Topaz Close is in Slough and in Slough district. SL1 2YU is located in the Cippenham Manor electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Slough. This postcode has been in use since 1987-10-01.
StreetScan combines information about Topaz Close, Slough, SL1 2YU and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SL1 2YS, SL1 2YT, SL1 2YX, SL1 2YZ, SL1 2XW, SL1 4AQ, SL1 2YJ, SL1 2XP, SL1 2XR.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding SL1 2YU has a slightly higher male population, with 50.6% 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 | 55.9% | 49.4% | -6.5% | 51.0% | -1.6% |
| Male | 44.1% | 50.6% | 6.5% | 49.0% | 1.6% |
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 | 20.8% | 15.1% | -5.7% | 37.9% | -22.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 36.8% | 43.7% | 6.9% | 44.2% | -0.5% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 2% | 2.0% | 0.1% | 1.9% |
| Separated | 7.5% | 2.5% | -5.0% | 2.2% | 0.3% |
| Divorced | 13.2% | 20.6% | 7.4% | 9.1% | 11.5% |
| Widowed | 21.7% | 16.1% | -5.6% | 6.1% | 10.0% |
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 lower percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (65.3%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either an older population or social deprivation in the area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 25.8% | 25.1% | -0.7% | 48.4% | -23.3% |
| Good health | 32.8% | 40.2% | 7.4% | 33.6% | 6.6% |
| Fair health | 28.8% | 24.7% | -4.1% | 12.7% | 12.0% |
| Bad health | 10.9% | 9.2% | -1.7% | 4.0% | 5.2% |
| Very bad health | 1.7% | 0.8% | -0.9% | 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.
In the area around SL1 2YU this area, 46.5% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly higher than the UK average of 18.2%. This area stands out for its low percentage of residents with higher education degree. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 17%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 43.4% | 46.5% | 3.1% | 18.2% | 28.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 11.8% | 7.5% | -4.3% | 9.6% | -2.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 9.4% | 9.5% | 0.1% | 13.4% | -3.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.3% | 6% | 2.7% | 5.3% | 0.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 4.2% | 7.5% | 3.3% | 16.9% | -9.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 14.6% | 17% | 2.4% | 33.8% | -16.8% |
| Other | 13.2% | 6% | -7.2% | 2.8% | 3.2% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 52.7% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian | 10.9% | 15.9% | 5.0% | 3.1% | 12.8% |
| Pakistani | 3.1% | 11.7% | 8.6% | 2.7% | 9.0% |
| Other Asian | 1.7% | 2.1% | 0.4% | 1.6% | 0.5% |
| Black African | 8.3% | 5.9% | -2.4% | 2.5% | 3.4% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.7% | 2.9% | 1.2% | 1.0% | 1.9% |
| Other Black | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.7% | 0% | -1.7% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 1.7% | 0% | -1.7% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed Other | 1.7% | 0% | -1.7% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 64.6% | 52.7% | -11.9% | 81.4% | -28.7% |
| Arab | 2.2% | 0.8% | -1.4% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Other | 1.7% | 7.5% | 5.8% | 1.6% | 5.9% |
In this area, 54.4% 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 | 68.1% | 54.4% | -13.7% | 83.2% | -28.8% |
| European Union | 7.4% | 12.7% | 5.3% | 6.1% | 6.6% |
| Africa | 10.9% | 9.7% | -1.2% | 2.7% | 7.0% |
| Middle East and Asia | 11.8% | 20.3% | 8.5% | 5.6% | 14.7% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.3% | 2.5% | 1.2% | 1.3% | 1.2% |
| Oceania | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 62.4% | 54.2% | -8.2% | 83.2% | -29.0% |
| 10+ Years | 0.9% | 38.2% | 37.3% | 9.8% | 28.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 4.8% | 3.4% | -1.4% | 2.9% | 0.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 9.6% | 3.8% | -5.8% | 2.2% | 1.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 22.3% | 0.4% | -21.9% | 1.9% | -1.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 70.2% | 76.7% | -6.5% |
| Ireland | 1.2% | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| Italy | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Portugal | 1.2% | 0.5% | 0.7% |
| Spain | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| Poland | 5.8% | 1.3% | 4.5% |
| Romania | 1.7% | 0.9% | 0.8% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1.2% | 0.3% | 0.9% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Southern Asia | 7% | 1.2% | 5.8% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Oceania | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| No passport held | 9.1% | 13.5% | -4.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 8.8% | 37.2% | -28.4% |
| Christian | 52.1% | 46.2% | 5.9% |
| Buddhist | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Hindu | 5% | 1.7% | 3.3% |
| Muslim | 16.3% | 6.5% | 9.8% |
| Sikh | 11.7% | 0.9% | 10.8% |
| Other religion | 2.1% | 0.6% | 1.5% |
| Not answered | 3.3% | 6.0% | -2.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Topaz Close was 94.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 12.1% higher than the Cippenham Manor average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Topaz Close has the 14th highest crime rate of 37 local areas in Cippenham Manor and the 150th highest crime rate of 393 local areas in Slough .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 60.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -34.0%.

