Postcode Analysis Buckinghamshire, South East

EAST RIDGE, SL8 5BX House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for EAST RIDGE, SL8 5BX.

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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 5BX 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 5BX is a premium owner-occupier postcode — median prices of £536k, 65% home ownership, and a low-deprivation rank put this address in the top tier nationally for wealth indicators. Low crime and mid-career demographics put this at peak family desirability. Property prices are trending down 28.1% year-on-year.

home £536,250 median price shield Safety 7/10
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

SL8 5BX is a safe, established residential area on East Ridge, 0.6km from Cores End in Bourne End. Administratively it sits within The Wooburns, Bourne End and Hedsor ward and the Beaconsfield constituency.

For families considering a move, SL8 5BX represents a mature area with an older, predominantly retired population. The daytime character shifts — ethnically mixed self-employed professional services, home workers in outer suburbs. With an average age of 45, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 65% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 15 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £536k, down 28.1% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for SL8 5BX 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 5BX. 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.

home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 490,000

3 sales · Mean £ 566,666

Detached

£ 675,000

1 sales · Mean £ 675,000

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

SL8 5BX has low crime rates — 15 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.

Violence and sexual offences23
Vehicle crime5
Anti-social behaviour4
Criminal damage and arson4
Other crime4

school Local Schools

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Bourne End Academy

Good731 pupils0.2 km
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Westfield School

Good72 pupils0.5 km
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St Paul's Church of England Combined School, Wooburn

Good244 pupils0.6 km
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Claytons Primary School

Good300 pupils0.9 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 Market0.7 km
  • Shell Cress0.8 km
  • E Colliass Limited0.7 km
  • Lloyds Pharmacy0.7 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 Restaurant0.7 km
  • + 5 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

2 nearby
  • Chanak Turkish Cuisine0.7 km
  • Smiles0.7 km
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Pub, NightClub

1 nearby
  • The Old Bell Country Inn0.9 km
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Supermarkets

2 nearby
  • Co-op Bourne End0.8 km
  • Tesco Express0.7 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

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

Bus Stops

  • Bourne End Academy0.2 km
  • Cores End0.4 km
  • Cores End0.4 km
  • Waborne Road0.5 km
  • Waborne Road0.5 km