Postcode Analysis Buckinghamshire, South East

HIGHFIELD ROAD, SL8 5BG House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HIGHFIELD ROAD, SL8 5BG.

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Population

256

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Avg Age

49

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Avg Income

£ 58,400 /yr

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Employed

51%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: SL8 5BG is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic.

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7/10
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6/10
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3/10
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6/10
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3/10
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8/10
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7/10
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8/10
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8/10
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Area Character

A sought-after, premium postcode. SL8 5BG's low deprivation rank, 85% ownership, and £500k median price place it in the top quintile nationally for residential quality. £500k prices with low crime and a mature community — a long-term hold. Property prices are trending up 34.5% year-on-year.

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

SL8 5BG is a sought-after residential area on Highfield Road, 0.6km from Chalkland Estate 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 5BG offers a mature area with an older, predominantly retired population. Outside of residential hours, ethnically mixed self-employed professional services, home workers in outer suburbs. The 49 average age signals a mature family neighbourhood — long-term residents, good local schools, and high levels of owner-occupation. 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 25 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £500k, up 34.5% year-on-year. 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 5BG are sourced from Output Area E00090045 (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 SL8 5BG. 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

White / British95.7%
Asian / British Asian3.1%
Black / African / Caribbean0.4%
Other / Mixed0.8%

Economic Activity

51%Active
FT: 34%
Unemployed: 2%
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Area Vibe: Peaceful, mature, and permanent. The demographic data points to a strong concentration of older homeowners and empty-nesters.

home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 499,975

6 sales · Mean £ 518,325

Detached

£ 565,000

3 sales · Mean £ 553,333

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

SL8 5BG has low crime rates — 25 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 offences51
Public order12
Criminal damage and arson8
Drugs8
Vehicle crime6

school Local Schools

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Westfield School

Good72 pupils0.0 km
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Bourne End Academy

Good731 pupils0.3 km
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Claytons Primary School

Good300 pupils0.7 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 Limited0.3 km
  • Lloyds Pharmacy0.2 km
  • Parade Service Station0.2 km
  • W H Smith Local - Bourne End Post Office Stores0.5 km
  • Thames Bourne End0.2 km
  • + 4 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

4 nearby
  • The Walnut Tree Public House0.7 km
  • Upper Thames Sailing Club1.0 km
  • The Bounty0.6 km
  • The Garibaldi Public House1.0 km
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Restaurant, Cafe

13 nearby
  • CH & CO - Renesas Restaurant0.4 km
  • Costa Coffee0.3 km
  • Eats Of Eden Restaurant And Food Hall1.0 km
  • KEG0.4 km
  • Kongs Peking Restaurant0.2 km
  • + 8 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

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

2 nearby
  • Co-op Bourne End0.4 km
  • Tesco Express0.3 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Bourne End0.4 km
  • Cookham2.7 km
  • Marlow4.1 km

Bus Stops

  • New Road0.1 km
  • New Road0.1 km
  • Railway Station0.2 km
  • Furlong Road0.2 km
  • Railway Station0.3 km