Area Analysis Buckinghamshire, South East

SL8 House Prices, Crime & Local Stats

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for the SL8 postcode area.

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Population

6,804

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Avg Age

46

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Avg Income

£ 60,850 /yr

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Employed

50%

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
7/10
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1/10
workEmployment
8/10
diversity_3Diversity
4/10
paymentsAffluence
10/10
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7/10
homeHome Ownership
8/10
trending_upInvestment
7/10
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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.

home £645,833 median price
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

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.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

Census-aligned analysis of population structure and socioeconomic drivers.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British92.5%
Asian / British Asian3.8%
Black / African / Caribbean0.8%
Other / Mixed2.9%

Economic Activity

50%Active
FT: 35%
Unemployed: 2%

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

Recent reported incidents and common crime categories.

Violence and sexual offences439
Criminal damage and arson92
Public order88
Vehicle crime77
Other theft74

school Local Schools

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Claytons Primary School

Good300 pupils
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Westfield School

Good72 pupils
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Bourne End Academy

Good731 pupils

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

9 nearby
  • Shell Cress
  • Wenzel's The Bakers Ltd
  • Lloyds Pharmacy
  • Lee's Bakery
  • Thames Bourne End
  • + 4 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • Riverside Lodge
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

6 nearby
  • The Black Lion Public House
  • The Garibaldi Public House
  • The Spade Oak
  • The Walnut Tree Public House
  • Upper Thames Sailing Club
  • + 1 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

13 nearby
  • Bourne For Desserts
  • CH & CO - Renesas Restaurant
  • Costa Coffee
  • Eats Of Eden Restaurant And Food Hall
  • Junglemania
  • + 8 more
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Supermarkets

2 nearby
  • Co-op Bourne End
  • Tesco Express
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

2 nearby
  • Chanak Turkish Cuisine
  • Smiles