Franklin Avenue is in Slough and in Slough district. SL2 1DJ is located in the Farnham electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Slough. This postcode has been in use since 1991-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Franklin Avenue, Slough, SL2 1DJ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SL2 1RL, SL2 1DQ, SL2 1HA, SL2 1JA, SL2 1JD, SL2 1RU, SL2 1JB, SL2 1PS, SL2 1RN.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding SL2 1DJ has a slightly higher male population, with 51.2% of residents 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 | 46.6% | 48.8% | 2.2% | 51.0% | -2.2% |
| Male | 53.4% | 51.2% | -2.2% | 49.0% | 2.2% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate area around SL2 1DJ, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 42.9% of the residents. On average, approximately 38% of individuals who responded to the census in the UK were single. Areas with higher single populations are typically urban centers, university towns, regions with dynamic job markets, rich cultural offerings and entertainment facilities. These regions also tend to have a younger demographic.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 30.5% | 42.9% | 12.4% | 37.9% | 5.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 49.8% | 39.4% | -10.4% | 44.2% | -4.8% |
| Separated | 3.9% | 2% | -1.9% | 2.2% | -0.2% |
| Divorced | 9.3% | 12.6% | 3.3% | 9.1% | 3.5% |
| Widowed | 6.5% | 3.2% | -3.3% | 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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 43.1% | 47.2% | 4.1% | 48.4% | -1.2% |
| Good health | 40.4% | 34.2% | -6.2% | 33.6% | 0.6% |
| Fair health | 12.5% | 12.3% | -0.2% | 12.7% | -0.4% |
| Bad health | 2.7% | 5.9% | 3.2% | 4.0% | 1.9% |
| Very bad health | 1.4% | 0.4% | -1.0% | 1.2% | -0.8% |
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 | 22.6% | 27.1% | 4.5% | 18.2% | 8.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14.7% | 10.2% | -4.5% | 9.6% | 0.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 13.6% | 14.4% | 0.8% | 13.4% | 1.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.5% | 4.1% | 1.6% | 5.3% | -1.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 7.5% | 12.7% | 5.2% | 16.9% | -4.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 15.1% | 23.9% | 8.8% | 33.8% | -9.9% |
| Other | 24% | 7.6% | -16.4% | 2.8% | 4.8% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 37.8% 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 | 2.2% | 0% | -2.2% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Chinese | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% | 0.7% | -0.2% |
| Indian | 12.7% | 16.2% | 3.5% | 3.1% | 13.1% |
| Pakistani | 23.8% | 17.7% | -6.1% | 2.7% | 15.0% |
| Other Asian | 2.2% | 4.9% | 2.7% | 1.6% | 3.3% |
| Black African | 2.2% | 1.6% | -0.6% | 2.5% | -0.9% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.6% | 2% | 0.4% | 1.0% | 1.0% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.5% | 0.4% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.8% | 1.6% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.4% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 2.3% | 2.3% | 0.9% | 1.4% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.8% | -0.6% |
| White | 50.7% | 37.8% | -12.9% | 81.4% | -43.6% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Arab | 0% | 6.3% | 6.3% | 0.6% | 5.7% |
| Other | 3.3% | 7.6% | 4.3% | 1.6% | 6.0% |
In this area, 50.3% 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 | 53.4% | 50.3% | -3.1% | 83.2% | -32.9% |
| European Union | 14.9% | 17.7% | 2.8% | 6.1% | 11.6% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.5% | 1.3% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| Africa | 1.9% | 8.3% | 6.4% | 2.7% | 5.6% |
| Middle East and Asia | 26.3% | 20.4% | -5.9% | 5.6% | 14.8% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 2.7% | 2% | -0.7% | 1.3% | 0.7% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| British Overseas | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 53.1% | 50.2% | -2.9% | 83.2% | -33.0% |
| 10+ Years | 4.6% | 30.9% | 26.3% | 9.8% | 21.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 8.9% | 7.4% | -1.5% | 2.9% | 4.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 14.9% | 7% | -7.9% | 2.2% | 4.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 18.4% | 4.5% | -13.9% | 1.9% | 2.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 56.2% | 76.7% | -20.5% |
| Ireland | 1.1% | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| France | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Germany | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Italy | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Portugal | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Spain | 0.7% | 0.4% | 0.3% |
| Poland | 13.3% | 1.3% | 12.0% |
| Romania | 1.3% | 0.9% | 0.4% |
| Other EU countries | 1.6% | 1.5% | 0.1% |
| Other Europe | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| North Africa | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Middle East | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 7.4% | 1.2% | 6.2% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 1.8% | 0.3% | 1.5% |
| No passport held | 13.3% | 13.5% | -0.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 17.2% | 37.2% | -20.0% |
| Christian | 28.6% | 46.2% | -17.6% |
| Hindu | 2.7% | 1.7% | 1.0% |
| Muslim | 32.5% | 6.5% | 26.0% |
| Sikh | 15.7% | 0.9% | 14.8% |
| Not answered | 3.3% | 6.0% | -2.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Franklin Avenue was 225.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 82.4% higher than the Baylis & Salt Hill average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Franklin Avenue has the 9th highest crime rate of 84 local areas in Baylis & Salt Hill and the 33rd highest crime rate of 393 local areas in Slough .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 96.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -35.5%.

