Houses for sale in Saffron Walden, Cambridgeshire
House Prices in Saffron Walden
Properties in Saffron Walden have an average house price of £636k and had 43 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 £290,000 in 2026. That figure comes from 452 sales logged over the past 31 years.
Prices have fallen back over the last three years. Compared with 2023, when the typical sale came in around £538,758, that's a fall of roughly 46.2%.
Looking back five years, average prices are down about 53.1% since 2021, a drop of around £327,736 in cash terms.
Zoom out to the past decade for the fuller picture. Back in 2016, homes here averaged £509,801, so the typical sold price has fallen about 43.1% since then, around 5.5% a year lower. Stretch the view to fifteen years and that annual pace edges up closer to -1.6%.
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 £635,874. This amount is 62% higher than the average price in Cambridgeshire. There are 1,820 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 £685,534.
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 £491,409.
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
|
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | £290,000 | 
-159% |
1 Property |
| 2025 | £752,000 | 
24% |
19 Properties |
| 2024 | £572,681 |
6% |
11 Properties |
| 2023 | £538,758 |
-1% |
12 Properties |
| 2022 | £544,050 |
-14% |
10 Properties |
| 2021 | £617,736 |
1% |
13 Properties |
| 2020 | £611,062 |
-19% |
8 Properties |
| 2019 | £730,000 |
36% |
4 Properties |
| 2018 | £467,444 |
-10% |
9 Properties |
| 2017 | £513,450 |
1% |
15 Properties |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Detached House | £923,447.00 | 19 Detached Houses |
| Semi Detached House | £443,727.00 | 11 Semi Detached Houses |
| Terraced House | £378,161.00 | 13 Terraced Houses |
Transport in Saffron Walden
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