Birch Grove is in Slough and in Slough district. SL2 1EP 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 Birch Grove, Slough, SL2 1EP and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SL2 1ET, SL2 1ER, SL2 1DH, SL1 4XT, SL2 1EU, SL2 1DW, SL1 4XU, SL2 1DA, SL2 1EX.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding SL2 1EP has a slightly higher male population, with 51.4% 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 | 49.8% | 48.6% | -1.2% | 51.0% | -2.4% |
| Male | 50.2% | 51.4% | 1.2% | 49.0% | 2.4% |
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 | 31.6% | 35.4% | 3.8% | 37.9% | -2.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 55.6% | 50.8% | -4.8% | 44.2% | 6.6% |
| Separated | 3.1% | 2.6% | -0.5% | 2.2% | 0.4% |
| Divorced | 5% | 5.9% | 0.9% | 9.1% | -3.2% |
| Widowed | 4.7% | 5.2% | 0.5% | 6.1% | -0.9% |
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 | 45.9% | 46.4% | 0.5% | 48.4% | -2.0% |
| Good health | 39.3% | 37.1% | -2.2% | 33.6% | 3.5% |
| Fair health | 9.5% | 11.8% | 2.3% | 12.7% | -0.9% |
| Bad health | 3.9% | 3.8% | -0.1% | 4.0% | -0.2% |
| Very bad health | 1.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% | 1.2% | -0.3% |
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 | 16.2% | 21.9% | 5.7% | 18.2% | 3.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 18.5% | 10.4% | -8.1% | 9.6% | 0.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 11.5% | 9.9% | -1.6% | 13.4% | -3.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.3% | 4% | 3.7% | 5.3% | -1.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 8.1% | 15.8% | 7.7% | 16.9% | -1.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 23.5% | 34.1% | 10.6% | 33.8% | 0.3% |
| Other | 21.9% | 4% | -17.9% | 2.8% | 1.2% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 26.4% 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 | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Chinese | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 23.4% | 19.2% | -4.2% | 3.1% | 16.1% |
| Pakistani | 26% | 34% | 8.0% | 2.7% | 31.3% |
| Other Asian | 8.5% | 4.2% | -4.3% | 1.6% | 2.6% |
| Black African | 11.4% | 5.1% | -6.3% | 2.5% | 2.6% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.4% | 2% | 0.6% | 1.0% | 1.0% |
| Other Black | 3.7% | 0% | -3.7% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.4% | 0.2% | -0.2% | 0.4% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.4% | 1.4% | 1.0% | 0.9% | 0.5% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| White | 17.6% | 26.4% | 8.8% | 81.4% | -55.0% |
| Arab | 0.8% | 0.4% | -0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Other | 5% | 6.7% | 1.7% | 1.6% | 5.1% |
In this area, just 46.2% 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 | 44.4% | 46.2% | 1.8% | 83.2% | -37.0% |
| European Union | 13.4% | 15% | 1.6% | 6.1% | 8.9% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.2% | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| Africa | 12.4% | 5.4% | -7.0% | 2.7% | 2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 28.9% | 32.2% | 3.3% | 5.6% | 26.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.8% | 0.5% | -0.3% | 1.3% | -0.8% |
In this area majority of residents originate from outside the UK. Only 46.2% of residents were born in the United Kingdom. 36.1% 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 | 44.4% | 46.2% | 1.8% | 83.2% | -37.0% |
| 10+ Years | 3.3% | 36.1% | 32.8% | 9.8% | 26.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 8.5% | 6.2% | -2.3% | 2.9% | 3.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 14.7% | 7.4% | -7.3% | 2.2% | 5.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 29.1% | 4.2% | -24.9% | 1.9% | 2.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 60.6% | 76.7% | -16.1% |
| Italy | 1.8% | 0.6% | 1.2% |
| Portugal | 0.9% | 0.5% | 0.4% |
| Spain | 0.2% | 0.4% | -0.2% |
| Poland | 10.1% | 1.3% | 8.8% |
| Romania | 1.4% | 0.9% | 0.5% |
| Other EU countries | 3.6% | 1.5% | 2.1% |
| Other Europe | 1.1% | 0.2% | 0.9% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Southern Asia | 10.7% | 1.2% | 9.5% |
| No passport held | 8.7% | 13.5% | -4.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 10.3% | 37.2% | -26.9% |
| Christian | 21.6% | 46.2% | -24.6% |
| Buddhist | 0.2% | 0.5% | -0.3% |
| Hindu | 8% | 1.7% | 6.3% |
| Muslim | 38.6% | 6.5% | 32.1% |
| Sikh | 17.6% | 0.9% | 16.7% |
| Not answered | 3.8% | 6.0% | -2.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Birch Grove was 61.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 50.5% lower than the Baylis & Salt Hill average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Birch Grove has the 30th lowest crime rate of 84 local areas in Baylis & Salt Hill and the 165th lowest crime rate of 393 local areas in Slough .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 33.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -34.3%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1C Birch Grove, Slough, Slough Other, an established residential building | £425,000 | 2024-05-31 | £413,100 |
| 62 Birch Grove, Slough, Slough Terraced, an established residential building | £410,000 | 2023-11-30 | £416,721 |
| 3 Birch Grove, Slough, Slough Terraced, an established residential building | £415,000 | 2023-02-28 | £412,919 |
| 64 Birch Grove, Slough, Slough Terraced, an established residential building | £395,000 | 2023-01-16 | £391,840 |
