Postcode Analysis Buckinghamshire, South East

NEW ROAD, SL8 5BQ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for NEW ROAD, SL8 5BQ.

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · 2026-02 (1–2 month lag)home Prices: Land Registry
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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 5BQ is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic.

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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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Area Character

Ranked among the least deprived areas in England, SL8 5BQ combines high owner-occupation (85%), strong property values (£657k 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 5BQ is a sought-after residential area on New Road, 0.6km 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 5BQ is a mature area with an older, predominantly retired population. The daytime character shifts — ethnically mixed self-employed professional services, home workers in outer suburbs. With an average age of 49, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 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 £657k. 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 5BQ 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 5BQ. 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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Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood of long-term property owners. The significantly higher average age reflects a deeply settled local population.

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home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 693,150

4 sales · Mean £ 655,825

Terraced

£ 487,500

1 sales · Mean £ 487,500

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

SL8 5BQ 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.

Violence and sexual offences56
Public order12
Criminal damage and arson9
Vehicle crime6
Drugs6

school Local Schools

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Westfield School

Good72 pupils0.1 km
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Bourne End Academy

Good731 pupils0.2 km
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Claytons Primary School

Good300 pupils0.8 km
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St Paul's Church of England Combined School, Wooburn

Good244 pupils0.9 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

9 nearby
  • E Colliass Limited0.4 km
  • Lloyds Pharmacy0.3 km
  • Parade Service Station0.3 km
  • W H Smith Local - Bourne End Post Office Stores0.5 km
  • Thames Bourne End0.2 km
  • + 4 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

3 nearby
  • The Walnut Tree Public House0.7 km
  • The Bounty0.7 km
  • The Garibaldi Public House0.9 km
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Restaurant, Cafe

13 nearby
  • CH & CO - Renesas Restaurant0.3 km
  • Costa Coffee0.4 km
  • Eats Of Eden Restaurant And Food Hall0.9 km
  • KEG0.5 km
  • Kongs Peking Restaurant0.3 km
  • + 8 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

2 nearby
  • Chanak Turkish Cuisine0.3 km
  • Smiles0.3 km
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Supermarkets

2 nearby
  • Co-op Bourne End0.5 km
  • Tesco Express0.4 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Bourne End0.4 km
  • Cookham2.7 km
  • Marlow4.2 km

Bus Stops

  • New Road0.1 km
  • New Road0.1 km
  • Furlong Road0.2 km
  • Railway Station0.2 km
  • Bourne End Academy0.3 km