Saffron Walden Castle
Ward in Uttlesford, Essex, England
| Coordinates: | 52.033, 0.252 |
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| OS grid ref: | TL 54 39 |
| Dialling code: | 01799 (Saffron Walden) |
Saffron Walden Castle sits within the district of Uttlesford in north‑west Essex, covering part of the historic market town of Saffron Walden. The area takes its name from the medieval castle motte on Castle Hill, the earthwork remains of a once substantial stronghold, and is surrounded by attractive streets, conservation areas and listed buildings that reflect the town’s long history.
Locally the ward mixes residential neighbourhoods with a busy town centre economy built around independent shops, cafés, cultural venues and visitor attractions such as the Saffron Walden Museum and Bridge End Garden. It has a lively civic and arts scene - including the annual Saffron Walden Festival - and benefits from strong commuter links to Cambridge and London, giving it a blend of tourism, local services and commuter‑driven prosperity.
Postcode districts covering Saffron Walden Castle
Most populated places nearby
- Cambridge 12.6 miles
- Chelmsford 22.8 miles
- Harlow 19.3 miles
- Stevenage 20.9 miles
- Welwyn Garden City 24.7 miles
- Braintree 16.4 miles
- Bishop's Stortford 12 miles
- Hitchin 23 miles
- Hoddesdon 22.6 miles
- Haverhill 8.4 miles
- Hertford 21.5 miles
- Witham 22.7 miles
Neighbouring places
- Saffron Walden Built-up area 0.8 miles
- Saffron Walden Shire Ward 1.3 miles
- Saffron Walden Audley Ward 1.4 miles
- Sewards End Built-up area 1.6 miles
- Littlebury Built-up area 1.8 miles
- Wendens Ambo Built-up area 2.8 miles
- Ashdon Built-up area 3 miles
- Great Chesterford Built-up area 3.2 miles
- Elder Street Built-up area 3.4 miles
- Hadstock Built-up area 3.4 miles
- Wimbish Parish 3.5 miles
- Strethall Parish 3.7 miles
Example postcodes in Saffron Walden Castle
CB10 2EQ, CB10 2DP, CB10 2EE, CB10 2BD, CB10 2DG, CB10 2DD, CB10 1BG, CB10 1BW, CB10 2DJ … See all
Transport links
- Stansted Airport 10.2 miles
- Luton Airport 28.6 miles
- Audley End Railway Station 2.7 miles
- Great Chesterford Railway Station 3.1 miles
Hotels near Saffron Walden Castle Ad
- The Three Hills 4.2 miles
- Hinxton Hall Hotel and Conference Centre 4.4 miles
- Holiday Inn Express Cambridge-Duxford M11, Jct.10 3 6.1 miles
- The Lodge Duxford 4 5.8 miles
- Farmhouse Inn 3 7.8 miles
- The Red Lion Hotel 3 6.1 miles
- Stay and Relax at the Yew Tree 8.6 miles
- Radisson Blu Hotel London Stansted Airport 4 9.7 miles
- Sturmer Hall Hotel and Conference Centre 4 9.3 miles
- Coach House Hotel 3 8.8 miles
Schools in Saffron Walden Castle
- St Mary's C of E Voluntary Aided Primary School Primary
Local points of interest
- Saffron Walden Museum Museum 0.7 miles
- Audley End House and Gardens Museum 1.6 miles
- Tilty Abbey Historic site 8.7 miles
- Cambridge University Botanic Garden Gardens 12.2 miles
- The Fitzwilliam Museum Museum 12.8 miles
- Museum of Archaeology and Anthropology Museum 13 miles
- University of Cambridge University 13 miles
- Grand Arcade Shopping centre 13.1 miles
- Abbey Stadium Stadium 13.1 miles
- Trinity College College 13.3 miles
- Wimpole Estate Estate 14.8 miles
- Newmarket Racecourse Recreation 15 miles