SL8 5AA is a sought-after residential area on Furlong Road, 0.3km from Bourne End in Bourne End. Administratively it sits within The Wooburns, Bourne End and Hedsor ward and the Beaconsfield constituency.
Within the SL8 district, this postcode is characterised by a suburban renting area with semi-detached homes and family households. By day, the area transitions to a professional home-workers in outer suburbs character: ethnically mixed self-employed professional services, home workers in outer suburbs. At 46 years average, the community has a secure, family-first character — valued for its stability, low turnover, and strong local identity.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 25 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £316k. 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 SL8 5AA are sourced from Output Area E00090061 (shared with 112 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
FURLONG ROAD, SL8 5AA House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for FURLONG ROAD, SL8 5AA.
350
46
£ 58,400 /yr
51%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: SL8 5AA is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic.
Area Character
Families dominate this postcode. With 53% owner-occupation and average age 46, SL8 5AA has the community stability of a well-balanced, mid-career demographic. Low crime and mid-range prices — a genuinely accessible family postcode.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SL8 5AA. The average age is 45.5. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Age & Housing: An older demographic with mixed housing. The population is heavily skewed toward individuals over fifty, with a higher-than-average rental or social housing density.
home Property Prices by Type
Flat
£ 303,000
3 sales · Mean £ 304,333
Semi-Detached
£ 585,000
1 sales · Mean £ 585,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
SL8 5AA has low crime rates — 25 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.
school Local Schools
Westfield School
Bourne End Academy
Claytons Primary School
St Paul's Church of England Combined School, Wooburn
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
9 nearby- E Colliass Limited0.5 km
- Lloyds Pharmacy0.4 km
- Parade Service Station0.4 km
- W H Smith Local - Bourne End Post Office Stores0.1 km
- Thames Bourne End0.4 km
- + 4 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Riverside Lodge0.8 km
Pub, NightClub
3 nearby- The Walnut Tree Public House0.3 km
- The Bounty0.6 km
- The Garibaldi Public House0.6 km
Restaurant, Cafe
13 nearby- CH & CO - Renesas Restaurant0.3 km
- Costa Coffee0.5 km
- Eats Of Eden Restaurant And Food Hall0.6 km
- KEG0.6 km
- Kongs Peking Restaurant0.4 km
- + 8 more
Takeaway Shop
2 nearby- Chanak Turkish Cuisine0.5 km
- Smiles0.4 km
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Co-op Bourne End0.6 km
- Tesco Express0.5 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Bourne End0.2 km
- Cookham2.3 km
- Marlow4.1 km
Bus Stops
- Post Office0.1 km
- Post Office0.1 km
- St Mark's Church0.1 km
- St Mark's Church0.1 km
- Bourne End Rail Station0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: SL85AA · Data under Open Government Licence