College Avenue is in Slough and in Slough district. SL1 2NB is located in the Herschel Park electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Slough. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about College Avenue, Slough, SL1 2NB and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SL1 2LZ, SL1 2NA, SL1 2LR, SL1 2LU, SL1 2PY, SL1 2LP, SL1 2PU, SL1 2PP, SL1 2LT.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding SL1 2NB has a slightly higher male population, with 50% 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 | 46.8% | 50% | 3.2% | 51.0% | -1.0% |
| Male | 53.2% | 50% | -3.2% | 49.0% | 1.0% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate vicinity of SL1 2NB there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 55.3% of the resident population. In contrast, the average marriage rate across the census is about 44%.
Areas with a high percentage of married residents are typically suburban neighborhoods, towns with good schools and family-friendly amenities, and regions with affordable, spacious housing options. Additionally, such areas can be popular among retirees.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 43.2% | 34.9% | -8.3% | 37.9% | -3.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 42.1% | 55.3% | 13.2% | 44.2% | 11.1% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Separated | 4.1% | 1.4% | -2.7% | 2.2% | -0.8% |
| Divorced | 6.6% | 4.7% | -1.9% | 9.1% | -4.4% |
| Widowed | 4.1% | 3.1% | -1.0% | 6.1% | -3.0% |
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 (87.1%) 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 | 49.1% | 50% | 0.9% | 48.4% | 1.6% |
| Good health | 36.8% | 37.1% | 0.3% | 33.6% | 3.5% |
| Fair health | 10.2% | 8.7% | -1.5% | 12.7% | -4.0% |
| Bad health | 2.9% | 4.2% | 1.3% | 4.0% | 0.2% |
| Very bad health | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 1.2% | -1.2% |
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 | 20.3% | 27.9% | 7.6% | 18.2% | 9.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 12.2% | 10.9% | -1.3% | 9.6% | 1.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 9.6% | 12.2% | 2.6% | 13.4% | -1.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.4% | 3.7% | 3.3% | 5.3% | -1.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.7% | 11.9% | 1.2% | 16.9% | -5.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 25.8% | 27.6% | 1.8% | 33.8% | -6.2% |
| Other | 21% | 5.8% | -15.2% | 2.8% | 3.0% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 29.1% 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% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 1.1% | 0.5% |
| Chinese | 1.8% | 0.8% | -1.0% | 0.7% | 0.1% |
| Indian | 17.3% | 8.4% | -8.9% | 3.1% | 5.3% |
| Pakistani | 29.8% | 36.9% | 7.1% | 2.7% | 34.2% |
| Other Asian | 3.2% | 5% | 1.8% | 1.6% | 3.4% |
| Black African | 7.6% | 5.5% | -2.1% | 2.5% | 3.0% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.2% | 1.6% | 0.4% | 1.0% | 0.6% |
| Other Black | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.5% | 0.8% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.2% | 0.8% | -0.4% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.9% | 0.3% | -0.6% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.9% | 0.3% | -0.6% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Mixed Other | 0.6% | 0.5% | -0.1% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| White | 34.8% | 29.1% | -5.7% | 81.4% | -52.3% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| Arab | 0.6% | 1.6% | 1.0% | 0.6% | 1.0% |
| Other | 0.3% | 5.8% | 5.5% | 1.6% | 4.2% |
In this area, just 37.6% 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 | 34.5% | 37.6% | 3.1% | 83.2% | -45.6% |
| European Union | 26.6% | 22.1% | -4.5% | 6.1% | 16.0% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 1.6% | 1.3% | 0.8% | 0.8% |
| Africa | 7.9% | 4.5% | -3.4% | 2.7% | 1.8% |
| Middle East and Asia | 29.5% | 32.1% | 2.6% | 5.6% | 26.5% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.2% | 1.8% | 0.6% | 1.3% | 0.5% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
In this area majority of residents originate from outside the UK. Only 37.6% of residents were born in the United Kingdom. 35.4% 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 | 33.6% | 37.5% | 3.9% | 83.2% | -45.7% |
| 10+ Years | 6.4% | 35.4% | 29.0% | 9.8% | 25.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 24.3% | 14.4% | -9.9% | 2.9% | 11.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 14.9% | 7.6% | -7.3% | 2.2% | 5.4% |
| Less than 2 years | 20.8% | 5% | -15.8% | 1.9% | 3.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 57.9% | 76.7% | -18.8% |
| France | 1.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% |
| Italy | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Portugal | 3.9% | 0.5% | 3.4% |
| Spain | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Lithuania | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Poland | 14.4% | 1.3% | 13.1% |
| Romania | 5% | 0.9% | 4.1% |
| Other EU countries | 3.4% | 1.5% | 1.9% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Southern Asia | 6.8% | 1.2% | 5.6% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 4.2% | 13.5% | -9.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 8.4% | 37.2% | -28.8% |
| Christian | 35.8% | 46.2% | -10.4% |
| Muslim | 47.6% | 6.5% | 41.1% |
| Sikh | 2.6% | 0.9% | 1.7% |
| Other religion | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Not answered | 4.7% | 6.0% | -1.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around College Avenue was 149.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 10.1% higher than the Baylis & Salt Hill average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
College Avenue has the 22nd highest crime rate of 84 local areas in Baylis & Salt Hill and the 82nd highest crime rate of 389 local areas in Slough .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 83.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -52.1%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9 College Avenue, Slough, Slough Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £350,000 | 2026-01-16 | £356,856 |
| 33 College Avenue, Slough, Slough Detached, an established residential building | £475,000 | 2025-09-26 | £484,866 |
| 13 College Avenue, Slough, Slough Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £350,000 | 2024-08-30 | £363,986 |
| 5 College Avenue, Slough, Slough Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £392,500 | 2022-08-31 | £416,506 |
| 1 College Avenue, Slough, Slough Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £400,000 | 2022-07-19 | £419,758 |
| Full-Time Employee | 111 |
| Part-Time Employee | 34 |
| Looking after home or family | 30 |
| Retired | 28 |
