Postcode Analysis Buckinghamshire, South East

FURLONG ROAD, SL8 5BB House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for FURLONG ROAD, SL8 5BB.

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Population

331

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Avg Age

41

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Avg Income

£ 58,400 /yr

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Employed

63%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: SL8 5BB 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.

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9/10
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4/10
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2/10
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10/10
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3/10
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10/10
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9/10
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6/10
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3/10
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Area Character

SL8 5BB is a premium owner-occupier postcode — median prices of £329k, 68% 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. Property prices are trending down 26.1% year-on-year.

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

SL8 5BB is a sought-after residential area on Furlong Road, 0.4km 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 5BB is a mature area with an older, predominantly retired population. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a science and business parks zone — science and business parks with high status workers. This is a stable, socially diverse area (average age 41) — accessible for a wide range of households, from young families to empty nesters. 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 23 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £329k, down 26.1% year-on-year. 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 5BB are sourced from Output Area E00090046 (shared with 19 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 5BB. 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

White / British90.9%
Asian / British Asian3.7%
Black / African / Caribbean0.3%
Other / Mixed5.2%

Economic Activity

63%Active
FT: 48%
Unemployed: 2%
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Area Vibe: Highly settled. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic, providing a stable community feel.

home Property Prices by Type

Flat

£ 327,475

22 sales · Mean £ 320,550

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

SL8 5BB has low crime rates — 23 incidents 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.

Violence and sexual offences46
Public order8
Criminal damage and arson6
Anti-social behaviour5
Other theft5

school Local Schools

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Westfield School

Good72 pupils0.3 km
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Bourne End Academy

Good731 pupils0.4 km
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St Paul's Church of England Combined School, Wooburn

Good244 pupils0.8 km
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Claytons Primary School

Good300 pupils1.0 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

9 nearby
  • E Colliass Limited0.5 km
  • Lloyds Pharmacy0.4 km
  • Parade Service Station0.4 km
  • W H Smith Local - Bourne End Post Office Stores0.3 km
  • Thames Bourne End0.3 km
  • + 4 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

3 nearby
  • The Walnut Tree Public House0.5 km
  • The Bounty0.7 km
  • The Garibaldi Public House0.7 km
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Restaurant, Cafe

13 nearby
  • CH & CO - Renesas Restaurant0.1 km
  • Costa Coffee0.5 km
  • Eats Of Eden Restaurant And Food Hall0.7 km
  • KEG0.6 km
  • Kongs Peking Restaurant0.4 km
  • + 8 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

2 nearby
  • Chanak Turkish Cuisine0.5 km
  • Smiles0.4 km
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Supermarkets

2 nearby
  • Co-op Bourne End0.6 km
  • Tesco Express0.5 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Bourne End0.4 km
  • Cookham2.5 km
  • Marlow4.2 km

Bus Stops

  • Furlong Road0.0 km
  • New Road0.1 km
  • New Road0.2 km
  • Railway Station0.3 km
  • Railway Station0.3 km