Richards Way is in Slough and in Slough district. SL1 5TR is located in the Cippenham Village electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Slough. This postcode has been in use since 1997-12-01.
StreetScan combines information about Richards Way, Slough, SL1 5TR and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SL1 5TZ, SL1 5AQ, SL1 5TP, SL1 5TY, SL1 5AZ, SL1 5AX, SL1 5AY, SL1 5NQ, SL1 5DH.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around SL1 5TR is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 47.4% | 50.8% | 3.4% | 51.0% | -0.2% |
| Male | 52.6% | 49.2% | -3.4% | 49.0% | 0.2% |
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 5TR there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 59% 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 | 29.2% | 26.7% | -2.5% | 37.9% | -11.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 58% | 59% | 1.0% | 44.2% | 14.8% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Separated | 1.8% | 6% | 4.2% | 2.2% | 3.8% |
| Divorced | 7.3% | 4.8% | -2.5% | 9.1% | -4.3% |
| Widowed | 3.6% | 3.2% | -0.4% | 6.1% | -2.9% |
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 (87.4%) 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 | 58.7% | 55.9% | -2.8% | 48.4% | 7.5% |
| Good health | 32.4% | 31.5% | -0.9% | 33.6% | -2.1% |
| Fair health | 6.1% | 7.5% | 1.4% | 12.7% | -5.2% |
| Bad health | 2% | 3.9% | 1.9% | 4.0% | -0.1% |
| Very bad health | 0.8% | 1.2% | 0.4% | 1.2% | 0.0% |
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 | 7.3% | 12.9% | 5.6% | 18.2% | -5.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 18.2% | 13.7% | -4.5% | 9.6% | 4.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16.4% | 16.1% | -0.3% | 13.4% | 2.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.5% | 1.6% | 0.1% | 5.3% | -3.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.4% | 18.1% | 5.7% | 16.9% | 1.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 38.3% | 37.8% | -0.5% | 33.8% | 4.0% |
| Other | 5.8% | 0% | -5.8% | 2.8% | -2.8% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 36% 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% | 0.9% | -0.1% | 1.1% | -0.2% |
| Chinese | 1% | 1.5% | 0.5% | 0.7% | 0.8% |
| Indian | 22.4% | 33.6% | 11.2% | 3.1% | 30.5% |
| Pakistani | 8.2% | 7.8% | -0.4% | 2.7% | 5.1% |
| Other Asian | 8.7% | 6% | -2.7% | 1.6% | 4.4% |
| Black African | 3.6% | 3.6% | 0.0% | 2.5% | 1.1% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 1.0% | -0.4% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.5% | 0.4% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.5% | 0.9% | 0.4% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.5% | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.9% | -0.3% |
| Mixed Other | 1.3% | 1.2% | -0.1% | 0.8% | 0.4% |
| White | 51.8% | 36% | -15.8% | 81.4% | -45.4% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Arab | 0.5% | 2.1% | 1.6% | 0.6% | 1.5% |
| Other | 0% | 4.2% | 4.2% | 1.6% | 2.6% |
In this area, 69.8% 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 | 74.7% | 69.8% | -4.9% | 83.2% | -13.4% |
| European Union | 2% | 5.4% | 3.4% | 6.1% | -0.7% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| Africa | 6.4% | 5.1% | -1.3% | 2.7% | 2.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 15.3% | 17.1% | 1.8% | 5.6% | 11.5% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.3% | 1.2% | -0.1% | 1.3% | -0.1% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 73.2% | 70.2% | -3.0% | 83.2% | -13.0% |
| 10+ Years | 1.8% | 23.5% | 21.7% | 9.8% | 13.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 3.3% | 1.2% | -2.1% | 2.9% | -1.7% |
| 2-5 Years | 8.2% | 3.9% | -4.3% | 2.2% | 1.7% |
| Less than 2 years | 13.5% | 1.2% | -12.3% | 1.9% | -0.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 81.4% | 76.7% | 4.7% |
| France | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Italy | 2.1% | 0.6% | 1.5% |
| Portugal | 1.5% | 0.5% | 1.0% |
| Spain | 0.9% | 0.4% | 0.5% |
| Lithuania | 1.2% | 0.3% | 0.9% |
| Poland | 0.9% | 1.3% | -0.4% |
| Other EU countries | 0.3% | 1.5% | -1.2% |
| Other Europe | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Southern Asia | 4.5% | 1.2% | 3.3% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Central and South America | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 5.4% | 13.5% | -8.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 15.3% | 37.2% | -21.9% |
| Christian | 26.4% | 46.2% | -19.8% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Hindu | 7.2% | 1.7% | 5.5% |
| Muslim | 15.3% | 6.5% | 8.8% |
| Sikh | 28.2% | 0.9% | 27.3% |
| Other religion | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Not answered | 6.3% | 6.0% | 0.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Richards Way was 36.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 56.6% lower than the Cippenham Manor average. The most reported crime type was Vehicle crime.
Richards Way has the 13th lowest crime rate of 37 local areas in Cippenham Manor and the 77th lowest crime rate of 393 local areas in Slough .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 10.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -30.4%.

