SL8 is a postcode district in Buckinghamshire, South East, covering 268 active and 123 retired postcodes.
The largest share of SL8 (27%) is characterised by a mature neighbourhood of self-reliant retirees, typically owner-occupied, alongside a peaceful suburb where most residents are approaching or in retirement (17%). A further 15% of the district is made up of a diverse professional area with lots of families buying and renting. This mix of 5 distinct neighbourhood types makes SL8 one of the more varied districts in the region.
Property: Average house prices in SL8 are around £645k, up 5.5% year-on-year. Safety: Crime runs above average across SL8 at 140 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 46 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 SL8 demographics profile for district-wide census breakdowns.
SL8 House Prices, Crime & Local Stats
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for the SL8 postcode area.
6,804
46
£ 60,850 /yr
50%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Area Character
Ranked among the least deprived areas in England, SL8 combines high owner-occupation (74%), strong property values (£645k median) and low crime into a blue-chip residential profile. Crime rates in this specific area are higher than average. Property prices average £645k. Property prices are trending up 5.5% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
Census-aligned analysis of population structure and socioeconomic drivers.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)
Recent reported incidents and common crime categories.
school Local Schools
Claytons Primary School
Westfield School
Bourne End Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
9 nearby- Shell Cress
- Wenzel's The Bakers Ltd
- Lloyds Pharmacy
- Lee's Bakery
- Thames Bourne End
- + 4 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Riverside Lodge
Pub, NightClub
6 nearby- The Bounty
- The Black Lion Public House
- The Garibaldi Public House
- The Spade Oak
- The Walnut Tree Public House
- + 1 more
Restaurant, Cafe
13 nearby- Costa Coffee
- Eats Of Eden Restaurant And Food Hall
- Junglemania
- KEG
- Kongs Peking Restaurant
- + 8 more
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Co-op Bourne End
- Tesco Express
Takeaway Shop
2 nearby- Chanak Turkish Cuisine
- Smiles
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