SL6 1JG is a lively urban neighbourhood on High Street, 0.6km from Maidenhead in Maidenhead. Administratively it sits within St Mary's ward and the Maidenhead constituency.
This is a well-established rental postcode — a neighbourhood popular with working professionals and graduates. During the day, science and business parks with high status workers. The community skews young professional (average age 32) — expect a mix of renters, sharers, and first-time buyers. 82% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. The area has a notably diverse population — 34% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Windsor and Maidenhead. Employment levels are high (63% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.
Safety: Crime rates are high (156 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures.
Census 2021 statistics for SL6 1JG are sourced from Output Area E00188418 (shared with 29 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
HIGH STREET, SL6 1JG House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HIGH STREET, SL6 1JG.
213
32
£ 62,200 /yr
72%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: SL6 1JG is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
High employment, young population. SL6 1JG combines 72% economic activity with a 32-year average age — the hallmarks of a graduate-retention neighbourhood. Above-average crime reflects the high footfall and commercial activity in this zone.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SL6 1JG. The average age is 31.8. 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)
Crime rates near SL6 1JG are high at 156 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
RBWM Alternative Learning Provision
St Luke's CofE Primary School
St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Maidenhead
Oldfield Primary School
Forest Bridge School
Riverside Primary School and Nursery
Desborough College
Maidenhead Nursery School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
36 nearby- Cherry Local0.7 km
- Italian Continental Stores Ltd0.9 km
- Pierozek0.1 km
- Sushi Gourmet At Sainsbury's Maidenhead0.1 km
- Grape Tree0.2 km
- + 31 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
3 nearby- Premier Inn0.2 km
- O'Neill's Maidenhead0.4 km
- Travelodge Maidenhead0.4 km
Pub, NightClub
9 nearby- The Ark0.7 km
- The Rose0.3 km
- Smokeys0.2 km
- The Corner House0.2 km
- The Honeypot Bar0.2 km
- + 4 more
Restaurant, Cafe
56 nearby- El Cerdo0.2 km
- Ivy Leaf Club0.4 km
- Storia0.2 km
- The Fat Buddha0.2 km
- Costa Coffee0.3 km
- + 51 more
Supermarkets
4 nearby- Iceland Frozen Foods Plc0.2 km
- Sainsbury's0.1 km
- Tesco Stores Limited0.2 km
- Waitrose0.3 km
Takeaway Shop
15 nearby- Chicken Grill0.2 km
- Kokoro0.1 km
- Pizza Hut0.2 km
- Roosters Grill0.2 km
- Sizzler0.2 km
- + 10 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Maidenhead Station0.5 km
- Furze Platt1.3 km
- Taplow2.6 km
Bus Stops
- Market Street0.1 km
- Library0.1 km
- Queen Street0.1 km
- High Street0.1 km
- Bridge Avenue0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: SL61JG · Data under Open Government Licence