SL8 5AT is a sought-after residential area on Furlong Close, 0.3km from Bourne End in Bourne End. Administratively it sits within The Wooburns, Bourne End and Hedsor ward and the Beaconsfield constituency.
For serious buyers, SL8 5AT is a mature area with an older, predominantly retired population. The daytime character shifts — science and business parks with high status workers. The 41 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 68% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address. Employment levels are high (48% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 15 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £445k. 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 SL8 5AT are sourced from Output Area E00090046 (shared with 19 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
FURLONG CLOSE, SL8 5AT House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for FURLONG CLOSE, SL8 5AT.
331
41
£ 58,400 /yr
63%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: SL8 5AT 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
Ranked among the least deprived areas in England, SL8 5AT combines high owner-occupation (68%), strong property values (£445k median) and low crime into a blue-chip residential profile. 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 SL8 5AT. The average age is 40.9. 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: Highly settled. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic, providing a stable community feel.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 445,000
1 sales · Mean £ 445,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
SL8 5AT has low crime rates — 15 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
Westfield School
Bourne End Academy
St Paul's Church of England Combined School, Wooburn
Claytons Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
9 nearby- E Colliass Limited0.5 km
- Lloyds Pharmacy0.4 km
- Parade Service Station0.5 km
- W H Smith Local - Bourne End Post Office Stores0.2 km
- Thames Bourne End0.4 km
- + 4 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Riverside Lodge0.8 km
Pub, NightClub
3 nearby- The Walnut Tree Public House0.3 km
- The Bounty0.7 km
- The Garibaldi Public House0.6 km
Restaurant, Cafe
13 nearby- CH & CO - Renesas Restaurant0.2 km
- Costa Coffee0.5 km
- Eats Of Eden Restaurant And Food Hall0.6 km
- KEG0.6 km
- Kongs Peking Restaurant0.5 km
- + 8 more
Takeaway Shop
2 nearby- Chanak Turkish Cuisine0.5 km
- Smiles0.5 km
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Co-op Bourne End0.7 km
- Tesco Express0.6 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Bourne End0.3 km
- Cookham2.3 km
- Marlow4.1 km
Bus Stops
- Post Office0.2 km
- Post Office0.2 km
- St Mark's Church0.2 km
- St Mark's Church0.2 km
- Furlong Road0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: SL85AT · Data under Open Government Licence