Postcode Analysis Buckinghamshire, South East

WALNUT WAY, SL8 5DW House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WALNUT WAY, SL8 5DW.

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Population

331

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Avg Age

41

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Avg Income

£ 58,400 /yr

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Employed

63%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: SL8 5DW is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.

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9/10
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4/10
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2/10
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10/10
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3/10
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10/10
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9/10
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6/10
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3/10
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Area Character

SL8 5DW is a premium owner-occupier postcode — median prices of £897k, 68% home ownership, and a low-deprivation rank put this address in the top tier nationally for wealth indicators. £897k prices and low crime — this postcode commands a premium for good reason.

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

SL8 5DW is a sought-after residential area on Walnut Way, 0.2km from Bourne End 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 5DW offers a mature area with an older, predominantly retired population. The daytime character shifts — science and business parks with high status workers. The 41 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 68% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address. Employment levels are high (48% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 10 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £897k. 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 5DW are sourced from Output Area E00090046 (shared with 19 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 5DW. The average age is 40.9. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British90.9%
Asian / British Asian3.7%
Black / African / Caribbean0.3%
Other / Mixed5.2%

Economic Activity

63%Active
FT: 48%
Unemployed: 2%
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Area Vibe: Highly settled. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic, providing a stable community feel.

home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 870,000

3 sales · Mean £ 790,000

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

SL8 5DW has low crime rates — 10 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.

Violence and sexual offences7
Burglary4
Other theft4
Shoplifting2
Vehicle crime2

school Local Schools

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Westfield School

Good72 pupils0.7 km
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Bourne End Academy

Good731 pupils0.8 km
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St Paul's Church of England Combined School, Wooburn

Good244 pupils1.2 km
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Claytons Primary School

Good300 pupils1.3 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

9 nearby
  • E Colliass Limited0.7 km
  • Lloyds Pharmacy0.6 km
  • Parade Service Station0.7 km
  • W H Smith Local - Bourne End Post Office Stores0.2 km
  • Thames Bourne End0.6 km
  • + 4 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • Riverside Lodge0.6 km
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

3 nearby
  • The Walnut Tree Public House0.1 km
  • The Bounty0.6 km
  • The Garibaldi Public House0.4 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

13 nearby
  • CH & CO - Renesas Restaurant0.4 km
  • Costa Coffee0.7 km
  • Eats Of Eden Restaurant And Food Hall0.4 km
  • KEG0.8 km
  • Kongs Peking Restaurant0.7 km
  • + 8 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

2 nearby
  • Chanak Turkish Cuisine0.7 km
  • Smiles0.7 km
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Supermarkets

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

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Bourne End0.4 km
  • Cookham2.1 km
  • Marlow4.0 km

Bus Stops

  • Hedsor Road0.2 km
  • Hedsor Road0.2 km
  • Post Office0.2 km
  • Post Office0.2 km
  • St Mark's Church0.2 km