Grove Close is in Slough and in Slough district. SL1 1QJ is located in the Herschel Park electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Slough. This postcode has been in use since 1990-02-01.
StreetScan combines information about Grove Close, Slough, SL1 1QJ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SL1 2BW, SL1 1QS, SL1 1QH, SL1 2BX, SL1 1QX, SL1 1QZ, SL1 1RE, SL1 2BN, SL1 1QA.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding SL1 1QJ, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 52.9% of residents being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 45.7% | 52.9% | 7.2% | 51.0% | 1.9% |
| Male | 54.3% | 47.1% | -7.2% | 49.0% | -1.9% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 46% | 41.7% | -4.3% | 37.9% | 3.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 38.2% | 45.9% | 7.7% | 44.2% | 1.7% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.4% | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Separated | 3.7% | 1.5% | -2.2% | 2.2% | -0.7% |
| Divorced | 9.2% | 7.4% | -1.8% | 9.1% | -1.7% |
| Widowed | 2.6% | 2.7% | 0.1% | 6.1% | -3.4% |
Across the UK, the average 48.4% rated their health as Very Good, 33.6% as Good, 12.7% as Fair, 4% as Bad, and 1.2% as Very Bad.
Population age significantly impacts residents' health. Additionally, socioeconomic status plays a crucial role: higher income levels and lower poverty rates are linked to better health outcomes. Affluent areas benefit from higher living standards, access to private healthcare, and healthier lifestyle choices.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 46% | 47.7% | 1.7% | 48.4% | -0.7% |
| Good health | 38.3% | 35.7% | -2.6% | 33.6% | 2.1% |
| Fair health | 11.9% | 12.5% | 0.6% | 12.7% | -0.2% |
| Bad health | 3% | 3.3% | 0.3% | 4.0% | -0.7% |
| Very bad health | 0.9% | 0.8% | -0.1% | 1.2% | -0.4% |
During the 2021 census, the educational qualifications of residents across the UK were as follows: 18.2% had no qualifications, 9.6% had 1-4 GCSEs, 13.4% had 5 or more GCSEs and 1-2 A/AS Levels, 16.9% had 2 or more A Levels, 33.8% held a degree (or equivalent), and 5.4% had completed an apprenticeship.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 19.9% | 17.8% | -2.1% | 18.2% | -0.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 9.9% | 8.3% | -1.6% | 9.6% | -1.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 10.7% | 12% | 1.3% | 13.4% | -1.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.8% | 6.8% | 5.0% | 5.3% | 1.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 7% | 9.8% | 2.8% | 16.9% | -7.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 34.2% | 40.5% | 6.3% | 33.8% | 6.7% |
| Other | 16.5% | 5% | -11.5% | 2.8% | 2.2% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 34.7% of the residents identify as white, which is lower than the UK average of 81.4%, there are significant representations of other ethnic groups.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0.9% | 1.8% | 0.9% | 1.1% | 0.7% |
| Chinese | 1.8% | 1.6% | -0.2% | 0.7% | 0.9% |
| Indian | 11.6% | 17.9% | 6.3% | 3.1% | 14.8% |
| Pakistani | 14.5% | 18.7% | 4.2% | 2.7% | 16.0% |
| Other Asian | 6.2% | 5.8% | -0.4% | 1.6% | 4.2% |
| Black African | 5.9% | 6% | 0.1% | 2.5% | 3.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.5% | 1.6% | 0.1% | 1.0% | 0.6% |
| Other Black | 1.8% | 0.6% | -1.2% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 3.3% | 1.6% | -1.7% | 0.8% | 0.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 1.2% | 0.8% | -0.4% | 0.4% | 0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 2.4% | 0.6% | -1.8% | 0.9% | -0.3% |
| Mixed Other | 0.6% | 1.6% | 1.0% | 0.8% | 0.8% |
| White | 45.4% | 34.7% | -10.7% | 81.4% | -46.7% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.1% | 0.9% |
| Arab | 1.5% | 2.1% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 1.5% |
| Other | 1.5% | 3.7% | 2.2% | 1.6% | 2.1% |
In this area, just 38.6% of residents were born in the United Kingdom, meaning that the majority of residents originate from outside the UK.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 46.3% | 38.6% | -7.7% | 83.2% | -44.6% |
| European Union | 19% | 18.3% | -0.7% | 6.1% | 12.2% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.6% | 2.9% | 2.3% | 0.8% | 2.1% |
| Africa | 9.5% | 5.2% | -4.3% | 2.7% | 2.5% |
| Middle East and Asia | 22.3% | 32.6% | 10.3% | 5.6% | 27.0% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 2.4% | 1.7% | -0.7% | 1.3% | 0.4% |
| British Overseas | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% | 0.6% |
In this area majority of residents originate from outside the UK. Only 38.6% of residents were born in the United Kingdom. 26.7% of residents have lived in the UK for 10 years or more.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 44.2% | 38.8% | -5.4% | 83.2% | -44.4% |
| 10+ Years | 6.8% | 26.7% | 19.9% | 9.8% | 16.9% |
| 5-10 Years | 13.4% | 13% | -0.4% | 2.9% | 10.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 19% | 9.3% | -9.7% | 2.2% | 7.1% |
| Less than 2 years | 16.6% | 12.2% | -4.4% | 1.9% | 10.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 45.3% | 76.7% | -31.4% |
