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 miles20.3 km
- Chelmsford 22.8 miles36.7 km
- Harlow 19.3 miles31 km
- Stevenage 20.9 miles33.6 km
- Welwyn Garden City 24.7 miles39.8 km
- Braintree 16.4 miles26.4 km
- Bishop's Stortford 12 miles19.3 km
- Hitchin 23 miles36.9 km
- Hoddesdon 22.6 miles36.4 km
- Haverhill 8.4 miles13.6 km
- Hertford 21.5 miles34.6 km
- Witham 22.7 miles36.6 km
Neighbouring places
- Saffron Walden Built-up area 0.8 miles1.2 km
- Saffron Walden Shire Ward 1.3 miles2.1 km
- Saffron Walden Audley Ward 1.4 miles2.2 km
- Sewards End Built-up area 1.6 miles2.6 km
- Littlebury Built-up area 1.8 miles3 km
- Wendens Ambo Built-up area 2.8 miles4.5 km
- Ashdon Built-up area 3 miles4.8 km
- Great Chesterford Built-up area 3.2 miles5.1 km
- Elder Street Built-up area 3.4 miles5.4 km
- Hadstock Built-up area 3.4 miles5.5 km
- Wimbish Parish 3.5 miles5.7 km
- Strethall Parish 3.7 miles6 km
Example postcodes in Saffron Walden Castle
CB10 1BU, CB10 2DD, CB10 2EE, CB10 2BA, CB10 1BE, CB11 3JH, CB10 2DT, CB11 3JP, CB10 2DA … See all
Transport links
- Stansted Airport 10.2 miles16.5 km
- Luton Airport 28.6 miles46 km
- Audley End Railway Station 2.7 miles4.4 km
- Great Chesterford Railway Station 3.1 miles5 km
Hotels near Saffron Walden Castle Ad
- The Three Hills 4.2 miles6.8 km
- Hinxton Hall Hotel and Conference Centre 4.4 miles7.1 km
- The Lodge Duxford 4 5.8 miles9.4 km
- Holiday Inn Express Cambridge-Duxford M11, Jct.10 3 6.1 miles9.8 km
- Farmhouse Inn 3 7.8 miles12.6 km
- The Suffolk Hotel 8.6 miles13.9 km
- Stay and Relax at the Yew Tree 8.6 miles13.9 km
- The Red Lion Hotel 3 6.1 miles9.9 km
- Radisson Blu Hotel London Stansted Airport 4 9.7 miles15.7 km
- Sturmer Hall Hotel and Conference Centre 4 9.3 miles14.9 km
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 miles1.1 km
- Audley End House and Gardens Museum 1.6 miles2.5 km
- Tilty Abbey Historic site 8.7 miles14.1 km
- Cambridge University Botanic Garden Gardens 12.2 miles19.7 km
- The Fitzwilliam Museum Museum 12.8 miles20.6 km
- Museum of Archaeology and Anthropology Museum 13 miles20.9 km
- University of Cambridge University 13 miles21 km
- Grand Arcade Shopping centre 13.1 miles21 km
- Abbey Stadium Stadium 13.1 miles21 km
- Trinity College College 13.3 miles21.4 km
- Wimpole Estate Estate 14.8 miles23.9 km
- Newmarket Racecourse Recreation 15 miles24.1 km