SL8 5DX is a safe, established residential area located 0.5km from Chalkland Estate in Bourne End. Administratively it sits within The Wooburns, Bourne End and Hedsor ward and the Beaconsfield constituency.
The people who live in SL8 5DX are typical of an area with a high proportion of elderly residents, often in communal housing. Outside of residential hours, ethnically mixed self-employed professional services, home workers in outer suburbs. At 40 years average, expect a well-rounded neighbourhood — a blend of established families, working professionals, and longer-term owner-occupiers.
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 5DX are sourced from Output Area E00090060 (shared with 43 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
SL8 5DX House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SL8 5DX.
389
40
£ 58,400 /yr
50%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: SL8 5DX represents a statistically balanced neighbourhood. The scores across affluence, family, and employment align closely with national middle-ground averages, offering a highly typical UK community profile.
Area Character
Balanced, accessible, and mixed. SL8 5DX spans multiple life stages — average age 40, moderate ownership and renting. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SL8 5DX. The average age is 39.9. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Age & Housing: A mid-life demographic with high rental density. The population consists largely of working adults in their thirties and forties renting their homes.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
SL8 5DX 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.
school Local Schools
Westfield School
Bourne End Academy
Claytons Primary School
St Paul's Church of England Combined School, Wooburn
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
9 nearby- E Colliass Limited0.0 km
- Lloyds Pharmacy0.1 km
- Parade Service Station0.1 km
- W H Smith Local - Bourne End Post Office Stores0.5 km
- Thames Bourne End0.2 km
- + 4 more
Pub, NightClub
5 nearby- The Walnut Tree Public House0.7 km
- Upper Thames Sailing Club0.6 km
- The Bounty0.4 km
- The Black Lion Public House0.9 km
- The Spade Oak0.9 km
Restaurant, Cafe
11 nearby- CH & CO - Renesas Restaurant0.6 km
- Costa Coffee0.0 km
- KEG0.1 km
- Kongs Peking Restaurant0.1 km
- Moreganics Cafe0.2 km
- + 6 more
Takeaway Shop
2 nearby- Chanak Turkish Cuisine0.1 km
- Smiles0.1 km
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Co-op Bourne End0.2 km
- Tesco Express0.1 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Bourne End0.3 km
- Cookham2.5 km
- Marlow3.8 km
Bus Stops
- The Parade0.1 km
- The Parade0.2 km
- Railway Station0.2 km
- Bourne End Rail Station0.3 km
- Railway Station0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: SL85DX · Data under Open Government Licence