Postcode Analysis Slough, South East

CANTERBURY AVENUE, SL2 1BD House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CANTERBURY AVENUE, SL2 1BD.

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Population

336

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Avg Age

33

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Avg Income

£ 62,600 /yr

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Employed

49%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.

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5/10
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3/10
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8/10
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2/10
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10/10
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4/10
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5/10
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4/10
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9/10
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Area Character

SL2 1BD is a mixed residential postcode — average age 33, 52% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice. Property prices are trending up 62.5% year-on-year.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

SL2 1BD is a safe, established residential area on Canterbury Avenue, 0.1km from Manor Park in Slough. Administratively it sits within Farnham ward and the Slough constituency.

For renters and young professionals, SL2 1BD offers 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. 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 rates are low here at 39 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £218k, up 62.5% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for SL2 1BD are sourced from Output Area E00083257 (shared with 4 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SL2 1BD. 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

White / British43.9%
Asian / British Asian44.8%
Black / African / Caribbean8.7%
Other / Mixed2.7%

Economic Activity

49%Active
FT: 28%
Unemployed: 4%
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Area Vibe: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.

home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 260,000

1 sales · Mean £ 260,000

Flat

£ 200,000

4 sales · Mean £ 201,250

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

SL2 1BD has low crime rates — 39 incidents 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.

Violence and sexual offences110
Anti-social behaviour34
Other theft31
Vehicle crime30
Public order26

school Local Schools

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Penn Wood Primary and Nursery School

Good705 pupils0.3 km
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St Anthony's Catholic Primary School

Good509 pupils0.3 km
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St Mary's Farnham Royal CofE Primary School

Good281 pupils0.4 km
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Arbour Vale School

Good333 pupils0.5 km
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Baylis Court School

Good928 pupils0.8 km
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Beechwood School

Requires Improvement829 pupils0.8 km
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Claycots School

Good1677 pupils0.8 km
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Phoenix Infant Academy

Good264 pupils0.9 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

29 nearby
  • Costsavers Supermarket0.6 km
  • Crystal Pharmacy0.6 km
  • Delikatesy Smaczek0.8 km
  • Euro Market Convenience Store0.8 km
  • Exotic Superstore Ltd0.8 km
  • + 24 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

15 nearby
  • Home Plate Bar and Kitchen0.9 km
  • Exotic Karahi0.8 km
  • Five Lads0.8 km
  • Head Chef0.8 km
  • Karahi King0.8 km
  • + 10 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

16 nearby
  • Chipsta0.9 km
  • Cupp Bubble Tea0.9 km
  • Dixy Chicken0.5 km
  • Farnham Grill0.8 km
  • Farnham Kebabs0.5 km
  • + 11 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

1 nearby
  • Faraday Social Club0.8 km
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Supermarkets

2 nearby
  • Checkout Superstore0.5 km
  • Lidl0.7 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Burnham2.6 km
  • Slough2.7 km
  • Taplow4.9 km

Bus Stops

  • Crofthill Road0.4 km
  • Crofthill Road0.4 km
  • Canterbury Avenue0.4 km
  • St Anthonys RC Church0.4 km
  • Canterbury Avenue0.5 km