| Self-Employed | 25 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 20 |
| Unemployed | 20 |
| Other | 12 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 10 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 40 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 21 |
| Information and communication | 20 |
| Manufacturing | 19 |
| Transport and storage | 17 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 13 |
| Human health and social work activities | 9 |
| Other | 7 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 6 |
| Construction | 5 |
| Education | 5 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 3 |
| 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 | 706 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Slough Centre Nursery School Buckingham Avenue East , SL1 3EA | - not rated | 1,946 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Lea Nursery School Wexham Road , SL2 5JW | 3out of 4 | 2,051 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Baylis Court Nursery School Oatlands Drive , SL1 3HS | 3out of 4 | 2,215 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| William Penn Nursery School Penn Road , SL2 1PG | - not rated | 3,196 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thames Valley Community Infant School The Green , SL1 2SP | - not rated | 706 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary's Church of England Primary School Yew Tree Road , SL1 2AR | 3out of 4 | 1,214 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Montem Academy Chalvey Grove , SL1 2TE | 4out of 4 | 1,273 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Montem Junior School Chalvey Grove , SL1 2TE | - not rated | 1,273 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Montem Infant School Chalvey Grove , SL1 2TE | - not rated | 1,273 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 | 1,747 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Wexham Court Middle School Church Lane , Wexham SL3 6LU | - not rated | 3,159 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| William Penn Middle School Penn Road , SL2 1PH | - not rated | 3,215 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Claycots Junior School Monksfield Way , SL2 1QX | - not rated | 3,807 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Stoke Poges Middle School Rogers Lane , Stoke Poges SL2 4LN | - not rated | 5,265 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Slough and Eton CofE Business and Enterprise College Ragstone Road , SL1 2PU | - not rated | 176 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 | 176 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Eden Girls' School, Slough 183-187 Bath Road , SL1 4AA | 4out of 4 | 1,673 yd | Free schools | No | Girls | More About School |
| Slough Grammar School Lascelles Road , SL3 7PR | - not rated | 1,752 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Upton Court Grammar School Lascelles Road , SL3 7PR | 4out of 4 | 1,752 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | 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 | 3,602 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Trevelyan Middle School Wood Close , SL4 3LL | 3out of 4 | 4,476 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Trevelyan Middle School Wood Close , SL4 3LL | - not rated | 4,476 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Dedworth Middle School Smiths Lane , SL4 5PE | 3out of 4 | 4,508 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Dedworth Middle School Smiths Lane , SL4 5PE | - not rated | 4,508 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 | 4,281 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 | 679 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Grove Academy Ladbrooke Road , SL1 2SR | - not rated | 702 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 | 465 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Evelyn Fox School Tuns Lane , SL1 2XA | - not rated | 1,002 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hillingdon Grange School Datchet Road , SL3 7LR | - not rated | 1,076 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Long Close School Upton Court Road , Upton SL3 7LU | - not rated | 1,326 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Littledown School Queen's Road , SL1 3QW | - not rated | 1,347 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | 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 | 145 yd | |
| McDonalds Restaurant | 198 Windsor Road | 252 yd | |
| Rotinaanwala | 20 Chalvey Road West | 319 yd | |
| National Foundation for Education Research | The Mere, Upton Park | 443 yd | |
| Travelodge Slough | Travelodge, Herschel Street | 603 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Slough Bowls Club | 50 Chalvey Road East | 98 yd | |
| Chalvey Working Mens Club | Chalvey Working Mens Club, High Street | 466 yd | |
| The Flags Public House | The Flags, 43 Church Street | 583 yd | |
| The Moon and Spoon | The Moon And Spoon, 86 High Street | 671 yd | |
| The Alpha Arms | Alpha Arms, 26 Alpha Street North | 982 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| King 786 | 14 Chalvey Road East | 111 yd | |
| Champino's also t/a Doner Kebab and Seoul Chickin Smash Wings tings | 6 Chalvey Road East | 154 yd | |
| Shabir Takeaway | 4 Chalvey Road East | 154 yd | |
| K's Pizza | 31 Chalvey Road West | 288 yd | |
| Texas Grill House | 12 Chalvey Road West | 292 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wonder Supermarket Ltd | 6 Park Street | 863 yd | |
| Iceland Foods Limited | 206-216 High Street | 959 yd | |
| Tesco | Tesco Stores Limited, Wellington Street | 1,078 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Slough & Eton School RAGSTONE ROAD | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 176 yd |
| Powerleague (Slough) Ragstone Road | artificial grass pitch | 372 yd |
| Chalvey Youth And Community Centre Darvills Lane | 469 yd | |
| Anytime Fitness (Slough) (Closed) 2 - 8 2 - 8 Windsor Road | health and fitness suite | 592 yd |
| Buzz Gym (Slough) HERSCHEL STREET | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 622 yd |
| Montem Leisure Centre (Closed) MONTEM LANE | health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 763 yd |
| Chalvey Recreation Ground High Street | grass pitches | 797 yd |
| Thames Valley University - College Gym (Closed) Wellington Street | health and fitness suite | 845 yd |
| Slough Ice Arena MONTEM LANE | ice rinks | 853 yd |
| Slough Tennis Club HARTLAND CLOSE | indoor tennis centre, tennis courts | 923 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 | 80 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 144.7 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 18.6 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.