Boarlands Close is in Slough and in Slough district. SL1 5DB is located in the Cippenham Village electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Slough. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Boarlands Close, Slough, SL1 5DB and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SL1 5DD, SL1 5DA, SL1 5ST, SL1 5SX, SL1 5BN, SL1 5BL, SL1 5BZ, SL1 5BJ, SL1 5SZ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around SL1 5DB is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.1%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51.5% | 50.9% | -0.6% | 51.0% | -0.1% |
| Male | 48.5% | 49.1% | 0.6% | 49.0% | 0.1% |
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 5DB there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 53.5% 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 | 36% | 32.7% | -3.3% | 37.9% | -5.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 49.8% | 53.5% | 3.7% | 44.2% | 9.3% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Separated | 3.8% | 2.8% | -1.0% | 2.2% | 0.6% |
| Divorced | 7.5% | 8.7% | 1.2% | 9.1% | -0.4% |
| Widowed | 2.9% | 2% | -0.9% | 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 (89.6%) 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 | 50.9% | 51.4% | 0.5% | 48.4% | 3.0% |
| Good health | 38.4% | 38.2% | -0.2% | 33.6% | 4.6% |
| Fair health | 9.8% | 8.3% | -1.5% | 12.7% | -4.4% |
| Bad health | 0.9% | 1.2% | 0.3% | 4.0% | -2.8% |
| Very bad health | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 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 | 8.4% | 11.9% | 3.5% | 18.2% | -6.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 23% | 13.8% | -9.2% | 9.6% | 4.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 18.4% | 14.6% | -3.8% | 13.4% | 1.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.8% | 6.7% | 2.9% | 5.3% | 1.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 15.5% | 18.2% | 2.7% | 16.9% | 1.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 23.4% | 32.4% | 9.0% | 33.8% | -1.4% |
| Other | 7.5% | 2.4% | -5.1% | 2.8% | -0.4% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 55.2% 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 | 11% | 21.3% | 10.3% | 3.1% | 18.2% |
| Pakistani | 7.3% | 5.2% | -2.1% | 2.7% | 2.5% |
| Other Asian | 4.3% | 4.3% | 0.0% | 1.6% | 2.7% |
| Black African | 0% | 2.8% | 2.8% | 2.5% | 0.3% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.5% | 0.4% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.6% | 1.9% | 1.3% | 0.8% | 1.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.9% | 1.2% | 0.3% | 0.9% | 0.3% |
| Mixed Other | 2.1% | 0.9% | -1.2% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| White | 70.1% | 55.2% | -14.9% | 81.4% | -26.2% |
| Arab | 0.9% | 3.4% | 2.5% | 0.6% | 2.8% |
| Other | 1.8% | 2.8% | 1.0% | 1.6% | 1.2% |
In this area, 63.9% 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 | 79.3% | 63.9% | -15.4% | 83.2% | -19.3% |
| European Union | 4.9% | 12% | 7.1% | 6.1% | 5.9% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.2% | 2.2% | 1.0% | 0.8% | 1.4% |
| Africa | 1.2% | 7.1% | 5.9% | 2.7% | 4.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 11.9% | 13.9% | 2.0% | 5.6% | 8.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| Oceania | 0.6% | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| British Overseas | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 77.7% | 63.7% | -14.0% | 83.2% | -19.5% |
| 10+ Years | 2.4% | 23.4% | 21.0% | 9.8% | 13.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 4% | 4.9% | 0.9% | 2.9% | 2.0% |
| 2-5 Years | 6.4% | 6.2% | -0.2% | 2.2% | 4.0% |
| Less than 2 years | 9.5% | 1.8% | -7.7% | 1.9% | -0.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 75.4% | 76.7% | -1.3% |
| Ireland | 1.2% | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| Germany | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Italy | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Spain | 0.6% | 0.4% | 0.2% |
| Poland | 6.5% | 1.3% | 5.2% |
| Romania | 1.2% | 0.9% | 0.3% |
| Other EU countries | 2.5% | 1.5% | 1.0% |
| North Africa | 0.9% | 0.1% | 0.8% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Middle East | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Southern Asia | 3.4% | 1.2% | 2.2% |
| Oceania | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| No passport held | 5.8% | 13.5% | -7.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 20.2% | 37.2% | -17.0% |
| Christian | 38.5% | 46.2% | -7.7% |
| Hindu | 10.2% | 1.7% | 8.5% |
| Muslim | 13.7% | 6.5% | 7.2% |
| Sikh | 11.8% | 0.9% | 10.9% |
| Not answered | 5.6% | 6.0% | -0.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Boarlands Close was 100.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 15.9% higher than the Cippenham Green average. The most reported crime type was Shoplifting.
Boarlands Close has the 14th highest crime rate of 57 local areas in Cippenham Green and the 135th highest crime rate of 393 local areas in Slough .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 25.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -10.6%.

