SL2 1BJ 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.
Day-to-day life in SL2 1BJ has the character of a culturally diverse area with a strong community identity. The daytime character shifts — ethnically mixed self-employed with no fixed place of work in construction, transport, and storage. An average age of 34 points to a young professional and early-career population — ambitious, mobile, and predominantly renting. 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 37 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £160k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area.
Census 2021 statistics for SL2 1BJ are sourced from Output Area E00083234 (shared with 9 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
CANTERBURY AVENUE, SL2 1BJ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CANTERBURY AVENUE, SL2 1BJ.
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 1BJ 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.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SL2 1BJ. 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
Flat
£ 160,000
4 sales · Mean £ 160,000
Terraced
£ 340,000
1 sales · Mean £ 340,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
SL2 1BJ has low crime rates — 37 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
Baylis Court Nursery School
The Godolphin Junior Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
36 nearby- Costsavers Supermarket0.5 km
- Crystal Pharmacy0.5 km
- Delikatesy Smaczek0.7 km
- Euro Market Convenience Store0.7 km
- Exotic Superstore Ltd0.7 km
- + 31 more
Restaurant, Cafe
14 nearby- Exotic Karahi0.7 km
- Five Lads0.7 km
- Head Chef0.7 km
- Karahi King0.7 km
- Punjab Sweets and Curry0.5 km
- + 9 more
Takeaway Shop
20 nearby- Chicken Delite0.9 km
- Chipsta0.8 km
- Cupp Bubble Tea0.8 km
- Dixy Chicken0.4 km
- Farnham Grill0.7 km
- + 15 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- A J Lodge0.9 km
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Lidl0.6 km
- Checkout Superstore0.5 km
Pub, NightClub
1 nearby- Faraday Social Club0.8 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Slough2.5 km
- Burnham2.6 km
- Taplow4.9 km
Bus Stops
- Canterbury Avenue0.3 km
- Canterbury Avenue0.3 km
- Salisbury Avenue0.4 km
- Salisbury Avenue0.4 km
- St Elmo Crescent0.5 km
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Postcode Profile: SL21BJ · Data under Open Government Licence