Postcode Analysis Buckinghamshire, South East

SL8 5BP House Prices & Local Information

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

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Population

294

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Avg Age

45

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Avg Income

£ 58,400 /yr

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Employed

47%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: SL8 5BP is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.

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7/10
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7/10
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2/10
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6/10
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5/10
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8/10
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5/10
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6/10
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8/10
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Area Character

SL8 5BP is an established family neighbourhood — 65% owner-occupation and an average age of 45 give this postcode the stable, settled character of a community where households put down roots. Low crime and mid-range prices — a genuinely accessible family postcode.

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

SL8 5BP is a safe, established residential area located 0.6km from Chalkland Estate in Bourne End. Administratively it sits within The Wooburns, Bourne End and Hedsor ward and the Beaconsfield constituency.

For families considering a move, SL8 5BP represents a mature area with an older, predominantly retired population. During the day, ethnically mixed self-employed professional services, home workers in outer suburbs. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 45) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 65% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 16 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.

Census 2021 statistics for SL8 5BP are sourced from Output Area E00090054 (shared with 9 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 5BP. The average age is 45.3. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British94.3%
Asian / British Asian0.0%
Black / African / Caribbean2.0%
Other / Mixed3.7%

Economic Activity

47%Active
FT: 32%
Unemployed: 1%
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Area Vibe: Peaceful and mature. The demographic data points to a concentration of older adults living across a mix of tenures.

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

SL8 5BP has low crime rates — 16 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 offences24
Public order6
Vehicle crime6
Criminal damage and arson5
Anti-social behaviour4

school Local Schools

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Bourne End Academy

Good731 pupils0.2 km
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Westfield School

Good72 pupils0.4 km
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St Paul's Church of England Combined School, Wooburn

Good244 pupils0.7 km
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Claytons Primary School

Good300 pupils0.8 km
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Juniper Hill School

Good411 pupils1.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

9 nearby
  • Lee's Bakery0.7 km
  • The Fruit Market0.6 km
  • Shell Cress0.7 km
  • E Colliass Limited0.7 km
  • Lloyds Pharmacy0.6 km
  • + 4 more
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Restaurant, Cafe

10 nearby
  • OCS Ltd At Zebra Technologies0.6 km
  • CH & CO - Renesas Restaurant0.6 km
  • Costa Coffee0.7 km
  • KEG0.8 km
  • Kongs Peking Restaurant0.6 km
  • + 5 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

2 nearby
  • Chanak Turkish Cuisine0.6 km
  • Smiles0.6 km
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Supermarkets

2 nearby
  • Co-op Bourne End0.7 km
  • Tesco Express0.6 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Bourne End0.8 km
  • Cookham3.1 km
  • Marlow4.5 km

Bus Stops

  • Bourne End Academy0.1 km
  • Waborne Road0.4 km
  • Waborne Road0.4 km
  • Cores End0.5 km
  • Loddon Road0.5 km