Households in this area have a much higher level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 94% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 19 Boarlands Close, Slough, Slough Terraced, an established residential building | £380,000 | 2023-07-28 | £392,667 |
| 7 Boarlands Close, Slough, Slough Terraced, an established residential building | £380,000 | 2023-06-30 | £392,667 |
| Garage Associated With 1 Boarlands Close, Slough, Slough Other, an established residential building | £350,000 | 2018-10-29 | £348,209 |
| 1 Boarlands Close, Slough, Slough Terraced, an established residential building | £350,000 | 2018-10-29 | £389,238 |
| 15 Boarlands Close, Slough, Slough Terraced, an established residential building | £346,000 | 2018-02-14 | £393,164 |
SL1 5DB area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 14% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 14% of population in this area is self-employed, while the average in the UK is 9.7%. High number of entrepreneurs usually leads to relatively high economic growth, higher paid jobs and better quality of life in the area.
SL1 5DB area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% 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 | 122 |
| Self-Employed | 35 |
| Retired | 30 |
| Part-Time Employee | 25 |
| Looking after home or family | 13 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 12 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 5 |
| Other | 3 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 35 |
| Manufacturing | 21 |
| Transport and storage | 19 |
| Education | 17 |
| Human health and social work activities | 15 |
| Construction | 15 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 14 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 12 |
| Information and communication | 11 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 11 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cippenham Nursery School St Andrew's Way , Cippenham SL1 5NL | 3out of 4 | 1,123 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Slough Centre Nursery School Buckingham Avenue East , SL1 3EA | 4out of 4 | 1,587 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Baylis Court Nursery School Oatlands Drive , SL1 3HS | 3out of 4 | 2,033 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Chalvey Nursery School & Early Years Centre Ladbrooke Road , Chalvey SL1 2SR | 4out of 4 | 2,206 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Lea Nursery School Wexham Road , SL2 5JW | 4out of 4 | 4,094 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Western House Academy Richards Way , Cippenham SL1 5TJ | 3out of 4 | 789 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Cippenham School Elmshott Lane , Cippenham SL1 5RB | 3out of 4 | 890 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Montem Academy Chalvey Grove , SL1 2TE | 4out of 4 | 1,677 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Priory School Orchard Avenue , SL1 6HE | 3out of 4 | 1,873 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Our Lady of Peace Catholic Primary and Nursery School Derwent Drive , SL1 6HW | 3out of 4 | 1,943 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Westgate School Cippenham Lane , SL1 5AH | 4out of 4 | 549 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Eden Girls' School, Slough 183-187 Bath Road , SL1 4AA | 4out of 4 | 1,202 yd | Free schools | No | Girls | More About School |
| Herschel Grammar School Northampton Avenue , SL1 3BW | 4out of 4 | 1,769 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Baylis Court School Gloucester Avenue , SL1 3AH | 4out of 4 | 2,218 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Burnham Grammar School Hogfair Lane , Burnham SL1 7HG | 3out of 4 | 2,296 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 | 4,321 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Dedworth Middle School Smiths Lane , SL4 5PE | 2out of 4 | 4,613 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 | 2,215 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Al-Madani Girls School 339 - 341 Bath Road , SL1 5PR | - not rated | 504 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Islamic Shakhsiyah Foundation Cippenham Lodge , Cippenham Lane SL1 5AN | - not rated | 930 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Haybrook College 112 Burnham Lane , SL1 6LZ | 3out of 4 | 1,341 yd | Academy alternative provision converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Al-Madani Independent Grammar School 1 Whittle Parkway , Slough SL1 6FE | - not rated | 1,389 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Huntercombe Hospital School Maidenhead Huntercombe Hospital , Huntercombe Lane South SL6 0PQ | - not rated | 1,870 yd | Other independent 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cafe Pausa, Dunelm | Unit C, Westgate Retail Park, Bath Road | 166 yd | |
| McDonalds Restaurants Ltd | 310 Bath Road | 403 yd | |
| The Central Social | 234 Bath Road | 573 yd | |
| The Venue | 814 Leigh Road | 783 yd | |
| Premier Inn Slough West (Trading Estate) | 40 Liverpool Road | 791 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cippenham Royal British Legion Club | The Royal British Legion, Brook Path | 334 yd | |
| The Long Barn | The Long Barn, Cippenham Lane | 542 yd | |
| Kings Head PH | Managers Accommodation, The Kings Head, 149 Lower Cippenham Lane | 591 yd | |
| The Barleycorn | Managers Accommodation, The Barley Corn, 151 Lower Cippenham Lane | 591 yd | |
| The Earl of Cornwall | The Earl Of Cornwall, Cippenham Lane | 974 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Village Fish & Chips | 132 Lower Cippenham Lane | 510 yd | |
| Ohaana | 127 Earls Lane | 656 yd | |
| Papa Johns | 30 Buckingham Avenue | 818 yd | |
| Wokhei | 36 Buckingham Avenue | 829 yd | |
| Reggie's Grill & Curry's | 406 Bath Road | 859 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Save it Discount Store | Unit B, Westgate Retail Park, Bath Road | 167 yd | |
| Marks & Spencer Food Hall | 293-299 Bath Road | 589 yd | |
| Lidl | 3 Twinches Lane | 831 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Westgate School CIPPENHAM LANE | grass pitches | 489 yd |
| Absolutely Fitness Herschel 15-17 15-17 LIVERPOOL ROAD | health and fitness suite | 1,009 yd |
| Eltham Avenue Recreation Ground ELTHAM AVENUE | grass pitches | 1,011 yd |
| Cippenham Primary School ELMSHOTT LANE | grass pitches | 1,015 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 | 61.6 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 62.8 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 100 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 100 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 13.6 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 14.2 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.