Mercian Way is in Slough and in Slough district. SL1 5NA is located in the Cippenham Green electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Slough. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Mercian Way, Slough, SL1 5NA and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SL1 5LZ, SL1 5UQ, SL1 5LY, SL1 5UG, SL1 5LS, SL1 5TS, SL1 5QZ, SL1 5LT, SL1 5TX.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around SL1 5NA is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.7%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51% | 50.3% | -0.7% | 51.0% | -0.7% |
| Male | 49% | 49.7% | 0.7% | 49.0% | 0.7% |
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 5NA there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 54.7% 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 | 34.7% | 34.4% | -0.3% | 37.9% | -3.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 50.2% | 54.7% | 4.5% | 44.2% | 10.5% |
| Separated | 3.7% | 1% | -2.7% | 2.2% | -1.2% |
| Divorced | 6.6% | 6.1% | -0.5% | 9.1% | -3.0% |
| Widowed | 4.8% | 3.9% | -0.9% | 6.1% | -2.2% |
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 (87.5%) 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 | 53% | 52.6% | -0.4% | 48.4% | 4.2% |
| Good health | 34.8% | 34.9% | 0.1% | 33.6% | 1.3% |
| Fair health | 8.2% | 9.7% | 1.5% | 12.7% | -3.0% |
| Bad health | 3.7% | 2.3% | -1.4% | 4.0% | -1.7% |
| Very bad health | 0.3% | 0.5% | 0.2% | 1.2% | -0.7% |
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 | 22.1% | 12.1% | -10.0% | 18.2% | -6.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 19.2% | 9.9% | -9.3% | 9.6% | 0.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16.6% | 14.7% | -1.9% | 13.4% | 1.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.8% | 8% | 3.2% | 5.3% | 2.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 15.5% | 20.1% | 4.6% | 16.9% | 3.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 15.9% | 29.1% | 13.2% | 33.8% | -4.7% |
| Other | 5.9% | 6.1% | 0.2% | 2.8% | 3.3% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 58.6% 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 | 1.7% | 0.3% | -1.4% | 0.7% | -0.4% |
| Indian | 9.6% | 12.3% | 2.7% | 3.1% | 9.2% |
| Pakistani | 7.4% | 22.1% | 14.7% | 2.7% | 19.4% |
| Other Asian | 0.6% | 2.1% | 1.5% | 1.6% | 0.5% |
| Black African | 0.3% | 1.3% | 1.0% | 2.5% | -1.2% |
| Black Caribbean | 3.1% | 1% | -2.1% | 1.0% | 0.0% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 2% | 1.3% | -0.7% | 0.9% | 0.4% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| White | 74.5% | 58.6% | -15.9% | 81.4% | -22.8% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
In this area, 78.7% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is similar to the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 85.6% | 78.7% | -6.9% | 83.2% | -4.5% |
| European Union | 4.8% | 4.9% | 0.1% | 6.1% | -1.2% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| Africa | 2% | 2.6% | 0.6% | 2.7% | -0.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 5.7% | 12.3% | 6.6% | 5.6% | 6.7% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.7% | 1% | -0.7% | 1.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 85% | 78.5% | -6.5% | 83.2% | -4.7% |
| 10+ Years | 1.4% | 17.4% | 16.0% | 9.8% | 7.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 3.4% | 2% | -1.4% | 2.9% | -0.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.3% | 1.5% | -0.8% | 2.2% | -0.7% |
| Less than 2 years | 7.9% | 0.5% | -7.4% | 1.9% | -1.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 81.5% | 76.7% | 4.8% |
| Ireland | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| France | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Germany | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Italy | 1.3% | 0.6% | 0.7% |
| Spain | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Poland | 2.1% | 1.3% | 0.8% |
| Other EU countries | 2.3% | 1.5% | 0.8% |
| Southern Asia | 2.3% | 1.2% | 1.1% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 8.7% | 13.5% | -4.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 28.2% | 37.2% | -9.0% |
| Christian | 31.8% | 46.2% | -14.4% |
| Hindu | 4.6% | 1.7% | 2.9% |
| Muslim | 25.1% | 6.5% | 18.6% |
| Sikh | 5.1% | 0.9% | 4.2% |
| Not answered | 5.1% | 6.0% | -0.9% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Mercian Way was 4.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 95.0% lower than the Cippenham Green average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Mercian Way has the 2nd lowest crime rate of 56 local areas in Cippenham Green and the 2nd lowest crime rate of 389 local areas in Slough .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 0.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 150.0%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15 Mercian Way, Slough, Slough Terraced, an established residential building | £375,000 | 2022-03-24 | £416,845 |
| 5 Mercian Way, Slough, Slough Terraced, an established residential building | £420,000 | 2018-10-04 | £487,803 |
| 23 Mercian Way, Slough, Slough Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £249,000 | 2008-01-15 | £486,321 |
| 1 Mercian Way, Slough, Slough Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £220,000 | 2007-10-12 | £426,480 |
| 29 Mercian Way, Slough, Slough Terraced, an established residential building | £222,000 | 2006-07-17 | £459,984 |
The percentage of student residents living in SL1 5NA area is much higher than the country's average. Usually places with high percentage of students are near Universities and near entertainment places.
