Farnham Road is in Slough and in Slough district. SL2 1DA is located in the Farnham electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Slough. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Farnham Road, Slough, SL2 1DA and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SL1 4XY, SL1 4XZ, SL2 1BT, SL1 4XS, SL2 1ER, SL2 1DE, SL2 1ES, SL2 1AA, SL1 4XT.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around SL2 1DA is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.9%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 47.2% | 50.1% | 2.9% | 51.0% | -0.9% |
| Male | 52.8% | 49.9% | -2.9% | 49.0% | 0.9% |
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 | 36.5% | 37.4% | 0.9% | 37.9% | -0.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 40.6% | 47.1% | 6.5% | 44.2% | 2.9% |
| Separated | 4.8% | 4.5% | -0.3% | 2.2% | 2.3% |
| Divorced | 11.8% | 8.3% | -3.5% | 9.1% | -0.8% |
| Widowed | 6.3% | 2.8% | -3.5% | 6.1% | -3.3% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 33% | 41.4% | 8.4% | 48.4% | -7.0% |
| Good health | 43.4% | 41.7% | -1.7% | 33.6% | 8.1% |
| Fair health | 16.4% | 9.9% | -6.5% | 12.7% | -2.8% |
| Bad health | 4.7% | 5% | 0.3% | 4.0% | 1.0% |
| Very bad health | 2.5% | 1.9% | -0.6% | 1.2% | 0.7% |
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.
In the area around SL2 1DA this area, 29.3% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly higher than the UK average of 18.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 21.4% | 29.3% | 7.9% | 18.2% | 11.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 15.5% | 9.8% | -5.7% | 9.6% | 0.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 11.4% | 11.5% | 0.1% | 13.4% | -1.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.8% | 3.8% | 2.0% | 5.3% | -1.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 6.3% | 10.1% | 3.8% | 16.9% | -6.8% |
| Degree or Similar | 22.5% | 31.4% | 8.9% | 33.8% | -2.4% |
| Other | 21% | 4.2% | -16.8% | 2.8% | 1.4% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 34.4% 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 | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Indian | 19.5% | 19.6% | 0.1% | 3.1% | 16.5% |
| Pakistani | 12.6% | 25.1% | 12.5% | 2.7% | 22.4% |
| Other Asian | 9.7% | 6.1% | -3.6% | 1.6% | 4.5% |
| Black African | 6.6% | 2.5% | -4.1% | 2.5% | 0.0% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.3% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 1.0% | 0.1% |
| Other Black | 1.3% | 0.6% | -0.7% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.9% | 1.9% | 1.0% | 0.8% | 1.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.9% | 0.6% | -0.3% | 0.4% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.9% | -0.3% |
| Mixed Other | 0.9% | 1.9% | 1.0% | 0.8% | 1.1% |
| White | 46.5% | 34.4% | -12.1% | 81.4% | -47.0% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Arab | 0% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 0.6% | 1.1% |
| Other | 0% | 3.6% | 3.6% | 1.6% | 2.0% |
In this area, just 45.9% of residents were born in the United Kingdom, meaning that the majority of residents originate from outside the UK.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 50% | 45.9% | -4.1% | 83.2% | -37.3% |
| European Union | 16% | 20.2% | 4.2% | 6.1% | 14.1% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Africa | 8.8% | 5.6% | -3.2% | 2.7% | 2.9% |
| Middle East and Asia | 24.2% | 26.9% | 2.7% | 5.6% | 21.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 1.3% | -0.2% |
In this area majority of residents originate from outside the UK. Only 45.9% of residents were born in the United Kingdom. 33.2% of residents have lived in the UK for 10 years or more.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 49.1% | 45.4% | -3.7% | 83.2% | -37.8% |
| 10+ Years | 5.3% | 33.2% | 27.9% | 9.8% | 23.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 8.5% | 8.9% | 0.4% | 2.9% | 6.0% |
| 2-5 Years | 12.6% | 6.9% | -5.7% | 2.2% | 4.7% |
| Less than 2 years | 24.5% | 5.5% | -19.0% | 1.9% | 3.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 62.5% | 76.7% | -14.2% |
| Italy | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Portugal | 1.7% | 0.5% | 1.2% |
| Poland | 10.3% | 1.3% | 9.0% |
| Romania | 6.1% | 0.9% | 5.2% |
| Other EU countries | 1.1% | 1.5% | -0.4% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Southern Asia | 6.7% | 1.2% | 5.5% |
| No passport held | 9.7% | 13.5% | -3.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 9.4% | 37.2% | -27.8% |
| Christian | 33.5% | 46.2% | -12.7% |
| Buddhist | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Hindu | 5% | 1.7% | 3.3% |
| Muslim | 29.6% | 6.5% | 23.1% |
| Sikh | 18.8% | 0.9% | 17.9% |
| Not answered | 2.8% | 6.0% | -3.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Farnham Road was 46.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 62.7% lower than the Baylis & Salt Hill average. The most reported crime type was Other theft.
Farnham Road has the 18th lowest crime rate of 84 local areas in Baylis & Salt Hill and the 114th lowest crime rate of 393 local areas in Slough .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 19.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -40.3%.

