Washington Drive is in Slough and in Slough district. SL1 5RE 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 Washington Drive, Slough, SL1 5RE and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SL1 5RD, SL1 5RF, SL1 5RG, SL1 6AA, SL1 5NJ, SL1 5NH, SL1 5NU, SL1 5NT, SL1 5NX.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding SL1 5RE, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 52.8% of residents being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 54.3% | 52.8% | -1.5% | 51.0% | 1.8% |
| Male | 45.7% | 47.2% | 1.5% | 49.0% | -1.8% |
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 | 35.5% | 35.2% | -0.3% | 37.9% | -2.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 36.6% | 44.3% | 7.7% | 44.2% | 0.1% |
| Married: Same sex | 1.1% | 0.5% | -0.6% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Separated | 3.2% | 4.6% | 1.4% | 2.2% | 2.4% |
| Divorced | 12.4% | 11.4% | -1.0% | 9.1% | 2.3% |
| Widowed | 11.3% | 4.1% | -7.2% | 6.1% | -2.0% |
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 | 43.4% | 55% | 11.6% | 48.4% | 6.6% |
| Good health | 28.3% | 29.8% | 1.5% | 33.6% | -3.8% |
| Fair health | 17.8% | 12.1% | -5.7% | 12.7% | -0.6% |
| Bad health | 9.6% | 2.5% | -7.1% | 4.0% | -1.5% |
| Very bad health | 0.9% | 0.7% | -0.2% | 1.2% | -0.5% |
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 | 28% | 25.2% | -2.8% | 18.2% | 7.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 15.1% | 10.1% | -5.0% | 9.6% | 0.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15.6% | 13.8% | -1.8% | 13.4% | 0.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.8% | 6.4% | 1.6% | 5.3% | 1.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.4% | 13.3% | 0.9% | 16.9% | -3.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 17.7% | 26.1% | 8.4% | 33.8% | -7.7% |
| Other | 6.5% | 5% | -1.5% | 2.8% | 2.2% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 50.2% 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 | 4.6% | 8% | 3.4% | 3.1% | 4.9% |
| Pakistani | 4.1% | 16.4% | 12.3% | 2.7% | 13.7% |
| Other Asian | 6.8% | 5.9% | -0.9% | 1.6% | 4.3% |
| Black African | 7.8% | 5.9% | -1.9% | 2.5% | 3.4% |
| Black Caribbean | 2.3% | 2.1% | -0.2% | 1.0% | 1.1% |
| Other Black | 0.5% | 1.4% | 0.9% | 0.5% | 0.9% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.9% | 1.7% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.9% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.4% | 0.6% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 2.3% | 2.4% | 0.1% | 0.9% | 1.5% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 0.8% | 0.9% |
| White | 68.9% | 50.2% | -18.7% | 81.4% | -31.2% |
| Other | 1.8% | 3.1% | 1.3% | 1.6% | 1.5% |
In this area, 63.8% 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 | 75.3% | 63.8% | -11.5% | 83.2% | -19.4% |
| European Union | 4.1% | 9.8% | 5.7% | 6.1% | 3.7% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.4% | 2.4% | 1.0% | 0.8% | 1.6% |
| Africa | 9.6% | 8% | -1.6% | 2.7% | 5.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 8.7% | 15.7% | 7.0% | 5.6% | 10.1% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| Oceania | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 72.6% | 64.2% | -8.4% | 83.2% | -19.0% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 26.3% | 26.3% | 9.8% | 16.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.4% | 4.9% | 3.5% | 2.9% | 2.0% |
| 2-5 Years | 11.4% | 3.2% | -8.2% | 2.2% | 1.0% |
| Less than 2 years | 14.6% | 1.4% | -13.2% | 1.9% | -0.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 74.7% | 76.7% | -2.0% |
| Ireland | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| France | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Germany | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Spain | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| Lithuania | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Poland | 3.9% | 1.3% | 2.6% |
| Romania | 2.5% | 0.9% | 1.6% |
| Other EU countries | 3.9% | 1.5% | 2.4% |
| Other Europe | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 1.1% | 0.2% | 0.9% |
| Southern Asia | 2.8% | 1.2% | 1.6% |
| No passport held | 8.4% | 13.5% | -5.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 25.6% | 37.2% | -11.6% |
| Christian | 32.2% | 46.2% | -14.0% |
| Hindu | 3.5% | 1.7% | 1.8% |
| Muslim | 28.4% | 6.5% | 21.9% |
| Sikh | 4.2% | 0.9% | 3.3% |
| Not answered | 6.2% | 6.0% | 0.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Washington Drive was 118.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 26.2% higher than the Cippenham Green average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Washington Drive has the 13th highest crime rate of 56 local areas in Cippenham Green and the 110th highest crime rate of 389 local areas in Slough .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 77.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -65.3%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 Washington Drive, Slough, Slough Terraced, an established residential building | £395,000 | 2024-12-16 | £406,779 |
| 66 Washington Drive, Slough, Slough Detached, an established residential building | £437,500 | 2024-02-29 | £462,602 |
| 40 Washington Drive, Slough, Slough Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £156,000 | 2023-11-15 | £155,043 |
| 58 Washington Drive, Slough, Slough Terraced, an established residential building | £455,000 | 2023-11-14 | £482,971 |
| 40 Washington Drive, Slough, Slough Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £130,000 | 2023-06-30 | £130,402 |
SL1 5RE 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 | 73 |
| Retired | 38 |
| Part-Time Employee | 31 |
| Self-Employed | 25 |
| Looking after home or family | 15 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 12 |
| Other | 9 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Unemployed | 4 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 20 |
