SL6 2SL is a sought-after residential area located 0.6km from Boyn Hill in Maidenhead. Note: this is a large-user or commercial postcode — residential population data may be limited. Administratively it sits within Oldfield ward and the Maidenhead constituency.
Day-to-day life in SL6 2SL has the character of 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. The daytime character shifts — higher status cosmopolitan professional services and self-employment. With an average age of 54, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 53 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. 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 2SL are sourced from Output Area E00188403 (shared with 8 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
SL6 2SL House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SL6 2SL.
190
54
£ 79,400 /yr
38%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: SL6 2SL 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 2SL is a premium owner-occupier postcode — 60% home ownership, and a low-deprivation rank put this address in the top tier nationally for wealth indicators. Low crime and mid-career demographics put this at peak family desirability.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SL6 2SL. 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
Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood. The higher average age combined with lower homeownership rates suggests a mix of lifelong renters and retirees.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around SL6 2SL is moderate at 53 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
Desborough College
Forest Bridge School
Larchfield Primary and Nursery School
Boyne Hill CofE Infant and Nursery School
Oldfield Primary School
All Saints Church of England Junior School
RBWM Alternative Learning Provision
St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Maidenhead
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
26 nearby- Dianas Wardrobe0.6 km
- W H Smith Ltd0.6 km
- Pierozek0.8 km
- Sushi Gourmet At Sainsbury's Maidenhead0.9 km
- Card Factory0.6 km
- + 21 more
Pub, NightClub
9 nearby- A Hoppy Place0.8 km
- Cult Burger At Off The Tap0.6 km
- The Maidens Head0.8 km
- Smokeys0.6 km
- The Corner House0.6 km
- + 4 more
Restaurant, Cafe
47 nearby- Alghero1.0 km
- Blue Apple Contract Catering0.8 km
- Casa Dor Cafe0.6 km
- Costa Coffee At Odeon Cinema0.5 km
- Flavio's0.7 km
- + 42 more
Supermarkets
4 nearby- Sainsbury's0.9 km
- Tesco Stores Limited0.7 km
- Iceland Frozen Foods Plc0.6 km
- Tesco0.9 km
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
4 nearby- Premier Inn0.9 km
- Travelodge Maidenhead0.4 km
- Fredrick's Hotel Restaurant Spa0.4 km
- O'Neill's Maidenhead0.5 km
Takeaway Shop
16 nearby- KFC1.0 km
- Levantine0.8 km
- Papa John Pizza1.0 km
- Tennessee Fried Chicken0.6 km
- Greggs Of Twickenham0.8 km
- + 11 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Maidenhead Station0.3 km
- Furze Platt1.8 km
- Taplow3.2 km
Bus Stops
- Desborough School0.0 km
- Desborough School0.2 km
- Grenfell Place0.3 km
- Maidenhead Rail Station0.3 km
- Maidenhead Railway Station0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: SL62SL · Data under Open Government Licence