The Crescent is in Slough and in Slough district. SL1 2LQ 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 2LQ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SL1 2LH, SL1 2LG, SL1 2LF, SL1 2LJ, SL1 2RW, SL1 2LN, SL1 2HY, SL1 2RQ, SL1 2LL.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding SL1 2LQ has a slightly higher male population, with 52% 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 | 45% | 48% | 3.0% | 51.0% | -3.0% |
| Male | 55% | 52% | -3.0% | 49.0% | 3.0% |
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 | 38.5% | 39.1% | 0.6% | 37.9% | 1.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 49.4% | 46.6% | -2.8% | 44.2% | 2.4% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.1% | 0.8% |
| Separated | 3.4% | 2% | -1.4% | 2.2% | -0.2% |
| Divorced | 5.2% | 6.7% | 1.5% | 9.1% | -2.4% |
| Widowed | 3.4% | 4.7% | 1.3% | 6.1% | -1.4% |
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.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (85.1%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either a younger population or more affluent area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 51.5% | 48.3% | -3.2% | 48.4% | -0.1% |
| Good health | 32.6% | 36.8% | 4.2% | 33.6% | 3.2% |
| Fair health | 12.1% | 11.5% | -0.6% | 12.7% | -1.2% |
| Bad health | 3.5% | 2.6% | -0.9% | 4.0% | -1.4% |
| Very bad health | 0.2% | 0.9% | 0.7% | 1.2% | -0.3% |
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 | 21.3% | 26.2% | 4.9% | 18.2% | 8.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 13.5% | 9% | -4.5% | 9.6% | -0.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 10.1% | 13.4% | 3.3% | 13.4% | 0.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.7% | 5.2% | 3.5% | 5.3% | -0.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 8.3% | 12.5% | 4.2% | 16.9% | -4.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 23.9% | 29.4% | 5.5% | 33.8% | -4.4% |
| Other | 21.3% | 4.1% | -17.2% | 2.8% | 1.3% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 26.7% 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% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 1.1% | 0.4% |
| Chinese | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 4.4% | 7.2% | 2.8% | 3.1% | 4.1% |
| Pakistani | 34% | 43.7% | 9.7% | 2.7% | 41.0% |
| Other Asian | 10.5% | 5.9% | -4.6% | 1.6% | 4.3% |
| Black African | 12.6% | 5.7% | -6.9% | 2.5% | 3.2% |
| Black Caribbean | 3.3% | 2% | -1.3% | 1.0% | 1.0% |
| Other Black | 0.9% | 1.1% | 0.2% | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.2% | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.7% | 0.2% | -0.5% | 0.4% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.2% | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.9% | -0.2% |
| Mixed Other | 0.9% | 0.7% | -0.2% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| White | 31.7% | 26.7% | -5.0% | 81.4% | -54.7% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Other | 0% | 3.3% | 3.3% | 1.6% | 1.7% |
In this area, 51.1% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is lower than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 39.2% | 51.1% | 11.9% | 83.2% | -32.1% |
| European Union | 19.8% | 18% | -1.8% | 6.1% | 11.9% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| Africa | 11.9% | 3.3% | -8.6% | 2.7% | 0.6% |
| Middle East and Asia | 27.5% | 25.7% | -1.8% | 5.6% | 20.1% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.4% | 0.4% | -1.0% | 1.3% | -0.9% |
| Oceania | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| British Overseas | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.0% | 0.9% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 38.9% | 51.1% | 12.2% | 83.2% | -32.1% |
| 10+ Years | 9.8% | 27.4% | 17.6% | 9.8% | 17.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 12.4% | 11.5% | -0.9% | 2.9% | 8.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 18.9% | 7.8% | -11.1% | 2.2% | 5.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 20% | 2.2% | -17.8% | 1.9% | 0.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 65.4% | 76.7% | -11.3% |
| Ireland | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Germany | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Italy | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Portugal | 2% | 0.5% | 1.5% |
| Spain | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| Lithuania | 1.1% | 0.3% | 0.8% |
| Poland | 8.1% | 1.3% | 6.8% |
| Romania | 5.3% | 0.9% | 4.4% |
| Other EU countries | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.0% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Southern Asia | 7.4% | 1.2% | 6.2% |
| South-East Asia | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 6.3% | 13.5% | -7.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 9.6% | 37.2% | -27.6% |
| Christian | 27% | 46.2% | -19.2% |
| Hindu | 1.1% | 1.7% | -0.6% |
| Muslim | 43.8% | 6.5% | 37.3% |
| Sikh | 2.6% | 0.9% | 1.7% |
| Not answered | 15.9% | 6.0% | 9.9% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around The Crescent was 0.0 per 1,000 residents, matching the Baylis & Salt Hill average.
Violent and sexual offences accounted for a small share of all recorded crimes .

