The Crescent is in Slough and in Slough district. SL1 2LF is located in the Chalvey electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Slough. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about The Crescent, Slough, SL1 2LF and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SL1 2LG, SL1 2LQ, SL1 2HY, SL1 2LW, SL1 2LP, SL1 2LH, SL1 2LN, SL1 2HX, SL1 2LR.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding SL1 2LF has a slightly higher male population, with 50.3% of residents being male. Several factors can contribute to this, including areas with industries or sectors that predominantly employ men, proximity to universities or technical schools with a higher enrollment of male students, presence of all-male or predominantly male institutions (military academies, boarding schools).
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 48.6% | 49.7% | 1.1% | 51.0% | -1.3% |
| Male | 51.4% | 50.3% | -1.1% | 49.0% | 1.3% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate area around SL1 2LF, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 45.4% of the residents. On average, approximately 38% of individuals who responded to the census in the UK were single. Areas with higher single populations are typically urban centers, university towns, regions with dynamic job markets, rich cultural offerings and entertainment facilities. These regions also tend to have a younger demographic.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 47.3% | 45.4% | -1.9% | 37.9% | 7.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 37.7% | 41.5% | 3.8% | 44.2% | -2.7% |
| Separated | 3% | 3.6% | 0.6% | 2.2% | 1.4% |
| Divorced | 9.6% | 6.7% | -2.9% | 9.1% | -2.4% |
| Widowed | 2.5% | 2.8% | 0.3% | 6.1% | -3.3% |
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 | 46.5% | 53.8% | 7.3% | 48.4% | 5.4% |
| Good health | 39.4% | 31.2% | -8.2% | 33.6% | -2.4% |
| Fair health | 10.7% | 11.5% | 0.8% | 12.7% | -1.2% |
| Bad health | 3% | 2.5% | -0.5% | 4.0% | -1.5% |
| Very bad health | 0.4% | 1% | 0.6% | 1.2% | -0.2% |
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 | 20.5% | 20.7% | 0.2% | 18.2% | 2.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 10.7% | 9.8% | -0.9% | 9.6% | 0.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16.1% | 10.6% | -5.5% | 13.4% | -2.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.1% | 4.7% | 3.6% | 5.3% | -0.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 8.5% | 14% | 5.5% | 16.9% | -2.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 27.9% | 33.7% | 5.8% | 33.8% | -0.1% |
| Other | 15.3% | 6.5% | -8.8% | 2.8% | 3.7% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 35.3% 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% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 1.1% | -0.5% |
| Chinese | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% | 0.7% | -0.5% |
| Indian | 10.9% | 15.9% | 5.0% | 3.1% | 12.8% |
| Pakistani | 16.8% | 20.9% | 4.1% | 2.7% | 18.2% |
| Other Asian | 11.5% | 8.4% | -3.1% | 1.6% | 6.8% |
| Black African | 12.2% | 6% | -6.2% | 2.5% | 3.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 3% | 1.9% | -1.1% | 1.0% | 0.9% |
| Other Black | 1.1% | 1.7% | 0.6% | 0.5% | 1.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.1% | 1.5% | 0.4% | 0.8% | 0.7% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.2% | 1.7% | 1.5% | 0.4% | 1.3% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.9% | 1.5% | 0.6% | 0.9% | 0.6% |
| Mixed Other | 0.2% | 1% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| White | 40.5% | 35.3% | -5.2% | 81.4% | -46.1% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Arab | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 0.4% | 2.9% | 2.5% | 1.6% | 1.3% |
In this area, just 40.6% 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 | 40.9% | 40.6% | -0.3% | 83.2% | -42.6% |
| European Union | 16.2% | 19.5% | 3.3% | 6.1% | 13.4% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.1% | 2.5% | 1.4% | 0.8% | 1.7% |
| Africa | 9.6% | 5.7% | -3.9% | 2.7% | 3.0% |
| Middle East and Asia | 30.5% | 29.8% | -0.7% | 5.6% | 24.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.5% | 1.3% | -0.2% | 1.3% | 0.0% |
| British Overseas | 0.2% | 0.6% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 0.6% |
In this area majority of residents originate from outside the UK. Only 40.6% of residents were born in the United Kingdom. 27.6% 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 | 40.5% | 40.8% | 0.3% | 83.2% | -42.4% |
