Surrey Avenue is in Slough and in Slough district. SL2 1DS 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 Surrey Avenue, Slough, SL2 1DS and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SL2 1DT, SL2 1DX, SL2 1DP, SL2 1DU, SL2 1DR, SL2 1AN, SL2 1ED, SL2 1EE, SL2 1AQ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding SL2 1DS 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 1DS 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 Surrey 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.
Surrey 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 Surrey Avenue, Slough, Slough Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £385,000 | 2025-02-13 | £374,839 |
| 9 Surrey Avenue, Slough, Slough Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £360,000 | 2022-06-29 | £365,132 |
| 51 Surrey Avenue, Slough, Slough Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £324,950 | 2020-01-24 | £379,426 |
| 47 Surrey Avenue, Slough, Slough Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £345,000 | 2018-10-15 | £384,362 |
| 9 Surrey Avenue, Slough, Slough Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £302,000 | 2018-02-06 | £344,550 |
SL2 1DS 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 1DS 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 1DS 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 | 868 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Slough Centre Nursery School Buckingham Avenue East , SL1 3EA | 4out of 4 | 1,195 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Chalvey Nursery School & Early Years Centre Ladbrooke Road , Chalvey SL1 2SR | 4out of 4 | 2,837 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Cippenham Nursery School St Andrew's Way , Cippenham SL1 5NL | 3out of 4 | 3,014 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Lea Nursery School Wexham Road , SL2 5JW | 4out of 4 | 3,075 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 | 406 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Anthony's Catholic Primary School Farnham Road , Farnham Royal SL2 3AA | 3out of 4 | 489 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Phoenix Infant Academy Warrington Avenue , SL1 3BQ | 3out of 4 | 728 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary's Farnham Royal CofE Primary School Church Road , SL2 3AW | 3out of 4 | 784 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Godolphin Junior Academy Oatlands Drive , SL1 3HS | 3out of 4 | 833 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | 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 | 670 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Beechwood School Long Readings Lane , SL2 1QE | 2out of 4 | 1,049 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Herschel Grammar School Northampton Avenue , SL1 3BW | 4out of 4 | 1,181 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Eden Girls' School, Slough 183-187 Bath Road , SL1 4AA | 4out of 4 | 1,938 yd | Free schools | No | Girls | More About School |
| The Westgate School Cippenham Lane , SL1 5AH | 4out of 4 | 2,106 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 | 2,849 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 | 712 yd | Academy special sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Dair House School Bishops Blake , Beaconsfield Road SL2 3BY | - not rated | 1,768 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Al-Madani Girls School 339 - 341 Bath Road , SL1 5PR | - not rated | 2,150 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Islamic Shakhsiyah Foundation Cippenham Lodge , Cippenham Lane SL1 5AN | - not rated | 2,205 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Littledown School Queens Road , SL1 3QW | 3out of 4 | 2,264 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 | 358 yd | |
| Punjab Sweets and Curry | 249 Farnham Road | 358 yd | |
| Chickaro's Slough | 328 Farnham Road | 403 yd | |
| Chaiiology | 308 Farnham Road | 426 yd | |
| Five Lads | 193 Farnham Road | 479 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Faraday Social Club | Faraday Ex Servicemans Club, Faraday Road | 732 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Karahi King UK | 116 Canterbury Avenue | 215 yd | |
| Dixy Chicken | 392 Farnham Road | 275 yd | |
| Jo Jo's | 404 Farnham Road | 277 yd | |
| Punjab Pizza & Grill | 263 Farnham Road | 336 yd | |
| Farnham Kebabs | 279 Farnham Road | 336 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Checkout Superstore | 370-386 Farnham Road | 276 yd | |
| Lidl | 360 Farnham Road | 394 yd | |
| Aldi | 141 Farnham Road | 798 yd | |
| Iceland | 417-418 Montrose Avenue | 868 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Baylis Court School GLOUCESTER AVENUE | grass pitches | 543 yd |
| St Anthonys Catholic Primary School FARNHAM ROAD | grass pitches | 604 yd |
| Godolphin Infant School Activity Hall WARRINGTON AVENUE | 632 yd | |
| Godolphin Junior Academy OATLANDS DRIVE | grass pitches | 724 yd |
| New Forge Gym (Closed) Perth Avenue | health and fitness suite | 784 yd |
| Arbour Vale School FARNHAM ROAD | 864 yd | |
| Farnham Royal Cricket Club CHURCH ROAD | grass pitches | 866 yd |
| Stoke Park Trust 225-227 225-227 NORTHERN ROAD | grass pitches | 969 yd |
| Beechwood School LONG READINGS LANE | grass pitches, swimming pool, tennis courts | 1,042 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 | 159.6 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 19.2 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 115 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.