SL8 5BY is a safe, established residential area on New Road, 0.9km from Cores End in Bourne End. Administratively it sits within The Wooburns, Bourne End and Hedsor ward and the Beaconsfield constituency.
This is a strong family neighbourhood — 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 1 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £1.3M.
Census 2021 statistics for SL8 5BY are sourced from Output Area E00090054 (shared with 9 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
NEW ROAD, SL8 5BY House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for NEW ROAD, SL8 5BY.
294
45
£ 58,400 /yr
47%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: SL8 5BY 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.
Area Character
A sought-after, premium postcode. SL8 5BY's low deprivation rank, 65% ownership, and £1.3M median price place it in the top quintile nationally for residential quality. £1.3M prices and low crime — this postcode commands a premium for good reason.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SL8 5BY. 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
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood. The higher average age combined with lower homeownership rates suggests a mix of lifelong renters and retirees.
home Property Prices by Type
Detached
£ 862,000
3 sales · Mean £ 1,127,333
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2025-10)
SL8 5BY has low crime rates — 1 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are vehicle crime and violence and sexual offences. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Bourne End Academy
St Paul's Church of England Combined School, Wooburn
Westfield School
Juniper Hill School
Claytons Primary School
Wooburn Green Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Pub, NightClub
2 nearby- The Green Dragon Public House0.9 km
- The Old Bell Country Inn0.9 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Bourne End1.3 km
- Cookham3.6 km
- Beaconsfield4.8 km
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Postcode Profile: SL85BY · Data under Open Government Licence