Poyle Lane is in Burnham, Slough and in Buckinghamshire district. SL1 8LQ 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 Poyle Lane, Burnham, Slough, SL1 8LQ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SL1 8LD, SL1 8LJ, SL1 8LE, SL1 8JN, SL1 8LF.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding SL1 8LQ is primarily male, with 53.1% of the population 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 | 48.2% | 46.9% | -1.3% | 51.0% | -4.1% |
| Male | 51.8% | 53.1% | 1.3% | 49.0% | 4.1% |
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 8LQ there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 69.4% 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 | 17.8% | 17% | -0.8% | 37.9% | -20.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 69.5% | 69.4% | -0.1% | 44.2% | 25.2% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Separated | 2.2% | 1.5% | -0.7% | 2.2% | -0.7% |
| Divorced | 4.7% | 4.1% | -0.6% | 9.1% | -5.0% |
| Widowed | 5.8% | 7.4% | 1.6% | 6.1% | 1.3% |
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 (87.7%) 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 | 50.6% | 58.7% | 8.1% | 48.4% | 10.3% |
| Good health | 37.9% | 29% | -8.9% | 33.6% | -4.6% |
| Fair health | 8.5% | 9.1% | 0.6% | 12.7% | -3.6% |
| Bad health | 2.7% | 2.3% | -0.4% | 4.0% | -1.7% |
| Very bad health | 0.3% | 0.9% | 0.6% | 1.2% | -0.3% |
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 | 10.9% | 11.5% | 0.6% | 18.2% | -6.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 8.4% | 9.3% | 0.9% | 9.6% | -0.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 20.4% | 10.7% | -9.7% | 13.4% | -2.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.4% | 7.8% | 3.4% | 5.3% | 2.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13.8% | 17.8% | 4.0% | 16.9% | 0.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 35.6% | 41.9% | 6.3% | 33.8% | 8.1% |
| Other | 6.5% | 1.1% | -5.4% | 2.8% | -1.7% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 86.2% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.1% | -0.8% |
| Chinese | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.7% | -0.4% |
| Indian | 0.3% | 2.1% | 1.8% | 3.1% | -1.0% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 3.2% | 3.2% | 2.7% | 0.5% |
| Other Asian | 1.5% | 0.3% | -1.2% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
| Black African | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 2.5% | -1.9% |
| Other Black | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 3.2% | 3.2% | 0.8% | 2.4% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.6% | 1.2% | 0.6% | 0.4% | 0.8% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0.9% | 0.3% | -0.6% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| White | 95.2% | 86.2% | -9.0% | 81.4% | 4.8% |
| Other | 0% | 2.3% | 2.3% | 1.6% | 0.7% |
In this area, 90% 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 | 91.2% | 90% | -1.2% | 83.2% | 6.8% |
| European Union | 3.3% | 4.4% | 1.1% | 6.1% | -1.7% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 1.2% | 1.5% | 0.3% | 2.7% | -1.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.8% | 3.5% | 1.7% | 5.6% | -2.1% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.9% | 0.6% | -0.3% | 1.3% | -0.7% |
| Oceania | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| British Overseas | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 90.9% | 90.8% | -0.1% | 83.2% | 7.6% |
| 10+ Years | 0.6% | 8% | 7.4% | 9.8% | -1.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 2.9% | -2.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.5% | 0% | -1.5% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 7% | 0.6% | -6.4% | 1.9% | -1.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 91.8% | 76.7% | 15.1% |
| Ireland | 1.5% | 0.6% | 0.9% |
| Germany | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Other EU countries | 1.8% | 1.5% | 0.3% |
| Southern Asia | 0.6% | 1.2% | -0.6% |
| South-East Asia | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 3.5% | 13.5% | -10.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 31.4% | 37.2% | -5.8% |
| Christian | 55.4% | 46.2% | 9.2% |
| Hindu | 0.3% | 1.7% | -1.4% |
| Jewish | 0.6% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Muslim | 2.9% | 6.5% | -3.6% |
| Sikh | 3.5% | 0.9% | 2.6% |
| Not answered | 5.9% | 6.0% | -0.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Poyle Lane was 23.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 76.2% lower than the Cliveden average. The most reported crime type was Burglary.
