Cowper Road is in Slough and in Slough district. SL2 1TF 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 Cowper Road, Slough, SL2 1TF and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SL2 1TA, SL2 1TE, SL2 1RZ, SL2 1SA, SL2 1TJ, SL2 1SP, SL2 1SE, SL2 1TQ, SL2 1SY.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around SL2 1TF is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.3%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 48.3% | 51.7% | 3.4% | 51.0% | 0.7% |
| Male | 51.7% | 48.3% | -3.4% | 49.0% | -0.7% |
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 | 37.8% | 36.7% | -1.1% | 37.9% | -1.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 43.6% | 50.7% | 7.1% | 44.2% | 6.5% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Separated | 2.7% | 1.9% | -0.8% | 2.2% | -0.3% |
| Divorced | 10.2% | 7.4% | -2.8% | 9.1% | -1.7% |
| Widowed | 5.8% | 3% | -2.8% | 6.1% | -3.1% |
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 (87.3%) 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% | 56.9% | 6.6% | 48.4% | 8.5% |
| Good health | 32.7% | 30.4% | -2.3% | 33.6% | -3.2% |
| Fair health | 11.2% | 8.6% | -2.6% | 12.7% | -4.1% |
| Bad health | 4.1% | 2.8% | -1.3% | 4.0% | -1.2% |
| Very bad health | 1.7% | 1.4% | -0.3% | 1.2% | 0.2% |
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 | 29.8% | 13.9% | -15.9% | 18.2% | -4.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 15.1% | 9.5% | -5.6% | 9.6% | -0.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14.7% | 14.7% | 0.0% | 13.4% | 1.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.9% | 8.8% | 7.9% | 5.3% | 3.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 7.1% | 12.1% | 5.0% | 16.9% | -4.8% |
| Degree or Similar | 16.4% | 38.1% | 21.7% | 33.8% | 4.3% |
| Other | 16% | 2.9% | -13.1% | 2.8% | 0.1% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 57.3% 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% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.7% | -0.4% |
| Indian | 8.5% | 11.9% | 3.4% | 3.1% | 8.8% |
| Pakistani | 4.8% | 6.6% | 1.8% | 2.7% | 3.9% |
| Other Asian | 7.8% | 7.5% | -0.3% | 1.6% | 5.9% |
| Black African | 12.6% | 8.6% | -4.0% | 2.5% | 6.1% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.7% | 0.3% | -1.4% | 1.0% | -0.7% |
| Other Black | 0.3% | 3.6% | 3.3% | 0.5% | 3.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 2% | 0.8% | -1.2% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 3.4% | 1.4% | -2.0% | 0.9% | 0.5% |
| Mixed Other | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 57.5% | 57.3% | -0.2% | 81.4% | -24.1% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 1.6% | -1.0% |
In this area, 57.7% 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 | 63.3% | 57.7% | -5.6% | 83.2% | -25.5% |
| European Union | 12.9% | 11% | -1.9% | 6.1% | 4.9% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 8% | 8.0% | 0.8% | 7.2% |
| Africa | 9.9% | 6.3% | -3.6% | 2.7% | 3.6% |
| Middle East and Asia | 11.6% | 14% | 2.4% | 5.6% | 8.4% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 2% | 2.7% | 0.7% | 1.3% | 1.4% |
| British Overseas | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 62.2% | 58.2% | -4.0% | 83.2% | -25.0% |
| 10+ Years | 3.1% | 28% | 24.9% | 9.8% | 18.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 3.7% | 4.4% | 0.7% | 2.9% | 1.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 10.2% | 6.6% | -3.6% | 2.2% | 4.4% |
| Less than 2 years | 20.7% | 2.8% | -17.9% | 1.9% | 0.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 61% | 76.7% | -15.7% |
| France | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Germany | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Italy | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Portugal | 1.1% | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Spain | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Lithuania | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Poland | 9.7% | 1.3% | 8.4% |
| Romania | 8.6% | 0.9% | 7.7% |
| Other EU countries | 0.8% | 1.5% | -0.7% |
| Other Europe | 1.4% | 0.2% | 1.2% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Southern Asia | 3.3% | 1.2% | 2.1% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Central and South America | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 9.1% | 13.5% | -4.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 16.3% | 37.2% | -20.9% |
| Christian | 54.4% | 46.2% | 8.2% |
| Hindu | 6.6% | 1.7% | 4.9% |
| Muslim | 15.7% | 6.5% | 9.2% |
| Sikh | 5% | 0.9% | 4.1% |
| Not answered | 1.9% | 6.0% | -4.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Cowper Road was 119.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 14.2% higher than the Britwell average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Cowper Road has the 8th highest crime rate of 30 local areas in Britwell and the 106th highest crime rate of 393 local areas in Slough .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 65.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 11.7%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 53 Cowper Road, Slough, Slough Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £242,000 | 2021-03-23 | £249,178 |
| 53A Cowper Road, Slough, Slough Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £220,000 | 2019-12-17 | £237,600 |
| 41 Cowper Road, Slough, Slough Terraced, an established residential building | £307,250 | 2016-08-16 | £358,157 |
| 53A Cowper Road, Slough, Slough Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £130,000 | 2014-01-24 | £197,438 |
