First Crescent is in Slough and in Slough district. SL1 3AU is located in the Farnham electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Slough. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about First Crescent, Slough, SL1 3AU and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SL1 4XL, SL1 3AZ, SL1 3AT, SL1 4XP, SL1 3BE, SL1 3AW, SL1 3BD, SL1 4XS, SL1 4WS.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding SL1 3AU has a slightly higher male population, with 52.6% 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 | 48.3% | 47.4% | -0.9% | 51.0% | -3.6% |
| Male | 51.7% | 52.6% | 0.9% | 49.0% | 3.6% |
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 3AU there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 53.1% 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 | 28.1% | 33.9% | 5.8% | 37.9% | -4.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 56.1% | 53.1% | -3.0% | 44.2% | 8.9% |
| Separated | 5.4% | 2.1% | -3.3% | 2.2% | -0.1% |
| Divorced | 6.8% | 8.8% | 2.0% | 9.1% | -0.3% |
| Widowed | 3.6% | 2.1% | -1.5% | 6.1% | -4.0% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 44% | 44.3% | 0.3% | 48.4% | -4.1% |
| Good health | 40.1% | 40.2% | 0.1% | 33.6% | 6.6% |
| Fair health | 11.3% | 10.4% | -0.9% | 12.7% | -2.3% |
| Bad health | 4.6% | 3.9% | -0.7% | 4.0% | -0.1% |
| Very bad health | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 1.2% | -0.1% |
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 3AU this area, 37.6% 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 18.5%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 21.6% | 37.6% | 16.0% | 18.2% | 19.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 11.9% | 11.2% | -0.7% | 9.6% | 1.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 11.5% | 11.8% | 0.3% | 13.4% | -1.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.8% | 6.2% | 4.4% | 5.3% | 0.9% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.2% | 11.2% | 0.0% | 16.9% | -5.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 21.6% | 18.5% | -3.1% | 33.8% | -15.3% |
| Other | 20.5% | 3.5% | -17.0% | 2.8% | 0.7% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 31.7% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 18.3% | 21.3% | 3.0% | 3.1% | 18.2% |
| Pakistani | 28.3% | 28.5% | 0.2% | 2.7% | 25.8% |
| Other Asian | 3.9% | 3.3% | -0.6% | 1.6% | 1.7% |
| Black African | 5.7% | 9.3% | 3.6% | 2.5% | 6.8% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.3% | 1.1% | -0.2% | 1.0% | 0.1% |
| Other Black | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.5% | 0.2% | -0.3% | 0.9% | -0.7% |
| Mixed Other | 1.3% | 0.2% | -1.1% | 0.8% | -0.6% |
| White | 32.9% | 31.7% | -1.2% | 81.4% | -49.7% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Arab | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 5.4% | 2.8% | -2.6% | 1.6% | 1.2% |
In this area, just 44.3% 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 | 47.6% | 44.3% | -3.3% | 83.2% | -38.9% |
| European Union | 12.3% | 21.9% | 9.6% | 6.1% | 15.8% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.5% | 0.9% | -0.6% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| Africa | 6.9% | 5.6% | -1.3% | 2.7% | 2.9% |
| Middle East and Asia | 29.8% | 26.7% | -3.1% | 5.6% | 21.1% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.8% | 0.7% | -1.1% | 1.3% | -0.6% |
In this area majority of residents originate from outside the UK. Only 44.3% of residents were born in the United Kingdom. 29.3% 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 | 46.8% | 44.3% | -2.5% | 83.2% | -38.9% |
| 10+ Years | 4.6% | 29.3% | 24.7% | 9.8% | 19.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 10.8% | 10.2% | -0.6% | 2.9% | 7.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 12.3% | 10.2% | -2.1% | 2.2% | 8.0% |
| Less than 2 years | 25.4% | 6.1% | -19.3% | 1.9% | 4.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 53.8% | 76.7% | -22.9% |
| Germany | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Italy | 2.6% | 0.6% | 2.0% |
| Portugal | 0.9% | 0.5% | 0.4% |
| Spain | 1.5% | 0.4% | 1.1% |
| Lithuania | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Poland | 13.9% | 1.3% | 12.6% |
| Romania | 2.8% | 0.9% | 1.9% |
| Other EU countries | 5% | 1.5% | 3.5% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% |
| Southern Asia | 8.1% | 1.2% | 6.9% |
| No passport held | 9.2% | 13.5% | -4.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 4.8% | 37.2% | -32.4% |
| Christian | 33% | 46.2% | -13.2% |
| Hindu | 4.8% | 1.7% | 3.1% |
| Muslim | 31.9% | 6.5% | 25.4% |
| Sikh | 17.6% | 0.9% | 16.7% |
| Not answered | 8% | 6.0% | 2.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around First Crescent was 115.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 14.6% lower than the Baylis & Salt Hill average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
First Crescent has the 30th highest crime rate of 84 local areas in Baylis & Salt Hill and the 114th highest crime rate of 389 local areas in Slough .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 60.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -38.2%.

