Francis Way is in Slough and in Slough district. SL1 5PH 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 Francis Way, Slough, SL1 5PH and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SL1 5PQ, SL1 5NR, SL1 5PF, SL1 5NS, SL1 5PD, SL1 5NP, SL1 5PG, SL1 5PJ, SL1 5NL.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding SL1 5PH has a slightly higher male population, with 52.5% 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 | 50.6% | 47.5% | -3.1% | 51.0% | -3.5% |
| Male | 49.4% | 52.5% | 3.1% | 49.0% | 3.5% |
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 5PH there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 52.4% 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 | 37.7% | 32.2% | -5.5% | 37.9% | -5.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 46.5% | 52.4% | 5.9% | 44.2% | 8.2% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Separated | 1.8% | 3.4% | 1.6% | 2.2% | 1.2% |
| Divorced | 8.1% | 6.8% | -1.3% | 9.1% | -2.3% |
| Widowed | 5.9% | 4.5% | -1.4% | 6.1% | -1.6% |
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 (86.7%) 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 | 51.7% | 55.3% | 3.6% | 48.4% | 6.9% |
| Good health | 37.2% | 31.4% | -5.8% | 33.6% | -2.2% |
| Fair health | 8.9% | 11.7% | 2.8% | 12.7% | -1.0% |
| Bad health | 1.9% | 1.6% | -0.3% | 4.0% | -2.4% |
| Very bad health | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 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 | 21.2% | 15.1% | -6.1% | 18.2% | -3.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 15.4% | 8.6% | -6.8% | 9.6% | -1.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 22% | 16.8% | -5.2% | 13.4% | 3.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.4% | 6.5% | 2.1% | 5.3% | 1.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.3% | 17.8% | 7.5% | 16.9% | 0.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 20.5% | 31.2% | 10.7% | 33.8% | -2.6% |
| Other | 6.2% | 4.1% | -2.1% | 2.8% | 1.3% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 44.8% 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 | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Chinese | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 0.7% | 0.9% |
| Indian | 10.6% | 16.7% | 6.1% | 3.1% | 13.6% |
| Pakistani | 13.1% | 24.7% | 11.6% | 2.7% | 22.0% |
| Other Asian | 1.4% | 4.2% | 2.8% | 1.6% | 2.6% |
| Black African | 2.2% | 1.6% | -0.6% | 2.5% | -0.9% |
| Other Black | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.8% | 1% | 0.2% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 1.8% | 1.5% | 0.9% | 0.9% |
| White | 68.6% | 44.8% | -23.8% | 81.4% | -36.6% |
| Arab | 0.3% | 1% | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| Other | 1.7% | 1.6% | -0.1% | 1.6% | 0.0% |
In this area, 71.8% 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 | 81.4% | 71.8% | -9.6% | 83.2% | -11.4% |
| European Union | 3.9% | 6% | 2.1% | 6.1% | -0.1% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| Africa | 2.2% | 3.9% | 1.7% | 2.7% | 1.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 11.1% | 17.6% | 6.5% | 5.6% | 12.0% |
| Oceania | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 80% | 71.4% | -8.6% | 83.2% | -11.8% |
| 10+ Years | 1.1% | 19.8% | 18.7% | 9.8% | 10.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.8% | 4.4% | 1.6% | 2.9% | 1.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 3.9% | 3.6% | -0.3% | 2.2% | 1.4% |
| Less than 2 years | 12.2% | 0.8% | -11.4% | 1.9% | -1.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 82.6% | 76.7% | 5.9% |
| Ireland | 1.3% | 0.6% | 0.7% |
| Italy | 3.9% | 0.6% | 3.3% |
| Portugal | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Romania | 1% | 0.9% | 0.1% |
| Other EU countries | 1% | 1.5% | -0.5% |
| North Africa | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Southern Asia | 2.6% | 1.2% | 1.4% |
| No passport held | 6.5% | 13.5% | -7.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 18.2% | 37.2% | -19.0% |
| Christian | 31.9% | 46.2% | -14.3% |
| Buddhist | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Hindu | 6.2% | 1.7% | 4.5% |
| Muslim | 30.9% | 6.5% | 24.4% |
| Sikh | 7.8% | 0.9% | 6.9% |
| Not answered | 4.2% | 6.0% | -1.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Francis Way was 29.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 69.1% lower than the Cippenham Green average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Francis Way has the 10th lowest crime rate of 56 local areas in Cippenham Green and the 48th lowest crime rate of 389 local areas in Slough .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 15.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -44.5%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 63 Francis Way, Slough, Slough Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £439,950 | 2025-10-14 | £451,220 |
| 35A Francis Way, Slough, Slough Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £225,000 | 2025-06-25 | £226,523 |
| 36 Francis Way, Slough, Slough Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £432,500 | 2024-11-14 | £451,135 |
| 57 Francis Way, Slough, Slough Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £449,805 | 2023-10-12 | £475,861 |
| 47A Francis Way, Slough, Slough Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £225,000 | 2022-11-16 | £221,356 |
SL1 5PH area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% 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 | 137 |
| Retired | 40 |
| Part-Time Employee | 32 |
| Self-Employed | 27 |
| Looking after home or family | 17 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 13 |
| Unemployed | 8 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 8 |
| Other | 7 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 3 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 34 |