| Human health and social work activities | 20 |
| Manufacturing | 12 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Other | 7 |
| Construction | 7 |
| Education | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Information and communication | 6 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 4 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 3 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cippenham Nursery School St Andrews Way , Cippenham SL1 5NL | 3out of 4 | 199 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Slough Centre Nursery School Buckingham Avenue East , SL1 3EA | - not rated | 2,594 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Baylis Court Nursery School Oatlands Drive , SL1 3HS | 3out of 4 | 2,979 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Chalvey Nursery School & Early Years Centre Ladbrooke Road , Chalvey SL1 2SR | 4out of 4 | 3,189 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| William Penn Nursery School Penn Road , SL2 1PG | - not rated | 3,397 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cippenham Primary School Elmshott Lane , Cippenham SL1 5RB | - not rated | 190 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Cippenham School Elmshott Lane , Cippenham SL1 5RB | 3out of 4 | 190 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Cippenham Infant School Dennis Way , Cippenham SL1 5JP | - not rated | 223 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Cippenham Infant School Dennis Way , Cippenham SL1 5JP | - not rated | 223 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Western House Infant School Brook Path , Cippenham SL1 5EJ | - not rated | 941 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 | 2,364 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Claycots Junior School Monksfield Way , SL2 1QX | - not rated | 2,479 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| William Penn Middle School Penn Road , SL2 1PH | - not rated | 3,254 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| James Elliman Junior School Elliman Avenue , SL2 5BA | - not rated | 3,921 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 | 1,572 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Westgate School Cippenham Lane , SL1 5AH | - not rated | 1,572 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The E-Act Burnham Park Academy Opendale Road , Burnham SL1 7LZ | - not rated | 1,576 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Burnham Upper School Opendale Road , Burnham SL1 7LZ | - not rated | 1,576 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Burnham Grammar School Hogfair Lane , Burnham SL1 7HG | 3out of 4 | 1,675 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 | 4,713 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Dedworth Middle School Smiths Lane , SL4 5PE | 3out of 4 | 4,758 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Dedworth Middle School Smiths Lane , SL4 5PE | - not rated | 4,758 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 | 3,198 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Grove Academy Ladbrooke Road , SL1 2SR | 1out of 4 | 3,208 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Al-Madani Independent Grammar School 1 Whittle Parkway , Slough SL1 6FE | - not rated | 469 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Al-Madani Girls School 339 - 341 Bath Road , SL1 5PR | - not rated | 727 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Haybrook College 112 Burnham Lane , SL1 6LZ | - not rated | 858 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Haybrook College 112 Burnham Lane , SL1 6LZ | - not rated | 858 yd | Academy alternative provision converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Haybrook College 112 Burnham Lane , SL1 6LZ | - not rated | 858 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kai's Restaurant | 467 Bath Road | 138 yd | |
| K'z Cippenham | Unit 7, 17 Elmshott Lane | 234 yd | |
| Cippenham Nursery School | Cippenham Nursery School, St Andrews Way | 244 yd | |
| Musa's Doner | 405 Bath Road | 264 yd | |
| Peri Chicken | 403 Bath Road | 264 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cippenham Working Mens Club | Cippenham Working Mens Club, 505-507 Bath Road | 138 yd | |
| Ye Olde Huntercombe Public House | 595 Bath Road | 338 yd | |
| Cippenham Bowling Club | Cippenham Bowls Club, Station Road | 361 yd | |
| Kings Head PH | Managers Accommodation, The Kings Head, 149 Lower Cippenham Lane | 824 yd | |
| The Barleycorn | Managers Accommodation, The Barley Corn, 151 Lower Cippenham Lane | 824 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Assvi Catering | 27 Elmshott Lane | 247 yd | |
| Reggie's Grill & Curry's | 406 Bath Road | 479 yd | |
| Thinds Chippy | 13 Harrison Way | 510 yd | |
| Cinnamon Spice | 9 Harrison Way | 510 yd | |
| Village Fish & Chips | 132 Lower Cippenham Lane | 834 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marks & Spencer Food Hall | 293-299 Bath Road | 796 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Cippenham Primary School ELMSHOTT LANE | grass pitches | 187 yd |
| Cippenham Recreation Ground Station Road | tennis courts | 513 yd |
| Pure Gym (Burnham) 821A 821A YEOVIL ROAD | health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 784 yd |
| Haymill Community Centre (Closed) Burnham Lane | artificial grass pitch | 868 yd |
| Mercian Way Recreation Ground Mercian Way | grass pitches, tennis courts | 870 yd |
| Haybrook College Burnham Lane | artificial grass pitch | 965 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 | 79.8 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 139.2 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 550 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 550 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 19.5 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 75 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.