Area Analysis Bracknell Forest, South East

SL5 House Prices, Crime & Local Stats

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for the SL5 postcode area.

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Population

24,556

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Avg Age

43

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Avg Income

£ 60,433 /yr

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Employed

48%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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8/10
family_restroomFamily
9/10
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3/10
workEmployment
7/10
diversity_3Diversity
8/10
paymentsAffluence
10/10
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6/10
homeHome Ownership
7/10
trending_upInvestment
1/10
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Area Character

Ranked among the least deprived areas in England, SL5 combines high owner-occupation (72%), strong property values (£532k median) and low crime into a blue-chip residential profile. Crime rates in this specific area are higher than average. Property prices average £532k. Property prices are trending down 40.1% year-on-year.

home £532,100 median price
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

SL5 is a postcode district in Bracknell Forest, South East, covering 866 active and 540 retired postcodes.

The largest share of SL5 (33%) is characterised by a suburban area with older residents still working, typically homeowners, alongside a retirement-heavy area, often including sheltered housing or care homes (22%). A further 13% of the district is made up of a prosperous Indian community with high employment in professional sectors. This mix of 6 distinct neighbourhood types makes SL5 one of the more varied districts in the region.

Property: Average house prices in SL5 are around £532k, down 40.1% year-on-year. Safety: Crime runs above average across SL5 at 136 per 1,000 residents — driven partly by commercial activity and transport hubs. Individual street-level data is available by selecting a specific postcode below. An average age of 43 points to a settled, predominantly family community — stable, long-term residents alongside newer arrivals.

Select any postcode below to explore street-level crime, nearby schools, sold house prices, and census data — or view the full SL5 demographics profile for district-wide census breakdowns.

mapGeographic Location

Demographic Deep-Dive

Census-aligned analysis of population structure and socioeconomic drivers.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British85.7%
Asian / British Asian7.8%
Black / African / Caribbean1.3%
Other / Mixed5.2%

Economic Activity

48%Active
FT: 34%
Unemployed: 2%

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)

Recent reported incidents and common crime categories.

Violence and sexual offences1375
Other theft296
Criminal damage and arson295
Burglary273
Public order258

school Local Schools

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South Ascot Village Primary School

Good184 pupils
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Ascot Heath Primary School

Outstanding389 pupils
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Holy Trinity CofE Primary School, Sunningdale

Good240 pupils
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St Michael's CofE Primary School, Sunninghill

Good195 pupils
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Cheapside CofE Primary School

Good196 pupils
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Heathermount School

Good77 pupils
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Charters School

Outstanding1739 pupils
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St Francis Catholic Primary School, South Ascot

Outstanding210 pupils

storefront Nearby Amenities

hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

6 nearby
  • Tanglewood
  • Berystede Hotel
  • Broom Hall Hutt
  • Coworth Park Ltd
  • Highclere Hotel
  • + 1 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

14 nearby
  • Bar 1/Club1
  • Dog And Partridge
  • FALAK ROYAL
  • Halfway Hut
  • La Cloche @ The Carpenters Arms
  • + 9 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

56 nearby
  • Funky Mobile Pottery
  • Ascot Pavillion Restaurant At Ascot Racecourse
  • Ascot Racecourse
  • Ascot Spices
  • Ascots
  • + 51 more
local_grocery_store

Supermarkets

4 nearby
  • Sainsbury's Local
  • T & G Wholesale Meats Ltd
  • Tesco Express
  • Waitrose Ltd
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

7 nearby
  • Royal Ascot - Golden Lily
  • Village Grill / Pizza Bangz
  • Peppermills Indian Takeaway
  • Blazin Soul Kitchen
  • Deep Blue
  • + 2 more
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Retailers - Other

24 nearby
  • Ascot Local
  • Costcutter
  • David Pharmacy
  • Anne Marie Patisserie Ascot
  • Anne Marie Patisserie Sunninghill
  • + 19 more