Northborough Road is in Slough and in Slough district. SL2 1PS 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 Northborough Road, Slough, SL2 1PS and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SL2 1HH, SL2 1HQ, SL2 1RX, SL2 1RU, SL2 1HE, SL2 1HG, SL2 1DQ, SL2 1RN, SL2 1DJ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding SL2 1PS, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 54% of residents being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50.9% | 54% | 3.1% | 51.0% | 3.0% |
| Male | 49.1% | 46% | -3.1% | 49.0% | -3.0% |
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 1PS there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 55.3% 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 | 28.3% | 33% | 4.7% | 37.9% | -4.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 57.6% | 55.3% | -2.3% | 44.2% | 11.1% |
| Separated | 2.8% | 1.5% | -1.3% | 2.2% | -0.7% |
| Divorced | 6% | 4.4% | -1.6% | 9.1% | -4.7% |
| Widowed | 5.3% | 5.9% | 0.6% | 6.1% | -0.2% |
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 (89.2%) 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 | 50.4% | 55.5% | 5.1% | 48.4% | 7.1% |
| Good health | 37.1% | 33.7% | -3.4% | 33.6% | 0.1% |
| Fair health | 8.5% | 9.1% | 0.6% | 12.7% | -3.6% |
| Bad health | 2.4% | 1.1% | -1.3% | 4.0% | -2.9% |
| Very bad health | 1.6% | 0.6% | -1.0% | 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 | 21.2% | 22.3% | 1.1% | 18.2% | 4.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 12.7% | 9.5% | -3.2% | 9.6% | -0.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 9.9% | 10.6% | 0.7% | 13.4% | -2.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.8% | 7.3% | 4.5% | 5.3% | 2.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11% | 11.3% | 0.3% | 16.9% | -5.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 27.6% | 34.7% | 7.1% | 33.8% | 0.9% |
| Other | 14.8% | 4.4% | -10.4% | 2.8% | 1.6% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 40.5% 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% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.0% |
| Indian | 17.9% | 23.4% | 5.5% | 3.1% | 20.3% |
| Pakistani | 13.1% | 17.1% | 4.0% | 2.7% | 14.4% |
| Other Asian | 5.1% | 3.3% | -1.8% | 1.6% | 1.7% |
| Black African | 5.6% | 3.6% | -2.0% | 2.5% | 1.1% |
| Black Caribbean | 2.7% | 2.8% | 0.1% | 1.0% | 1.8% |
| Other Black | 1.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.3% | 2.2% | 0.9% | 0.8% | 1.4% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| White | 50.1% | 40.5% | -9.6% | 81.4% | -40.9% |
| Arab | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 2.4% | 5.2% | 2.8% | 1.6% | 3.6% |
In this area, 55.6% 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 | 64.8% | 55.6% | -9.2% | 83.2% | -27.6% |
| European Union | 10.9% | 16.5% | 5.6% | 6.1% | 10.4% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.5% | 1.1% | 0.6% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| Africa | 5.9% | 3% | -2.9% | 2.7% | 0.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 17.1% | 22% | 4.9% | 5.6% | 16.4% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.8% | 1.4% | 0.6% | 1.3% | 0.1% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 63.5% | 55.8% | -7.7% | 83.2% | -27.4% |
| 10+ Years | 4.8% | 32.3% | 27.5% | 9.8% | 22.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 3.2% | 5.5% | 2.3% | 2.9% | 2.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 6.9% | 1.7% | -5.2% | 2.2% | -0.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 21.6% | 4.7% | -16.9% | 1.9% | 2.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 67.3% | 76.7% | -9.4% |
| Ireland | 2.5% | 0.6% | 1.9% |
| France | 1.4% | 0.3% | 1.1% |
| Germany | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Italy | 1.1% | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| Portugal | 2.8% | 0.5% | 2.3% |
| Poland | 8.9% | 1.3% | 7.6% |
| Romania | 1.9% | 0.9% | 1.0% |
| Other Europe | 1.9% | 0.2% | 1.7% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1.4% | 0.3% | 1.1% |
| Southern Asia | 6.1% | 1.2% | 4.9% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 3.6% | 13.5% | -9.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 9.9% | 37.2% | -27.3% |
| Christian | 37.3% | 46.2% | -8.9% |
| Hindu | 5.5% | 1.7% | 3.8% |
| Muslim | 20.7% | 6.5% | 14.2% |
| Sikh | 22.4% | 0.9% | 21.5% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 3.9% | 6.0% | -2.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Northborough Road was 21.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 84.1% lower than the Baylis & Salt Hill average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Northborough Road has the 5th lowest crime rate of 84 local areas in Baylis & Salt Hill and the 30th lowest crime rate of 389 local areas in Slough .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 8.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -71.4%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 46 Northborough Road, Slough, Slough Terraced, an established residential building | £425,000 | 2024-06-06 | £442,958 |
| 54 Northborough Road, Slough, Slough Terraced, an established residential building | £385,000 | 2024-05-31 | £402,889 |
| 70 Northborough Road, Slough, Slough Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £380,000 | 2023-09-21 | £399,980 |
| 24 Northborough Road, Slough, Slough Terraced, an established residential building | £420,000 | 2023-08-18 | £445,363 |
| 22 Northborough Road, Slough, Slough Terraced, an established residential building | £170,000 | 2022-04-05 | £187,362 |
SL2 1PS area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 23% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 12% 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 1PS 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 | 98 |
| Retired | 52 |
| Self-Employed | 33 |
| Part-Time Employee | 33 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 21 |
| Unemployed | 15 |
