Postcode Analysis Buckinghamshire, South East

SL8 5AX House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SL8 5AX.

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

389

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Avg Age

40

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Avg Income

£ 58,400 /yr

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Employed

50%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: SL8 5AX 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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6/10
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5/10
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2/10
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7/10
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6/10
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7/10
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9/10
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3/10
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9/10
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Area Character

SL8 5AX is a mixed residential postcode — average age 40, 47% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice.

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

SL8 5AX is a safe, established residential area located 0.5km from Bourne End in Bourne End. Administratively it sits within The Wooburns, Bourne End and Hedsor ward and the Beaconsfield constituency.

This is an area with a high proportion of elderly residents, often in communal housing. During the day, ethnically mixed self-employed professional services, home workers in outer suburbs. A balanced community with an average age of 40 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 26 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.

Census 2021 statistics for SL8 5AX are sourced from Output Area E00090060 (shared with 43 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 SL8 5AX. The average age is 39.9. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British87.7%
Asian / British Asian5.9%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed6.4%

Economic Activity

50%Active
FT: 37%
Unemployed: 2%
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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)

SL8 5AX has low crime rates — 26 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.

Violence and sexual offences56
Public order11
Criminal damage and arson9
Other theft6
Drugs6

school Local Schools

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Westfield School

Good72 pupils0.2 km
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Bourne End Academy

Good731 pupils0.4 km
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Claytons Primary School

Good300 pupils0.9 km
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St Paul's Church of England Combined School, Wooburn

Good244 pupils0.9 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

9 nearby
  • E Colliass Limited0.4 km
  • Lloyds Pharmacy0.3 km
  • Parade Service Station0.3 km
  • W H Smith Local - Bourne End Post Office Stores0.3 km
  • Thames Bourne End0.2 km
  • + 4 more
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Pub, NightClub

4 nearby
  • The Walnut Tree Public House0.5 km
  • Upper Thames Sailing Club1.0 km
  • The Bounty0.6 km
  • The Garibaldi Public House0.8 km
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Restaurant, Cafe

13 nearby
  • CH & CO - Renesas Restaurant0.2 km
  • Costa Coffee0.4 km
  • Eats Of Eden Restaurant And Food Hall0.8 km
  • KEG0.5 km
  • Kongs Peking Restaurant0.3 km
  • + 8 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

2 nearby
  • Chanak Turkish Cuisine0.3 km
  • Smiles0.3 km
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Supermarkets

2 nearby
  • Co-op Bourne End0.5 km
  • Tesco Express0.4 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Bourne End0.3 km
  • Cookham2.5 km
  • Marlow4.1 km

Bus Stops

  • New Road0.0 km
  • New Road0.0 km
  • Furlong Road0.1 km
  • Railway Station0.2 km
  • Railway Station0.2 km