Postcode Analysis Buckinghamshire, South East

ABNEY COURT DRIVE, SL8 5DL House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ABNEY COURT DRIVE, SL8 5DL.

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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 5DL 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

A sought-after, premium postcode. SL8 5DL's low deprivation rank, 84% ownership, and £1.3M median price place it in the top quintile nationally for residential quality. £1.3M prices and low crime — this postcode commands a premium for good reason. Property prices are trending up 101.9% year-on-year.

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

SL8 5DL is a sought-after residential area on Abney Court Drive, 0.5km from Bourne End 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 5DL offers a stable, owner-occupied suburb — married couples, UK-born, strong community. Outside of residential hours, higher status countryside accessible from major metropolitan areas. At 45 years average, expect a well-rounded neighbourhood — a blend of established families, working professionals, and longer-term owner-occupiers. 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 8 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £1.3M, up 101.9% year-on-year. 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 5DL 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 5DL. 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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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

£ 1,525,000

7 sales · Mean £ 1,369,285

Semi-Detached

£ 635,000

1 sales · Mean £ 635,000

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

SL8 5DL has low crime rates — 8 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 offences7
Other theft4
Burglary2
Criminal damage and arson2
Vehicle crime2

school Local Schools

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Westfield School

Good72 pupils0.7 km
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Bourne End Academy

Good731 pupils0.9 km
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Claytons Primary School

Good300 pupils1.2 km
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St Paul's Church of England Combined School, Wooburn

Good244 pupils1.4 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

9 nearby
  • E Colliass Limited0.6 km
  • Lloyds Pharmacy0.5 km
  • Parade Service Station0.6 km
  • W H Smith Local - Bourne End Post Office Stores0.2 km
  • Thames Bourne End0.6 km
  • + 4 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • Riverside Lodge0.6 km
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

4 nearby
  • The Walnut Tree Public House0.2 km
  • Upper Thames Sailing Club0.9 km
  • The Bounty0.5 km
  • The Garibaldi Public House0.6 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

13 nearby
  • CH & CO - Renesas Restaurant0.6 km
  • Costa Coffee0.6 km
  • Eats Of Eden Restaurant And Food Hall0.6 km
  • KEG0.7 km
  • Kongs Peking Restaurant0.6 km
  • + 8 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

2 nearby
  • Chanak Turkish Cuisine0.6 km
  • Smiles0.6 km
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Supermarkets

2 nearby
  • Co-op Bourne End0.8 km
  • Tesco Express0.6 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Bourne End0.3 km
  • Cookham2.0 km
  • Marlow3.8 km

Bus Stops

  • Post Office0.2 km
  • Post Office0.2 km
  • St Mark's Church0.2 km
  • St Mark's Church0.2 km
  • Hedsor Road0.2 km