Postcode Analysis Buckinghamshire, South East

NEWBURY COTTAGES, SL8 5DJ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for NEWBURY COTTAGES, SL8 5DJ.

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Population

359

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Avg Age

45

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Avg Income

£ 58,400 /yr

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Employed

50%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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Index Insight: SL8 5DJ 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.

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9/10
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7/10
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2/10
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10/10
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2/10
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10/10
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7/10
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8/10
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4/10
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Area Character

SL8 5DJ is a premium owner-occupier postcode — median prices of £368k, 84% 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.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

SL8 5DJ is a sought-after residential area on Newbury Cottages, 0.4km 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 5DJ is a stable, owner-occupied suburb — married couples, UK-born, strong community. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a accessible countryside zone — higher status countryside accessible from major metropolitan areas. This is a stable, socially diverse area (average age 45) — accessible for a wide range of households, from young families to empty nesters. 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 15 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £368k. 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 5DJ are sourced from Output Area E00090048 (shared with 19 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 5DJ. 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

White / British96.9%
Asian / British Asian2.0%
Black / African / Caribbean0.3%
Other / Mixed0.8%

Economic Activity

50%Active
FT: 38%
Unemployed: 0%
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Area Vibe: Established and family-oriented. The area is largely populated by middle-aged homeowners, providing a deeply rooted community feel.

home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 364,075

2 sales · Mean £ 364,075

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

SL8 5DJ has low crime rates — 15 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and other theft. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences17
Other theft4
Criminal damage and arson3
Burglary3
Public order3

school Local Schools

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Westfield School

Good72 pupils0.5 km
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Bourne End Academy

Good731 pupils0.7 km
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Claytons Primary School

Good300 pupils1.1 km
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St Paul's Church of England Combined School, Wooburn

Good244 pupils1.2 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

9 nearby
  • E Colliass Limited0.5 km
  • Lloyds Pharmacy0.4 km
  • Parade Service Station0.5 km
  • W H Smith Local - Bourne End Post Office Stores0.1 km
  • Thames Bourne End0.4 km
  • + 4 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • Riverside Lodge0.7 km
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

4 nearby
  • The Walnut Tree Public House0.2 km
  • Upper Thames Sailing Club0.9 km
  • The Bounty0.4 km
  • The Garibaldi Public House0.6 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

13 nearby
  • CH & CO - Renesas Restaurant0.5 km
  • Costa Coffee0.5 km
  • Eats Of Eden Restaurant And Food Hall0.6 km
  • KEG0.6 km
  • Kongs Peking Restaurant0.5 km
  • + 8 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

2 nearby
  • Chanak Turkish Cuisine0.5 km
  • Smiles0.5 km
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Supermarkets

2 nearby
  • Co-op Bourne End0.7 km
  • Tesco Express0.5 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Bourne End0.2 km
  • Cookham2.2 km
  • Marlow3.9 km

Bus Stops

  • St Mark's Church0.1 km
  • St Mark's Church0.1 km
  • Post Office0.1 km
  • Post Office0.1 km
  • Bourne End Rail Station0.2 km