Postcode Analysis Slough, South East

CANTERBURY AVENUE, SL2 1BQ House Prices & Local Information

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

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Population

327

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Avg Age

34

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Avg Income

£ 62,600 /yr

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Employed

48%

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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6/10
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8/10
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3/10
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10/10
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4/10
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5/10
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3/10
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1/10
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Area Character

Cultural diversity defines SL2 1BQ — 55% of the population identifies from a non-white background, making this a vibrant, multicultural neighbourhood with strong community networks. Low crime and mid-range prices make this an accessible, safe multicultural area.

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

SL2 1BQ is a safe, established residential area on Canterbury Avenue, 0.2km from Manor Park in Slough. Administratively it sits within Farnham ward and the Slough constituency.

Within the SL2 district, this postcode is characterised by a culturally diverse area with a strong community identity. By day, the area transitions to a self-employed tradespeople in multicultural metro suburbs character: ethnically mixed self-employed with no fixed place of work in construction, transport, and storage. With residents averaging 34 years old, this is a classic professional renter's neighbourhood — energetic, sociable, and career-focused. The area has a notably diverse population — 55% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Slough.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 34 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £160k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area.

Census 2021 statistics for SL2 1BQ are sourced from Output Area E00083234 (shared with 9 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 1BQ. The average age is 33.5. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British45.0%
Asian / British Asian43.2%
Black / African / Caribbean2.7%
Other / Mixed9.1%

Economic Activity

48%Active
FT: 31%
Unemployed: 3%
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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

Flat

£ 178,000

3 sales · Mean £ 174,333

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

SL2 1BQ has low crime rates — 34 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and vehicle crime. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences132
Vehicle crime36
Anti-social behaviour31
Other theft26
Public order24

school Local Schools

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Penn Wood Primary and Nursery School

Good705 pupils0.2 km
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St Anthony's Catholic Primary School

Good509 pupils0.5 km
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St Mary's Farnham Royal CofE Primary School

Good281 pupils0.5 km
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Baylis Court School

Good928 pupils0.6 km
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Arbour Vale School

Good333 pupils0.7 km
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Phoenix Infant Academy

Good264 pupils0.8 km
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Baylis Court Nursery School

Good115 pupils0.9 km
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The Godolphin Junior Academy

Good469 pupils0.9 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

36 nearby
  • Costsavers Supermarket0.6 km
  • Crystal Pharmacy0.6 km
  • Delikatesy Smaczek0.7 km
  • Euro Market Convenience Store0.8 km
  • Exotic Superstore Ltd0.7 km
  • + 31 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

14 nearby
  • Exotic Karahi0.7 km
  • Five Lads0.7 km
  • Head Chef0.8 km
  • Karahi King0.7 km
  • Punjab Sweets and Curry0.6 km
  • + 9 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

20 nearby
  • Chicken Delite0.9 km
  • Chipsta0.8 km
  • Cupp Bubble Tea0.8 km
  • Dixy Chicken0.5 km
  • Farnham Grill0.7 km
  • + 15 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • A J Lodge0.9 km
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Supermarkets

2 nearby
  • Lidl0.6 km
  • Checkout Superstore0.5 km
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

1 nearby
  • Faraday Social Club0.9 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Slough2.5 km
  • Burnham2.7 km
  • Windsor & Eton Riverside5.0 km

Bus Stops

  • Canterbury Avenue0.3 km
  • Canterbury Avenue0.3 km
  • St Elmo Crescent0.4 km
  • St Elmo Crescent0.5 km
  • Salisbury Avenue0.5 km