| Looking after home or family | 12 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 8 |
| Other | 3 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 0 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 31 |
| Manufacturing | 23 |
| Transport and storage | 20 |
| Human health and social work activities | 16 |
| Education | 15 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 15 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 13 |
| Construction | 12 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 10 |
| Information and communication | 8 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 6 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 5 |
| Other | 4 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| William Penn Nursery School Penn Road , SL2 1PG | - not rated | 947 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Baylis Court Nursery School Oatlands Drive , SL1 3HS | 3out of 4 | 1,138 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Slough Centre Nursery School Buckingham Avenue East , SL1 3EA | - not rated | 1,297 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Cippenham Nursery School St Andrews Way , Cippenham SL1 5NL | 3out of 4 | 2,652 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Chalvey Nursery School & Early Years Centre Ladbrooke Road , Chalvey SL1 2SR | 4out of 4 | 2,918 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 | - not rated | 474 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Anthony's Catholic Primary School Farnham Road , Farnham Royal SL2 3AA | 3out of 4 | 474 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Claycots School Monksfield Way , SL2 1QX | 3out of 4 | 580 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Claycots Nursery and Infant School Monksfield Way , SL2 1QX | - not rated | 580 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Penn Wood Primary and Nursery School Penn Road , SL2 1PH | - not rated | 794 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Claycots Junior School Monksfield Way , SL2 1QX | - not rated | 580 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| William Penn Middle School Penn Road , SL2 1PH | - not rated | 794 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| James Elliman Junior School Elliman Avenue , SL2 5BA | - not rated | 2,190 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Stoke Poges Middle School Rogers Lane , Stoke Poges SL2 4LN | - not rated | 3,243 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Peter's CofE Middle School Minniecroft Road , Burnham SL1 7DE | - not rated | 3,376 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Beechwood School Long Readings Lane , SL2 1QE | - not rated | 879 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Beechwood School Long Readings Lane , SL2 1QE | - not rated | 879 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Baylis Court School Gloucester Avenue , SL1 3AH | - not rated | 1,023 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Baylis Court School Gloucester Avenue , SL1 3AH | 3out of 4 | 1,023 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Herschel Grammar School Northampton Avenue , SL1 3BW | 4out of 4 | 1,343 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grove Academy Ladbrooke Road , SL1 2SR | 1out of 4 | 2,910 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Grove Academy Ladbrooke Road , SL1 2SR | - not rated | 2,931 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 | - not rated | 612 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Arbour Vale School Farnham Road , Farnham Royal SL2 3AE | 3out of 4 | 678 yd | Academy special sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Park School Mildenhall Road , SL1 3JF | - not rated | 1,696 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Slough Activate 225 Bath Road , SL1 4AU | - not rated | 1,736 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Dair House School Bishops Blake , Beaconsfield Road SL2 3BY | - not rated | 1,757 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 | 352 yd | |
| Karak Chaii | 241 Farnham Road | 359 yd | |
| Chickaro's Slough | 328 Farnham Road | 539 yd | |
| Five Lads | 193 Farnham Road | 551 yd | |
| Chaiiology | 308 Farnham Road | 567 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Faraday Social Club | Faraday Ex Servicemans Club, Faraday Road | 257 yd | |
| Britwell Ex-Servicemens Club & Institute Limited | Wentworth Avenue | 977 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Punjab Pizza & Grill | 263 Farnham Road | 268 yd | |
| Farnham Kebabs | 279 Farnham Road | 268 yd | |
| Golden City | 265 Farnham Road | 268 yd | |
| Jo Jo's | 404 Farnham Road | 298 yd | |
| Dixy Chicken | 392 Farnham Road | 304 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Checkout Superstore | 370-386 Farnham Road | 345 yd | |
| Lidl | 360 Farnham Road | 525 yd | |
| Iceland | 417-418 Montrose Avenue | 710 yd | |
| Aldi | 141 Farnham Road | 873 yd | |
| Co-operative Group | 1 Kennedy Parade, Twist Way | 905 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| St Anthonys Catholic Primary School FARNHAM ROAD | grass pitches | 478 yd |
| New Forge Gym (Closed) Perth Avenue | health and fitness suite | 549 yd |
| Arbour Vale School FARNHAM ROAD | 611 yd | |
| Beechwood School LONG READINGS LANE | grass pitches, swimming pool, tennis courts | 761 yd |
| Farnham Royal Cricket Club CHURCH ROAD | grass pitches | 815 yd |
| Absolutely Fitness Herschel 15-17 15-17 LIVERPOOL ROAD | health and fitness suite | 911 yd |
| Farnham Royal Village Hall FARNHAM LANE | 976 yd | |
| Godolphin Infant School Activity Hall WARRINGTON AVENUE | 978 yd | |
| Baylis Court School GLOUCESTER AVENUE | grass pitches | 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 | 79.8 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 86.2 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 17.1 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 15.3 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.