SL8 5BS is a safe, established residential area on New Road, 0.5km from Chalkland Estate in Bourne End. Administratively it sits within The Wooburns, Bourne End and Hedsor ward and the Beaconsfield constituency.
This is a strong family neighbourhood — a mature area with an older, predominantly retired population. During the day, ethnically mixed self-employed professional services, home workers in outer suburbs. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 45) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 65% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 20 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.
Census 2021 statistics for SL8 5BS are sourced from Output Area E00090054 (shared with 9 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
NEW ROAD, SL8 5BS House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for NEW ROAD, SL8 5BS.
294
45
£ 58,400 /yr
47%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: SL8 5BS is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.
Area Character
Owner-occupied, family-oriented, and settled. SL8 5BS's 65% ownership and 45-year average age put it squarely in the established family zone. Low crime and a maturing demographic make this one of the more stable postcodes in the district.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SL8 5BS. The average age is 45.3. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Age & Housing: An older demographic with mixed housing. The population is heavily skewed toward individuals over fifty, with a higher-than-average rental or social housing density.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
SL8 5BS has low crime rates — 20 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
Bourne End Academy
Westfield School
Claytons Primary School
St Paul's Church of England Combined School, Wooburn
Juniper Hill School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
9 nearby- E Colliass Limited0.5 km
- Lloyds Pharmacy0.5 km
- Parade Service Station0.5 km
- W H Smith Local - Bourne End Post Office Stores0.7 km
- Lee's Bakery0.5 km
- + 4 more
Pub, NightClub
2 nearby- The Walnut Tree Public House0.9 km
- The Bounty0.9 km
Restaurant, Cafe
11 nearby- CH & CO - Renesas Restaurant0.5 km
- Costa Coffee0.5 km
- KEG0.6 km
- Kongs Peking Restaurant0.5 km
- Moreganics Cafe0.4 km
- + 6 more
Takeaway Shop
2 nearby- Chanak Turkish Cuisine0.5 km
- Smiles0.5 km
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Tesco Express0.5 km
- Co-op Bourne End0.5 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Bourne End0.6 km
- Cookham2.9 km
- Marlow4.3 km
Bus Stops
- Bourne End Academy0.0 km
- New Road0.4 km
- New Road0.4 km
- Waborne Road0.4 km
- Loddon Road0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: SL85BS · Data under Open Government Licence