SL2 1BL is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood located 0.3km from Manor Park in Slough. Administratively it sits within Farnham ward and the Slough constituency.
For renters and young professionals, SL2 1BL 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. 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.
Census 2021 statistics for SL2 1BL are sourced from Output Area E00083236 (shared with 23 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
SL2 1BL House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SL2 1BL.
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
SL2 1BL is a mixed residential postcode — average age 33, 27% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Young average age (33) and budget pricing suggest early gentrification potential.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SL2 1BL. 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
Area Vibe: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around SL2 1BL 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
Arbour Vale School
Penn Wood Primary and Nursery School
St Mary's Farnham Royal CofE Primary School
Claycots School
Baylis Court School
Beechwood School
Phoenix Infant Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
37 nearby- Costsavers Supermarket0.3 km
- Crystal Pharmacy0.3 km
- Delikatesy Smaczek0.6 km
- Euro Market Convenience Store0.6 km
- Exotic Superstore Ltd0.6 km
- + 32 more
Restaurant, Cafe
15 nearby- Exotic Karahi0.6 km
- Five Lads0.5 km
- Head Chef0.6 km
- Karahi King0.6 km
- Punjab Sweets and Curry0.3 km
- + 10 more
Takeaway Shop
21 nearby- Chicken Delite0.7 km
- Chipsta0.7 km
- Cupp Bubble Tea0.6 km
- Dixy Chicken0.2 km
- Farnham Grill0.6 km
- + 16 more
Pub, NightClub
1 nearby- Faraday Social Club0.4 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
- Burnham2.2 km
- Slough2.6 km
- Taplow4.6 km
Bus Stops
- Trevose House0.1 km
- Crofthill Road0.2 km
- Trevose House0.2 km
- Crofthill Road0.2 km
- Salisbury Avenue0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: SL21BL · Data under Open Government Licence