SL8 5BX is a safe, established residential area on East Ridge, 0.6km from Cores End in Bourne End. Administratively it sits within The Wooburns, Bourne End and Hedsor ward and the Beaconsfield constituency.
For families considering a move, SL8 5BX represents 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 45, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 65% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 15 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £536k, down 28.1% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for SL8 5BX are sourced from Output Area E00090054 (shared with 9 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
EAST RIDGE, SL8 5BX House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for EAST RIDGE, SL8 5BX.
294
45
£ 58,400 /yr
47%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: SL8 5BX 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
SL8 5BX is a premium owner-occupier postcode — median prices of £536k, 65% 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 28.1% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SL8 5BX. 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
Area Vibe: Peaceful and mature. The demographic data points to a concentration of older adults living across a mix of tenures.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 490,000
3 sales · Mean £ 566,666
Detached
£ 675,000
1 sales · Mean £ 675,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
SL8 5BX has low crime rates — 15 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and vehicle crime. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Bourne End Academy
Westfield School
St Paul's Church of England Combined School, Wooburn
Claytons Primary School
Juniper Hill School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
9 nearby- Lee's Bakery0.7 km
- The Fruit Market0.7 km
- Shell Cress0.8 km
- E Colliass Limited0.7 km
- Lloyds Pharmacy0.7 km
- + 4 more
Restaurant, Cafe
10 nearby- OCS Ltd At Zebra Technologies0.6 km
- CH & CO - Renesas Restaurant0.6 km
- Costa Coffee0.7 km
- KEG0.8 km
- Kongs Peking Restaurant0.7 km
- + 5 more
Takeaway Shop
2 nearby- Chanak Turkish Cuisine0.7 km
- Smiles0.7 km
Pub, NightClub
1 nearby- The Old Bell Country Inn0.9 km
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Co-op Bourne End0.8 km
- Tesco Express0.7 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Bourne End0.8 km
- Cookham3.1 km
- Marlow4.5 km
Bus Stops
- Bourne End Academy0.2 km
- Cores End0.4 km
- Cores End0.4 km
- Waborne Road0.5 km
- Waborne Road0.5 km
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Postcode Profile: SL85BX · Data under Open Government Licence