Faraday Road is in Slough and in Slough district. SL2 1RP 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 Faraday Road, Slough, SL2 1RP and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SL2 1RW, SL2 1DN, SL2 1DL, SL2 1SR, SL2 1RX, SL2 1RN, SL2 1RU, SL2 1SS, SL2 1PX.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around SL2 1RP is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.5%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 52.4% | 51.5% | -0.9% | 51.0% | 0.5% |
| Male | 47.6% | 48.5% | 0.9% | 49.0% | -0.5% |
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 | 27.8% | 37.4% | 9.6% | 37.9% | -0.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 47.8% | 46.2% | -1.6% | 44.2% | 2.0% |
| Separated | 5.3% | 3.8% | -1.5% | 2.2% | 1.6% |
| Divorced | 11% | 8.8% | -2.2% | 9.1% | -0.3% |
| Widowed | 8.2% | 3.8% | -4.4% | 6.1% | -2.3% |
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 | 40.5% | 46.2% | 5.7% | 48.4% | -2.2% |
| Good health | 39.3% | 33.8% | -5.5% | 33.6% | 0.2% |
| Fair health | 13.7% | 15.9% | 2.2% | 12.7% | 3.2% |
| Bad health | 4.3% | 3.5% | -0.8% | 4.0% | -0.5% |
| Very bad health | 2.3% | 0.6% | -1.7% | 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.
This area stands out for its low percentage of residents with higher education degree. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 20%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 33.5% | 25.4% | -8.1% | 18.2% | 7.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 15.9% | 14.6% | -1.3% | 9.6% | 5.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 13.5% | 14.2% | 0.7% | 13.4% | 0.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 2% | 5.4% | 3.4% | 5.3% | 0.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 6.1% | 13.8% | 7.7% | 16.9% | -3.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 13.9% | 20% | 6.1% | 33.8% | -13.8% |
| Other | 15.1% | 6.5% | -8.6% | 2.8% | 3.7% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 42.8% 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 | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 6.6% | 14.2% | 7.6% | 3.1% | 11.1% |
| Pakistani | 17.7% | 20.9% | 3.2% | 2.7% | 18.2% |
| Other Asian | 2.3% | 4.7% | 2.4% | 1.6% | 3.1% |
| Black African | 8.3% | 5.6% | -2.7% | 2.5% | 3.1% |
| Black Caribbean | 4.6% | 2.1% | -2.5% | 1.0% | 1.1% |
| Other Black | 1.1% | 2.4% | 1.3% | 0.5% | 1.9% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 2.8% | 1.5% | -1.3% | 0.8% | 0.7% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Mixed Other | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 51.3% | 42.8% | -8.5% | 81.4% | -38.6% |
| Arab | 1.4% | 1.2% | -0.2% | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| Other | 0.9% | 4.1% | 3.2% | 1.6% | 2.5% |
In this area, 56.8% 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 | 63.2% | 56.8% | -6.4% | 83.2% | -26.4% |
| European Union | 15.1% | 14.5% | -0.6% | 6.1% | 8.4% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.9% | 0.6% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| Africa | 5.1% | 6.5% | 1.4% | 2.7% | 3.8% |
| Middle East and Asia | 13.1% | 20.1% | 7.0% | 5.6% | 14.5% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 2.6% | 0.9% | -1.7% | 1.3% | -0.4% |
| British Overseas | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% | 0.6% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 62.7% | 56% | -6.7% | 83.2% | -27.2% |
| 10+ Years | 4.8% | 30.9% | 26.1% | 9.8% | 21.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 4.3% | 7.6% | 3.3% | 2.9% | 4.7% |
| 2-5 Years | 11.1% | 3.2% | -7.9% | 2.2% | 1.0% |
| Less than 2 years | 17.1% | 2.3% | -14.8% | 1.9% | 0.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 64.9% | 76.7% | -11.8% |
| France | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Portugal | 0.6% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Lithuania | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Poland | 12.3% | 1.3% | 11.0% |
| Romania | 2.3% | 0.9% | 1.4% |
| Other EU countries | 0.6% | 1.5% | -0.9% |
| North Africa | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Southern Asia | 7% | 1.2% | 5.8% |
| South-East Asia | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| No passport held | 9.9% | 13.5% | -3.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 17.6% | 37.2% | -19.6% |
| Christian | 33.8% | 46.2% | -12.4% |
| Buddhist | 1.5% | 0.5% | 1.0% |
| Hindu | 2.6% | 1.7% | 0.9% |
| Muslim | 30.6% | 6.5% | 24.1% |
| Sikh | 12.1% | 0.9% | 11.2% |
| Not answered | 1.8% | 6.0% | -4.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Faraday Road was 123.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 0.1% higher than the Baylis & Salt Hill average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Faraday Road has the 27th highest crime rate of 84 local areas in Baylis & Salt Hill and the 97th highest crime rate of 393 local areas in Slough .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 76.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 16.8%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 69 Faraday Road, Slough, Slough Terraced, an established residential building | £410,000 | 2023-03-03 | £415,444 |
| 73 Faraday Road, Slough, Slough Terraced, an established residential building | £345,000 | 2018-06-11 | £385,840 |
| 73 Faraday Road, Slough, Slough Terraced, an established residential building | £112,000 | 2007-04-16 | £212,031 |
| Flat 4 79 Faraday Road, Slough, Slough Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £90,000 | 2004-04-23 | £160,809 |
