Boytons Acre Saffron Walden, Uttlesford
5 addresses across 2 postcodes (CB11), about 50 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 41401949.
- Sales: 7 recorded sales since 1995; in 2022 the median was £946,500 across 1 sale.
- Energy: 2 homes have an energy certificate (C: 1, D: 1).
- Flood: No address on its postcodes is in an area at high or medium risk of flooding from rivers, the sea or surface water.
- Council tax: Most homes around it are in council tax band E; Band D in Uttlesford costs £2,334 a year in 2026-27.
- Broadband: Gigabit broadband is available to 100% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is Audley End, about 2.6 km (1.6 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: There is a small park or garden about 240 m away, and The Common (5.7 hectares) is about 740 m (0.5 miles) away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 6.7 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 7.0 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 72 to 74 m above sea level.
- Noise: 1 of its 5 addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is The Gold Street Surgery, about 460 m (0.3 miles) away, with 2 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile).
- People: About 780 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 89% of households owned their home and 55% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 18 crimes were recorded within 250 m between September 2025 and August 2026, most often violence and sexual offences.
Sales on this street
| Year | Sales | Median price | Lowest | Highest |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 1 | £946,500 | £946,500 | £946,500 |
| 2008 | 1 | £587,000 | £587,000 | £587,000 |
| 2004 | 1 | £440,000 | £440,000 | £440,000 |
| 1999 | 4 | £226,250 | £220,000 | £285,000 |
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 25 Nov 2022 | 3 CB11 4FS | Detached | £946,500 | |
| 1 Aug 2008 | 3 CB11 4FS | Detached | £587,000 | |
| 17 Jun 2004 | 4 CB11 4FS | Detached | £440,000 | |
| 10 Jun 1999 | 2 CB11 4FS | Detached | £225,000 | New build. |
| 1 Apr 1999 | 1 CB11 4FS | Detached | £220,000 | New build. |
| 5 Mar 1999 | 3 CB11 4FS | Detached | £227,500 | New build. |
| 5 Feb 1999 | 4 CB11 4FS | Detached | £285,000 | New build. |
Energy performance certificates
2 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 180 m². Most common: House, detached (2). Built: 1983-1990 (1); 1996-2002 (1). Tenure at assessment: owner-occupied (1); rented (private) (1).
Council tax
What each band costs in Uttlesford in 2026-27: Band D £2,334 a year on average, including the police, fire and any county and parish charges.
| A | B | C | D | E | F | G | H |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| £1,556 | £1,815 | £2,075 | £2,334 | £2,852 | £3,371 | £3,890 | £4,668 |
Homes by band in the neighbourhood around this street: most are in band E (26% of about 760 homes).
Planning and heritage
- Conservation area: no postcode centre in this street's postcodes is in one.
- Listed buildings on or by this street: 1.
- Article 4 direction (removing permitted development rights): none recorded, though not every council has published theirs.
- Tree preservation orders: 1 protected tree on or by this street.
- Green belt: no.
Listed buildings
- 1 AND 3, BOROUGH LANE, grade II
Brownfield land registered for housing within 1 km (0.6 miles)
- Parkside, Saffron Walden, CM10 1AQ: up to 14 homes, not permissioned (370 m)
- Former Friends School, Saffron Walden, CB11 4AL: up to 74 homes, permissioned (480 m (0.3 miles))
- 56 High Street Saffron Walden CB10 1EE: up to 10 homes, not permissioned (500 m (0.3 miles))
- Rear of 10-12 Bridge Street Saffron Walden CB10 1BU: up to 13 homes, not permissioned (830 m (0.5 miles))
- Jossaume, Thaxted Road, Saffron Walden CB11 3AA: up to 20 homes, not permissioned (930 m (0.6 miles))
Roadworks
No street works under way, planned or finished in the last three months on this street, in permits up to 31 October 2026.
Flood risk
Rivers, the sea or surface water: in this street's postcodes, 0 addresses are in areas at high risk, 0 at medium risk and 1 at low risk. Each address counts once, at the higher of its rivers-and-sea and surface-water risk.
Rivers and the sea alone: no home is in an area at risk.