Households in this area have a much higher level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 93% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11 Topaz Close, Slough, Slough Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £105,000 | 2024-05-08 | £110,150 |
| 5 Topaz Close, Slough, Slough Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £111,500 | 2023-04-27 | £119,848 |
| 15 Topaz Close, Slough, Slough Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £117,000 | 2022-11-25 | £124,105 |
| 16 Topaz Close, Slough, Slough Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £125,000 | 2021-12-10 | £135,471 |
| 23 Topaz Close, Slough, Slough Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £115,000 | 2021-08-23 | £126,331 |
The percentage of retired residents living in SL1 2YU area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 49% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 98 |
| Full-Time Employee | 31 |
| Part-Time Employee | 20 |
| Self-Employed | 18 |
| Other | 11 |
| Looking after home or family | 8 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 0 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 0 |
| Construction | 12 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 10 |
| Human health and social work activities | 10 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Transport and storage | 8 |
| Manufacturing | 7 |
| Other | 5 |
| Information and communication | 5 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Education | 4 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 2 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Slough Centre Nursery School Buckingham Avenue East , SL1 3EA | 4out of 4 | 1,014 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Chalvey Nursery School & Early Years Centre Ladbrooke Road , Chalvey SL1 2SR | 4out of 4 | 1,072 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Baylis Court Nursery School Oatlands Drive , SL1 3HS | 3out of 4 | 1,553 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Cippenham Nursery School St Andrew's Way , Cippenham SL1 5NL | 3out of 4 | 2,220 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Lea Nursery School Wexham Road , SL2 5JW | 4out of 4 | 3,096 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 | 632 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Western House Academy Richards Way , Cippenham SL1 5TJ | 3out of 4 | 1,419 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Phoenix Infant Academy Warrington Avenue , SL1 3BQ | 3out of 4 | 1,571 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Godolphin Junior Academy Oatlands Drive , SL1 3HS | 3out of 4 | 1,605 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Cippenham School Elmshott Lane , Cippenham SL1 5RB | 3out of 4 | 2,010 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eden Girls' School, Slough 183-187 Bath Road , SL1 4AA | 4out of 4 | 190 yd | Free schools | No | Girls | More About School |
| The Westgate School Cippenham Lane , SL1 5AH | 4out of 4 | 618 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Herschel Grammar School Northampton Avenue , SL1 3BW | 4out of 4 | 1,146 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Slough and Eton Church of England Business and Enterprise College Ragstone Road , SL1 2PU | 4out of 4 | 1,613 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Baylis Court School Gloucester Avenue , SL1 3AH | 4out of 4 | 1,836 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | 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 | 3,821 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Dedworth Middle School Smiths Lane , SL4 5PE | 2out of 4 | 4,380 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Trevelyan Middle School Wood Close , SL4 3LL | 2out of 4 | 5,248 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grove Academy Ladbrooke Road , SL1 2SR | - not rated | 1,083 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Islamic Shakhsiyah Foundation Cippenham Lodge , Cippenham Lane SL1 5AN | - not rated | 282 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Darul Madinah 50 Darvills Lane , slough SL1 2PH | - not rated | 1,236 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Al-Madani Girls School 339 - 341 Bath Road , SL1 5PR | - not rated | 1,640 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Littledown School Queens Road , SL1 3QW | 3out of 4 | 2,030 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Haybrook College 112 Burnham Lane , SL1 6LZ | 3out of 4 | 2,452 yd | Academy alternative provision converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Restaurant Associates at Reckitt Benckiser | Wellcroft House, 9 Wellcroft Road | 136 yd | |
| Compass Contract Services Ltd at Reckitt Benckiser | 215 Bath Road | 197 yd | |
| Guru Maneyo Granth Gurdwara | 221 Bath Road | 214 yd | |
| Costa Coffee | 12 Twinches Lane | 218 yd | |
| The Range Coffee Shop | 8 Twinches Lane | 218 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Earl of Cornwall | The Earl Of Cornwall, Cippenham Lane | 222 yd | |
| The Long Barn | The Long Barn, Cippenham Lane | 658 yd | |
| The Flags Public House | The Flags, 43 Church Street | 978 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| JK's Fish and Chips | 8 Stoney Meade | 298 yd | |
| Lucja Lux Food | 48 Pitts Road | 413 yd | |
| Domino's Pizza | 115 Bath Road | 468 yd | |
| Paradise Grill and Pizza | 121 Bath Road | 468 yd | |
| Slough Kebab and Grill | 111-113 Bath Road | 468 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lidl | 3 Twinches Lane | 340 yd | |
| New 7 Eleven Supermarket Ltd | 26 Farnham Road | 573 yd | |
| Serious Food | 122 Malton Avenue | 867 yd | |
| Panku | Asda Stores Limited, Telford Drive | 997 yd | |
| Asda Retail Supermarket | Asda Stores Limited, Telford Drive | 997 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Montem Academy CHALVEY GROVE | grass pitches | 520 yd |
| Le Club Slough-Windsor CIPPENHAM LANE | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 571 yd |
| Westgate School CIPPENHAM LANE | grass pitches | 678 yd |
| Slough Ice Arena MONTEM LANE | ice rinks | 780 yd |
| Chalvey Recreation Ground High Street | grass pitches | 856 yd |
| Montem Leisure Centre (Closed) MONTEM LANE | health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 884 yd |
| Slough Tennis Club HARTLAND CLOSE | indoor tennis centre, tennis courts | 909 yd |
| The Centre (Slough) FARNHAM ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 1,001 yd |
| Herschel Sports Centre WHITBY ROAD | artificial grass pitch, tennis courts | 1,062 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 | 54.8 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 54.1 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 11.3 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 30 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.