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 5 Tiree House Franklin Avenue, Slough, Slough Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £102,500 | 2024-10-04 | £99,630 |
| Flat 12 Tiree House Franklin Avenue, Slough, Slough Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £145,000 | 2022-09-09 | £144,110 |
| Flat 7 Tiree House Franklin Avenue, Slough, Slough Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £135,000 | 2022-02-25 | £136,973 |
| Flat 2 Tiree House Franklin Avenue, Slough, Slough Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £130,000 | 2021-09-23 | £132,592 |
| Flat 17 Tiree House Franklin Avenue, Slough, Slough Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £120,000 | 2016-08-31 | £123,690 |
SL2 1DJ area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 11% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 14% 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.
The percentage of student residents living in SL2 1DJ area is much higher than the country's average. Usually places with high percentage of students are near Universities and near entertainment places.
| Full-Time Employee | 125 |
| Self-Employed | 59 |
| Part-Time Employee | 50 |
| Looking after home or family | 34 |
| Retired | 30 |
| Unemployed | 28 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 25 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 22 |
| Other | 20 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 16 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 39 |
| Transport and storage | 21 |
| Education | 16 |
| Human health and social work activities | 15 |
| Manufacturing | 14 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 12 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 12 |
| Construction | 11 |
| Other | 9 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 5 |
| Information and communication | 5 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| 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 | 1,095 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Slough Centre Nursery School Buckingham Avenue East , SL1 3EA | 4out of 4 | 1,258 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Cippenham Nursery School St Andrew's Way , Cippenham SL1 5NL | 3out of 4 | 2,659 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Chalvey Nursery School & Early Years Centre Ladbrooke Road , Chalvey SL1 2SR | 4out of 4 | 2,882 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Lea Nursery School Wexham Road , SL2 5JW | 4out of 4 | 3,410 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Anthony's Catholic Primary School Farnham Road , Farnham Royal SL2 3AA | 3out of 4 | 490 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Claycots School Monksfield Way , SL2 1QX | 3out of 4 | 623 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Penn Wood Primary and Nursery School Penn Road , SL2 1PH | 3out of 4 | 776 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary's Farnham Royal CofE Primary School Church Road , SL2 3AW | 3out of 4 | 888 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Phoenix Infant Academy Warrington Avenue , SL1 3BQ | 3out of 4 | 938 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Beechwood School Long Readings Lane , SL2 1QE | 2out of 4 | 915 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Baylis Court School Gloucester Avenue , SL1 3AH | 4out of 4 | 983 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Herschel Grammar School Northampton Avenue , SL1 3BW | 4out of 4 | 1,302 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Eden Girls' School, Slough 183-187 Bath Road , SL1 4AA | 4out of 4 | 1,882 yd | Free schools | No | Girls | More About School |
| The Westgate School Cippenham Lane , SL1 5AH | 4out of 4 | 1,916 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 | 2,894 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 | 701 yd | Academy special sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Dair House School Bishops Blake , Beaconsfield Road SL2 3BY | - not rated | 1,785 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Al-Madani Girls School 339 - 341 Bath Road , SL1 5PR | - not rated | 1,807 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Haybrook College 112 Burnham Lane , SL1 6LZ | 3out of 4 | 1,996 yd | Academy alternative provision converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Islamic Shakhsiyah Foundation Cippenham Lodge , Cippenham Lane SL1 5AN | - not rated | 2,079 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Punjab Sweets and Curry | 249 Farnham Road | 191 yd | |
| Karak Chaii | 241 Farnham Road | 197 yd | |
| Chickaro's Slough | 328 Farnham Road | 380 yd | |
| Five Lads | 193 Farnham Road | 405 yd | |
| Chaiiology | 308 Farnham Road | 410 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Faraday Social Club | Faraday Ex Servicemans Club, Faraday Road | 335 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Punjab Pizza & Grill | 263 Farnham Road | 96 yd | |
| Farnham Kebabs | 279 Farnham Road | 96 yd | |
| Golden City | 265 Farnham Road | 96 yd | |
| Jo Jo's | 404 Farnham Road | 131 yd | |
| Dixy Chicken | 392 Farnham Road | 135 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Checkout Superstore | 370-386 Farnham Road | 172 yd | |
| Lidl | 360 Farnham Road | 366 yd | |
| Iceland | 417-418 Montrose Avenue | 646 yd | |
| Aldi | 141 Farnham Road | 747 yd | |
| Co-operative Group | 1 Kennedy Parade, Twist Way | 1,075 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| New Forge Gym (Closed) Perth Avenue | health and fitness suite | 505 yd |
| St Anthonys Catholic Primary School FARNHAM ROAD | grass pitches | 524 yd |
| Arbour Vale School FARNHAM ROAD | 713 yd | |
| Godolphin Infant School Activity Hall WARRINGTON AVENUE | 810 yd | |
| Baylis Court School GLOUCESTER AVENUE | grass pitches | 840 yd |
| Farnham Royal Cricket Club CHURCH ROAD | grass pitches | 862 yd |
| Absolutely Fitness Herschel 15-17 15-17 LIVERPOOL ROAD | health and fitness suite | 874 yd |
| Beechwood School LONG READINGS LANE | grass pitches, swimming pool, tennis courts | 878 yd |
| Godolphin Junior Academy OATLANDS DRIVE | grass pitches | 946 yd |
| Farnham Royal Village Hall FARNHAM LANE | 1,072 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 | 100 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 176.1 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 18.8 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 40 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.