| Full-Time Employee | 114 |
| Retired | 49 |
| Part-Time Employee | 39 |
| Self-Employed | 33 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 25 |
| Looking after home or family | 25 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 12 |
| Unemployed | 11 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 4 |
| Other | 1 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 29 |
| Construction | 21 |
| Human health and social work activities | 19 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 18 |
| Manufacturing | 16 |
| Transport and storage | 16 |
| Education | 15 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 14 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 12 |
| Information and communication | 9 |
| Other | 6 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 6 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cippenham Nursery School St Andrews Way , Cippenham SL1 5NL | 3out of 4 | 587 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Slough Centre Nursery School Buckingham Avenue East , SL1 3EA | - not rated | 2,496 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Chalvey Nursery School & Early Years Centre Ladbrooke Road , Chalvey SL1 2SR | 4out of 4 | 2,715 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Baylis Court Nursery School Oatlands Drive , SL1 3HS | 3out of 4 | 2,966 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| William Penn Nursery School Penn Road , SL2 1PG | - not rated | 3,577 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Western House Primary School Richards Way , Cippenham SL1 5TJ | - not rated | 453 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Western House Academy Richards Way , Cippenham SL1 5TJ | 3out of 4 | 472 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Cippenham Infant School Dennis Way , Cippenham SL1 5JP | - not rated | 532 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Cippenham Infant School Dennis Way , Cippenham SL1 5JP | - not rated | 532 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Cippenham Primary School Elmshott Lane , Cippenham SL1 5RB | - not rated | 564 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Claycots Junior School Monksfield Way , SL2 1QX | - not rated | 2,875 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Peter's CofE Middle School Minniecroft Road , Burnham SL1 7DE | - not rated | 3,064 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| William Penn Middle School Penn Road , SL2 1PH | - not rated | 3,450 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| James Elliman Junior School Elliman Avenue , SL2 5BA | - not rated | 3,775 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Westgate School Cippenham Lane , SL1 5AH | - not rated | 1,270 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Westgate School Cippenham Lane , SL1 5AH | - not rated | 1,270 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Eden Girls' School, Slough 183-187 Bath Road , SL1 4AA | 4out of 4 | 1,948 yd | Free schools | No | Girls | More About School |
| The E-Act Burnham Park Academy Opendale Road , Burnham SL1 7LZ | - not rated | 2,247 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Burnham Upper School Opendale Road , Burnham SL1 7LZ | - not rated | 2,247 yd | Community school | 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 | 4,001 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Dedworth Middle School Smiths Lane , SL4 5PE | 3out of 4 | 4,074 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Dedworth Middle School Smiths Lane , SL4 5PE | - not rated | 4,074 yd | Community school | 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 | 2,722 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Grove Academy Ladbrooke Road , SL1 2SR | 1out of 4 | 2,738 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 | 981 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Taplow Manor School Taplow Manor , Huntercombe Lane South SL6 0PQ | - not rated | 1,152 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Al-Madani Independent Grammar School 1 Whittle Parkway , Slough SL1 6FE | - not rated | 1,179 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Slough Activate 225 Bath Road , SL1 4AU | - not rated | 1,405 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Haybrook College 112 Burnham Lane , SL1 6LZ | - not rated | 1,514 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cippenham Nursery School | Cippenham Nursery School, St Andrews Way | 590 yd | |
| K'z Cippenham | Unit 7, 17 Elmshott Lane | 645 yd | |
| Musa's Doner | 405 Bath Road | 772 yd | |
| Peri Chicken | 403 Bath Road | 772 yd | |
| KFC | 409 Bath Road | 772 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kings Head PH | Managers Accommodation, The Kings Head, 149 Lower Cippenham Lane | 430 yd | |
| The Barleycorn | Managers Accommodation, The Barley Corn, 151 Lower Cippenham Lane | 430 yd | |
| Cippenham Royal British Legion Club | The Royal British Legion, Brook Path | 728 yd | |
| Cippenham Working Mens Club | Cippenham Working Mens Club, 505-507 Bath Road | 842 yd | |
| Cippenham Bowling Club | Cippenham Bowls Club, Station Road | 961 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thinds Chippy | 13 Harrison Way | 429 yd | |
| Cinnamon Spice | 9 Harrison Way | 429 yd | |
| Village Fish & Chips | 132 Lower Cippenham Lane | 509 yd | |
| Ohaana | 127 Earls Lane | 514 yd | |
| Assvi Catering | 27 Elmshott Lane | 586 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marks & Spencer Food Hall | 293-299 Bath Road | 1,025 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Mercian Way Recreation Ground Mercian Way | grass pitches, tennis courts | 347 yd |
| Cippenham Primary School ELMSHOTT LANE | grass pitches | 569 yd |
| Eltham Avenue Recreation Ground ELTHAM AVENUE | grass pitches | 825 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 | 73.9 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 108.2 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 18.5 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 40 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.