Poyle Lane has the 4th lowest crime rate of 46 local areas in Cliveden and the 418th lowest crime rate of 1,637 local areas in Buckinghamshire .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 3.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -18.2%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Abbey Cottage Poyle Lane, Slough, Buckinghamshire Detached, an established residential building | £695,000 | 2005-07-15 | £1,401,187 |
| Abbey Cottage Poyle Lane, Slough, Buckinghamshire Detached, an established residential building | £275,000 | 1997-10-03 | £1,182,618 |
SL1 8LQ 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.
The percentage of retired residents living in SL1 8LQ area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 32% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Full-Time Employee | 92 |
| Retired | 88 |
| Part-Time Employee | 38 |
| Self-Employed | 25 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 9 |
| Looking after home or family | 8 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 3 |
| Other | 1 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 24 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 20 |
| Human health and social work activities | 16 |
| Information and communication | 16 |
| Education | 13 |
| Manufacturing | 11 |
| Transport and storage | 11 |
| Other | 10 |
| Construction | 9 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 5 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 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 | 3,653 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Cookham Nursery School Station Hill , Cookham SL6 9BT | 4out of 4 | 4,187 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Maidenhead Nursery School School Lane , SL6 7PG | 4out of 4 | 4,542 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Slough Centre Nursery School Buckingham Avenue East , SL1 3EA | 4out of 4 | 5,187 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Baylis Court Nursery School Oatlands Drive , SL1 3HS | 3out of 4 | 5,246 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Peter's Church of England Primary School Minniecroft Road , SL1 7DE | 3out of 4 | 1,379 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Nicolas' Church of England Combined School Rectory Road , Taplow SL6 0ET | 3out of 4 | 2,128 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Lent Rise School Coulson Way , Burnham SL1 7NP | 3out of 4 | 2,251 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Our Lady of Peace Catholic Primary and Nursery School Derwent Drive , SL1 6HW | 3out of 4 | 2,429 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Priory School Orchard Avenue , SL1 6HE | 3out of 4 | 2,453 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Burnham Grammar School Hogfair Lane , Burnham SL1 7HG | 3out of 4 | 1,974 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Beechwood School Long Readings Lane , SL2 1QE | 2out of 4 | 3,707 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Westgate School Cippenham Lane , SL1 5AH | 4out of 4 | 4,797 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bourne End Academy New Road , SL8 5BW | 2out of 4 | 5,164 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Baylis Court School Gloucester Avenue , SL1 3AH | 4out of 4 | 5,171 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Haybrook College 112 Burnham Lane , SL1 6LZ | 3out of 4 | 2,927 yd | Academy alternative provision converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Al-Madani Independent Grammar School 1 Whittle Parkway , Slough SL1 6FE | - not rated | 3,062 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Huntercombe Hospital School Maidenhead Huntercombe Hospital , Huntercombe Lane South SL6 0PQ | - not rated | 3,446 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Caldicott School Crown Lane , Farnham Royal SL2 3SL | - not rated | 3,690 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Al-Madani Girls School 339 - 341 Bath Road , SL1 5PR | - not rated | 3,764 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Huntswood Golf Club | Taplow Common Road, Burnham | 566 yd | |
| The Royal Toxophilite Society | Archers Lodge, 102 Dropmore Road | 642 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Memorial Ground TAPLOW COMMON ROAD | grass pitches | 308 yd |
| Huntswood Golf Club TAPLOW COMMON ROAD | golf | 562 yd |
| Active4Less (Burnham) WYMERS WOOD ROAD | health and fitness suite | 732 yd |
| The Gore (Burnham Football Club) WYMERS WOOD ROAD | grass pitches | 732 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.