Hitcham Lane is in Burnham, Slough and in Buckinghamshire district. SL1 7DN is located in the Farnham Common and Burnham Beeches electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Beaconsfield. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Hitcham Lane, Burnham, Slough, SL1 7DN and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SL1 8LT, SL1 8JF, SL1 7DL, SL1 7DF, SL1 7DJ, SL1 7AA, SL1 7AB, SL1 8JG.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding SL1 7DN, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 52.1% 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 | 52% | 52.1% | 0.1% | 51.0% | 1.1% |
| Male | 48% | 47.9% | -0.1% | 49.0% | -1.1% |
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 7DN there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 61.8% 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 | 20.4% | 22.5% | 2.1% | 37.9% | -15.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 59.1% | 61.8% | 2.7% | 44.2% | 17.6% |
| Separated | 0.7% | 1.1% | 0.4% | 2.2% | -1.1% |
| Divorced | 11.1% | 9.8% | -1.3% | 9.1% | 0.7% |
| Widowed | 8.6% | 4.7% | -3.9% | 6.1% | -1.4% |
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 | 53.6% | 46.7% | -6.9% | 48.4% | -1.7% |
| Good health | 35.4% | 37.8% | 2.4% | 33.6% | 4.2% |
| Fair health | 8.8% | 12.7% | 3.9% | 12.7% | 0.0% |
| Bad health | 1.6% | 1.9% | 0.3% | 4.0% | -2.1% |
| Very bad health | 0.6% | 1% | 0.4% | 1.2% | -0.2% |
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.
This area stands out for its high percentage of residents with higher education degree or similar. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 45.8%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 16.5% | 11.6% | -4.9% | 18.2% | -6.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14% | 7.6% | -6.4% | 9.6% | -2.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 13.6% | 12.7% | -0.9% | 13.4% | -0.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 6.1% | 6.2% | 0.1% | 5.3% | 0.9% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.3% | 14.9% | 5.6% | 16.9% | -2.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 37.6% | 45.8% | 8.2% | 33.8% | 12.0% |
| Other | 2.9% | 1.1% | -1.8% | 2.8% | -1.7% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 83.3% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian | 5% | 6.9% | 1.9% | 3.1% | 3.8% |
| Pakistani | 0.3% | 2.8% | 2.5% | 2.7% | 0.1% |
| Other Asian | 2.8% | 3.8% | 1.0% | 1.6% | 2.2% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 1.0% | -0.7% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.6% | 0.6% | -1.0% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| White | 88.7% | 83.3% | -5.4% | 81.4% | 1.9% |
| Other | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.0% | 1.6% | -0.7% |
In this area, 78.6% 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 | 86.5% | 78.6% | -7.9% | 83.2% | -4.6% |
| European Union | 5.3% | 9.7% | 4.4% | 6.1% | 3.6% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| Africa | 1.9% | 2.2% | 0.3% | 2.7% | -0.5% |
| Middle East and Asia | 3.4% | 6% | 2.6% | 5.6% | 0.4% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.6% | 1.6% | 0.0% | 1.3% | 0.3% |
| Oceania | 0.6% | 1.3% | 0.7% | 0.3% | 1.0% |
| 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 | 84% | 78.9% | -5.1% | 83.2% | -4.3% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 17% | 17.0% | 9.8% | 7.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.3% | 0.9% | -0.4% | 2.9% | -2.0% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.2% | 2.2% | 0.0% | 2.2% | 0.0% |
| Less than 2 years | 12.5% | 0.9% | -11.6% | 1.9% | -1.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 87.3% | 76.7% | 10.6% |
| Ireland | 1.6% | 0.6% | 1.0% |
| Spain | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Poland | 1.9% | 1.3% | 0.6% |
| Romania | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Other EU countries | 0.6% | 1.5% | -0.9% |
| Other Europe | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 0.6% | 1.2% | -0.6% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Oceania | 0.9% | 0.1% | 0.8% |
| No passport held | 5.7% | 13.5% | -7.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 26.2% | 37.2% | -11.0% |
| Christian | 52.7% | 46.2% | 6.5% |
| Hindu | 2.5% | 1.7% | 0.8% |
| Jewish | 2.2% | 0.5% | 1.7% |
| Muslim | 2.8% | 6.5% | -3.7% |
| Sikh | 8.2% | 0.9% | 7.3% |
| Other religion | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Not answered | 4.7% | 6.0% | -1.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Hitcham Lane was 74.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 19.0% lower than the Cliveden average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Hitcham Lane has the 19th highest crime rate of 46 local areas in Cliveden and the 415th highest crime rate of 1,629 local areas in Buckinghamshire .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 41.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -58.0%.

