SL2 1BW is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on William Grove, 0.2km from Manor Park in Slough. Administratively it sits within Baylis and Stoke ward and the Slough constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, SL2 1BW is many residents of this subgroup are born in eu countries, but uk-born members are also more common than elsewhere in the group. many residents identify with the pakistani ethnic group. residents are more likely than members of other subgroups to reside in properties that are not flats, to declare no religious affiliation and to identify as being of mixed or multiple ethnicities. the members of the subgroup are educated to lower levels than the group average. By day, the area transitions to a teachers and carers in metro suburbs character: ethnically mixed workforce primarily in care and education. An average age of 36 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. 37% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. The area has a notably diverse population — 100% 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: Average house prices are around £322k.
Census 2021 statistics for SL2 1BW are sourced from Output Area E00083065 (shared with 8 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
WILLIAM GROVE, SL2 1BW House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WILLIAM GROVE, SL2 1BW.
433
36
£ 60,900 /yr
44%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: SL2 1BW falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
With 37% social renting, SL2 1BW is shaped by council and housing association investment — strong rental availability at below-market rates. Despite the social housing concentration, crime here is lower than expected — a positive signal.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SL2 1BW. The average age is 35.6. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 235,000
2 sales · Mean £ 235,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
SL2 1BW 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 Mary's Farnham Royal CofE Primary School
St Anthony's Catholic Primary School
Arbour Vale School
Baylis Court School
Phoenix Infant Academy
Baylis Court Nursery School
The Godolphin Junior Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
35 nearby- Costsavers Supermarket0.6 km
- Crystal Pharmacy0.6 km
- Delikatesy Smaczek0.8 km
- Euro Market Convenience Store0.8 km
- Exotic Superstore Ltd0.8 km
- + 30 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 Lodge0.9 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
- Slough2.5 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 Crescent0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: SL21BW · Data under Open Government Licence