Why is Saffron Walden famous?

Saffron is famous for being the world’s most expensive spice, with its distinctive aroma, rich honey-like flavour and trademark yellow hue. The history of Saffron is particularly relevant to Saffron Walden, which took its name from the spice.

Is Saffron Walden a nice place to live?

Saffron Walden has been named in the Sunday Times Best Places to Live 2021 list. The Uttlesford town is one of the top eight locations in the East of England region. Woodbridge in Suffolk claimed the top spot. The comprehensive guide was published on Sunday (March 28).

Why is Saffron Walden called that?

Saffron Walden is a picturesque, medieval town, in north west Essex. It has a rich heritage of old buildings reflecting its wealth as a rural market town. The ‘Saffron Walden’ name was formalised by Henry VIII in a charter granted in 1514, which showed five saffron flowers in the margins.

Is Saffron Walden a rich area?

Saffron Walden is in the top 10 of the most expensive places to live in the UK, according to new research by the Lloyds Bank. The average house price is now £337,000, £14,000 more than the county average.

Do they still grow saffron in Saffron Walden?

For centuries saffron was grown around Saffron Walden but as harvesting the crocus bulb was so labour intensive, it became too expensive to produce. Farmer David Smale has planted 150,000 bulbs at three secret sites around the town as it is still in demand.

Why is Saffron Walden so expensive?

Saffron Walden is one of the biggest towns in north Essex, with an influx of buyers from London driving increasingly high demand – and prices. Audley End train station is right in the centre of the CB11 post code, which makes it a particularly attractive destination for London commuters.

Where are the best places in the world to live?

The 10 Best Places to Live in the World

  • Geneva, Switzerland (tie)
  • Zurich, Switzerland.
  • Perth, Australia.
  • Tokyo (tie)
  • Wellington, New Zealand (tie)
  • Adelaide, Australia. Overall rating (out of 100): 94.0.
  • Osaka, Japan. Overall rating (out of 100): 94.2.
  • Auckland, New Zealand. Overall rating (out of 100): 96.0.

Is Saffron Walden safe?

Saffron Walden is among the top 10 safest small towns in Essex, and is the 151st most dangerous overall out of Essex’s 319 towns, villages, and cities. The overall crime rate in Saffron Walden in 2020 was 48 crimes per 1,000 people.

Is Saffron Walden a village?

Saffron Walden is a market town in the Uttlesford district of Essex, England, 12 miles (19 km) north of Bishop’s Stortford, 15 miles (24 km) south of Cambridge and 43 miles (69 km) north of London. It retains a rural appearance and some buildings of the medieval period. The population was 15,504 at the 2011 census.

Which country does saffron come from?

Iran
Iran produces 85 percent of the world’s saffron, according to the UN Food and Agriculture Organization, thanks to its relatively dry, sunny climate and the agricultural knowledge passed down through generations of farmers. It likely was first discovered in Bronze Age Greece, yet it now grows throughout Europe and Asia.

What day is Saffron Walden Market?

Market days are Tuesdays and Saturdays. You can enjoy browsing and buying goods from a wide range of stalls. The Tuesday market is more traditional, with the Saturday market more cosmopolitan.