Essex Avenue is in Slough and in Slough district. SL2 1DP 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 Essex Avenue, Slough, SL2 1DP and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SL2 1DR, SL2 1DT, SL1 3AB, SL2 1DS, SL1 3AA, SL2 1DX, SL2 1AF, SL2 1EE, SL2 1AE.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding SL2 1DP is primarily male, with 54.2% 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 | 47.9% | 45.8% | -2.1% | 51.0% | -5.2% |
| Male | 52.1% | 54.2% | 2.1% | 49.0% | 5.2% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate vicinity of SL2 1DP there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 55.6% 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 | 25.8% | 33.1% | 7.3% | 37.9% | -4.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 61.4% | 55.6% | -5.8% | 44.2% | 11.4% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Separated | 3.5% | 0.8% | -2.7% | 2.2% | -1.4% |
| Divorced | 4.3% | 4.9% | 0.6% | 9.1% | -4.2% |
| Widowed | 4.9% | 4.9% | 0.0% | 6.1% | -1.2% |
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.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (88.4%) 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 | 50.3% | 54.2% | 3.9% | 48.4% | 5.8% |
| Good health | 34.6% | 34.2% | -0.4% | 33.6% | 0.6% |
| Fair health | 12.3% | 8.6% | -3.7% | 12.7% | -4.1% |
| Bad health | 2.5% | 2.4% | -0.1% | 4.0% | -1.6% |
| Very bad health | 0.4% | 0.6% | 0.2% | 1.2% | -0.6% |
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 | 22.3% | 25.8% | 3.5% | 18.2% | 7.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 13.6% | 6.5% | -7.1% | 9.6% | -3.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 11.9% | 12.1% | 0.2% | 13.4% | -1.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.9% | 5.9% | 5.0% | 5.3% | 0.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9% | 14.7% | 5.7% | 16.9% | -2.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 21.7% | 31.3% | 9.6% | 33.8% | -2.5% |
| Other | 20.6% | 3.6% | -17.0% | 2.8% | 0.8% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 32.4% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.7% | -0.5% |
| Indian | 20.2% | 20% | -0.2% | 3.1% | 16.9% |
| Pakistani | 22.7% | 30.7% | 8.0% | 2.7% | 28.0% |
| Other Asian | 8.8% | 5.1% | -3.7% | 1.6% | 3.5% |
| Black African | 5.7% | 1.9% | -3.8% | 2.5% | -0.6% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.6% | 1.5% | -0.1% | 1.0% | 0.5% |
| Other Black | 0.4% | 0.2% | -0.2% | 0.5% | -0.3% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 2.5% | 0.4% | -2.1% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.8% | 0.9% | 0.1% | 0.4% | 0.5% |
| Mixed Other | 0.2% | 1.1% | 0.9% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| White | 34.6% | 32.4% | -2.2% | 81.4% | -49.0% |
| Arab | 0.6% | 2.2% | 1.6% | 0.6% | 1.6% |
| Other | 1.8% | 3.4% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 1.8% |
In this area, just 47.9% 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 | 49.5% | 47.9% | -1.6% | 83.2% | -35.3% |
| European Union | 16.4% | 13.6% | -2.8% | 6.1% | 7.5% |
| Rest of Europe | 1% | 0.2% | -0.8% | 0.8% | -0.6% |
| Africa | 6.3% | 4.5% | -1.8% | 2.7% | 1.8% |
| Middle East and Asia | 24.3% | 32.3% | 8.0% | 5.6% | 26.7% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 2.2% | 1.3% | -0.9% | 1.3% | 0.0% |
| Oceania | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| British Overseas | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% | 0.2% |
In this area majority of residents originate from outside the UK. Only 47.9% of residents were born in the United Kingdom. 34.2% 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 | 48.9% | 47.9% | -1.0% | 83.2% | -35.3% |
| 10+ Years | 4.3% | 34.2% | 29.9% | 9.8% | 24.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 8.2% | 6.4% | -1.8% | 2.9% | 3.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 12.1% | 8% | -4.1% | 2.2% | 5.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 26.6% | 3.6% | -23.0% | 1.9% | 1.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 64.6% | 76.7% | -12.1% |
| Italy | 1.5% | 0.6% | 0.9% |
| Portugal | 0.6% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Spain | 1.1% | 0.4% | 0.7% |
| Poland | 7.7% | 1.3% | 6.4% |
| Romania | 1.1% | 0.9% | 0.2% |
| Other EU countries | 4.3% | 1.5% | 2.8% |
| North Africa | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| Middle East | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 8.6% | 1.2% | 7.4% |
| South-East Asia | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| No passport held | 7.3% | 13.5% | -6.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 6.3% | 37.2% | -30.9% |
| Christian | 33.8% | 46.2% | -12.4% |
| Buddhist | 1.5% | 0.5% | 1.0% |
| Hindu | 3.9% | 1.7% | 2.2% |
| Jewish | 0.2% | 0.5% | -0.3% |
| Muslim | 33.8% | 6.5% | 27.3% |
| Sikh | 18.4% | 0.9% | 17.5% |
| Not answered | 2% | 6.0% | -4.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Essex Avenue was 33.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 72.7% lower than the Baylis & Salt Hill average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Essex Avenue has the 8th lowest crime rate of 84 local areas in Baylis & Salt Hill and the 68th lowest crime rate of 393 local areas in Slough .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 9.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -4.5%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15 Essex Avenue, Slough, Slough Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £387,500 | 2022-01-12 | £409,279 |
| 37 Essex Avenue, Slough, Slough Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £280,000 | 2016-02-12 | £343,872 |
| 9 Essex Avenue, Slough, Slough Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £250,000 | 2015-06-05 | £363,504 |
| 7 Essex Avenue, Slough, Slough Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £220,000 | 2014-03-12 | £379,757 |
| 13 Essex Avenue, Slough, Slough Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £205,000 | 2013-06-28 | £369,222 |
SL2 1DP area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 5% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 17% 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.