Households in this area have a much higher level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 92% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 First Crescent, Slough, Slough Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £500,000 | 2025-01-31 | £486,000 |
| 6 First Crescent, Slough, Slough Detached, an established residential building | £400,000 | 2017-04-21 | £480,559 |
| 14 First Crescent, Slough, Slough Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £376,000 | 2015-02-19 | £594,857 |
| 14 First Crescent, Slough, Slough Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £150,000 | 2013-12-19 | £275,397 |
| 5 First Crescent, Slough, Slough Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £248,000 | 2011-11-11 | £501,297 |
| Full-Time Employee | 114 |
| Part-Time Employee | 45 |
| Looking after home or family | 41 |
| Self-Employed | 38 |
| Retired | 33 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 23 |
| Other | 17 |
| Unemployed | 14 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 8 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 7 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 34 |
| Transport and storage | 24 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 20 |
| Human health and social work activities | 16 |
| Information and communication | 11 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 11 |
| Manufacturing | 10 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 8 |
| Education | 8 |
| Construction | 7 |
| Other | 5 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Baylis Court Nursery School Oatlands Drive , SL1 3HS | 3out of 4 | 464 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Slough Centre Nursery School Buckingham Avenue East , SL1 3EA | - not rated | 655 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| William Penn Nursery School Penn Road , SL2 1PG | - not rated | 930 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Chalvey Nursery School & Early Years Centre Ladbrooke Road , Chalvey SL1 2SR | 4out of 4 | 2,299 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Cippenham Nursery School St Andrews Way , Cippenham SL1 5NL | 3out of 4 | 2,781 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Phoenix Infant Academy Warrington Avenue , SL1 3BQ | 3out of 4 | 308 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Godolphin Infant School Warrington Avenue , SL1 3BQ | - not rated | 308 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Godolphin Junior School Oatlands Drive , SL1 3HS | - not rated | 458 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Godolphin Junior School Oatlands Drive , SL1 3HS | - not rated | 458 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Godolphin Junior Academy Oatlands Drive , SL1 3HS | 3out of 4 | 458 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| William Penn Middle School Penn Road , SL2 1PH | - not rated | 849 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Claycots Junior School Monksfield Way , SL2 1QX | - not rated | 1,276 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| James Elliman Junior School Elliman Avenue , SL2 5BA | - not rated | 1,545 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Wexham Court Middle School Church Lane , Wexham SL3 6LU | - not rated | 3,191 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Stoke Poges Middle School Rogers Lane , Stoke Poges SL2 4LN | - not rated | 3,394 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Baylis Court School Gloucester Avenue , SL1 3AH | - not rated | 477 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Baylis Court School Gloucester Avenue , SL1 3AH | 3out of 4 | 477 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Herschel Grammar School Northampton Avenue , SL1 3BW | 4out of 4 | 662 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Herschel Grammar School Northampton Avenue , SL1 3BW | - not rated | 662 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Eden Girls' School, Slough 183-187 Bath Road , SL1 4AA | 4out of 4 | 1,408 yd | Free schools | No | 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 | 5,399 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | 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 | 2,287 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Grove Academy Ladbrooke Road , SL1 2SR | - not rated | 2,312 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arbour Vale School Farnham Road , Farnham Royal SL2 3AE | - not rated | 1,116 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Park School Mildenhall Road , SL1 3JF | - not rated | 1,121 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Arbour Vale School Farnham Road , Farnham Royal SL2 3AE | 3out of 4 | 1,231 yd | Academy special sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Slough Activate 225 Bath Road , SL1 4AU | - not rated | 1,453 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Islamic Shakhsiyah Foundation Cippenham Lodge , Cippenham Lane SL1 5AN | - not rated | 1,704 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| K2 PIZZA LTD | 292a Farnham Road | 60 yd | |
| Costa Coffee | 268 Farnham Road | 60 yd | |
| Subway Restaurant | 284 Farnham Road | 60 yd | |
| Exotic Karahi | 262-264 Farnham Road | 60 yd | |
| M.A.K Halal | 280 Farnham Road | 65 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Faraday Social Club | Faraday Ex Servicemans Club, Faraday Road | 697 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Herbies Pizza | 290 Farnham Road | 60 yd | |
| Grillogy | 256 Farnham Road | 60 yd | |
| Stoby's | 163b Farnham Road | 124 yd | |
| Smacks Slough | 163d Farnham Road | 126 yd | |
| Cupp Bubble Tea | 159 Farnham Road | 126 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lidl | 360 Farnham Road | 172 yd | |
| Aldi | 141 Farnham Road | 304 yd | |
| Checkout Superstore | 370-386 Farnham Road | 395 yd | |
| Iceland | 417-418 Montrose Avenue | 486 yd | |
| Serious Food | 122 Malton Avenue | 747 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Godolphin Infant School Activity Hall WARRINGTON AVENUE | 306 yd | |
| Godolphin Junior Academy OATLANDS DRIVE | grass pitches | 457 yd |
| Baylis Court School GLOUCESTER AVENUE | grass pitches | 460 yd |
| New Forge Gym (Closed) Perth Avenue | health and fitness suite | 498 yd |
| The Centre (Slough) FARNHAM ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 632 yd |
| Herschel Grammar School NORTHAMPTON AVENUE | athletics tracks, grass pitches | 662 yd |
| Absolutely Fitness Herschel 15-17 15-17 LIVERPOOL ROAD | health and fitness suite | 721 yd |
| Godolphin Recreation Ground (Closed) Godolphin Road | grass pitches | 765 yd |
| Herschel Sports Centre WHITBY ROAD | artificial grass pitch, tennis courts | 780 yd |
| St Anthonys Catholic Primary School FARNHAM ROAD | grass pitches | 1,005 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 | 69.3 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 185.6 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 19.2 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.