SL2 1AL is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Cumberland Avenue, 0.3km from Manor Park in Slough. Administratively it sits within Farnham ward and the Slough constituency.
This is a well-established rental postcode — a close-knit migrant community area with strong extended family networks. The daytime character shifts — ethnically mixed self-employed with no fixed place of work in construction, transport, and storage. An average age of 33 points to a young professional and early-career population — ambitious, mobile, and predominantly renting. 57% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. The area has a notably diverse population — 100% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Slough.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 61 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Average house prices are around £343k.
Census 2021 statistics for SL2 1AL are sourced from Output Area E00083236 (shared with 23 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
CUMBERLAND AVENUE, SL2 1AL House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CUMBERLAND AVENUE, SL2 1AL.
555
33
£ 62,600 /yr
47%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
No single demographic signal dominates SL2 1AL — age 33, 27% ownership, 57% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. Balanced crime and pricing reflect a genuinely average but liveable neighbourhood.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SL2 1AL. The average age is 32.7. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Age & Housing: A mid-life demographic with high rental density. The population consists largely of working adults in their thirties and forties renting their homes.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 323,250
2 sales · Mean £ 323,250
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around SL2 1AL is moderate at 61 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
St Anthony's Catholic Primary School
Penn Wood Primary and Nursery School
Arbour Vale School
Baylis Court School
St Mary's Farnham Royal CofE Primary School
Phoenix Infant Academy
Claycots School
Beechwood School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
37 nearby- Costsavers Supermarket0.2 km
- Crystal Pharmacy0.2 km
- Delikatesy Smaczek0.5 km
- Euro Market Convenience Store0.5 km
- Exotic Superstore Ltd0.5 km
- + 32 more
Restaurant, Cafe
15 nearby- Exotic Karahi0.5 km
- Five Lads0.4 km
- Head Chef0.5 km
- Karahi King0.5 km
- Punjab Sweets and Curry0.2 km
- + 10 more
Takeaway Shop
21 nearby- Chicken Delite0.7 km
- Chipsta0.6 km
- Cupp Bubble Tea0.6 km
- Dixy Chicken0.1 km
- Farnham Grill0.5 km
- + 16 more
Pub, NightClub
1 nearby- Faraday Social Club0.5 km
Supermarkets
3 nearby- Checkout Superstore0.2 km
- Lidl0.4 km
- Iceland0.7 km
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- A J Lodge0.9 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Burnham2.3 km
- Slough2.6 km
- Taplow4.6 km
Bus Stops
- Trevose House0.2 km
- Salisbury Avenue0.2 km
- Salisbury Avenue0.2 km
- Trevose House0.2 km
- Crofthill Road0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: SL21AL · Data under Open Government Licence