Side-by-side comparison of CB11 Saffron walden and CB5 Cambridge covering house prices, crime, schools, broadband, council tax, green space and energy performance.
CB5 is the more affordable option at £425,000 median vs £481,000 in CB11. CB11 has lower recorded crime (748 vs 1,742 offences over 13 months). CB5 has notably better broadband connectivity.
| Metric | CB11 Saffron walden | CB5 Cambridge |
|---|---|---|
| Median House Price | £481,000 | £425,000 |
| Band D Council Tax | £2,334 | £2,467 |
| Total Crimes (13 months) | 748 | 1,742 |
| Outstanding Schools | 2.0 | 1.0 |
| Broadband Score (/100) | 29.2 | 78.9 |
| Green Space Access (%) | 79.1 | 98.9 |
| EPC Median Score | 70.0 | 73.0 |
House prices: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data (2025–2026). Crime: police.uk (Apr 2025–Apr 2026). Schools: Ofsted inspection outcomes. Broadband: Ofcom Connected Nations. Council tax: DLUHC. Green space: OS OpenData.
House prices: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data (2025–2026). Crime: police.uk (Apr 2025–Apr 2026). Schools: Ofsted inspection outcomes. Broadband: Ofcom Connected Nations. Council tax: DLUHC. Green space: OS OpenData. EPC: DLUHC Energy Performance of Buildings Register.