Baxter Close is in Slough and in Slough district. SL1 2LT is located in the Herschel Park electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Slough. This postcode has been in use since 2000-06-01.
StreetScan combines information about Baxter Close, Slough, SL1 2LT and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SL1 2LY, SL1 2LZ, SL1 2JB, SL1 2JA, SL1 2JN, SL1 2LR, SL1 2NB, SL1 2PS, SL1 2JL.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around SL1 2LT is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 47.4% | 50.6% | 3.2% | 51.0% | -0.4% |
| Male | 52.6% | 49.4% | -3.2% | 49.0% | 0.4% |
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 2LT, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 47.5% 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 | 40.4% | 47.5% | 7.1% | 37.9% | 9.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 50.4% | 42.2% | -8.2% | 44.2% | -2.0% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 1.8% | 2.9% | 1.1% | 2.2% | 0.7% |
| Divorced | 5% | 5.3% | 0.3% | 9.1% | -3.8% |
| Widowed | 2.1% | 2% | -0.1% | 6.1% | -4.1% |
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 (86.1%) 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 | 56.6% | 49.9% | -6.7% | 48.4% | 1.5% |
| Good health | 31.7% | 36.2% | 4.5% | 33.6% | 2.6% |
| Fair health | 8.9% | 10.5% | 1.6% | 12.7% | -2.2% |
| Bad health | 1.6% | 2.6% | 1.0% | 4.0% | -1.4% |
| Very bad health | 1.1% | 0.9% | -0.2% | 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 | 12.8% | 18.9% | 6.1% | 18.2% | 0.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 9.9% | 12.3% | 2.4% | 9.6% | 2.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 11.3% | 12.3% | 1.0% | 13.4% | -1.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.8% | 3.7% | 1.9% | 5.3% | -1.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 6% | 10.3% | 4.3% | 16.9% | -6.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 34.8% | 35.8% | 1.0% | 33.8% | 2.0% |
| Other | 23.4% | 6.6% | -16.8% | 2.8% | 3.8% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 37.7% 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 | 2.4% | 5.1% | 2.7% | 1.1% | 4.0% |
| Chinese | 1.6% | 0% | -1.6% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 14.4% | 10.3% | -4.1% | 3.1% | 7.2% |
| Pakistani | 20.1% | 21.1% | 1.0% | 2.7% | 18.4% |
| Other Asian | 10.3% | 6% | -4.3% | 1.6% | 4.4% |
| Black African | 8.7% | 9.1% | 0.4% | 2.5% | 6.6% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.6% | 2.3% | 0.7% | 1.0% | 1.3% |
| Other Black | 0.5% | 0.9% | 0.4% | 0.5% | 0.4% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.9% | 1.7% | -0.2% | 0.8% | 0.9% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.5% | 1.4% | 0.9% | 0.4% | 1.0% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.8% | 0.9% | 0.1% | 0.9% | 0.0% |
| Mixed Other | 0.5% | 0.9% | 0.4% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| White | 34.1% | 37.7% | 3.6% | 81.4% | -43.7% |
| Arab | 2.4% | 1.1% | -1.3% | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| Other | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 1.6% | -0.2% |
In this area, just 44.1% 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 | 38.5% | 44.1% | 5.6% | 83.2% | -39.1% |
| European Union | 19.2% | 19.8% | 0.6% | 6.1% | 13.7% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.5% | 0.9% | 0.4% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| Africa | 7.6% | 10.3% | 2.7% | 2.7% | 7.6% |
| Middle East and Asia | 32.5% | 23.8% | -8.7% | 5.6% | 18.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.6% | 0.3% | -1.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| British Overseas | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.0% | 0.9% |
In this area majority of residents originate from outside the UK. Only 44.1% of residents were born in the United Kingdom. 29.9% 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 | 37.7% | 43.9% | 6.2% | 83.2% | -39.3% |
| 10+ Years | 11.7% | 29.9% | 18.2% | 9.8% | 20.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 16.8% | 11.4% | -5.4% | 2.9% | 8.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 18.2% | 8.8% | -9.4% | 2.2% | 6.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 15.7% | 6% | -9.7% | 1.9% | 4.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 53.4% | 76.7% | -23.3% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| France | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Germany | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Italy | 2.3% | 0.6% | 1.7% |
| Portugal | 3.4% | 0.5% | 2.9% |
| Lithuania | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Poland | 13.1% | 1.3% | 11.8% |
| Romania | 2.3% | 0.9% | 1.4% |
| Other EU countries | 2.6% | 1.5% | 1.1% |
| Other Europe | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| North Africa | 1.4% | 0.1% | 1.3% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 1.7% | 0.2% | 1.5% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Southern Asia | 9.1% | 1.2% | 7.9% |
| South-East Asia | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| No passport held | 7.4% | 13.5% | -6.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 14.9% | 37.2% | -22.3% |
| Christian | 34% | 46.2% | -12.2% |
| Buddhist | 2.3% | 0.5% | 1.8% |
| Hindu | 1.4% | 1.7% | -0.3% |
| Muslim | 34.9% | 6.5% | 28.4% |
| Sikh | 3.1% | 0.9% | 2.2% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 9.1% | 6.0% | 3.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Baxter Close was 223.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 80.8% higher than the Baylis & Salt Hill average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Baxter Close has the 10th highest crime rate of 84 local areas in Baylis & Salt Hill and the 34th highest crime rate of 393 local areas in Slough .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 106.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 28.0%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6 Baxter Close, Slough, Slough Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £180,000 | 2024-08-16 | £175,311 |
| 16 Baxter Close, Slough, Slough Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £170,000 | 2018-06-22 | £170,526 |