| 10+ Years | 9% | 27.6% | 18.6% | 9.8% | 17.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 14.1% | 12.1% | -2.0% | 2.9% | 9.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 21.1% | 14.6% | -6.5% | 2.2% | 12.4% |
| Less than 2 years | 15.4% | 5% | -10.4% | 1.9% | 3.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 54.3% | 76.7% | -22.4% |
| Ireland | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Germany | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Italy | 2.1% | 0.6% | 1.5% |
| Portugal | 6.1% | 0.5% | 5.6% |
| Spain | 0.2% | 0.4% | -0.2% |
| Lithuania | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Poland | 13.1% | 1.3% | 11.8% |
| Romania | 4.8% | 0.9% | 3.9% |
| Other EU countries | 1.9% | 1.5% | 0.4% |
| Other Europe | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| North Africa | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Southern Asia | 9.5% | 1.2% | 8.3% |
| South-East Asia | 1% | 0.2% | 0.8% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Central and South America | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 3.2% | 13.5% | -10.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 10.3% | 37.2% | -26.9% |
| Christian | 42.3% | 46.2% | -3.9% |
| Buddhist | 0.2% | 0.5% | -0.3% |
| Hindu | 6.3% | 1.7% | 4.6% |
| Muslim | 32.5% | 6.5% | 26.0% |
| Sikh | 2.3% | 0.9% | 1.4% |
| Other religion | 0.2% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| Not answered | 5.9% | 6.0% | -0.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around The Crescent was 37.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 69.4% lower than the Baylis & Salt Hill average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
The Crescent has the 11th lowest crime rate of 84 local areas in Baylis & Salt Hill and the 82nd lowest crime rate of 393 local areas in Slough .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 14.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -71.4%.

Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 89% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 111 The Crescent, Slough, Slough Terraced, an established residential building | £270,000 | 2024-07-31 | £270,272 |
| 143 The Crescent, Slough, Slough Terraced, an established residential building | £375,000 | 2022-10-21 | £371,628 |
| 159 The Crescent, Slough, Slough Terraced, an established residential building | £410,000 | 2022-08-19 | £412,495 |
| 143 The Crescent, Slough, Slough Terraced, an established residential building | £260,000 | 2021-09-30 | £281,880 |
| 157 The Crescent, Slough, Slough Terraced, an established residential building | £340,000 | 2021-09-22 | £368,612 |
| Full-Time Employee | 166 |
| Self-Employed | 45 |
| Part-Time Employee | 43 |
| Looking after home or family | 40 |
| Retired | 24 |
| Other | 19 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 17 |
| Unemployed | 16 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 11 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 10 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 46 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 42 |
| Human health and social work activities | 34 |
| Transport and storage | 21 |
| Manufacturing | 19 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 17 |
| Education | 14 |
| Information and communication | 12 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 10 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 9 |
| Other | 6 |
| Construction | 6 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 3 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chalvey Nursery School & Early Years Centre Ladbrooke Road , Chalvey SL1 2SR | 4out of 4 | 655 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Slough Centre Nursery School Buckingham Avenue East , SL1 3EA | 4out of 4 | 1,669 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Baylis Court Nursery School Oatlands Drive , SL1 3HS | 3out of 4 | 1,929 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Lea Nursery School Wexham Road , SL2 5JW | 4out of 4 | 1,958 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Cippenham Nursery School St Andrew's Way , Cippenham SL1 5NL | 3out of 4 | 3,703 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Montem Academy Chalvey Grove , SL1 2TE | 4out of 4 | 1,174 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary's Church of England Primary School Yew Tree Road , SL1 2AR | 3out of 4 | 1,318 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| James Elliman Academy Elliman Avenue , SL2 5BA | 3out of 4 | 1,503 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Iqra Slough Islamic Primary School Fernside, Wexham Road , SL2 5FF | 3out of 4 | 1,904 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Willow Primary School Fernside Off Wexham Rd , SL2 5FF | 3out of 4 | 1,915 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Slough and Eton Church of England Business and Enterprise College Ragstone Road , SL1 2PU | 4out of 4 | 380 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Eden Girls' School, Slough 183-187 Bath Road , SL1 4AA | 4out of 4 | 1,459 yd | Free schools | No | Girls | More About School |
