rowntree Way, Saffron Walden | 443 yd | |
| Deja Vu | 73 Rowntree Way, Saffron Walden | 443 yd | |
| KidzActive | Herberts, Debden Road | 795 yd | |
| Lord Butler Leisure Centre | Peaslands Road, Saffron Walden | 1,038 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bicycle Café | 2 Pleasant Valley, Saffron Walden | 423 yd | |
| The Spice | 83 Rowntree Way, Saffron Walden | 443 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | 40 Pleasant Valley, Saffron Walden | 301 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Katherine Semar Junior School ROSS CLOSE | grass pitches | 454 yd |
| Walden School (Closed) Mount Pleasant Road | grass pitches, swimming pool | 753 yd |
| Herbert Farm Playing Fields HERBERTS HERBERTS DEBDEN ROAD | grass pitches | 793 yd |
| Turpins Indoor Bowls Club PEASLANDS ROAD | indoor bowls | 1,034 yd |
| Lord Butler Fitness & Leisure Centre PEASLANDS ROAD | health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool, tennis courts | 1,054 yd |
| County High Sports Centre AUDLEY END ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 1,086 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% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.