SL8 5DF is a sought-after residential area on Hambledon Place, 0.5km from Hedsor in Bourne End. Administratively it sits within The Wooburns, Bourne End and Hedsor ward and the Beaconsfield constituency.
For serious buyers, SL8 5DF is a family-oriented neighbourhood with a mix of housing types. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a accessible countryside zone — higher status countryside accessible from major metropolitan areas. Residents average 47 years old — this is a settled, predominantly owner-occupied area with a stable, community-minded population. 83% 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 11 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £2.8M. 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 5DF are sourced from Output Area E00090043 (shared with 20 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
HAMBLEDON PLACE, SL8 5DF House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HAMBLEDON PLACE, SL8 5DF.
385
47
£ 58,400 /yr
43%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: SL8 5DF 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
SL8 5DF is a premium owner-occupier postcode — median prices of £2.8M, 83% home ownership, and a low-deprivation rank put this address in the top tier nationally for wealth indicators. Very low crime and mature demographics confirm this as a prestige address.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SL8 5DF. The average age is 47.4. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
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
Detached
£ 2,770,000
4 sales · Mean £ 2,790,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
SL8 5DF has low crime rates — 11 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and burglary. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
St Paul's Church of England Combined School, Wooburn
Bourne End Academy
Westfield School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Pub, NightClub
4 nearby- The Garibaldi Public House0.6 km
- The Chequers Inn0.4 km
- The Walnut Tree Public House1.0 km
- The Old Bell Country Inn0.9 km
Restaurant, Cafe
5 nearby- Junglemania0.8 km
- OCS Ltd At Zebra Technologies0.8 km
- Melanie's Cakes0.6 km
- CH & CO - Renesas Restaurant0.8 km
- Eats Of Eden Restaurant And Food Hall0.6 km
Retailers - Other
1 nearby- W H Smith Local - Bourne End Post Office Stores1.0 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Bourne End1.2 km
- Cookham2.6 km
- Marlow5.0 km
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Postcode Profile: SL85DF · Data under Open Government Licence