SL6 7QJ is a safe, established residential area on Switchback Road North, 0.9km from Furze Platt in Windsor and Maidenhead. Administratively it sits within Bisham & Cookham ward and the Maidenhead constituency.
This is a strong family neighbourhood — a settled suburb of older couples whose children have left home. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a accessible countryside zone — higher status countryside accessible from major metropolitan areas. This is a stable, socially diverse area (average age 43) — accessible for a wide range of households, from young families to empty nesters. 72% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 5 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.
Census 2021 statistics for SL6 7QJ are sourced from Output Area E00083466 (shared with 20 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
SWITCHBACK ROAD NORTH, SL6 7QJ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SWITCHBACK ROAD NORTH, SL6 7QJ.
429
43
£ 64,600 /yr
46%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: SL6 7QJ is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.
Area Character
SL6 7QJ is a mixed residential postcode — average age 43, 72% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SL6 7QJ. The average age is 43.2. 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 highly stable neighborhood of property owners. The average age points to mid-career individuals heavily invested in the local area.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
SL6 7QJ has low crime rates — 5 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and other crime. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Furze Platt Senior School
Maidenhead Nursery School
Furze Platt Junior School
Furze Platt Infant School
Cookham Rise Primary School
Riverside Primary School and Nursery
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
4 nearby- The Co-Operative Food0.5 km
- H A McParland Chemist Limited0.5 km
- Furze Platt Local0.9 km
- Vinakya Store1.0 km
Restaurant, Cafe
4 nearby- Legacy Leisure At Furzeplatt Leisure Centre0.9 km
- The Butter Edge1.0 km
- Lemon Grass0.5 km
- McEvoy And Rowley0.9 km
Takeaway Shop
3 nearby- Pit Stop0.9 km
- The Grill Guys1.0 km
- Vins1.0 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Furze Platt1.2 km
- Cookham1.7 km
- Maidenhead Station2.9 km
Bus Stops
- Kinghorn Park0.3 km
- Kinghorn Park0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: SL67QJ · Data under Open Government Licence