High: 3.3% (1 in 30) or more chance of flooding a year. Medium: 1% to 3.3%. Low: 0.1% to 1%. Very low: under 0.1%. The rivers and sea figures allow for flood defences. Counts cover whole postcodes, which can include other streets.
Flood zone for planning: no postcode centre on this street is in flood zone 2 or 3.
| Postcode | Planning zone | Addresses at high / medium / low risk | Groundwater |
|---|---|---|---|
| CB11 4FS | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 1 | unlikely |
| CB11 4AF | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 0 | unlikely |
Height above sea level
The street's 5 addresses are between 72 m and 74 m above sea level (73 m on average).
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CB11 4AF | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| CB11 4FS | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Audley End 814,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 2.6 km (1.6 miles) |
| Newport (Essex) 206,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 4.5 km (2.8 miles) | |
| Great Chesterford 101,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 5.6 km (3.5 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 14 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 32 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Council Offices Saffron Walden | 100 m |
| Car parks | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Parking Swan Meadow | 620 m (0.4 miles) |
| EV charging points | 2 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest bp pulse Charging Station | 120 m |
| Airport with scheduled flights | London Stansted Airport STN | 14.8 km (9.2 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 2 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest The Gold Street Surgery | 460 m (0.3 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 2 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Saffron Walden Pharmacy | 630 m (0.4 miles) |
| NHS dentists | 7 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Dental Surgery | 190 m |
| Hospital | Saffron Walden Community Hospital | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) |
| Police station | Saffron Walden Police Station | 740 m (0.5 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 5 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 490 m² | 240 m |
| Largest park within 800 m (0.5 miles) | The Common 5.7 ha | 740 m (0.5 miles) |
| Play area | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 370 m² | 670 m (0.4 miles) |
| Playing field | Anglo-American Memorial Playing Fields 5.1 ha | 910 m (0.6 miles) |
| Allotments | 4 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 660 m² | 410 m (0.3 miles) |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 5 parks and gardens, 6.1 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Battle (or Repell) Ditches, a scheduled monument, 340 m north. 322 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles), 6 of them Grade I and 27 of them Grade II*.
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Battle (or Repell) Ditches | Scheduled monument | 340 m north |
| Number 53 and Attached Walls | Listed building, Grade II* | 520 m (0.3 miles) north |
| Cross Keys Hotel | Listed building, Grade II* | 610 m (0.4 miles) north |
| Jubilee House | Listed building, Grade II* | 610 m (0.4 miles) north |
| 17, 19 and 21, King Street | Listed building, Grade II* | 620 m (0.4 miles) north |
| Bury Hill: a motte and bailey castle west of Castle Lane | Scheduled monument | 860 m (0.5 miles) north |
| The Maze, Saffron Walden | Registered park or garden, Grade II | 930 m (0.6 miles) north-east |
| The Maze | Scheduled monument | 930 m (0.6 miles) north-east |
| Bridge End Gardens | Registered park or garden, Grade II* | 1 km (0.6 miles) north |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| New Pond | Lake or reservoir | 620 m (0.4 miles) north |
| The Fulfen | Wood | 870 m (0.5 miles) south-west |
| Sir William's Plantation | Wood | 940 m (0.6 miles) north-west |
| Duck Island | Island | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) west |
| Brand's Hill | Hill | 1.7 km (1.1 miles) west |
| Smithfield Bottom | Valley | 3.2 km (2 miles) south-east |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 6.7 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 7.0 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 12.3 | 40 | 15 |
All three are within the UK legal limits; PM2.5 is above the WHO guideline, as in most towns and cities.
Road and rail noise
| Level | Road traffic | Railways |
|---|---|---|
| 55 to 59 | 1 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 4 | 5 |
1 of the street's 5 addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic, above the WHO guidelines.
Climate, daylight and earthquakes
Monthly temperatures and rainfall, sunrise and sunset through the year, and earthquakes recorded nearby since 1970 are much the same across the area, so they are worked out once for Uttlesford: see them on the Uttlesford page.
