SL8 5DH is a sought-after residential area on Hedsor Road, 0.3km 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 5DH is a stable, owner-occupied suburb — married couples, UK-born, strong community. The daytime character shifts — higher status countryside accessible from major metropolitan areas. The 45 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 84% 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 10 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £692k. 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 5DH are sourced from Output Area E00090048 (shared with 19 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
HEDSOR ROAD, SL8 5DH House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HEDSOR ROAD, SL8 5DH.
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45
£ 58,400 /yr
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Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: SL8 5DH 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. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
Ranked among the least deprived areas in England, SL8 5DH combines high owner-occupation (84%), strong property values (£692k median) and low crime into a blue-chip residential profile. £692k 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 5DH. The average age is 44.6. 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
Detached
£ 692,500
6 sales · Mean £ 843,666
Semi-Detached
£ 620,000
3 sales · Mean £ 626,666
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
SL8 5DH has low crime rates — 10 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and burglary. 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 Limited0.7 km
- Lloyds Pharmacy0.6 km
- Parade Service Station0.7 km
- W H Smith Local - Bourne End Post Office Stores0.2 km
- Thames Bourne End0.6 km
- + 4 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Riverside Lodge0.5 km
Pub, NightClub
3 nearby- The Walnut Tree Public House0.0 km
- The Bounty0.6 km
- The Garibaldi Public House0.5 km
Restaurant, Cafe
13 nearby- CH & CO - Renesas Restaurant0.5 km
- Costa Coffee0.7 km
- Eats Of Eden Restaurant And Food Hall0.5 km
- KEG0.7 km
- Kongs Peking Restaurant0.7 km
- + 8 more
Takeaway Shop
2 nearby- Chanak Turkish Cuisine0.7 km
- Smiles0.7 km
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Co-op Bourne End0.8 km
- Tesco Express0.7 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Bourne End0.4 km
- Cookham2.0 km
- Marlow3.9 km
Bus Stops
- Hedsor Road0.1 km
- Hedsor Road0.1 km
- Post Office0.2 km
- Post Office0.2 km
- St Mark's Church0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: SL85DH · Data under Open Government Licence