Households in this area have a much higher level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 93% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 49 Richards Way, Slough, Slough Detached, an established residential building | £455,000 | 2018-04-26 | £506,763 |
| 55 Richards Way, Slough, Slough Detached, an established residential building | £500,000 | 2016-03-31 | £605,817 |
| 49 Richards Way, Slough, Slough Detached, an established residential building | £349,950 | 2015-09-15 | £463,601 |
| 37 Richards Way, Slough, Slough Detached, an established residential building | £400,000 | 2014-01-20 | £684,615 |
| 49 Richards Way, Slough, Slough Detached, an established residential building | £250,000 | 2012-03-23 | £465,304 |
| Full-Time Employee | 95 |
| Part-Time Employee | 38 |
| Retired | 32 |
| Self-Employed | 21 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 20 |
| Unemployed | 17 |
| Looking after home or family | 15 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Other | 3 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 35 |
| Transport and storage | 27 |
| Information and communication | 25 |
| Construction | 17 |
| Human health and social work activities | 16 |
| Manufacturing | 15 |
| Education | 15 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 14 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 13 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 10 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Other | 6 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 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 | 1,283 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Slough Centre Nursery School Buckingham Avenue East , SL1 3EA | 4out of 4 | 1,805 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Chalvey Nursery School & Early Years Centre Ladbrooke Road , Chalvey SL1 2SR | 4out of 4 | 1,911 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Baylis Court Nursery School Oatlands Drive , SL1 3HS | 3out of 4 | 2,319 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Lea Nursery School Wexham Road , SL2 5JW | 4out of 4 | 4,117 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 | 399 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Cippenham School Elmshott Lane , Cippenham SL1 5RB | 3out of 4 | 1,117 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Montem Academy Chalvey Grove , SL1 2TE | 4out of 4 | 1,342 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Eton Wick CofE First School Sheepcote Road , Eton Wick SL4 6JB | 2out of 4 | 1,969 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Phoenix Infant Academy Warrington Avenue , SL1 3BQ | 3out of 4 | 2,278 yd | Academy converter | No | 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 | 530 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Eden Girls' School, Slough 183-187 Bath Road , SL1 4AA | 4out of 4 | 1,154 yd | Free schools | No | Girls | More About School |
| Herschel Grammar School Northampton Avenue , SL1 3BW | 4out of 4 | 1,977 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Slough and Eton Church of England Business and Enterprise College Ragstone Road , SL1 2PU | 4out of 4 | 2,494 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Baylis Court School Gloucester Avenue , SL1 3AH | 4out of 4 | 2,552 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | 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 | 3,725 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Dedworth Middle School Smiths Lane , SL4 5PE | 2out of 4 | 4,023 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Trevelyan Middle School Wood Close , SL4 3LL | 2out of 4 | 5,390 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 | 1,918 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Islamic Shakhsiyah Foundation Cippenham Lodge , Cippenham Lane SL1 5AN | - not rated | 742 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Al-Madani Girls School 339 - 341 Bath Road , SL1 5PR | - not rated | 1,032 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Al-Madani Independent Grammar School 1 Whittle Parkway , Slough SL1 6FE | - not rated | 1,740 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Haybrook College 112 Burnham Lane , SL1 6LZ | 3out of 4 | 1,843 yd | Academy alternative provision converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Huntercombe Hospital School Maidenhead Huntercombe Hospital , Huntercombe Lane South SL6 0PQ | - not rated | 1,957 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| McDonalds | Asda Stores Limited, Telford Drive | 526 yd | |
| Cafe Pausa, Dunelm | Unit C, Westgate Retail Park, Bath Road | 705 yd | |
| The Central Social | 234 Bath Road | 850 yd | |
| Costa Coffee | 12 Twinches Lane | 917 yd | |
| The Range Coffee Shop | 8 Twinches Lane | 917 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Long Barn | The Long Barn, Cippenham Lane | 443 yd | |
| Kings Head PH | Managers Accommodation, The Kings Head, 149 Lower Cippenham Lane | 617 yd | |
| The Barleycorn | Managers Accommodation, The Barley Corn, 151 Lower Cippenham Lane | 617 yd | |
| Cippenham Royal British Legion Club | The Royal British Legion, Brook Path | 687 yd | |
| The Earl of Cornwall | The Earl Of Cornwall, Cippenham Lane | 802 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ohaana | 127 Earls Lane | 433 yd | |
| Village Fish & Chips | 132 Lower Cippenham Lane | 604 yd | |
| JK's Fish and Chips | 8 Stoney Meade | 726 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Panku | Asda Stores Limited, Telford Drive | 526 yd | |
| Asda Retail Supermarket | Asda Stores Limited, Telford Drive | 526 yd | |
| Save it Discount Store | Unit B, Westgate Retail Park, Bath Road | 705 yd | |
| Lidl | 3 Twinches Lane | 711 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Eltham Avenue Recreation Ground ELTHAM AVENUE | grass pitches | 477 yd |
| Westgate School CIPPENHAM LANE | grass pitches | 506 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 | 135.4 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 279 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 23.5 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.