Households in this area have a much higher level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 95% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Gore Cottage Hitcham Lane, Slough, Buckinghamshire Detached, an established residential building | £835,000 | 2008-08-06 | £1,420,202 |
| The Gore Cottage Hitcham Lane, Slough, Buckinghamshire Detached, an established residential building | £725,000 | 2006-07-28 | £1,394,867 |
SL1 7DN area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 11% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 15% 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 7DN area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 1% 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.
The percentage of retired residents living in SL1 7DN area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 33% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 90 |
| Full-Time Employee | 82 |
| Self-Employed | 40 |
| Part-Time Employee | 36 |
| Looking after home or family | 9 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 7 |
| Unemployed | 4 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 3 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 3 |
| Other | 1 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 25 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 24 |
| Education | 18 |
| Construction | 17 |
| Human health and social work activities | 14 |
| Manufacturing | 12 |
| Information and communication | 12 |
| Transport and storage | 10 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 8 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 8 |
| Other | 5 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 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 | 2,741 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Maidenhead Nursery School School Lane , SL6 7PG | 4out of 4 | 4,326 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Slough Centre Nursery School Buckingham Avenue East , SL1 3EA | - not rated | 4,667 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Cookham Nursery School Station Hill , Cookham SL6 9BT | 4out of 4 | 4,674 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| William Penn Nursery School Penn Road , SL2 1PG | - not rated | 4,691 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Burnham County First School Minniecroft Road , Burnham SL1 7DE | - not rated | 585 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Peter's Church of England Primary School Minniecroft Road , SL1 7DE | 3out of 4 | 585 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Lent Rise Combined School Coulson Way , Burnham SL1 7NP | - not rated | 1,212 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Lent Rise School Coulson Way , Burnham SL1 7NP | 3out of 4 | 1,212 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Nicolas' Church of England Combined School Rectory Road , Taplow SL6 0ET | - not rated | 1,515 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | 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 | 449 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Claycots Junior School Monksfield Way , SL2 1QX | - not rated | 3,394 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| William Penn Middle School Penn Road , SL2 1PH | - not rated | 4,536 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 | 1,082 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Burnham Upper School Opendale Road , Burnham SL1 7LZ | - not rated | 1,082 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Burnham Grammar School Hogfair Lane , Burnham SL1 7HG | 3out of 4 | 1,378 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Burnham Grammar School Hogfair Lane , Burnham SL1 7HG | - not rated | 1,378 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Beechwood School Long Readings Lane , SL2 1QE | - not rated | 3,601 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Berkshire College of Art and Design Raymond Road , SL6 6DF | - not rated | 5,206 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | 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 | 2,194 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Haybrook College 112 Burnham Lane , SL1 6LZ | - not rated | 2,211 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Haybrook College 112 Burnham Lane , SL1 6LZ | - not rated | 2,211 yd | Academy alternative provision converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Haybrook College 112 Burnham Lane , SL1 6LZ | - not rated | 2,211 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Haybrook College PRU 112 Burnham Lane , SL1 6LZ | - not rated | 2,211 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Burnham Opportunities Centre | Minniecroft Road, Burnham | 579 yd | |
| Pride Of Burnham | 109 High Street, Burnham | 795 yd | |
| Sunrise Cafe | 85 High Street, Burnham | 795 yd | |
| Burnham Bites | 94 High Street, Burnham | 818 yd | |
| Costa | 82 - 84 High Street, Burnham | 818 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Royal British Legion | 9 Gore Road, Burnham | 695 yd | |
| The Old Five Bells | 14 Church Street, Burnham | 831 yd | |
| Ye Old Swan | High Street, Burnham | 869 yd | |
| The Bee | 1 Britwell Road, Burnham | 871 yd | |
| Garibaldi | 13 High Street, Burnham | 957 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Go Wah | 86 High Street, Burnham | 818 yd | |
| Domino's Pizza | Premier Express, 6 - 8 High Street | 933 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Burnham Budgens | 74 High Street, Burnham | 818 yd | |
| Tesco | Tesco Express, 60 - 62 High Street | 867 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Active4Less (Burnham) WYMERS WOOD ROAD | health and fitness suite | 328 yd |
| The Gore (Burnham Football Club) WYMERS WOOD ROAD | grass pitches | 328 yd |
| St Peter'S C Of E Combined School MINNIECROFT ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 443 yd |
| Memorial Ground TAPLOW COMMON ROAD | grass pitches | 818 yd |
| Burnham Park Hall BURNHAM PARK HALL BURNHAM PARK HALL WINDSOR LANE | 1,024 yd | |
| Burnham Park Academy OPENDALE ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 1,081 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 | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| 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% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.