Postcode Analysis Buckinghamshire, South East

HEDSOR ROAD, SL8 5DP House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HEDSOR ROAD, SL8 5DP.

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Population

245

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Avg Age

53

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Avg Income

£ 58,400 /yr

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Employed

55%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: SL8 5DP is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.

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8/10
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5/10
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3/10
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8/10
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3/10
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10/10
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5/10
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8/10
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2/10
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Area Character

SL8 5DP is a premium owner-occupier postcode — median prices of £748k, 79% home ownership, and a low-deprivation rank put this address in the top tier nationally for wealth indicators. Very low crime and mature demographics confirm this as a prestige address.

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

SL8 5DP is a sought-after residential area on Hedsor Road, 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 5DP offers a mature area with an older, predominantly retired population. During the day, higher status countryside accessible from major metropolitan areas. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 53) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 79% 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 6 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £748k. 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 5DP are sourced from Output Area E00090049 (shared with 17 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 5DP. The average age is 52.7. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British93.2%
Asian / British Asian2.8%
Black / African / Caribbean0.8%
Other / Mixed3.2%

Economic Activity

55%Active
FT: 36%
Unemployed: 1%
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Area Vibe: Peaceful, mature, and permanent. The demographic data points to a strong concentration of older homeowners and empty-nesters.

home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 748,000

3 sales · Mean £ 1,184,333

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

SL8 5DP has low crime rates — 6 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are vehicle crime and other theft. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Vehicle crime2
Other theft2
Shoplifting2
Violence and sexual offences2
Burglary1

school Local Schools

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Westfield School

Good72 pupils1.0 km
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Bourne End Academy

Good731 pupils1.1 km
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Holy Trinity CofE Primary School, Cookham

Outstanding208 pupils1.4 km
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St Paul's Church of England Combined School, Wooburn

Good244 pupils1.5 km
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Claytons Primary School

Good300 pupils1.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

8 nearby
  • E Colliass Limited0.9 km
  • Lloyds Pharmacy0.8 km
  • Parade Service Station0.9 km
  • W H Smith Local - Bourne End Post Office Stores0.4 km
  • Thames Bourne End0.9 km
  • + 3 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • Riverside Lodge0.3 km
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

3 nearby
  • The Walnut Tree Public House0.2 km
  • The Bounty0.8 km
  • The Garibaldi Public House0.4 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

13 nearby
  • CH & CO - Renesas Restaurant0.7 km
  • Costa Coffee0.9 km
  • Eats Of Eden Restaurant And Food Hall0.4 km
  • KEG1.0 km
  • Kongs Peking Restaurant0.9 km
  • + 8 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

2 nearby
  • Chanak Turkish Cuisine0.9 km
  • Smiles0.9 km
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • Tesco Express1.0 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Bourne End0.6 km
  • Cookham1.8 km
  • Marlow3.9 km

Bus Stops

  • Hedsor Road0.1 km
  • Hedsor Road0.1 km
  • Ferry Lane0.2 km
  • Ferry Lane0.2 km
  • Post Office0.5 km