Postcode Analysis Slough, South East

DRIFT WAY, SL3 0HD House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for DRIFT WAY, SL3 0HD.

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · 2026-02 (1–2 month lag)home Prices: Land Registry
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Population

407

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Avg Age

35

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Avg Income

£ 62,100 /yr

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Employed

47%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: SL3 0HD represents a statistically balanced neighbourhood. The scores across affluence, family, and employment align closely with national middle-ground averages, offering a highly typical UK community profile.

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2/10
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4/10
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3/10
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4/10
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9/10
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4/10
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5/10
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1/10
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2/10
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Area Character

SL3 0HD has a significant social housing presence — 46% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. Despite the social housing concentration, crime here is lower than expected — a positive signal.

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

SL3 0HD is a safe, established residential area on Drift Way, 0.1km from Colnbrook in Colnbrook. Administratively it sits within Colnbrook with Poyle ward and the Windsor constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, SL3 0HD is a culturally diverse area with a strong community identity. The daytime character shifts — ethnically mixed self-employed with no fixed place of work in construction, transport, and storage. The 35 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 46% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.

Safety: Crime is moderate at 54 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area.

Census 2021 statistics for SL3 0HD are sourced from Output Area E00083216 (shared with 13 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 SL3 0HD. The average age is 35.2. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British74.3%
Asian / British Asian14.6%
Black / African / Caribbean4.0%
Other / Mixed7.2%

Economic Activity

47%Active
FT: 32%
Unemployed: 3%
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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.

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

Crime around SL3 0HD is moderate at 54 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and criminal damage and arson. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences74
Criminal damage and arson19
Anti-social behaviour13
Shoplifting13
Other theft12

school Local Schools

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Colnbrook Church of England Primary School

Good222 pupils0.2 km
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Pippins School

Good186 pupils1.2 km
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Foxborough Primary School

Good219 pupils1.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

6 nearby
  • Colnbrook Pharmacy0.3 km
  • Londis @ Golden Cross0.2 km
  • Premium Food and Wine0.6 km
  • Stop 'N' Shop (Slough) Ltd0.7 km
  • London Store0.9 km
  • + 1 more
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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

3 nearby
  • Holiday Inn Express & Tratts - London Heathrow T50.7 km
  • Bianca's House Hotel Heathrow Airport0.9 km
  • Cedars Guest House0.2 km
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

1 nearby
  • Ye Olde George0.3 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

5 nearby
  • Colnbrook C of E Primary School0.2 km
  • Piezanos0.6 km
  • The Ostrich0.2 km
  • The Taj Mahal Restaurant0.9 km
  • The Village Cafe & Sandwich Bar0.9 km
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • Budgens0.4 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

2 nearby
  • Colnbrook Fish & Chips0.9 km
  • The Village Grill0.3 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Sunnymeads2.6 km
  • Langley2.8 km
  • Wraysbury3.1 km

Bus Stops

  • Red Lion0.0 km
  • Red Lion0.1 km
  • Crown Close0.2 km
  • Moreland Avenue0.3 km
  • Moreland Avenue0.3 km