SL8 5BG is a sought-after residential area on Highfield Road, 0.6km from Chalkland Estate 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 5BG offers a mature area with an older, predominantly retired population. Outside of residential hours, ethnically mixed self-employed professional services, home workers in outer suburbs. The 49 average age signals a mature family neighbourhood — long-term residents, good local schools, and high levels of owner-occupation. 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 25 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £500k, up 34.5% 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 5BG are sourced from Output Area E00090045 (shared with 13 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
HIGHFIELD ROAD, SL8 5BG House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HIGHFIELD ROAD, SL8 5BG.
256
49
£ 58,400 /yr
51%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: SL8 5BG is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic.
Area Character
A sought-after, premium postcode. SL8 5BG's low deprivation rank, 85% ownership, and £500k median price place it in the top quintile nationally for residential quality. £500k prices with low crime and a mature community — a long-term hold. Property prices are trending up 34.5% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SL8 5BG. 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
£ 499,975
6 sales · Mean £ 518,325
Detached
£ 565,000
3 sales · Mean £ 553,333
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
SL8 5BG has low crime rates — 25 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.
school Local Schools
Westfield School
Bourne End Academy
Claytons Primary School
St Paul's Church of England Combined School, Wooburn
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
9 nearby- E Colliass Limited0.3 km
- Lloyds Pharmacy0.2 km
- Parade Service Station0.2 km
- W H Smith Local - Bourne End Post Office Stores0.5 km
- Thames Bourne End0.2 km
- + 4 more
Pub, NightClub
4 nearby- The Walnut Tree Public House0.7 km
- Upper Thames Sailing Club1.0 km
- The Bounty0.6 km
- The Garibaldi Public House1.0 km
Restaurant, Cafe
13 nearby- CH & CO - Renesas Restaurant0.4 km
- Costa Coffee0.3 km
- Eats Of Eden Restaurant And Food Hall1.0 km
- KEG0.4 km
- Kongs Peking Restaurant0.2 km
- + 8 more
Takeaway Shop
2 nearby- Chanak Turkish Cuisine0.3 km
- Smiles0.2 km
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Co-op Bourne End0.4 km
- Tesco Express0.3 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Bourne End0.4 km
- Cookham2.7 km
- Marlow4.1 km
Bus Stops
- New Road0.1 km
- New Road0.1 km
- Railway Station0.2 km
- Furlong Road0.2 km
- Railway Station0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: SL85BG · Data under Open Government Licence