Postcode Analysis Buckinghamshire, South East

ROTHSAY VILLAS, SL8 5AW House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ROTHSAY VILLAS, SL8 5AW.

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Population

256

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Avg Age

49

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Avg Income

£ 58,400 /yr

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Employed

51%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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Index Insight: SL8 5AW is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic.

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7/10
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6/10
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3/10
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6/10
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3/10
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8/10
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7/10
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8/10
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8/10
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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.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

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.

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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

White / British95.7%
Asian / British Asian3.1%
Black / African / Caribbean0.4%
Other / Mixed0.8%

Economic Activity

51%Active
FT: 34%
Unemployed: 2%
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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.

Violence and sexual offences32
Other crime6
Public order6
Anti-social behaviour5
Criminal damage and arson5

school Local Schools

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Bourne End Academy

Good731 pupils0.3 km
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Westfield School

Good72 pupils0.3 km
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St Paul's Church of England Combined School, Wooburn

Good244 pupils0.7 km
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Claytons Primary School

Good300 pupils1.0 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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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
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

3 nearby
  • The Garibaldi Public House0.8 km
  • The Walnut Tree Public House0.6 km
  • The Bounty0.8 km
restaurant

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
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

2 nearby
  • Chanak Turkish Cuisine0.5 km
  • Smiles0.5 km
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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