SL2 1BQ 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.
Within the SL2 district, this postcode is characterised by a culturally diverse area with a strong community identity. By day, the area transitions to a self-employed tradespeople in multicultural metro suburbs character: ethnically mixed self-employed with no fixed place of work in construction, transport, and storage. With residents averaging 34 years old, this is a classic professional renter's neighbourhood — energetic, sociable, and career-focused. 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 34 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 1BQ are sourced from Output Area E00083234 (shared with 9 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
CANTERBURY AVENUE, SL2 1BQ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CANTERBURY AVENUE, SL2 1BQ.
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
Cultural diversity defines SL2 1BQ — 55% of the population identifies from a non-white background, making this a vibrant, multicultural neighbourhood with strong community networks. 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 1BQ. 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
Community Makeup: A dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.
home Property Prices by Type
Flat
£ 178,000
3 sales · Mean £ 174,333
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
SL2 1BQ has low crime rates — 34 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
Baylis Court School
Arbour Vale School
Phoenix Infant Academy
Baylis Court Nursery School
The Godolphin Junior Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
36 nearby- Costsavers Supermarket0.6 km
- Crystal Pharmacy0.6 km
- Delikatesy Smaczek0.7 km
- Euro Market Convenience Store0.8 km
- Exotic Superstore Ltd0.7 km
- + 31 more
Restaurant, Cafe
14 nearby- Exotic Karahi0.7 km
- Five Lads0.7 km
- Head Chef0.8 km
- Karahi King0.7 km
- Punjab Sweets and Curry0.6 km
- + 9 more
Takeaway Shop
20 nearby- Chicken Delite0.9 km
- Chipsta0.8 km
- Cupp Bubble Tea0.8 km
- Dixy Chicken0.5 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 Club0.9 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Slough2.5 km
- Burnham2.7 km
- Windsor & Eton Riverside5.0 km
Bus Stops
- Canterbury Avenue0.3 km
- Canterbury Avenue0.3 km
- St Elmo Crescent0.4 km
- St Elmo Crescent0.5 km
- Salisbury Avenue0.5 km
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Postcode Profile: SL21BQ · Data under Open Government Licence