Houses for sale in Saffron Walden, Cambridgeshire


House Prices in Saffron Walden

Properties in Saffron Walden have an average house price of £601k and had 40 Property Transactions within the last 3 years.¹
Saffron Walden is an area in Cambridgeshire with 456 households², where the most expensive property was sold for £3.65M.


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Property price trends in Saffron Walden

According to the latest Land Registry data, the average home in Saffron Walden sold for £664,000 in 2025. That figure comes from 449 sales logged over the past 30 years.

Prices have continued to climb over the last three years. Compared with 2022, when the typical sale came in around £544,050, that's a rise of roughly 22%.

Looking back five years, average prices are up about 8.7% since 2020, a gain of around £52,938 in cash terms.

Zoom out to the past decade for the fuller picture. Back in 2015, homes here averaged £495,222, so the typical sold price has climbed about 34.1% since then, roughly 3% a year. Stretch the view to fifteen years and that annual pace eases back to about 0.4%.

Frequently asked questions about Saffron Walden


What is the average price for a property for sale in Saffron Walden?

The average price for a property for sale in Saffron Walden is £601,315. This amount is 52% higher than the average price in Cambridgeshire. There are 1,772 property listings for sale in Saffron Walden.


What locations have the most expensive properties for sale in Saffron Walden?

The location with the most expensive properties for sale in Saffron Walden is Duxford at an average of £634,236.


What locations have the most affordable properties for sale in Saffron Walden?

The location with the most affordable properties for sale in Saffron Walden is The Abingtons at an average of £502,550.


Which train stations are available in or near Saffron Walden?

Some of the train stations available in or near Saffron Walden are Great Chesterford, Whittlesford and Audley End.


Property Price Paid in Saffron Walden by Year

The average sold property price by year was:

Year Average Sold Price Price Change
Sold Properties More information
2025 £664,000
Price increase
14%
17 Properties
2024 £572,681
Price increase
6%
11 Properties
2023 £538,758
Price decrease
-1%
12 Properties
2022 £544,050
Price decrease
-14%
10 Properties
2021 £617,736
Price increase
1%
13 Properties
2020 £611,062
Price decrease
-19%
8 Properties
2019 £730,000
Price increase
36%
4 Properties
2018 £467,444
Price decrease
-10%
9 Properties
2017 £513,450
Price increase
1%
15 Properties
2016 £509,801
Price increase
3%
17 Properties
Source: HM Land Registry — official sold price data published by the UK Government.

Property Price per Property Type in Saffron Walden

Here you can find historic sold price data in order to help with your property search.

The average Property Paid Price for specific property types in the last three years are:

Property Type Average Sold Price Sold Properties
Semi Detached House £450,100.00 10 Semi Detached Houses
Terraced House £385,508.00 12 Terraced Houses
Detached House £829,194.00 18 Detached Houses
Source: HM Land Registry — official sold price data published by the UK Government.