CB10 encompasses Saffron Walden and surrounding villages in Essex's northwest. Over the past five years, property prices have appreciated at 0.5% CAGR, substantially below national averages, whilst rental growth has tracked at 5.4% CAGR, outpacing price growth significantly. Population expansion recorded 1.3% growth over the same period. The district scores 49.4 out of 100 on trajectory metrics, placing it at the 46th percentile nationally and indicating average performance relative to other UK postcodes. The gentrification stage is classified as latent, suggesting limited structural change in neighbourhood character to date. These metrics indicate a rental-focused market dynamic rather than capital appreciation-driven investment opportunity.
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See plans from £20/moKey signals
- 1Property prices up 0.5% over 5 years (5yr CAGR)
- 2Rents growing at 5.4% per year
- 3Population growing at 1.3% per year
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What's changing in Saffron Walden · June 2026
The trajectory score moved up 1.8 points this month to 51/100, driven mainly by safety.
11 planning applications submitted in CB10 over the last six months.
- Submission of details required by partial discharge of condition 7 (Enabling and Associated Works) of outline planning permission S/4329/18/OLJun 2026 · Awaiting decision
- Walnut - Reduce height by 3.5m - 4m down to previous reduction points and reduce spread on all sides by 3 -3.5m back to previous reduction points. Shape roundJun 2026 · Awaiting decision
- Walnut Tree-crown reduction back to previous cut, reduce by 2.5m of new growth from 13m current height to prevent branches contacting building, roof and guttering.Jun 2026 · Awaiting decision
Saffron Walden (CB10) common questions
Is Saffron Walden up and coming?
Saffron Walden (CB10) has a trajectory score of 51/100 (Strong), placing it in the top 43% of postcode districts in England and Wales. The score is down 0.5 points over the last 12 months. The score combines price momentum, demand, transformation, economy, safety and risk signals from public data, updated monthly.
Is Saffron Walden safe?
Saffron Walden has a safety score of 65/100 on Praesago's index, based on police.uk recorded crime data.
What is the average house price in Saffron Walden?
The average property price in Saffron Walden (CB10) is £318k as of January 2026, based on UK House Price Index data. Prices have grown at 0.5% per year over the last five years.
What is the average rent in Saffron Walden?
The median monthly rent in Saffron Walden (CB10) is £1,293 (2026), based on ONS private rental data.
Which areas are near Saffron Walden?
Neighbouring postcode districts include Saffron Walden (CB11), Upminster (RM14), Cambridge (CB21), Romford (RM3), Sawbridgeworth (CM21). Each has its own monthly data page on Praesago.
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