SL2 1BE is a safe, established residential area on Canterbury Avenue, 0.2km from Manor Park in Slough. Administratively it sits within Farnham ward and the Slough constituency.
SL2 1BE is a culturally diverse area with a strong community identity. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a self-employed tradespeople in multicultural metro suburbs zone — ethnically mixed self-employed with no fixed place of work in construction, transport, and storage. The 34 average age reflects a thriving young professional community — a good mix of renters and first-time buyers, with strong employment rates. The area has a notably diverse population — 55% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Slough.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 36 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £403k, down 13.1% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for SL2 1BE are sourced from Output Area E00083234 (shared with 9 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
CANTERBURY AVENUE, SL2 1BE House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CANTERBURY AVENUE, SL2 1BE.
327
34
£ 62,600 /yr
48%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
SL2 1BE has a highly multicultural community character — 55% of residents are from non-white backgrounds, reflecting one of the more diverse neighbourhoods in the district. Low crime and mid-range prices make this an accessible, safe multicultural area. Property prices are trending down 13.1% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SL2 1BE. The average age is 33.5. 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.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 330,000
7 sales · Mean £ 331,142
Semi-Detached
£ 420,000
1 sales · Mean £ 420,000
Detached
£ 455,000
1 sales · Mean £ 455,000
Flat
£ 167,000
1 sales · Mean £ 167,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
SL2 1BE has low crime rates — 36 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.
school Local Schools
Penn Wood Primary and Nursery School
St Anthony's Catholic Primary School
St Mary's Farnham Royal CofE Primary School
Arbour Vale School
Baylis Court School
Phoenix Infant Academy
Beechwood School
Claycots School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
34 nearby- Costsavers Supermarket0.6 km
- Crystal Pharmacy0.6 km
- Delikatesy Smaczek0.8 km
- Euro Market Convenience Store0.8 km
- Exotic Superstore Ltd0.8 km
- + 29 more
Restaurant, Cafe
14 nearby- Exotic Karahi0.8 km
- Five Lads0.8 km
- Head Chef0.8 km
- Karahi King0.8 km
- Punjab Sweets and Curry0.6 km
- + 9 more
Takeaway Shop
20 nearby- Chicken Delite1.0 km
- Chipsta0.9 km
- Cupp Bubble Tea0.9 km
- Dixy Chicken0.5 km
- Farnham Grill0.8 km
- + 15 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- A J Lodge1.0 km
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Lidl0.7 km
- Checkout Superstore0.5 km
Pub, NightClub
1 nearby- Faraday Social Club0.9 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Slough2.6 km
- Burnham2.7 km
- Taplow5.0 km
Bus Stops
- Canterbury Avenue0.4 km
- Canterbury Avenue0.4 km
- Crofthill Road0.5 km
- Crofthill Road0.5 km
- St Elmo Crescent0.5 km
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Postcode Profile: SL21BE · Data under Open Government Licence