| Flat 3 79 Faraday Road, Slough, Slough Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £90,000 | 2004-04-23 | £160,809 |
The percentage of student residents living in SL2 1RP 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 | 78 |
| Retired | 38 |
| Part-Time Employee | 33 |
| Self-Employed | 28 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 20 |
| Looking after home or family | 19 |
| Other | 17 |
| Unemployed | 11 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 10 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 19 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 19 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 18 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 16 |
| Construction | 15 |
| Human health and social work activities | 11 |
| Manufacturing | 10 |
| Education | 10 |
| Other | 5 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 2 |
| 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 | 1,291 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Slough Centre Nursery School Buckingham Avenue East , SL1 3EA | 4out of 4 | 1,321 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Cippenham Nursery School St Andrew's Way , Cippenham SL1 5NL | 3out of 4 | 2,338 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Chalvey Nursery School & Early Years Centre Ladbrooke Road , Chalvey SL1 2SR | 4out of 4 | 2,876 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Lea Nursery School Wexham Road , SL2 5JW | 4out of 4 | 3,649 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 | 590 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Anthony's Catholic Primary School Farnham Road , Farnham Royal SL2 3AA | 3out of 4 | 748 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Penn Wood Primary and Nursery School Penn Road , SL2 1PH | 3out of 4 | 1,110 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Phoenix Infant Academy Warrington Avenue , SL1 3BQ | 3out of 4 | 1,135 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary's Farnham Royal CofE Primary School Church Road , SL2 3AW | 3out of 4 | 1,142 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Beechwood School Long Readings Lane , SL2 1QE | 2out of 4 | 1,011 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Baylis Court School Gloucester Avenue , SL1 3AH | 4out of 4 | 1,240 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Herschel Grammar School Northampton Avenue , SL1 3BW | 4out of 4 | 1,407 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Westgate School Cippenham Lane , SL1 5AH | 4out of 4 | 1,732 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Eden Girls' School, Slough 183-187 Bath Road , SL1 4AA | 4out of 4 | 1,814 yd | Free schools | No | Girls | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grove Academy Ladbrooke Road , SL1 2SR | - not rated | 2,888 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 | 915 yd | Academy special sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Al-Madani Girls School 339 - 341 Bath Road , SL1 5PR | - not rated | 1,496 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Haybrook College 112 Burnham Lane , SL1 6LZ | 3out of 4 | 1,663 yd | Academy alternative provision converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Dair House School Bishops Blake , Beaconsfield Road SL2 3BY | - not rated | 1,943 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Islamic Shakhsiyah Foundation Cippenham Lodge , Cippenham Lane SL1 5AN | - not rated | 1,945 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 | 420 yd | |
| Karak Chaii | 241 Farnham Road | 424 yd | |
| V.F.M Catering-Solutions LTD | 683-685 Stirling Road | 465 yd | |
| Five Lads | 193 Farnham Road | 537 yd | |
| Chickaro's Slough | 328 Farnham Road | 562 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Faraday Social Club | Faraday Ex Servicemans Club, Faraday Road | 2 yd | |
| Britwell Ex-Servicemens Club & Institute Limited | Wentworth Avenue | 964 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Punjab Pizza & Grill | 263 Farnham Road | 397 yd | |
| Farnham Kebabs | 279 Farnham Road | 397 yd | |
| Golden City | 265 Farnham Road | 397 yd | |
| Perigano's | 243 Farnham Road | 423 yd | |
| Honey Honey Chicken | 235A Farnham Road | 432 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Checkout Superstore | 370-386 Farnham Road | 468 yd | |
| Iceland | 417-418 Montrose Avenue | 535 yd | |
| Lidl | 360 Farnham Road | 552 yd | |
| Aldi | 141 Farnham Road | 782 yd | |
| Co-operative Group | 1 Kennedy Parade, Twist Way | 841 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| New Forge Gym (Closed) Perth Avenue | health and fitness suite | 365 yd |
| Absolutely Fitness Herschel 15-17 15-17 LIVERPOOL ROAD | health and fitness suite | 695 yd |
| St Anthonys Catholic Primary School FARNHAM ROAD | grass pitches | 729 yd |
| Arbour Vale School FARNHAM ROAD | 824 yd | |
| Beechwood School LONG READINGS LANE | grass pitches, swimming pool, tennis courts | 951 yd |
| Godolphin Infant School Activity Hall WARRINGTON AVENUE | 1,000 yd | |
| Farnham Royal Cricket Club CHURCH ROAD | grass pitches | 1,060 yd |
| Britwell Community Centre RECREATION GROUND RECREATION GROUND LONG FURLONG DRIVE | grass pitches | 1,060 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 | 40 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 292.3 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 6.8 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 21 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.