SL8 5AN is a sought-after residential area on Mount Pleasant Cottages, 0.5km from Bourne End in Bourne End. Administratively it sits within The Wooburns, Bourne End and Hedsor ward and the Beaconsfield constituency.
One of the more sought-after postcodes in SL8, SL8 5AN offers a mature area with an older, predominantly retired population. 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 49 years average, the community has a secure, family-first character — valued for its stability, low turnover, and strong local identity. 85% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 24 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £440k. 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 5AN are sourced from Output Area E00090045 (shared with 13 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
MOUNT PLEASANT COTTAGES, SL8 5AN House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for MOUNT PLEASANT COTTAGES, SL8 5AN.
256
49
£ 58,400 /yr
51%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: SL8 5AN is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic.
Area Character
Ranked among the least deprived areas in England, SL8 5AN combines high owner-occupation (85%), strong property values (£440k median) and low crime into a blue-chip residential profile. £440k prices with low crime and a mature community — a long-term hold.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SL8 5AN. The average age is 48.9. 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, highly established demographic of homeowners. The population is heavily skewed toward older adults and retirees who own their homes outright.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 419,975
4 sales · Mean £ 404,987
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
SL8 5AN has low crime rates — 24 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and public order. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Westfield School
Bourne End Academy
St Paul's Church of England Combined School, Wooburn
Claytons Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
9 nearby- E Colliass Limited0.5 km
- Lloyds Pharmacy0.4 km
- Parade Service Station0.5 km
- W H Smith Local - Bourne End Post Office Stores0.4 km
- Thames Bourne End0.4 km
- + 4 more
Pub, NightClub
3 nearby- The Walnut Tree Public House0.6 km
- The Bounty0.8 km
- The Garibaldi Public House0.8 km
Restaurant, Cafe
13 nearby- CH & CO - Renesas Restaurant0.1 km
- Costa Coffee0.5 km
- Eats Of Eden Restaurant And Food Hall0.8 km
- KEG0.6 km
- Kongs Peking Restaurant0.5 km
- + 8 more
Takeaway Shop
2 nearby- Chanak Turkish Cuisine0.5 km
- Smiles0.5 km
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Co-op Bourne End0.6 km
- Tesco Express0.5 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Bourne End0.4 km
- Cookham2.6 km
- Marlow4.3 km
Bus Stops
- Furlong Road0.1 km
- New Road0.2 km
- New Road0.2 km
- Cores End0.2 km
- Cores End0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: SL85AN · Data under Open Government Licence