| Ireland | 1% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| France | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Germany | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Italy | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Portugal | 3.5% | 0.5% | 3.0% |
| Spain | 1.2% | 0.4% | 0.8% |
| Poland | 7.2% | 1.3% | 5.9% |
| Romania | 5.4% | 0.9% | 4.5% |
| Other EU countries | 3.9% | 1.5% | 2.4% |
| Other Europe | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| North Africa | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 1.2% | 0.2% | 1.0% |
| Middle East | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Southern Asia | 12.4% | 1.2% | 11.2% |
| South-East Asia | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Central and South America | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| No passport held | 14.5% | 13.5% | 1.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 13.9% | 37.2% | -23.3% |
| Christian | 38.3% | 46.2% | -7.9% |
| Buddhist | 1% | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| Hindu | 7.7% | 1.7% | 6.0% |
| Muslim | 30.2% | 6.5% | 23.7% |
| Sikh | 2.7% | 0.9% | 1.8% |
| Other religion | 0.2% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| Not answered | 6% | 6.0% | 0.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Grove Close was 355.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 45.1% higher than the Herschel Park average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Grove Close has the 5th highest crime rate of 34 local areas in Herschel Park and the 12th highest crime rate of 389 local areas in Slough .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 152.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -14.4%.

Households in this area have a much higher level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 92% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9 Chatham Court Grove Close, Slough, Slough Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £197,000 | 2022-06-22 | £192,253 |
| 1 Chatham Court Grove Close, Slough, Slough Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £220,000 | 2019-09-10 | £218,650 |
| 10 Chatham Court Grove Close, Slough, Slough Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £217,000 | 2015-12-18 | £245,832 |
| 4 Chatham Court Grove Close, Slough, Slough Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £215,000 | 2015-10-01 | £254,543 |
| 9 Chatham Court Grove Close, Slough, Slough Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £142,000 | 2012-05-31 | £232,364 |
SL1 1QJ area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. A low level of unemployment in an area indicates a strong job market, where most people who are seeking work can find employment. This generally reflects a healthy economy in the area.
| Full-Time Employee | 162 |
| Part-Time Employee | 47 |
| Looking after home or family | 39 |
| Self-Employed | 38 |
| Retired | 29 |
| Other | 29 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 21 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 13 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 11 |
| Unemployed | 11 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 34 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 22 |
| Human health and social work activities | 22 |
| Information and communication | 21 |
| Transport and storage | 16 |
| Construction | 12 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 11 |
| Manufacturing | 9 |
| Education | 9 |
| Other | 8 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 7 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 5 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lea Nursery School Wexham Road , SL2 5JW | 3out of 4 | 1,390 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Chalvey Nursery School & Early Years Centre Ladbrooke Road , Chalvey SL1 2SR | 4out of 4 | 1,674 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Slough Centre Nursery School Buckingham Avenue East , SL1 3EA | - not rated | 2,533 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Baylis Court Nursery School Oatlands Drive , SL1 3HS | 3out of 4 | 2,617 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| William Penn Nursery School Penn Road , SL2 1PG | - not rated | 3,454 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Mary's Church of England Primary School Yew Tree Road , SL1 2AR | 3out of 4 | 244 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Willow Primary School Wexham Road , SL2 5FF | - not rated | 1,432 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Willow Primary School Fernside Off Wexham Rd , SL2 5FF | 3out of 4 | 1,432 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Iqra Slough Islamic Primary School Fernside, Wexham Road , SL2 5FF | 4out of 4 | 1,452 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Lea Infant School Wexham Road , SL2 5JW | - not rated | 1,465 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| James Elliman Junior School Elliman Avenue , SL2 5BA | - not rated | 1,760 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Wexham Court Middle School Church Lane , Wexham SL3 6LU | - not rated | 2,549 