Postcode Analysis Buckinghamshire, South East

WALNUT TREE CLOSE, SL8 5DS House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WALNUT TREE CLOSE, SL8 5DS.

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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 5DS 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

Ranked among the least deprived areas in England, SL8 5DS combines high owner-occupation (84%), strong property values (£741k median) and low crime into a blue-chip residential profile. £741k prices and low crime — this postcode commands a premium for good reason.

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

SL8 5DS is a sought-after residential area on Walnut Tree Close, 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 5DS 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 £741k. 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 5DS 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 5DS. 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

Terraced

£ 475,000

1 sales · Mean £ 475,000

Semi-Detached

£ 860,000

1 sales · Mean £ 860,000

Detached

£ 890,000

1 sales · Mean £ 890,000

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

SL8 5DS 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.

Violence and sexual offences7
Burglary4
Other theft4
Shoplifting2
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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St Paul's Church of England Combined School, Wooburn

Good244 pupils1.2 km
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Claytons Primary School

Good300 pupils1.3 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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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 End0.7 km
  • + 4 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • Riverside Lodge0.5 km
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

3 nearby
  • The Walnut Tree Public House0.1 km
  • The Bounty0.7 km
  • The Garibaldi Public House0.4 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

13 nearby
  • CH & CO - Renesas Restaurant0.5 km
  • Costa Coffee0.7 km
  • Eats Of Eden Restaurant And Food Hall0.4 km
  • KEG0.8 km
  • Kongs Peking Restaurant0.7 km
  • + 8 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

2 nearby
  • Chanak Turkish Cuisine0.7 km
  • Smiles0.7 km
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Supermarkets

2 nearby
  • Co-op Bourne End0.9 km
  • Tesco Express0.8 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Bourne End0.4 km
  • Cookham2.0 km
  • Marlow4.0 km

Bus Stops

  • Hedsor Road0.1 km
  • Hedsor Road0.1 km
  • Post Office0.2 km
  • Post Office0.2 km
  • St Mark's Church0.3 km