SL2 1DP 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 student residents living in SL2 1DP 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 | 130 |
| Self-Employed | 67 |
| Part-Time Employee | 45 |
| Retired | 36 |
| Looking after home or family | 32 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 29 |
| Other | 24 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 10 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 9 |
| Unemployed | 8 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 33 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 27 |
| Transport and storage | 26 |
| Manufacturing | 22 |
| Human health and social work activities | 21 |
| Construction | 20 |
| Education | 18 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 14 |
| Other | 10 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 8 |
| Information and communication | 7 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 6 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 5 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 4 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Baylis Court Nursery School Oatlands Drive , SL1 3HS | 3out of 4 | 793 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Slough Centre Nursery School Buckingham Avenue East , SL1 3EA | 4out of 4 | 1,107 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Chalvey Nursery School & Early Years Centre Ladbrooke Road , Chalvey SL1 2SR | 4out of 4 | 2,750 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Cippenham Nursery School St Andrew's Way , Cippenham SL1 5NL | 3out of 4 | 2,966 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Lea Nursery School Wexham Road , SL2 5JW | 4out of 4 | 3,033 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penn Wood Primary and Nursery School Penn Road , SL2 1PH | 3out of 4 | 468 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Anthony's Catholic Primary School Farnham Road , Farnham Royal SL2 3AA | 3out of 4 | 566 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Phoenix Infant Academy Warrington Avenue , SL1 3BQ | 3out of 4 | 649 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Godolphin Junior Academy Oatlands Drive , SL1 3HS | 3out of 4 | 761 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary's Farnham Royal CofE Primary School Church Road , SL2 3AW | 3out of 4 | 872 yd | Voluntary aided 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 | 615 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Herschel Grammar School Northampton Avenue , SL1 3BW | 4out of 4 | 1,096 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Beechwood School Long Readings Lane , SL2 1QE | 2out of 4 | 1,121 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Eden Girls' School, Slough 183-187 Bath Road , SL1 4AA | 4out of 4 | 1,850 yd | Free schools | No | Girls | More About School |
| The Westgate School Cippenham Lane , SL1 5AH | 4out of 4 | 2,027 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 | 2,762 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 | 793 yd | Academy special sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Dair House School Bishops Blake , Beaconsfield Road SL2 3BY | - not rated | 1,854 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Al-Madani Girls School 339 - 341 Bath Road , SL1 5PR | - not rated | 2,100 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Islamic Shakhsiyah Foundation Cippenham Lodge , Cippenham Lane SL1 5AN | - not rated | 2,120 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Littledown School Queens Road , SL1 3QW | 3out of 4 | 2,204 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Karak Chaii | 241 Farnham Road | 313 yd | |
| Punjab Sweets and Curry | 249 Farnham Road | 315 yd | |
| Chickaro's Slough | 328 Farnham Road | 327 yd | |
| Chaiiology | 308 Farnham Road | 346 yd | |
| Five Lads | 193 Farnham Road | 404 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Faraday Social Club | Faraday Ex Servicemans Club, Faraday Road | 716 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dixy Chicken | 392 Farnham Road | 267 yd | |
| Jo Jo's | 404 Farnham Road | 271 yd | |
| Karahi King UK | 116 Canterbury Avenue | 285 yd | |
| Perigano's | 243 Farnham Road | 313 yd | |
| Honey Honey Chicken | 235A Farnham Road | 316 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Checkout Superstore | 370-386 Farnham Road | 248 yd | |
| Lidl | 360 Farnham Road | 319 yd | |
| Aldi | 141 Farnham Road | 713 yd | |
| Iceland | 417-418 Montrose Avenue | 800 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Baylis Court School GLOUCESTER AVENUE | grass pitches | 480 yd |
| Godolphin Infant School Activity Hall WARRINGTON AVENUE | 548 yd | |
| Godolphin Junior Academy OATLANDS DRIVE | grass pitches | 647 yd |
| St Anthonys Catholic Primary School FARNHAM ROAD | grass pitches | 676 yd |
| New Forge Gym (Closed) Perth Avenue | health and fitness suite | 728 yd |
| Arbour Vale School FARNHAM ROAD | 931 yd | |
| Farnham Royal Cricket Club CHURCH ROAD | grass pitches | 949 yd |
| Stoke Park Trust 225-227 225-227 NORTHERN ROAD | grass pitches | 985 yd |
| Herschel Grammar School NORTHAMPTON AVENUE | athletics tracks, grass pitches | 1,019 yd |
| The Centre (Slough) FARNHAM ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 1,035 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 | 200 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 224.2 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 25 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 115 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.