| Herschel Grammar School Northampton Avenue , SL1 3BW | 4out of 4 | 1,620 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Upton Court Grammar School Lascelles Road , SL3 7PR | 4out of 4 | 1,864 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Joseph's Catholic High School Shaggy Calf Lane , SL2 5HW | 3out of 4 | 1,882 yd | Academy converter | 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 | 3,788 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Dedworth Middle School Smiths Lane , SL4 5PE | 2out of 4 | 4,655 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Trevelyan Middle School Wood Close , SL4 3LL | 2out of 4 | 4,731 yd | Academy converter | 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 | 4,359 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 | - not rated | 655 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Darul Madinah 50 Darvills Lane , slough SL1 2PH | - not rated | 263 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Littledown School Queens Road , SL1 3QW | 3out of 4 | 1,139 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Long Close School Upton Court Road , Upton SL3 7LU | - not rated | 1,504 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Islamic Shakhsiyah Foundation Cippenham Lodge , Cippenham Lane SL1 5AN | - not rated | 1,750 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Eton College Eton , Windsor SL4 6DW | - not rated | 1,879 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pro Pizza | 21 Chalvey Road East | 125 yd | |
| Rotinaanwala | 20 Chalvey Road West | 313 yd | |
| McDonalds Restaurant | 198 Windsor Road | 434 yd | |
| National Foundation for Education Research | The Mere, Upton Park | 447 yd | |
| Travelodge Slough | Travelodge, Herschel Street | 473 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Slough Bowls Club | 50 Chalvey Road East | 131 yd | |
| The Moon and Spoon | The Moon And Spoon, 86 High Street | 478 yd | |
| Chalvey Working Mens Club | Chalvey Working Mens Club, High Street | 516 yd | |
| The Flags Public House | The Flags, 43 Church Street | 583 yd | |
| The Alpha Arms | Alpha Arms, 26 Alpha Street North | 917 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| King 786 | 14 Chalvey Road East | 143 yd | |
| Champino's also t/a Doner Kebab and Seoul Chickin Smash Wings tings | 6 Chalvey Road East | 182 yd | |
| Shabir Takeaway | 4 Chalvey Road East | 182 yd | |
| Texas Grill House | 12 Chalvey Road West | 289 yd | |
| K's Pizza | 31 Chalvey Road West | 304 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wonder Supermarket Ltd | 6 Park Street | 769 yd | |
| Iceland Foods Limited | 206-216 High Street | 869 yd | |
| Tesco | Tesco Stores Limited, Wellington Street | 920 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Slough & Eton School RAGSTONE ROAD | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 369 yd |
| Chalvey Youth And Community Centre Darvills Lane | 398 yd | |
| Anytime Fitness (Slough) (Closed) 2 - 8 2 - 8 Windsor Road | health and fitness suite | 426 yd |
| Buzz Gym (Slough) HERSCHEL STREET | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 481 yd |
| Powerleague (Slough) Ragstone Road | artificial grass pitch | 557 yd |
| Thames Valley University - College Gym (Closed) Wellington Street | health and fitness suite | 638 yd |
| Montem Leisure Centre (Closed) MONTEM LANE | health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 641 yd |
| Slough Ice Arena MONTEM LANE | ice rinks | 742 yd |
| Slough Tennis Club HARTLAND CLOSE | indoor tennis centre, tennis courts | 763 yd |
| Chalvey Recreation Ground High Street | grass pitches | 833 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 | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| 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 | 117.2 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 188 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 21.1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 40 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.