Long Readings Lane is in Slough and in Slough district. SL2 1QY is located in the Britwell electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Slough. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Long Readings Lane, Slough, SL2 1QY and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SL2 1QB, SL2 1QA, SL2 1HP, SL2 1QZ, SL2 1QJ, SL2 1HW, SL2 1RD, SL2 1QD, SL2 1HR.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around SL2 1QY is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 49.7% | 50.8% | 1.1% | 51.0% | -0.2% |
| Male | 50.3% | 49.2% | -1.1% | 49.0% | 0.2% |
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 1QY, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 42.2% 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 | 37.6% | 42.2% | 4.6% | 37.9% | 4.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 43.2% | 38.9% | -4.3% | 44.2% | -5.3% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Separated | 3.6% | 3.3% | -0.3% | 2.2% | 1.1% |
| Divorced | 9.6% | 9.6% | 0.0% | 9.1% | 0.5% |
| Widowed | 6% | 5.2% | -0.8% | 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 | 42.6% | 45.6% | 3.0% | 48.4% | -2.8% |
| Good health | 36.9% | 37.5% | 0.6% | 33.6% | 3.9% |
| Fair health | 13.9% | 11.8% | -2.1% | 12.7% | -0.9% |
| Bad health | 4.3% | 3.9% | -0.4% | 4.0% | -0.1% |
| Very bad health | 2.3% | 1.1% | -1.2% | 1.2% | -0.1% |
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 | 33.2% | 25.1% | -8.1% | 18.2% | 6.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 18% | 13.3% | -4.7% | 9.6% | 3.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 17.2% | 17% | -0.2% | 13.4% | 3.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.4% | 4.4% | 2.0% | 5.3% | -0.9% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 8.4% | 10.7% | 2.3% | 16.9% | -6.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 12.8% | 25.1% | 12.3% | 33.8% | -8.7% |
| Other | 8% | 4.4% | -3.6% | 2.8% | 1.6% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 54.9% 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% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 1.1% | -0.3% |
| Indian | 5.4% | 9.6% | 4.2% | 3.1% | 6.5% |
| Pakistani | 7.1% | 14.4% | 7.3% | 2.7% | 11.7% |
| Other Asian | 0.6% | 5.1% | 4.5% | 1.6% | 3.5% |
| Black African | 2.8% | 2.5% | -0.3% | 2.5% | 0.0% |
| Black Caribbean | 5.7% | 2% | -3.7% | 1.0% | 1.0% |
| Other Black | 2% | 1.1% | -0.9% | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.9% | 0.8% | -0.1% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.4% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 4.3% | 1.7% | -2.6% | 0.9% | 0.8% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 0.8% | 0.6% |
| White | 69.6% | 54.9% | -14.7% | 81.4% | -26.5% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Other | 1.1% | 4.8% | 3.7% | 1.6% | 3.2% |
In this area, 66.7% 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 | 79.3% | 66.7% | -12.6% | 83.2% | -16.5% |
| European Union | 8.8% | 13.6% | 4.8% | 6.1% | 7.5% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 2% | 2.0% | 0.8% | 1.2% |
| Africa | 3.1% | 2.8% | -0.3% | 2.7% | 0.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 6.8% | 13% | 6.2% | 5.6% | 7.4% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.7% | 2% | 0.3% | 1.3% | 0.7% |
| British Overseas | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 78.1% | 66.1% | -12.0% | 83.2% | -17.1% |
| 10+ Years | 0.9% | 19.6% | 18.7% | 9.8% | 9.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 4% | 5.6% | 1.6% | 2.9% | 2.7% |
| 2-5 Years | 4.5% | 7% | 2.5% | 2.2% | 4.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 12.5% | 1.7% | -10.8% | 1.9% | -0.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 65.5% | 76.7% | -11.2% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Italy | 2.8% | 0.6% | 2.2% |
| Portugal | 1.4% | 0.5% | 0.9% |
| Lithuania | 1.1% | 0.3% | 0.8% |
| Poland | 4.8% | 1.3% | 3.5% |
| Romania | 1.4% | 0.9% | 0.5% |
| Other EU countries | 2.5% | 1.5% | 1.0% |
| Other Europe | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 2.5% | 1.2% | 1.3% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Central and South America | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 15.5% | 13.5% | 2.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 22.6% | 37.2% | -14.6% |
| Christian | 37% | 46.2% | -9.2% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Hindu | 4.2% | 1.7% | 2.5% |
| Muslim | 17.5% | 6.5% | 11.0% |
| Sikh | 9.3% | 0.9% | 8.4% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 8.8% | 6.0% | 2.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Long Readings Lane was 29.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 70.9% lower than the Britwell average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Long Readings Lane has the 4th lowest crime rate of 30 local areas in Britwell and the 49th lowest crime rate of 389 local areas in Slough .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 25.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -92.6%.

Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 80% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 103 Long Readings Lane, Slough, Slough Terraced, an established residential building | £345,000 | 2023-11-30 | £366,209 |
| 109 Long Readings Lane, Slough, Slough Terraced, an established residential building | £210,000 | 2022-11-18 | £219,094 |
| 107 Long Readings Lane, Slough, Slough Terraced, an established residential building | £325,000 | 2021-06-24 | £367,576 |
| 131 Long Readings Lane, Slough, Slough Terraced, an established residential building | £291,000 | 2021-03-12 | £336,094 |
| 123 Long Readings Lane, Slough, Slough Terraced, an established residential building | £283,000 | 2020-12-11 | £331,661 |
| Full-Time Employee | 116 |
| Part-Time Employee | 41 |
| Retired | 27 |
| Self-Employed | 17 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 15 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 15 |
| Unemployed | 11 |
| Looking after home or family | 11 |
| Other | 9 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 27 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 15 |
| Transport and storage | 14 |
| Manufacturing | 12 |
| Human health and social work activities | 12 |
| Education | 10 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 10 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 10 |
| Construction | 8 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 7 |
| Information and communication | 7 |
| Other | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| William Penn Nursery School Penn Road , SL2 1PG | - not rated | 1,207 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Baylis Court Nursery School Oatlands Drive , SL1 3HS | 3out of 4 | 1,613 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Slough Centre Nursery School Buckingham Avenue East , SL1 3EA | - not rated | 1,768 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Cippenham Nursery School St Andrews Way , Cippenham SL1 5NL | 3out of 4 | 2,682 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Chalvey Nursery School & Early Years Centre Ladbrooke Road , Chalvey SL1 2SR | 4out of 4 | 3,369 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Claycots School Monksfield Way , SL2 1QX | 3out of 4 | 104 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Claycots Nursery and Infant School Monksfield Way , SL2 1QX | - not rated | 104 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Anthony's Catholic Primary School Farnham Road , Farnham Royal SL2 3AA | - not rated | 491 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Anthony's Catholic Primary School Farnham Road , Farnham Royal SL2 3AA | 3out of 4 | 491 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary's Farnham Royal CofE Primary School Church Road , SL2 3AW | - not rated | 785 yd | Voluntary aided 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 | 104 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| William Penn Middle School Penn Road , SL2 1PH | - not rated | 1,053 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| James Elliman Junior School Elliman Avenue , SL2 5BA | - not rated | 2,646 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Peter's CofE Middle School Minniecroft Road , Burnham SL1 7DE | - not rated | 3,035 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Stoke Poges Middle School Rogers Lane , Stoke Poges SL2 4LN | - not rated | 3,208 yd | Community 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 | 497 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Beechwood School Long Readings Lane , SL2 1QE | - not rated | 497 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Baylis Court School Gloucester Avenue , SL1 3AH | - not rated | 1,472 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Baylis Court School Gloucester Avenue , SL1 3AH | 3out of 4 | 1,472 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Herschel Grammar School Northampton Avenue , SL1 3BW | 4out of 4 | 1,822 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 | 3,362 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Grove Academy Ladbrooke Road , SL1 2SR | - not rated | 3,381 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 | 3out of 4 | 528 yd | Academy special sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Arbour Vale School Farnham Road , Farnham Royal SL2 3AE | - not rated | 567 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Dair House School Bishops Blake , Beaconsfield Road SL2 3BY | - not rated | 1,441 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Haybrook College 112 Burnham Lane , SL1 6LZ | - not rated | 1,850 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Haybrook College 112 Burnham Lane , SL1 6LZ | - not rated | 1,850 yd | Academy alternative provision converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cafe Vibe at Arbour Vale School | Arbour Vale School, Farnham Road | 528 yd | |
| Jimmys Cafe | 2 Kennedy Parade, Twist Way | 579 yd | |
| Punjab Sweets and Curry | 249 Farnham Road | 831 yd | |
| Karak Chaii | 241 Farnham Road | 837 yd | |
| Jump In | 550 Dundee Road | 879 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Britwell Ex-Servicemens Club & Institute Limited | Wentworth Avenue | 565 yd | |
| Faraday Social Club | Faraday Ex Servicemans Club, Faraday Road | 591 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Britwell Plaice | 3 Kennedy Parade, Twist Way | 580 yd | |
| Punjab Pizza & Grill | 263 Farnham Road | 737 yd | |
| Farnham Kebabs | 279 Farnham Road | 737 yd | |
| Golden City | 265 Farnham Road | 737 yd | |
| Jo Jo's | 404 Farnham Road | 751 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-operative Group | 1 Kennedy Parade, Twist Way | 582 yd | |
| Checkout Superstore | 370-386 Farnham Road | 809 yd | |
| Lidl | 360 Farnham Road | 1,005 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Arbour Vale School FARNHAM ROAD | 369 yd | |
| Beechwood School LONG READINGS LANE | grass pitches, swimming pool, tennis courts | 413 yd |
| St Anthonys Catholic Primary School FARNHAM ROAD | grass pitches | 491 yd |
| Farnham Royal Village Hall FARNHAM LANE | 662 yd | |
| Farnham Royal Cricket Club CHURCH ROAD | grass pitches | 684 yd |
| Britwell Community Centre RECREATION GROUND RECREATION GROUND LONG FURLONG DRIVE | grass pitches | 758 yd |
| New Forge Gym (Closed) Perth Avenue | health and fitness suite | 957 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 | 80 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 134.2 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 20.8 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.