About Arkesden

Arkesden is a small village located in the county of Essex, in the east of England. It lies within the CB11 postcode area and is situated near the border with Cambridgeshire. The village is surrounded by rural countryside, with farmland and wooded areas forming the backdrop to its quiet, traditional character. Arkesden has a long history, with records indicating settlement dating back to the Anglo-Saxon period. The parish church, St Mary’s, is a notable feature, showcasing architectural elements from various historical periods. The village retains a sense of community, with local events and gatherings often taking place in the village hall or church grounds. Its location offers easy access to nearby towns and villages, while still maintaining a peaceful, countryside atmosphere.

School Ratings in Arkesden

Families in Arkesden have access to 14 local schools. R A Butler Junior School and Saffron Walden County High School are each rated Outstanding by Ofsted. A further 7 schools hold a Good rating.

House Prices in Arkesden

Homes sell for an average of £555K locally. Most of the housing is made up of detached homes, averaging £753K.

Crime and Anti-Social Behaviour in Arkesden

Crime in the area is lower than the national average. Anti-social behaviour is the leading concern across Arkesden, with 4 incidents recorded in January 2026.

Deprivation and Employment in Arkesden

The 2025 Index of Multiple Deprivation places Arkesden among the least deprived neighbourhoods in England. Working-age employment in the area is well above the national average. Residents in the area generally earn above the national average.

Broadband and Mobile Internet in Arkesden

Broadband services in Arkesden range from standard to superfast depending on location. Mobile signal strength on 4G is reasonable, though 5G and indoor coverage can be patchy. For the latest speed predictions, visit Ofcom's broadband checker.

Property Prices 2,753 sales

Average Price £555K
£215 — £40.34M
Detached £753K 983
Semi £472K 710
Terraced £373K 495
Flat £235K 427

Schools & Education 12 nearby View all schools

12 Primary
2 Secondary
Clavering Primary School Primary Good 2 miles Newport Primary School Primary Good 2.1 miles Joyce Frankland Academy, Newport Secondary Good 2.3 miles Rickling Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School Primary Good 3.3 miles Saffron Walden County High School Secondary Outstanding 3.6 miles Chrishall Holy Trinity and St Nicholas CofE (Aided) Primary School and Pre-School Primary Good 3.9 miles Katherine Semar Junior School Primary 4 miles Katherine Semar Infant School Primary 4 miles St Thomas More Catholic Primary School, Saffron Walden Primary Good 4.1 miles R A Butler Infant School Primary Good 4.2 miles R A Butler Junior School Primary Outstanding 4.2 miles St Mary's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School Primary Good 4.3 miles

Deprivation and Employment in Arkesden IMD 2025

According to the 2025 Index of Multiple Deprivation, Arkesden experiences very low levels of deprivation. The local economy supports strong employment and incomes are above the national average. Access to services, education and healthcare in the area is generally good.

Overall Deprivation
9/10
Income
8/10
Employment
9/10
Education
9/10
Health
10/10
Housing
5/10
Living Environment
6/10
5,440 Children (0-15) 18%
17,513 Working Age 59%
8,802 Older (60+) 30%
Above Average Child Poverty (IDACI) 14.6% of children in income-deprived families
Above Average Older Person Poverty (IDAOPI) 8.8% of over-60s in income-deprived households
Data from English Indices of Deprivation 2025 · Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0

Crime in Arkesden 39 crimes · January 2026

Low Crime Area

Crime levels in Arkesden are lower than the England and Wales average. While violence & sexual offences is the most frequently recorded category, the overall picture is one of a settled and secure small town where serious incidents remain uncommon.

18 Violence & Sexual Offences
4 Anti-Social Behaviour
4 Burglary
4 Vehicle Crime
2 Drugs
2 Other Theft
1 Criminal Damage & Arson
1 Public Order
1 Shoplifting
1 Theft from Person
1 Other Crime
Local Policing
Essex Clavering and Thaxted Visit force website →
Data from data.police.uk · Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0
Crime figures depend on reporting by individual police forces and may not reflect the full picture in all areas.

Nearest Train Stations 6 stations

Newport (Essex) Train Station 2.3 miles
Great Chesterford Train Station 5.1 miles
Stansted Mountfitchet Train Station 6.3 miles
Whittlesford Parkway Train Station 7.9 miles
Bishops Stortford Train Station 8.4 miles
Royston Train Station 9.1 miles

Location

Nearby Towns & Villages 12 found

Wood Hall 0.9 miles Wicken Bonhunt 0.9 miles Hill Green 1.2 miles Stickling Green 1.4 miles Roast Green 1.8 miles Duddenhoe End 1.8 miles Bridge Green 1.8 miles Butts Green 2 miles Rickling 2 miles Clavering 2 miles Wendens Ambo 2.2 miles Further Ford End 2.2 miles

Local Government

District Uttlesford
County Essex
Ward Saffron Walden Shire
Constituency Saffron Walden
Parish Saffron Walden
Region East of England

Streets in CB11 30 shown View all streets

Adams Court 1 Allard Way 1 Alpha Place 2 Andrews Close 1 Ansgar Road 1 Arkesden Road (Clatterbury Lane) 1 Audley Court 1 Audley End 3 Audley End Road 4 Audley Road 3 Auton Croft 1 Barlee Close 1 Barley Court 1 Barnard Close 1 Barnards Yard 1 Basil Way 1 Beard's Lane 1 Bearwalden Business Park 1 Beck Road 1 Beeches Close 2 Bells Close 1 Belmont Hill 2 Birdbush Avenue 1 Bishops Way 1 Blacklands Close 1 Bluebell Drive 1 Blyth Court 1 Borough Lane 4 Bowker Close 1 Boytons Acre 1

Postcodes in CB11 50 shown View all postcodes

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