Households in this area have a much higher level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 92% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flat 54 Kingswood House Farnham Road, Slough, Slough Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £120,000 | 2025-04-22 | £116,175 |
| Flat 43 Kingswood House Farnham Road, Slough, Slough Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £130,000 | 2023-03-31 | £127,636 |
| Flat 38 Kingswood House Farnham Road, Slough, Slough Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £168,000 | 2022-07-28 | £163,296 |
| Flat 10 Kingswood House Farnham Road, Slough, Slough Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £210,000 | 2022-01-12 | £212,183 |
| Flat 31 Kingswood House Farnham Road, Slough, Slough Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £120,000 | 2021-12-21 | £120,620 |
SL2 1DA area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 9% 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 86 |
| Self-Employed | 43 |
| Retired | 41 |
| Part-Time Employee | 35 |
| Other | 22 |
| Looking after home or family | 17 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 12 |
| Unemployed | 11 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 10 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 9 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 30 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 24 |
| Manufacturing | 19 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 16 |
| Transport and storage | 13 |
| Human health and social work activities | 12 |
| Construction | 11 |
| Education | 9 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 8 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 7 |
| Information and communication | 6 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 5 |
| Other | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Baylis Court Nursery School Oatlands Drive , SL1 3HS | 3out of 4 | 841 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Slough Centre Nursery School Buckingham Avenue East , SL1 3EA | 4out of 4 | 952 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Chalvey Nursery School & Early Years Centre Ladbrooke Road , Chalvey SL1 2SR | 4out of 4 | 2,576 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Cippenham Nursery School St Andrew's Way , Cippenham SL1 5NL | 3out of 4 | 2,593 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Lea Nursery School Wexham Road , SL2 5JW | 4out of 4 | 3,196 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Phoenix Infant Academy Warrington Avenue , SL1 3BQ | 3out of 4 | 684 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Anthony's Catholic Primary School Farnham Road , Farnham Royal SL2 3AA | 3out of 4 | 754 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Godolphin Junior Academy Oatlands Drive , SL1 3HS | 3out of 4 | 831 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Penn Wood Primary and Nursery School Penn Road , SL2 1PH | 3out of 4 | 844 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Claycots School Monksfield Way , SL2 1QX | 3out of 4 | 915 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Baylis Court School Gloucester Avenue , SL1 3AH | 4out of 4 | 794 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Herschel Grammar School Northampton Avenue , SL1 3BW | 4out of 4 | 1,003 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Beechwood School Long Readings Lane , SL2 1QE | 2out of 4 | 1,220 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Eden Girls' School, Slough 183-187 Bath Road , SL1 4AA | 4out of 4 | 1,590 yd | Free schools | No | Girls | More About School |
| The Westgate School Cippenham Lane , SL1 5AH | 4out of 4 | 1,683 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 | 2,588 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arbour Vale School Farnham Road , Farnham Royal SL2 3AE | 1out of 4 | 980 yd | Academy special sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Al-Madani Girls School 339 - 341 Bath Road , SL1 5PR | - not rated | 1,725 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Islamic Shakhsiyah Foundation Cippenham Lodge , Cippenham Lane SL1 5AN | - not rated | 1,812 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Haybrook College 112 Burnham Lane , SL1 6LZ | 3out of 4 | 2,044 yd | Academy alternative provision converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Dair House School Bishops Blake , Beaconsfield Road SL2 3BY | - not rated | 2,070 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Five Lads | 193 Farnham Road | 100 yd | |
| Chickaro's Slough | 328 Farnham Road | 110 yd | |
| Karak Chaii | 241 Farnham Road | 123 yd | |
| Punjab Sweets and Curry | 249 Farnham Road | 128 yd | |
| Chaiiology | 308 Farnham Road | 128 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Faraday Social Club | Faraday Ex Servicemans Club, Faraday Road | 454 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mr Cod Gourmet Grill | 185-187 Farnham Road | 87 yd | |
| Chahal's | 336 Farnham Road | 101 yd | |
| Lebanese Grill | 316 Farnham Road | 101 yd | |
| Honey Honey Chicken | 235A Farnham Road | 104 yd | |
| Perigano's | 243 Farnham Road | 127 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lidl | 360 Farnham Road | 101 yd | |
| Checkout Superstore | 370-386 Farnham Road | 213 yd | |
| Iceland | 417-418 Montrose Avenue | 427 yd | |
| Aldi | 141 Farnham Road | 444 yd | |
| Serious Food | 122 Malton Avenue | 888 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| New Forge Gym (Closed) Perth Avenue | health and fitness suite | 352 yd |
| Godolphin Infant School Activity Hall WARRINGTON AVENUE | 550 yd | |
| Baylis Court School GLOUCESTER AVENUE | grass pitches | 652 yd |
| Absolutely Fitness Herschel 15-17 15-17 LIVERPOOL ROAD | health and fitness suite | 678 yd |
| Godolphin Junior Academy OATLANDS DRIVE | grass pitches | 698 yd |
| St Anthonys Catholic Primary School FARNHAM ROAD | grass pitches | 813 yd |
| The Centre (Slough) FARNHAM ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 819 yd |
| Herschel Grammar School NORTHAMPTON AVENUE | athletics tracks, grass pitches | 893 yd |
| Godolphin Recreation Ground (Closed) Godolphin Road | grass pitches | 1,009 yd |
| Herschel Sports Centre WHITBY ROAD | artificial grass pitch, tennis courts | 1,011 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 | 68.8 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 103.2 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 18.9 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 16.8 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 40 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.