Twist Way is in Slough and in Slough district. SL2 2AY is located in the Britwell electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Slough. This postcode has been in use since 2014-12-01.
StreetScan combines information about Twist Way, Slough, SL2 2AY and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SL2 2JG, SL2 2LU, SL2 2DN, SL2 2JF, SL2 2DL, SL2 2JB, SL2 2PQ, SL2 2QH, SL2 2PH.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding SL2 2AY has a slightly higher male population, with 50.6% 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 | 52.4% | 49.4% | -3.0% | 51.0% | -1.6% |
| Male | 47.6% | 50.6% | 3.0% | 49.0% | 1.6% |
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 2AY there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 70% 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 | 42.1% | 25.5% | -16.6% | 37.9% | -12.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 41.7% | 70% | 28.3% | 44.2% | 25.8% |
| Separated | 3.9% | 1.1% | -2.8% | 2.2% | -1.1% |
| Divorced | 8.3% | 1.9% | -6.4% | 9.1% | -7.2% |
| Widowed | 3.9% | 1.5% | -2.4% | 6.1% | -4.6% |
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 (95.1%) 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 | 56% | 59% | 3.0% | 48.4% | 10.6% |
| Good health | 33.8% | 36.1% | 2.3% | 33.6% | 2.5% |
| Fair health | 7.2% | 3.6% | -3.6% | 12.7% | -9.1% |
| Bad health | 2.7% | 1% | -1.7% | 4.0% | -3.0% |
| Very bad health | 0.3% | 0.2% | -0.1% | 1.2% | -1.0% |
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.
In the area around SL2 2AY this area, 8.7% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly lower than the UK average of 18.2%. This area stands out for its high percentage of residents with higher education degree or similar. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 56.7%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 16.1% | 8.7% | -7.4% | 18.2% | -9.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 21.7% | 8% | -13.7% | 9.6% | -1.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 11.8% | 8.7% | -3.1% | 13.4% | -4.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.4% | 3.4% | 1.0% | 5.3% | -1.9% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13% | 12.5% | -0.5% | 16.9% | -4.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 25.2% | 56.7% | 31.5% | 33.8% | 22.9% |
| Other | 9.8% | 1.9% | -7.9% | 2.8% | -0.9% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 32% 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% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.7% | 0.5% |
| Indian | 10.2% | 36.6% | 26.4% | 3.1% | 33.5% |
| Pakistani | 6.6% | 13.1% | 6.5% | 2.7% | 10.4% |
| Other Asian | 3% | 4.1% | 1.1% | 1.6% | 2.5% |
| Black African | 9.9% | 5.3% | -4.6% | 2.5% | 2.8% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.6% | 1.2% | 0.6% | 1.0% | 0.2% |
| Other Black | 3% | 1% | -2.0% | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.9% | 0.5% | -0.4% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| Mixed White and African | 1.5% | 0% | -1.5% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 2.1% | 1.7% | -0.4% | 0.9% | 0.8% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| White | 60.5% | 32% | -28.5% | 81.4% | -49.4% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Arab | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| Other | 0.9% | 1.7% | 0.8% | 1.6% | 0.1% |
In this area, just 49.6% 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 | 77.2% | 49.6% | -27.6% | 83.2% | -33.6% |
| European Union | 2.4% | 9.4% | 7.0% | 6.1% | 3.3% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| Africa | 7.5% | 4.1% | -3.4% | 2.7% | 1.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 10.5% | 34.7% | 24.2% | 5.6% | 29.1% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.8% | 1.4% | -0.4% | 1.3% | 0.1% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| British Overseas | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
In this area majority of residents originate from outside the UK. Only 49.6% of residents were born in the United Kingdom. 31.3% 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 | 76% | 49.6% | -26.4% | 83.2% | -33.6% |
| 10+ Years | 1.5% | 31.3% | 29.8% | 9.8% | 21.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 5.7% | 9.9% | 4.2% | 2.9% | 7.0% |
| 2-5 Years | 6% | 4.3% | -1.7% | 2.2% | 2.1% |
| Less than 2 years | 10.8% | 4.8% | -6.0% | 1.9% | 2.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 71.3% | 76.7% | -5.4% |
| Germany | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Italy | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Portugal | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Spain | 0.5% | 0.4% | 0.1% |
| Poland | 7.2% | 1.3% | 5.9% |
| Other EU countries | 1.2% | 1.5% | -0.3% |
| Other Europe | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Southern Asia | 11.6% | 1.2% | 10.4% |
| South-East Asia | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Central and South America | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| No passport held | 5.1% | 13.5% | -8.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 11.3% | 37.2% | -25.9% |
| Christian | 30.6% | 46.2% | -15.6% |
| Buddhist | 1% | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| Hindu | 24.8% | 1.7% | 23.1% |
| Muslim | 20.5% | 6.5% | 14.0% |
