SL6 2GY is a sought-after residential area on Shoppenhangers Road, 0.8km from Boyn Hill in Maidenhead. Administratively it sits within Oldfield ward and the Maidenhead constituency.
One of the more sought-after postcodes in SL6, SL6 2GY offers a significant portion of adults hold a degree, but a notable number have also pursued apprenticeships in the past. employment is predominantly concentrated in caring, leisure and other service occupations, or in sales and customer services. individuals in this subgroup are slightly more likely to be uk-born, compared with the group average. the population displays a fairly balanced age distribution, apart from the smaller proportion of elderly retirees. the neighbourhoods show limited ethnic diversity, and the housing landscape primarily consists of terraced homes, with a mix of detached and semi-detached properties as well. it is not uncommon for residents to own multiple vehicles. During the day, higher status cosmopolitan professional services and self-employment. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 54) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 31 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £407k. The area ranks among the least deprived 20% in England — a strong signal of community wellbeing, good schools, and low crime.
Census 2021 statistics for SL6 2GY are sourced from Output Area E00188403 (shared with 8 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
SHOPPENHANGERS ROAD, SL6 2GY House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SHOPPENHANGERS ROAD, SL6 2GY.
190
54
£ 79,400 /yr
38%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: SL6 2GY is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
SL6 2GY is a premium owner-occupier postcode — median prices of £407k, 60% home ownership, and a low-deprivation rank put this address in the top tier nationally for wealth indicators. £407k prices with low crime and a mature community — a long-term hold.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SL6 2GY. The average age is 54.4. 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: Peaceful and mature. The demographic data points to a concentration of older adults living across a mix of tenures.
home Property Prices by Type
Flat
£ 415,000
9 sales · Mean £ 395,555
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
SL6 2GY has low crime rates — 31 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Desborough College
Larchfield Primary and Nursery School
Forest Bridge School
Boyne Hill CofE Infant and Nursery School
Oldfield Primary School
All Saints Church of England Junior School
Braywick Court School
RBWM Alternative Learning Provision
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
19 nearby- Dianas Wardrobe0.8 km
- W H Smith Ltd0.9 km
- Card Factory0.9 km
- Jap Food & Wine0.8 km
- JMW Cars Ltd0.5 km
- + 14 more
Pub, NightClub
6 nearby- A Hoppy Place1.0 km
- Cult Burger At Off The Tap0.9 km
- Smokeys0.9 km
- The Corner House0.9 km
- The Honeypot Bar0.9 km
- + 1 more
Restaurant, Cafe
40 nearby- Casa Dor Cafe0.8 km
- Costa Coffee At Odeon Cinema0.7 km
- Flavio's1.0 km
- Noodle Nation0.7 km
- Tea Pot Cafe0.8 km
- + 35 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
3 nearby- Travelodge Maidenhead0.7 km
- Fredrick's Hotel Restaurant Spa0.1 km
- O'Neill's Maidenhead0.7 km
Takeaway Shop
9 nearby- Tennessee Fried Chicken0.9 km
- Ross Fish Bar0.6 km
- Something Different0.8 km
- Roosters Grill0.9 km
- Sizzler0.9 km
- + 4 more
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Iceland Frozen Foods Plc0.9 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Maidenhead Station0.5 km
- Furze Platt2.1 km
- Taplow3.3 km
Bus Stops
- Desborough School0.1 km
- Desborough School0.3 km
- Larchfield School0.3 km
- Larchfield School0.3 km
- Reid Avenue0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: SL62GY · Data under Open Government Licence