| Manufacturing | 24 |
| Education | 17 |
| Transport and storage | 17 |
| Human health and social work activities | 13 |
| Information and communication | 12 |
| Construction | 12 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 11 |
| Other | 11 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 10 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 8 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 8 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 7 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 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 | 214 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Slough Centre Nursery School Buckingham Avenue East , SL1 3EA | - not rated | 2,908 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Baylis Court Nursery School Oatlands Drive , SL1 3HS | 3out of 4 | 3,314 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Chalvey Nursery School & Early Years Centre Ladbrooke Road , Chalvey SL1 2SR | 4out of 4 | 3,373 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| William Penn Nursery School Penn Road , SL2 1PG | - not rated | 3,756 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cippenham Infant School Dennis Way , Cippenham SL1 5JP | - not rated | 255 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Cippenham Infant School Dennis Way , Cippenham SL1 5JP | - not rated | 255 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Cippenham Primary School Elmshott Lane , Cippenham SL1 5RB | - not rated | 457 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Cippenham School Elmshott Lane , Cippenham SL1 5RB | 3out of 4 | 457 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Western House Primary School Richards Way , Cippenham SL1 5TJ | - not rated | 1,153 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Peter's CofE Middle School Minniecroft Road , Burnham SL1 7DE | - not rated | 2,412 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Claycots Junior School Monksfield Way , SL2 1QX | - not rated | 2,834 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| William Penn Middle School Penn Road , SL2 1PH | - not rated | 3,613 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| James Elliman Junior School Elliman Avenue , SL2 5BA | - not rated | 4,230 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The E-Act Burnham Park Academy Opendale Road , Burnham SL1 7LZ | - not rated | 1,566 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Burnham Upper School Opendale Road , Burnham SL1 7LZ | - not rated | 1,566 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Westgate School Cippenham Lane , SL1 5AH | - not rated | 1,812 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Westgate School Cippenham Lane , SL1 5AH | - not rated | 1,812 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Burnham Grammar School Hogfair Lane , Burnham SL1 7HG | 3out of 4 | 1,843 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dedworth Middle School Smiths Lane , SL4 5PE | 3out of 4 | 4,586 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Dedworth Middle School Smiths Lane , SL4 5PE | - not rated | 4,586 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Edward's Royal Free Ecumenical Middle School, Windsor Parsonage Lane , SL4 5EN | 3out of 4 | 4,621 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 | - not rated | 3,380 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Grove Academy Ladbrooke Road , SL1 2SR | 1out of 4 | 3,394 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Taplow Manor School Taplow Manor , Huntercombe Lane South SL6 0PQ | - not rated | 534 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Al-Madani Independent Grammar School 1 Whittle Parkway , Slough SL1 6FE | - not rated | 630 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Al-Madani Girls School 339 - 341 Bath Road , SL1 5PR | - not rated | 1,074 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Haybrook College 112 Burnham Lane , SL1 6LZ | - not rated | 1,147 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Haybrook College 112 Burnham Lane , SL1 6LZ | - not rated | 1,147 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cippenham Nursery School | Cippenham Nursery School, St Andrews Way | 168 yd | |
| Kai's Restaurant | 467 Bath Road | 458 yd | |
| K'z Cippenham | Unit 7, 17 Elmshott Lane | 558 yd | |
| Musa's Doner | 405 Bath Road | 621 yd | |
| Peri Chicken | 403 Bath Road | 621 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ye Olde Huntercombe Public House | 595 Bath Road | 325 yd | |
| Cippenham Working Mens Club | Cippenham Working Mens Club, 505-507 Bath Road | 458 yd | |
| Cippenham Bowling Club | Cippenham Bowls Club, Station Road | 713 yd | |
| Kings Head PH | Managers Accommodation, The Kings Head, 149 Lower Cippenham Lane | 986 yd | |
| The Barleycorn | Managers Accommodation, The Barley Corn, 151 Lower Cippenham Lane | 986 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thinds Chippy | 13 Harrison Way | 316 yd | |
| Cinnamon Spice | 9 Harrison Way | 316 yd | |
| Assvi Catering | 27 Elmshott Lane | 541 yd | |
| Reggie's Grill & Curry's | 406 Bath Road | 837 yd | |
| Village Fish & Chips | 132 Lower Cippenham Lane | 1,025 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Cippenham Primary School ELMSHOTT LANE | grass pitches | 458 yd |
| Mercian Way Recreation Ground Mercian Way | grass pitches, tennis courts | 707 yd |
| Cippenham Recreation Ground Station Road | tennis courts | 845 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 | 77.6 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 151.8 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 16.9 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 17.3 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.