Postcode report
CB10 2AL Area Guide - Schools, Crime & Living in Uttlesford
About CB10 2AL: area rating, property, schools and local change
CB10 2AL is a postcode in Saffron Walden Castle, Uttlesford, East of England, England. This postcode area guide brings together crime, schools, demographics, property prices, planning applications, HMO licences and roadworks near CB10 2AL, then scores the surrounding small area 80/100 - top 3% nationally across 8 matched LocaleIQ domains.
The strongest signals around CB10 2AL are health and schools and education, while property market signals is the main area to examine before moving, renting or buying here. LocaleIQ uses these local signals as a practical area rating rather than a single raw statistic, so read the score alongside the detailed map layers and source records.
The demographic profile for CB10 2AL is based on Uttlesford 001 Census 2021. It covers 7,628 residents, 115 people per square kilometre. The median age is around 46, helping show whether the area skews younger, family-sized or older. Housing tenure is 75% owner-occupied, 14% privately rented, 9% social rented, useful context for renters, buyers and landlords comparing the local property market. On the official England neighbourhood wellbeing index the area ranks in decile 10/10.
For property prices near CB10 2AL, LocaleIQ uses Land Registry sold-price evidence for the CB10 postcode district. The latest median sold price is £385k from 63 rolling sales, down 9.4% month-on-month. The Property tab separates flats, terraced, semi-detached and detached homes where enough sales exist.
Families checking schools near CB10 2AL can compare 4 state schools within one mile, including 4 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted or the equivalent inspectorate. The Schools tab adds phase, school type, distance, rating and a dedicated school map so the education context is easier to judge.
For safety, the Crime tab breaks down recorded crime near CB10 2AL by category and map position. Crime pressure is running hotter than the previous month. Use it with the LocaleIQ safety score because police data can lag and does not capture every local issue.
Local change around CB10 2AL is tracked through nearby planning permissions, HMO licensing and roadworks. This report currently shows 10 street-disruption records in the Planning tab, with dates, distance and source links. Large council source datasets may contain more records than the displayed list.
FAQ
Common questions about CB10 2AL
Is CB10 2AL a good area to live?
LocaleIQ scores the surrounding small area 80/100 (top 3% nationally). The report combines local records with wider official context, so use it as a decision aid rather than a single verdict.
What is crime like near CB10 2AL?
Crime pressure is running hotter than the previous month. Crime data can lag real events; check the Crime tab for source labels and proxy notes.
What schools are near CB10 2AL?
4 open state schools are matched within 1 mile. The Schools tab lists distance, phase and rating where available.
What demographics are available for CB10 2AL?
LocaleIQ matched CB10 2AL to a Census 2021 geography. Figures describe the surrounding statistical area, not individual households.
What are typical property prices in CB10 2AL?
The latest median sold price is £385k based on 63 Land Registry sales. The Property tab breaks down by property type and shows the recent trend.
Is there much building or roadworks around CB10 2AL?
LocaleIQ currently shows 10 roadworks records in this report. Open the Planning tab for individual records; large council source datasets may contain more records than the displayed list.