# Saffron Walden (CB11) Saffron Walden in Essex presents a mixed investment picture. Over five years, capital appreciation has been modest at 0.5% compound annual growth, whilst rental yields have substantially outpaced this at 5.4% CAGR. The district scores 55.3 out of 100 on trajectory metrics, placing it in the 78th percentile nationally. Population growth remains subdued at 1.3% over the five-year period. The area is classified as latent-stage gentrification, suggesting limited ongoing demographic transformation or significant urban renewal activity. These metrics indicate a market characterised by rental income potential rather than rapid capital gains, with modest population expansion underpinning demand.
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- 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 down 0.6 points this month to 55/100, driven mainly by safety.
Saffron Walden (CB11) common questions
Is Saffron Walden up and coming?
Saffron Walden (CB11) has a trajectory score of 55/100 (Strong), placing it in the top 25% of postcode districts in England and Wales. The score is up 1.4 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 61/100 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 (CB11) is £447k 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 (CB11) is £1,293 (2026), based on ONS private rental data.
Which areas are near Saffron Walden?
Neighbouring postcode districts include Saffron Walden (CB10), Romford (RM3), Upminster (RM14), Rainham (RM13), Stansted (CM24). Each has its own monthly data page on Praesago.
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