| 41 Cowper Road, Slough, Slough Terraced, an established residential building | £222,000 | 2014-01-10 | £382,333 |
SL2 1TF area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 20% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 13% 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 113 |
| Part-Time Employee | 37 |
| Self-Employed | 34 |
| Retired | 20 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 16 |
| Unemployed | 13 |
| Looking after home or family | 12 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 11 |
| Other | 9 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 7 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 24 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 18 |
| Human health and social work activities | 18 |
| Transport and storage | 14 |
| Education | 13 |
| Manufacturing | 11 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 7 |
| Other | 7 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 7 |
| Construction | 7 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 3 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Baylis Court Nursery School Oatlands Drive , SL1 3HS | 3out of 4 | 1,707 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Slough Centre Nursery School Buckingham Avenue East , SL1 3EA | 4out of 4 | 1,720 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Cippenham Nursery School St Andrew's Way , Cippenham SL1 5NL | 3out of 4 | 2,231 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Chalvey Nursery School & Early Years Centre Ladbrooke Road , Chalvey SL1 2SR | 4out of 4 | 3,225 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Lea Nursery School Wexham Road , SL2 5JW | 4out of 4 | 4,060 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 | 440 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Lynch Hill School Primary Academy Garrard Road , SL2 2AN | 4out of 4 | 896 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Anthony's Catholic Primary School Farnham Road , Farnham Royal SL2 3AA | 3out of 4 | 900 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary's Farnham Royal CofE Primary School Church Road , SL2 3AW | 3out of 4 | 1,235 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Penn Wood Primary and Nursery School Penn Road , SL2 1PH | 3out of 4 | 1,398 yd | Community 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 | 907 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Baylis Court School Gloucester Avenue , SL1 3AH | 4out of 4 | 1,642 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Herschel Grammar School Northampton Avenue , SL1 3BW | 4out of 4 | 1,816 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Burnham Grammar School Hogfair Lane , Burnham SL1 7HG | 3out of 4 | 1,819 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Westgate School Cippenham Lane , SL1 5AH | 4out of 4 | 1,937 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 | 3,237 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 | 978 yd | Academy special sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Haybrook College 112 Burnham Lane , SL1 6LZ | 3out of 4 | 1,409 yd | Academy alternative provision converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Al-Madani Girls School 339 - 341 Bath Road , SL1 5PR | - not rated | 1,458 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Dair House School Bishops Blake , Beaconsfield Road SL2 3BY | - not rated | 1,845 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Al-Madani Independent Grammar School 1 Whittle Parkway , Slough SL1 6FE | - not rated | 1,950 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jimmys Cafe | 2 Kennedy Parade, Twist Way | 413 yd | |
| Jump In | 550 Dundee Road | 465 yd | |
| Sodexho Food Services at Masterfoods | Masterfoods, Dundee Road | 469 yd | |
| GrillBites | 254 Scafell Road | 598 yd | |
| V.F.M Catering-Solutions LTD | 683-685 Stirling Road | 683 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Faraday Social Club | Faraday Ex Servicemans Club, Faraday Road | 415 yd | |
| Britwell Ex-Servicemens Club & Institute Limited | Wentworth Avenue | 563 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Britwell Plaice | 3 Kennedy Parade, Twist Way | 409 yd | |
| Punjab Pizza & Grill | 263 Farnham Road | 763 yd | |
| Farnham Kebabs | 279 Farnham Road | 763 yd | |
| Golden City | 265 Farnham Road | 763 yd | |
| Jo Jo's | 404 Farnham Road | 806 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-operative Group | 1 Kennedy Parade, Twist Way | 424 yd | |
| Checkout Superstore | 370-386 Farnham Road | 841 yd | |
| Iceland | 417-418 Montrose Avenue | 894 yd | |
| Lidl | 360 Farnham Road | 963 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Britwell Community Centre RECREATION GROUND RECREATION GROUND LONG FURLONG DRIVE | grass pitches | 643 yd |
| New Forge Gym (Closed) Perth Avenue | health and fitness suite | 736 yd |
| Arbour Vale School FARNHAM ROAD | 775 yd | |
| St Anthonys Catholic Primary School FARNHAM ROAD | grass pitches | 819 yd |
| Beechwood School LONG READINGS LANE | grass pitches, swimming pool, tennis courts | 828 yd |
| Absolutely Fitness Herschel 15-17 15-17 LIVERPOOL ROAD | health and fitness suite | 977 yd |
| Lynch Hill School Primary Academy Garrard Road | grass pitches | 1,005 yd |
| Farnham Royal Village Hall FARNHAM LANE | 1,078 yd | |
| Farnham Royal Cricket Club CHURCH ROAD | grass pitches | 1,080 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 | 233.7 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 18.8 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.