SL8 5DA is a safe, established residential area on New 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 5DA offers a diverse rural area with a mix of families, workers and retirees. Outside of residential hours, ethnically mixed self-employed professional services, home workers in outer suburbs. At 45 years average, expect a well-rounded neighbourhood — a blend of established families, working professionals, and longer-term owner-occupiers. 78% 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 17 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £700k.
Census 2021 statistics for SL8 5DA are sourced from Output Area E00090053 (shared with 10 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
NEW ROAD, SL8 5DA House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for NEW ROAD, SL8 5DA.
318
45
£ 58,400 /yr
48%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: SL8 5DA 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
A sought-after, premium postcode. SL8 5DA's low deprivation rank, 78% ownership, and £700k median price place it in the top quintile nationally for residential quality. £700k prices and low crime — this postcode commands a premium for good reason.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SL8 5DA. The average age is 44.5. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A highly stable neighborhood of property owners. The average age points to mid-career individuals heavily invested in the local area.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 555,000
2 sales · Mean £ 555,000
Detached
£ 440,000
1 sales · Mean £ 440,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
SL8 5DA has low crime rates — 17 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
St Paul's Church of England Combined School, Wooburn
Claytons Primary School
Juniper Hill School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
9 nearby- Lee's Bakery0.8 km
- The Fruit Market0.7 km
- Shell Cress0.7 km
- E Colliass Limited0.8 km
- Lloyds Pharmacy0.7 km
- + 4 more
Restaurant, Cafe
10 nearby- OCS Ltd At Zebra Technologies0.7 km
- CH & CO - Renesas Restaurant0.7 km
- Costa Coffee0.8 km
- KEG0.8 km
- Kongs Peking Restaurant0.7 km
- + 5 more
Takeaway Shop
2 nearby- Chanak Turkish Cuisine0.7 km
- Smiles0.7 km
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Co-op Bourne End0.7 km
- Tesco Express0.7 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Bourne End0.9 km
- Cookham3.2 km
- Marlow4.5 km
Bus Stops
- Bourne End Academy0.3 km
- Waborne Road0.3 km
- Waborne Road0.3 km
- Loddon Road0.5 km
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Postcode Profile: SL85DA · Data under Open Government Licence