Living in CB11, Uttlesford
What the open data says about house prices, schools, crime and flood risk around CB11 in Uttlesford. Built from the same sources as every property report on this site, not opinion or marketing copy.
House prices
Average price in Uttlesford: £482,652, up 3.5% on a year ago (2026-06). The wider East of England average is £338,707.
What actually sold around CB11
8 recorded home sales on the streets around central CB11 in the last 2 years, with a median of £495,000 and a range from £242,500 to £1,880,000. Mostly detached houses.
| Address | Type | Sold for | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| OLD SCHOOL HOUSE ROYSTON ROAD, CB11 4JX | detached | £1,650,000 | 2026-03-27 |
| 12 GRANTA MEAD CLOSE, CB11 3HZ | detached | £495,000 | 2025-12-19 |
| THE COACH HOUSE SHORTGROVE, CB11 3TX | detached | £920,000 | 2025-11-28 |
| SPARROWS HILL HOUSE SPARROWS END, CB11 3TU | detached | £1,880,000 | 2025-10-31 |
| THE LODGE DUCK STREET, CB11 4JU | detached | £486,500 | 2025-06-23 |
| 7 SILVER ROW, CB11 4JW | terraced | £425,000 | 2024-12-18 |
Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data. Every sale of a registered property in England and Wales appears here once it completes, so the most recent weeks are always still filling in.
Schools nearby
9 schools within 3 miles , of which 100% are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted.
| Nearest well-rated schools | Stage | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Saffron Walden County High School | Secondary | Outstanding | 1.5 mi |
| R A Butler Junior School | Primary | Outstanding | 2.0 mi |
| Joyce Frankland Academy, Newport | Secondary | Good | 0.8 mi |
| Newport Primary School | Primary | Good | 1.4 mi |
| Katherine Semar Junior School | Primary | Not rated | 1.6 mi |
| Katherine Semar Infant School | Primary | Not rated | 1.6 mi |
7 state primary and 2 state secondary schools within range, and no fee-paying schools.
What people here do for work
The most common occupations among working residents, from the 2021 Census. This is occupation rather than industry: it says what people do, not which industries employ them.
| Occupation group | Share of workers |
|---|---|
| Managers, directors and senior officials | 24.3% |
| Professional occupations | 24.2% |
| Associate professional and technical | 16.4% |
| Administrative and secretarial | 10.5% |
| Skilled trades | 8.9% |
Source: ONS Census 2021, table TS063, for this district's small area.
Crime
3 crimes recorded within roughly a mile of central CB11 in 2026-06, most commonly violent crime.
Flood risk
Zone 1 (low probability). This is the Environment Agency's flood zone for the area's centre point, an individual property's own risk can differ, especially near a specific watercourse.
Deprivation
This area falls in decile 9 of 10 on the Index of Multiple Deprivation (least deprived nationally), based on Uttlesford's figures.
Common questions about CB11
What is the average house price in CB11?
The average sold price in Uttlesford is £482,652 as of 2026-06, according to the UK House Price Index.
Are house prices rising in CB11?
Prices in Uttlesford are up 3.5% on a year ago (UK House Price Index).
What do houses actually sell for in CB11?
The median of 8 recorded sales around central CB11 in the last 2 years is £495,000, ranging from £242,500 to £1,880,000 (HM Land Registry Price Paid Data).
Are the schools good in CB11?
9 schools sit within 3 miles of central CB11, and 100% are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted.
How much crime is there in CB11?
3 crimes were recorded within roughly a mile of central CB11 in 2026-06, most commonly violent crime (Police.uk).
Is CB11 at risk of flooding?
Central CB11 sits in Zone 1 (low probability) for river and sea flooding (Environment Agency). Individual addresses vary, so check the full report for a specific property.
Is CB11 a good place to live?
That depends on what you need, so here is what the official data says rather than an opinion: 100% of nearby schools are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted; the median home sells for £495,000; the area sits in decile 9 of 10 on the Index of Multiple Deprivation; 3 crimes were recorded within about a mile. Every one of those figures names its source on this page.
Is CB11 safe?
3 crimes were recorded within roughly a mile of central CB11 in 2026-06, according to Police.uk. The most common category was violent crime. Crime counts follow how many people are around, so a busy district records more than a quiet one of the same size.
Neighbouring districts
Weighing two up? CB11 or CB10, CB11 or CM24, CB11 or CM23.
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