SL2 1AY is a safe, established residential area on Cornwall Avenue, 0.1km 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. During the day, ethnically mixed self-employed with no fixed place of work in construction, transport, and storage. The community skews young professional (average age 33) — expect a mix of renters, sharers, and first-time buyers. 43% 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 50 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Average house prices are around £247k, up 48.6% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for SL2 1AY are sourced from Output Area E00083257 (shared with 4 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
CORNWALL AVENUE, SL2 1AY House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CORNWALL AVENUE, SL2 1AY.
336
33
£ 62,600 /yr
49%
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
Balanced, accessible, and mixed. SL2 1AY spans multiple life stages — average age 33, moderate ownership and renting. £247k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket. Property prices are trending up 48.6% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SL2 1AY. The average age is 32.8. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 374,500
2 sales · Mean £ 374,500
Flat
£ 198,000
10 sales · Mean £ 207,000
Semi-Detached
£ 253,000
1 sales · Mean £ 253,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around SL2 1AY is moderate at 50 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
St Mary's Farnham Royal CofE Primary School
Penn Wood Primary and Nursery School
Arbour Vale School
Beechwood School
Claycots School
Baylis Court School
Phoenix Infant Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
34 nearby- Costsavers Supermarket0.5 km
- Crystal Pharmacy0.5 km
- Delikatesy Smaczek0.8 km
- Euro Market Convenience Store0.8 km
- Exotic Superstore Ltd0.8 km
- + 29 more
Restaurant, Cafe
15 nearby- Home Plate Bar and Kitchen0.9 km
- Exotic Karahi0.8 km
- Five Lads0.7 km
- Head Chef0.8 km
- Karahi King0.8 km
- + 10 more
Takeaway Shop
20 nearby- Chicken Delite0.9 km
- Chipsta0.9 km
- Cupp Bubble Tea0.8 km
- Dixy Chicken0.4 km
- Farnham Grill0.8 km
- + 15 more
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Lidl0.6 km
- Checkout Superstore0.4 km
Pub, NightClub
1 nearby- Faraday Social Club0.7 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Burnham2.5 km
- Slough2.7 km
- Taplow4.8 km
Bus Stops
- Crofthill Road0.2 km
- Crofthill Road0.3 km
- St Anthonys RC Church0.4 km
- Trevose House0.4 km
- St Anthonys RC Church0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: SL21AY · Data under Open Government Licence