SL4 1BQ is a well-regarded residential area on Sheet Street, 0.5km from Windsor Castle in Windsor. Administratively it sits within Eton & Castle ward and the Windsor constituency.
This is a well-established rental postcode — a significant portion of adults hold a degree, but a notable number have also pursued apprenticeships in the past. employment is predominantly concentrated in caring, leisure and other service occupations, or in sales and customer services. individuals in this subgroup are slightly more likely to be uk-born, compared with the group average. the population displays a fairly balanced age distribution, apart from the smaller proportion of elderly retirees. the neighbourhoods show limited ethnic diversity, and the housing landscape primarily consists of terraced homes, with a mix of detached and semi-detached properties as well. it is not uncommon for residents to own multiple vehicles. During the day, science and business parks with high status workers. A balanced community with an average age of 41 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 60% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. Employment levels are high (54% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.
Safety: Crime rates are high (200 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures. Property: Prices average £480k. The area ranks among the least deprived 20% in England — a strong signal of community wellbeing, good schools, and low crime.
Census 2021 statistics for SL4 1BQ are sourced from Output Area E00083547 (shared with 53 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
SHEET STREET, SL4 1BQ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SHEET STREET, SL4 1BQ.
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41
£ 63,800 /yr
68%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: SL4 1BQ is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
Balanced, accessible, and mixed. SL4 1BQ spans multiple life stages — average age 41, moderate ownership and renting. Crime rates in this specific area are higher than average. Property prices average £480k.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SL4 1BQ. The average age is 40.6. 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.
home Property Prices by Type
Flat
£ 480,000
1 sales · Mean £ 480,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime rates near SL4 1BQ are high at 200 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and shoplifting. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
The Queen Anne Royal Free CofE Controlled First School
Trinity St Stephen CofE Aided First School
The Windsor Boys' School
Eton Porny CofE First School
Trevelyan Middle School
Oakfield First School
The Lawns Nursery School
St Edward's Royal Free Ecumenical Middle School, Windsor
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
43 nearby- Majestic Wine0.7 km
- Windsor General Store0.6 km
- American Candy0.3 km
- Boots The Chemist0.3 km
- Craft Coop0.4 km
- + 38 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
10 nearby- Alma House Bed & Breakfast0.7 km
- Accor Hospitality UK@ Castle Hotel0.2 km
- Holiday Inn Express0.9 km
- MacDonald Windsor Hotel0.2 km
- Travelodge Windsor0.3 km
- + 5 more
Pub, NightClub
31 nearby- Leona's Bespoke Catering At The Windsor Trooper0.6 km
- The Windsor Trooper0.6 km
- The Carpenters Arms0.2 km
- The Corner House0.0 km
- Two Flints Brewery0.6 km
- + 26 more
Restaurant, Cafe
129 nearby- Caffe Nero0.4 km
- Costa Coffee0.5 km
- Creams0.4 km
- Eat Well0.5 km
- Lebanese Kebab House0.4 km
- + 124 more
Takeaway Shop
13 nearby- Cluck Chicken At Electric Garden0.4 km
- Gourmet Grill Windsor0.4 km
- King Neptune Fish And Chips0.6 km
- Pizza Palace0.4 km
- Maison Meejana0.2 km
- + 8 more
Supermarkets
4 nearby- Waitrose0.3 km
- Tesco Express0.3 km
- The Southern Co-Operative Limited0.8 km
- Marks & Spencer0.3 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Windsor0.3 km
- Windsor & Eton Central0.3 km
- Windsor & Eton Riverside0.6 km
Bus Stops
- Parish Church0.1 km
- Parish Church0.1 km
- Bachelors Acre0.2 km
- York House0.2 km
- St Albans Street0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: SL41BQ · Data under Open Government Licence