Common Lane is in Burnham, Slough and in Buckinghamshire district. SL1 8PP 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 Common Lane, Burnham, Slough, SL1 8PP and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around SL1 8PP is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 54.7% | 50.6% | -4.1% | 51.0% | -0.4% |
| Male | 45.3% | 49.4% | 4.1% | 49.0% | 0.4% |
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 8PP there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 59.9% 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 | 25.3% | 21.5% | -3.8% | 37.9% | -16.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 52% | 59.9% | 7.9% | 44.2% | 15.7% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.3% | 0.8% |
| Separated | 0.8% | 0.9% | 0.1% | 2.2% | -1.3% |
| Divorced | 9.7% | 6.3% | -3.4% | 9.1% | -2.8% |
| Widowed | 12.1% | 10.3% | -1.8% | 6.1% | 4.2% |
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 | 53.8% | 54.5% | 0.7% | 48.4% | 6.1% |
| Good health | 28.2% | 25.8% | -2.4% | 33.6% | -7.8% |
| Fair health | 11.3% | 14.7% | 3.4% | 12.7% | 2.0% |
| Bad health | 4.2% | 3.4% | -0.8% | 4.0% | -0.6% |
| Very bad health | 2.5% | 1.6% | -0.9% | 1.2% | 0.4% |
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 46.6%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 15.6% | 13.1% | -2.5% | 18.2% | -5.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 12.1% | 6.9% | -5.2% | 9.6% | -2.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14.6% | 11.4% | -3.2% | 13.4% | -2.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.2% | 4% | 1.8% | 5.3% | -1.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.1% | 15.4% | 3.3% | 16.9% | -1.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 38.5% | 46.6% | 8.1% | 33.8% | 12.8% |
| Other | 4.9% | 2.6% | -2.3% | 2.8% | -0.2% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 83.2% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0.2% | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.7% | 0.1% |
| Indian | 2.5% | 11.6% | 9.1% | 3.1% | 8.5% |
| Pakistani | 0.7% | 0.3% | -0.4% | 2.7% | -2.4% |
| Other Asian | 0.2% | 0.5% | 0.3% | 1.6% | -1.1% |
| Mixed Other | 0.7% | 1.3% | 0.6% | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| White | 95.4% | 83.2% | -12.2% | 81.4% | 1.8% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Other | 0.2% | 2.1% | 1.9% | 1.6% | 0.5% |
In this area, 87.3% 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 | 90.5% | 87.3% | -3.2% | 83.2% | 4.1% |
| European Union | 2.3% | 3.9% | 1.6% | 6.1% | -2.2% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.2% | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Africa | 1.6% | 0% | -1.6% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 4.2% | 4.9% | 0.7% | 5.6% | -0.7% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.5% | 3.6% | 3.1% | 1.3% | 2.3% |
| Oceania | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| British Overseas | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 89.6% | 86.6% | -3.0% | 83.2% | 3.4% |
| 10+ Years | 0.5% | 9% | 8.5% | 9.8% | -0.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 2.9% | -1.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.6% | 2.3% | 0.7% | 2.2% | 0.1% |
| Less than 2 years | 8.3% | 1% | -7.3% | 1.9% | -0.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 82.4% | 76.7% | 5.7% |
| Ireland | 1.3% | 0.6% | 0.7% |
| France | 1% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| Germany | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Italy | 1.5% | 0.6% | 0.9% |
| Poland | 0.5% | 1.3% | -0.8% |
| Romania | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Other EU countries | 0.5% | 1.5% | -1.0% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Southern Asia | 0.3% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Central and South America | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| No passport held | 10.2% | 13.5% | -3.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 32.7% | 37.2% | -4.5% |
| Christian | 48.7% | 46.2% | 2.5% |
| Buddhist | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Hindu | 1.3% | 1.7% | -0.4% |
| Jewish | 2.8% | 0.5% | 2.3% |
| Sikh | 5.2% | 0.9% | 4.3% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 8.5% | 6.0% | 2.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Common Lane was 82.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 18.3% lower than the Cliveden average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Common Lane has the 18th highest crime rate of 46 local areas in Cliveden and the 345th highest crime rate of 1,638 local areas in Buckinghamshire .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 36.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -22.6%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tallyho Cottage Common Lane, Slough, Buckinghamshire Terraced, an established residential building | £825,000 | 2021-06-28 | £915,669 |
| The Bungalow Common Lane, Slough, Buckinghamshire Detached, an established residential building | £2,500,000 | 2021-04-22 | £2,849,829 |
| Claremont Common Lane, Slough, Buckinghamshire Detached, an established residential building | £2,500,000 | 2021-04-22 | £2,849,829 |
| The Small House Common Lane, Slough, Buckinghamshire Detached, an established residential building | £730,000 | 2020-12-14 | £803,802 |
| Latchmoor Cottage Common Lane, Slough, Buckinghamshire Detached, an established residential building | £975,000 | 2017-09-15 | £1,100,169 |
SL1 8PP area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 7% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 16% 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 8PP 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 | 101 |
| Retired | 87 |
| Self-Employed | 56 |
| Other | 30 |
| Looking after home or family | 24 |
| Part-Time Employee | 23 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 15 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 6 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 31 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 26 |
| Construction | 22 |
| Information and communication | 19 |
| Education | 14 |
| Other | 12 |
| Real estate activities | 11 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 9 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 9 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 9 |
| Manufacturing | 9 |
| Human health and social work activities | 9 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Transport and storage | 7 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 4 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cookham Nursery School Station Hill , Cookham SL6 9BT | 4out of 4 | 5,235 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dropmore Infant School Littleworth Road , Dropmore SL1 8PF | 4out of 4 | 381 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Farnham Common Infant School Beaconsfield Road , Farnham Common SL2 3HS | 3out of 4 | 2,775 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Farnham Common Junior School Sherbourne Walk , SL2 3TZ | 3out of 4 | 3,021 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Paul's Church of England Combined School, Wooburn Stratford Drive , Wooburn Green HP10 0QH | 4out of 4 | 3,566 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Wooburn Green Primary School School Road , Wooburn Green HP10 0HF | 1out of 4 | 3,860 yd | Academy sponsor led | 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 | 4,142 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Beechwood School Long Readings Lane , SL2 1QE | 2out of 4 | 4,290 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bourne End Academy New Road , SL8 5BW | 2out of 4 | 4,393 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Beaconsfield School Wattleton Road , HP9 1SJ | 3out of 4 | 4,508 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Beaconsfield High School Wattleton Road , HP9 1RR | 4out of 4 | 4,588 yd | Academy converter | No | Girls | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Caldicott School Crown Lane , Farnham Royal SL2 3SL | - not rated | 3,062 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Dair House School Bishops Blake , Beaconsfield Road SL2 3BY | - not rated | 3,825 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Arbour Vale School Farnham Road , Farnham Royal SL2 3AE | 1out of 4 | 4,644 yd | Academy special sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Westfield School Highfield Road , SL8 5BE | 3out of 4 | 4,679 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Haybrook College 112 Burnham Lane , SL1 6LZ | 3out of 4 | 4,978 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lambourne Golf Club | The Lambourne Club, Dropmore Road | 759 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Blackwood Arms | Blackwood Arms, Common Lane | 3 yd | |
| Jolly Woodman | Littleworth Road, Burnham | 479 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 | 76.9% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 69.2% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 61.5% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 76.9% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s | 23.1% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s | 23.1% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s | 23.1% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.