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2C The Crescent, Slough, Slough Terraced, an established residential building | £425,000 | 2024-12-18 | £418,254 |
| 14 The Crescent, Slough, Slough Terraced, an established residential building | £250,000 | 2022-07-19 | £249,497 |
| 46 The Crescent, Slough, Slough Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £250,000 | 2022-02-21 | £266,310 |
| 42 The Crescent, Slough, Slough Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £305,000 | 2021-09-30 | £332,727 |
| 34 The Crescent, Slough, Slough Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £240,000 | 2021-07-09 | £264,425 |
| Full-Time Employee | 122 |
| Part-Time Employee | 54 |
| Looking after home or family | 35 |
| Self-Employed | 34 |
| Retired | 23 |
| Other | 18 |
| Unemployed | 18 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 17 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 11 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 10 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 40 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 31 |
| Human health and social work activities | 28 |
| Transport and storage | 26 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 17 |
| Manufacturing | 16 |
| Construction | 16 |
| Education | 13 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 8 |
| Other | 7 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 4 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 4 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 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 | 604 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Slough Centre Nursery School Buckingham Avenue East , SL1 3EA | 4out of 4 | 1,591 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Baylis Court Nursery School Oatlands Drive , SL1 3HS | 3out of 4 | 1,864 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Lea Nursery School Wexham Road , SL2 5JW | 4out of 4 | 1,997 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Cippenham Nursery School St Andrew's Way , Cippenham SL1 5NL | 3out of 4 | 3,620 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 | 1,104 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 | 1,399 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| James Elliman Academy Elliman Avenue , SL2 5BA | 3out of 4 | 1,482 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Godolphin Junior Academy Oatlands Drive , SL1 3HS | 3out of 4 | 1,908 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Iqra Slough Islamic Primary School Fernside, Wexham Road , SL2 5FF | 3out of 4 | 1,935 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | 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 | 422 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Eden Girls' School, Slough 183-187 Bath Road , SL1 4AA | 4out of 4 | 1,372 yd | Free schools | No | Girls | More About School |
| Herschel Grammar School Northampton Avenue , SL1 3BW | 4out of 4 | 1,546 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Joseph's Catholic High School Shaggy Calf Lane , SL2 5HW | 3out of 4 | 1,892 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Lynch Hill Enterprise Academy Stoke Road , SL2 5AY | 1out of 4 | 1,940 yd | Free schools | 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 | 3,791 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Dedworth Middle School Smiths Lane , SL4 5PE | 2out of 4 | 4,643 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Trevelyan Middle School Wood Close , SL4 3LL | 2out of 4 | 4,767 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 | 4,432 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 | 606 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 | 186 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Littledown School Queens Road , SL1 3QW | 3out of 4 | 1,140 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Long Close School Upton Court Road , Upton SL3 7LU | - not rated | 1,591 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Islamic Shakhsiyah Foundation Cippenham Lodge , Cippenham Lane SL1 5AN | - not rated | 1,666 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Eton College Eton , Windsor SL4 6DW | - not rated | 1,909 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 | 133 yd | |
| Rotinaanwala | 20 Chalvey Road West | 256 yd | |
| McDonalds Restaurant | 198 Windsor Road | 503 yd | |
| Mori Japanese Restaurant | 70 High Street | 504 yd | |
| Gino's Cafe | 82 High Street | 504 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Slough Bowls Club | 50 Chalvey Road East | 196 yd | |
| Chalvey Working Mens Club | Chalvey Working Mens Club, High Street | 462 yd | |
| The Moon and Spoon | The Moon And Spoon, 86 High Street | 504 yd | |
| The Flags Public House | The Flags, 43 Church Street | 513 yd | |
| The Alpha Arms | Alpha Arms, 26 Alpha Street North | 991 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| King 786 | 14 Chalvey Road East | 164 yd | |
| Champino's also t/a Doner Kebab and Seoul Chickin Smash Wings tings | 6 Chalvey Road East | 172 yd | |
| Shabir Takeaway | 4 Chalvey Road East | 172 yd | |
| Texas Grill House | 12 Chalvey Road West | 236 yd | |
| K's Pizza | 31 Chalvey Road West | 255 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wonder Supermarket Ltd | 6 Park Street | 837 yd | |
| Iceland Foods Limited | 206-216 High Street | 937 yd | |
| Tesco | Tesco Stores Limited, Wellington Street | 961 yd | |
| New 7 Eleven Supermarket Ltd | 26 Farnham Road | 1,067 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Chalvey Youth And Community Centre Darvills Lane | 316 yd | |
| Slough & Eton School RAGSTONE ROAD | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 384 yd |
| Anytime Fitness (Slough) (Closed) 2 - 8 2 - 8 Windsor Road | health and fitness suite | 472 yd |
| Buzz Gym (Slough) HERSCHEL STREET | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 537 yd |
| Montem Leisure Centre (Closed) MONTEM LANE | health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 554 yd |
| Powerleague (Slough) Ragstone Road | artificial grass pitch | 558 yd |
| Thames Valley University - College Gym (Closed) Wellington Street | health and fitness suite | 646 yd |
| Slough Ice Arena MONTEM LANE | ice rinks | 655 yd |
| Slough Tennis Club HARTLAND CLOSE | indoor tennis centre, tennis courts | 681 yd |
| Chalvey Recreation Ground High Street | grass pitches | 768 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 | 151.8 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 171.9 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 22 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.