| 20 Birch Grove, Slough, Slough Terraced, an established residential building | £400,000 | 2022-12-22 | £396,800 |
SL2 1EP area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% 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 | 129 |
| Retired | 71 |
| Part-Time Employee | 59 |
| Self-Employed | 44 |
| Looking after home or family | 28 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 25 |
| Other | 25 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 20 |
| Unemployed | 14 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 11 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 54 |
| Manufacturing | 26 |
| Transport and storage | 26 |
| Human health and social work activities | 17 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 15 |
| Education | 14 |
| Information and communication | 13 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 11 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 9 |
| Construction | 8 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 8 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 5 |
| Other | 4 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Baylis Court Nursery School Oatlands Drive , SL1 3HS | 3out of 4 | 1,005 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Slough Centre Nursery School Buckingham Avenue East , SL1 3EA | 4out of 4 | 1,029 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Cippenham Nursery School St Andrew's Way , Cippenham SL1 5NL | 3out of 4 | 2,407 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Chalvey Nursery School & Early Years Centre Ladbrooke Road , Chalvey SL1 2SR | 4out of 4 | 2,609 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Lea Nursery School Wexham Road , SL2 5JW | 4out of 4 | 3,370 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 | 819 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Claycots School Monksfield Way , SL2 1QX | 3out of 4 | 845 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Phoenix Infant Academy Warrington Avenue , SL1 3BQ | 3out of 4 | 852 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Godolphin Junior Academy Oatlands Drive , SL1 3HS | 3out of 4 | 1,002 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Penn Wood Primary and Nursery School Penn Road , SL2 1PH | 3out of 4 | 1,014 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 | 987 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Herschel Grammar School Northampton Avenue , SL1 3BW | 4out of 4 | 1,109 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Beechwood School Long Readings Lane , SL2 1QE | 2out of 4 | 1,212 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Eden Girls' School, Slough 183-187 Bath Road , SL1 4AA | 4out of 4 | 1,576 yd | Free schools | No | Girls | More About School |
| The Westgate School Cippenham Lane , SL1 5AH | 4out of 4 | 1,587 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 | 2,622 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 | 1,029 yd | Academy special sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Al-Madani Girls School 339 - 341 Bath Road , SL1 5PR | - not rated | 1,542 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Islamic Shakhsiyah Foundation Cippenham Lodge , Cippenham Lane SL1 5AN | - not rated | 1,754 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Haybrook College 112 Burnham Lane , SL1 6LZ | 3out of 4 | 1,844 yd | Academy alternative provision converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Dair House School Bishops Blake , Beaconsfield Road SL2 3BY | - not rated | 2,107 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Karak Chaii | 241 Farnham Road | 251 yd | |
| Punjab Sweets and Curry | 249 Farnham Road | 251 yd | |
| Five Lads | 193 Farnham Road | 257 yd | |
| Chickaro's Slough | 328 Farnham Road | 304 yd | |
| Head Chef | 173 Farnham Road | 305 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Faraday Social Club | Faraday Ex Servicemans Club, Faraday Road | 299 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Honey Honey Chicken | 235A Farnham Road | 244 yd | |
| Mr Cod Gourmet Grill | 185-187 Farnham Road | 250 yd | |
| Perigano's | 243 Farnham Road | 253 yd | |
| Chahal's | 336 Farnham Road | 299 yd | |
| Lebanese Grill | 316 Farnham Road | 299 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lidl | 360 Farnham Road | 299 yd | |
| Iceland | 417-418 Montrose Avenue | 317 yd | |
| Checkout Superstore | 370-386 Farnham Road | 340 yd | |
| Aldi | 141 Farnham Road | 491 yd | |
| Serious Food | 122 Malton Avenue | 889 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| New Forge Gym (Closed) Perth Avenue | health and fitness suite | 182 yd |
| Absolutely Fitness Herschel 15-17 15-17 LIVERPOOL ROAD | health and fitness suite | 547 yd |
| Godolphin Infant School Activity Hall WARRINGTON AVENUE | 718 yd | |
| Baylis Court School GLOUCESTER AVENUE | grass pitches | 847 yd |
| St Anthonys Catholic Primary School FARNHAM ROAD | grass pitches | 849 yd |
| The Centre (Slough) FARNHAM ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 865 yd |
| Godolphin Junior Academy OATLANDS DRIVE | grass pitches | 869 yd |
| Herschel Grammar School NORTHAMPTON AVENUE | athletics tracks, grass pitches | 989 yd |
| Arbour Vale School FARNHAM ROAD | 1,012 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 | 72.3 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 137.3 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 14.9 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 16.8 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.