Nearest schools
| School | Phase | Ages | Distance | Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Saffron Walden County High School | Secondary | 11–18 | 460 m (0.3 miles) | Outstanding (Mar 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| R A Butler Infant School | Primary | 5–7 | 530 m (0.3 miles) | No published inspection |
| R A Butler Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | 530 m (0.3 miles) | Outstanding (May 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| St Thomas More Catholic Primary School, Saffron Walden Roman Catholic | Primary | 4–11 | 560 m (0.3 miles) | No published inspection |
| St Mary's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 1 km (0.6 miles) | No published inspection |
| Katherine Semar Infant School | Primary | 4–7 | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) | No overall grade (Jan 2025, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Outstanding; Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Outstanding |
| Katherine Semar Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) | No overall grade (Mar 2025, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Outstanding; Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Outstanding |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Highfield Nursing Home CB11 4AQ | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 210 m | 5 Very good | 10 Jun 2025 |
| Duke Of York CB10 1EA | Pub/bar/nightclub | 290 m | 5 Very good | 28 Mar 2025 |
| The Railway Arms CB11 3HQ | Pub/bar/nightclub | 330 m | 5 Very good | 26 Nov 2024 |
| Wriggers Cider CB11 3HQ | Manufacturers/packers | 330 m | Awaiting inspection | |
| ONION CB11 3HQ | Pub/bar/nightclub | 330 m | 5 Very good | 15 Aug 2024 |
| Vennings At The Railway CB11 3HQ | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 330 m | Awaiting inspection | |
| The Temeraire CB10 1AA | Pub/bar/nightclub | 400 m (0.2 miles) | 5 Very good | 24 Sep 2025 |
| Saffron Walden County High School CB11 4UH | School/college/university | 460 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 27 Feb 2026 |
| Saffron Screen CB11 4UH | Retailers - other | 460 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 23 Apr 2024 |
| Saffron Hall Bar CB11 4UH | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 460 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 6 Nov 2024 |
| Old English Gentleman CB10 1EJ | Pub/bar/nightclub | 460 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 5 Dec 2024 |
| Saffron Walden Day Centre CB11 3HD | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 470 m (0.3 miles) | Awaiting inspection | |
| SW Baptist Church Lunch Club CB10 1EE | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 470 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 23 Jun 2025 |
| Ish And Chips CB10 1EE | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 470 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 8 Sep 2026 |
| Ephesus Meze & Grill CB10 1EE | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 470 m (0.3 miles) | Awaiting inspection |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 9 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 3 |
| Other crime | 2 |
| Other theft | 1 |
| Vehicle crime | 1 |
| Public order | 1 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Audley End Road (6); On or near Stephen Neville Court (3); On or near Parking Area (2); On or near Springhill Road (2); On or near London Road (2).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 51 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 17% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 28% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 89% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 55% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 0% | 1% |
| Social rented | 1% | 17% |
| Private rented | 10% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 53% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 3% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 32% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 2% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 56% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 33% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 1% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 1% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 10% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 46% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 19% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 55% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 11% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 3% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 99% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | under 1% | 2% |
Deprivation
The neighbourhood around this street is in decile 10 of 10 on the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, where 1 is the most deprived tenth of England's 33,755 neighbourhoods and 10 the least.
What has changed
Nothing new since the change feed started on 30 October 2026. New sales and energy certificates, and hygiene ratings, school inspections and flood figures nearby, will be listed here as the sources update.
Postcodes on this street
Nearby streets
Borough Lane · Little Larchmount · Stephen Neville Court · Springhill Road · Mandeville Road · Station Road · Debden Road · Mount Pleasant Cottages · Station Road · Crawley Hobbs Close · Copperfields · Braybrooke Gardens
All the streets in CB11 and across Uttlesford.
What this page cannot tell you
- Whether a particular house is at risk of flooding, subsiding or anything else: the flood map is a model of areas and there is no property-level data here.
- What a home is worth now: sales are historic prices for the homes that happened to sell.
- How safe the street is: crime points are moved to anonymised locations and many crimes are never reported.
- Whether you would get a place at a school: distances are straight lines, not catchments.
- Who lives on the street now: census figures describe the small areas around it in March 2021, during a lockdown.
- How long a journey takes or how often anything runs: transport distances are straight lines to the nearest stops.
- Whether a GP practice is taking new patients, or a dentist new NHS patients.
- How loud a home is inside, or noise from industry, neighbours or smaller airfields: noise figures are models of road, rail and air traffic outside.
How each figure on this page is matched to the street and worked out: methodology.