SL8 5AW is a sought-after residential area on Rothsay Villas, 0.5km from Bourne End in Bourne End. Administratively it sits within The Wooburns, Bourne End and Hedsor ward and the Beaconsfield constituency.
One of the more sought-after postcodes in SL8, SL8 5AW offers a mature area with an older, predominantly retired population. By day, the area transitions to a professional home-workers in outer suburbs character: ethnically mixed self-employed professional services, home workers in outer suburbs. At 49 years average, the community has a secure, family-first character — valued for its stability, low turnover, and strong local identity. 85% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 20 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £595k. 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 5AW are sourced from Output Area E00090045 (shared with 13 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
ROTHSAY VILLAS, SL8 5AW House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ROTHSAY VILLAS, SL8 5AW.
256
49
£ 58,400 /yr
51%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: SL8 5AW is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic.
Area Character
Ranked among the least deprived areas in England, SL8 5AW combines high owner-occupation (85%), strong property values (£595k median) and low crime into a blue-chip residential profile. Very low crime and mature demographics confirm this as a prestige address.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SL8 5AW. The average age is 48.9. 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: Peaceful, mature, and permanent. The demographic data points to a strong concentration of older homeowners and empty-nesters.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 570,000
2 sales · Mean £ 570,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
SL8 5AW has low crime rates — 20 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
Bourne End Academy
Westfield School
St Paul's Church of England Combined School, Wooburn
Claytons Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
9 nearby- Lee's Bakery0.6 km
- The Fruit Market0.5 km
- Shell Cress0.7 km
- Wenzel's The Bakers Ltd0.6 km
- E Colliass Limited0.6 km
- + 4 more
Pub, NightClub
3 nearby- The Garibaldi Public House0.8 km
- The Walnut Tree Public House0.6 km
- The Bounty0.8 km
Restaurant, Cafe
13 nearby- Junglemania0.6 km
- OCS Ltd At Zebra Technologies0.1 km
- CH & CO - Renesas Restaurant0.1 km
- Costa Coffee0.6 km
- Eats Of Eden Restaurant And Food Hall0.8 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 End0.5 km
- Cookham2.6 km
- Marlow4.4 km
Bus Stops
- Furlong Road0.2 km
- Cores End0.2 km
- Cores End0.2 km
- New Road0.2 km
- New Road0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: SL85AW · Data under Open Government Licence