Saffron Walden Shire
Strong on safety and schools
This public area guide compares Saffron Walden Shire in Uttlesford using available headline data on crime, house prices, schools, flood risk and transport.
Is Saffron Walden Shire a good place to live?
Saffron Walden Shire may be a good fit for people who value lower crime and stronger school performance. It ranks strongly for lower crime and stronger school performance, while flood risk is around the national middle range. The public data does not show a single obvious weak signal among the available headline measures.
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Saffron Walden Shire at a glance
Best fit and trade-offs
May suit
- People prioritising lower crime
- Families who care about school performance
Watch out for
The public data shows a mixed profile, so the right fit depends on your priorities.
No additional grounded watch-out bullets are available.
Crime rate in Saffron Walden Shire
Crime rate
Crime rate
7.19 per 1,000 people
Percentile
97th percentile nationally
Lower crime than most neighbourhoods nationally.
House prices in Saffron Walden Shire
House prices
Average sold price
£397,822
Percentile
74th percentile nationally
House prices are above the national middle range.
Schools in Saffron Walden Shire
Flood risk in Saffron Walden Shire
Transport in Saffron Walden Shire
What the full report adds
This public guide covers headline signals for crime, house prices, schools, flood risk and transport. The full report adds deeper lifestyle, health, green space, family and local life data, plus tools to compare and shortlist neighbourhoods.
FAQs
Is Saffron Walden Shire a good place to live?
Saffron Walden Shire may be a good fit for people who value lower crime and stronger school performance. It ranks strongly for lower crime and stronger school performance, while flood risk is around the national middle range. The public data does not show a single obvious weak signal among the available headline measures.
Is Saffron Walden Shire safe?
Saffron Walden Shire ranks in the 97th percentile for crime data; in this dataset, a higher percentile indicates lower crime.
What are house prices like in Saffron Walden Shire?
The average sold price is £397,822, with house prices in the 74th percentile nationally.
How are schools in Saffron Walden Shire?
Schools rank in the 80th percentile nationally for this public profile.
What neighbourhoods are near Saffron Walden Shire?
Nearby public profiles include Flitch Green & Little Dunmow in Uttlesford and Great Dunmow South & Barnston in Uttlesford.