| 22 Baxter Close, Slough, Slough Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £225,000 | 2017-03-31 | £229,968 |
| 20 Baxter Close, Slough, Slough Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £175,000 | 2015-06-11 | £223,228 |
| 4 Baxter Close, Slough, Slough Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £131,000 | 2013-10-18 | £203,081 |
SL1 2LT 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 | 85 |
| Part-Time Employee | 41 |
| Looking after home or family | 35 |
| Self-Employed | 28 |
| Other | 13 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 11 |
| Retired | 11 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 7 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 28 |
| Transport and storage | 26 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 25 |
| Information and communication | 23 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 18 |
| Human health and social work activities | 16 |
| Manufacturing | 15 |
| Other | 9 |
| Education | 8 |
| Construction | 7 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 6 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| 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 | 721 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Slough Centre Nursery School Buckingham Avenue East , SL1 3EA | 4out of 4 | 1,912 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Lea Nursery School Wexham Road , SL2 5JW | 4out of 4 | 2,006 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Baylis Court Nursery School Oatlands Drive , SL1 3HS | 3out of 4 | 2,173 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Cippenham Nursery School St Andrew's Way , Cippenham SL1 5NL | 3out of 4 | 3,866 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | 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 | 1,196 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Montem Academy Chalvey Grove , SL1 2TE | 4out of 4 | 1,283 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| James Elliman Academy Elliman Avenue , SL2 5BA | 3out of 4 | 1,695 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Iqra Slough Islamic Primary School Fernside, Wexham Road , SL2 5FF | 3out of 4 | 1,976 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Willow Primary School Fernside Off Wexham Rd , SL2 5FF | 3out of 4 | 1,981 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 | 221 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Eden Girls' School, Slough 183-187 Bath Road , SL1 4AA | 4out of 4 | 1,660 yd | Free schools | No | Girls | More About School |
| Upton Court Grammar School Lascelles Road , SL3 7PR | 4out of 4 | 1,737 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Herschel Grammar School Northampton Avenue , SL1 3BW | 4out of 4 | 1,865 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Joseph's Catholic High School Shaggy Calf Lane , SL2 5HW | 3out of 4 | 2,008 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 | 3,653 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Trevelyan Middle School Wood Close , SL4 3LL | 2out of 4 | 4,528 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Dedworth Middle School Smiths Lane , SL4 5PE | 2out of 4 | 4,556 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 | 4,262 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 | 717 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 | 447 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Littledown School Queens Road , SL1 3QW | 3out of 4 | 1,295 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Long Close School Upton Court Road , Upton SL3 7LU | - not rated | 1,325 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Eton College Eton , Windsor SL4 6DW | - not rated | 1,691 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Islamic Shakhsiyah Foundation Cippenham Lodge , Cippenham Lane SL1 5AN | - not rated | 1,920 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| McDonalds Restaurant | 198 Windsor Road | 196 yd | |
| Pro Pizza | 21 Chalvey Road East | 237 yd | |
| National Foundation for Education Research | The Mere, Upton Park | 306 yd | |
| Rotinaanwala | 20 Chalvey Road West | 444 yd | |
| Travelodge Slough | Travelodge, Herschel Street | 501 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Slough Bowls Club | 50 Chalvey Road East | 131 yd | |
| Chalvey Working Mens Club | Chalvey Working Mens Club, High Street | 603 yd | |
| The Moon and Spoon | The Moon And Spoon, 86 High Street | 610 yd | |
| The Flags Public House | The Flags, 43 Church Street | 715 yd | |
| The Alpha Arms | Alpha Arms, 26 Alpha Street North | 851 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| King 786 | 14 Chalvey Road East | 211 yd | |
| Champino's also t/a Doner Kebab and Seoul Chickin Smash Wings tings | 6 Chalvey Road East | 271 yd | |
| Shabir Takeaway | 4 Chalvey Road East | 271 yd | |
| Texas Grill House | 12 Chalvey Road West | 416 yd | |
| K's Pizza | 31 Chalvey Road West | 417 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wonder Supermarket Ltd | 6 Park Street | 740 yd | |
| Iceland Foods Limited | 206-216 High Street | 834 yd | |
| Tesco | Tesco Stores Limited, Wellington Street | 982 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Slough & Eton School RAGSTONE ROAD | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 297 yd |
| Powerleague (Slough) Ragstone Road | artificial grass pitch | 485 yd |
| Anytime Fitness (Slough) (Closed) 2 - 8 2 - 8 Windsor Road | health and fitness suite | 513 yd |
| Buzz Gym (Slough) HERSCHEL STREET | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 526 yd |
| Chalvey Youth And Community Centre Darvills Lane | 582 yd | |
| Thames Valley University - College Gym (Closed) Wellington Street | health and fitness suite | 795 yd |
| Montem Leisure Centre (Closed) MONTEM LANE | health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 861 yd |
| Chalvey Recreation Ground High Street | grass pitches | 934 yd |
| Slough Ice Arena MONTEM LANE | ice rinks | 957 yd |
| Easygym (Slough) High Street | health and fitness suite | 963 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 | 100 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 166.1 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 22.1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 115 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.