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| William Penn Middle School Penn Road , SL2 1PH | - not rated | 3,516 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Claycots Junior School Monksfield Way , SL2 1QX | - not rated | 4,323 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Stoke Poges Middle School Rogers Lane , Stoke Poges SL2 4LN | - not rated | 5,156 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Slough Grammar School Lascelles Road , SL3 7PR | - not rated | 789 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Upton Court Grammar School Lascelles Road , SL3 7PR | 4out of 4 | 789 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Slough and Eton CofE Business and Enterprise College Ragstone Road , SL1 2PU | - not rated | 1,126 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Slough and Eton Church of England Business and Enterprise College Ragstone Road , SL1 2PU | - not rated | 1,126 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Bernard's Catholic Grammar School 1 Langley Road , SL3 7AF | 4out of 4 | 1,151 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Edward's Royal Free Ecumenical Middle School, Windsor Parsonage Lane , SL4 5EN | 3out of 4 | 4,270 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Trevelyan Middle School Wood Close , SL4 3LL | 3out of 4 | 4,806 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Trevelyan Middle School Wood Close , SL4 3LL | - not rated | 4,806 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Dedworth Middle School Smiths Lane , SL4 5PE | 3out of 4 | 5,265 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Dedworth Middle School Smiths Lane , SL4 5PE | - not rated | 5,265 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Windsor Forest Colleges Group Station Road , Langley SL3 8BY | - not rated | 3,308 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grove Academy Ladbrooke Road , SL1 2SR | 1out of 4 | 1,646 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Grove Academy Ladbrooke Road , SL1 2SR | - not rated | 1,671 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hillingdon Grange School Datchet Road , SL3 7LR | - not rated | 466 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Long Close School Upton Court Road , Upton SL3 7LU | - not rated | 536 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Bernard's Preparatory School Hawtrey Close , SL1 1TB | - not rated | 1,003 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Littledown School Queen's Road , SL1 3QW | - not rated | 1,276 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Littledown School Queens Road , SL1 3QW | 3out of 4 | 1,276 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shree Krishna Vada Pav | 2a Alpha Street North | 228 yd | |
| Cake Shop | 240 High Street | 256 yd | |
| HOLA Cafe | The Urban Building, 3-9 Albert Street | 261 yd | |
| Caffe Kix Ltd. | The Urban Building, 3-9 Albert Street | 261 yd | |
| Treatz Dessert Parlour | 254 High Street | 263 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Alpha Arms | Alpha Arms, 26 Alpha Street North | 175 yd | |
| The Brickhouse | 230 High Street | 263 yd | |
| Pinner Cricket Club | Montesoles Playing Fields, Uxbridge Road | 650 yd | |
| The Moon and Spoon | The Moon And Spoon, 86 High Street | 775 yd | |
| Slough Bowls Club | 50 Chalvey Road East | 927 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mariana Bakery & Food | 2 Winsford Parade, Albert Street | 228 yd | |
| Rumi Pizza | 37-38 Herschel Street | 233 yd | |
| Phat Buns | 242 High Street | 256 yd | |
| Fat Twins Slough | 266 High Street | 257 yd | |
| Damascene | 248 High Street | 262 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Iceland Foods Limited | 206-216 High Street | 286 yd | |
| Wonder Supermarket Ltd | 6 Park Street | 320 yd | |
| Tesco | Tesco Stores Limited, Wellington Street | 657 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 78 Uxbridge Road | 814 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Easygym (Slough) High Street | health and fitness suite | 398 yd |
| Lascelles Park Lascelles Road | grass pitches, tennis courts | 575 yd |
| Buzz Gym (Slough) HERSCHEL STREET | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 584 yd |
| Anytime Fitness (Slough) (Closed) 2 - 8 2 - 8 Windsor Road | health and fitness suite | 678 yd |
| Upton Court Grammar School LASCELLES ROAD | grass pitches | 819 yd |
| Thames Valley University - College Gym (Closed) Wellington Street | health and fitness suite | 898 yd |
| Activ8 Gym Ltd MILL STREET | health and fitness suite | 939 yd |
| St Bernards Prep School HAWTREY CLOSE | grass pitches | 1,060 yd |
This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England
| Percentage of premises that have Superfast Broadband (30Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Median download speed | 40 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 67.1 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 158.73 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 158.73 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 13.5 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 26.28 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.