| Sikh | 6.3% | 0.9% | 5.4% |
| Other religion | 0.2% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| Not answered | 5.3% | 6.0% | -0.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Twist Way was 284.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 180.9% higher than the Britwell average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Twist Way has the highest crime rate of 30 local areas in Britwell and the 21st highest crime rate of 389 local areas in Slough .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 118.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 123.2%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 37 Twist Way, Slough, Slough Terraced, an established residential building | £478,000 | 2025-10-10 | £489,820 |
| 43 Twist Way, Slough, Slough Terraced, an established residential building | £410,000 | 2025-03-20 | £411,988 |
| 17 Twist Way, Slough, Slough Terraced, an established residential building | £445,000 | 2024-12-16 | £458,270 |
| 65 Twist Way, Slough, Slough Terraced, an established residential building | £425,000 | 2023-12-11 | £447,915 |
| 23 Twist Way, Slough, Slough Terraced, an established residential building | £349,000 | 2022-07-29 | £363,746 |
SL2 2AY area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 8% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 15% 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 | 145 |
| Self-Employed | 41 |
| Part-Time Employee | 30 |
| Looking after home or family | 22 |
| Unemployed | 10 |
| Retired | 7 |
| Other | 5 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 0 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 0 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 26 |
| Human health and social work activities | 25 |
| Transport and storage | 22 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 17 |
| Manufacturing | 17 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 14 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 12 |
| Other | 12 |
| Construction | 10 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 9 |
| Information and communication | 7 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 5 |
| Education | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| William Penn Nursery School Penn Road , SL2 1PG | - not rated | 1,922 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Slough Centre Nursery School Buckingham Avenue East , SL1 3EA | - not rated | 2,064 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Cippenham Nursery School St Andrews Way , Cippenham SL1 5NL | 3out of 4 | 2,086 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Baylis Court Nursery School Oatlands Drive , SL1 3HS | 3out of 4 | 2,090 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Chalvey Nursery School & Early Years Centre Ladbrooke Road , Chalvey SL1 2SR | 4out of 4 | 3,500 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lynch Hill School Primary Academy Garrard Road , SL2 2AN | 3out of 4 | 515 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Lynch Hill (Foundation Primary) School Garrard Road , SL2 2AN | - not rated | 515 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Claycots School Monksfield Way , SL2 1QX | 3out of 4 | 681 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Claycots Nursery and Infant School Monksfield Way , SL2 1QX | - not rated | 681 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Anthony's Catholic Primary School Farnham Road , Farnham Royal SL2 3AA | - not rated | 1,230 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 | 681 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| William Penn Middle School Penn Road , SL2 1PH | - not rated | 1,765 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Peter's CofE Middle School Minniecroft Road , Burnham SL1 7DE | - not rated | 2,346 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| James Elliman Junior School Elliman Avenue , SL2 5BA | - not rated | 3,171 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Stoke Poges Middle School Rogers Lane , Stoke Poges SL2 4LN | - not rated | 3,904 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 | 1,075 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Beechwood School Long Readings Lane , SL2 1QE | - not rated | 1,075 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Burnham Grammar School Hogfair Lane , Burnham SL1 7HG | 3out of 4 | 1,436 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Burnham Grammar School Hogfair Lane , Burnham SL1 7HG | - not rated | 1,436 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Baylis Court School Gloucester Avenue , SL1 3AH | - not rated | 2,033 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grove Academy Ladbrooke Road , SL1 2SR | 1out of 4 | 3,500 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Grove Academy Ladbrooke Road , SL1 2SR | - not rated | 3,512 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Haybrook College 112 Burnham Lane , SL1 6LZ | - not rated | 1,149 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Haybrook College 112 Burnham Lane , SL1 6LZ | - not rated | 1,149 yd | Academy alternative provision converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Haybrook College 112 Burnham Lane , SL1 6LZ | - not rated | 1,149 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Haybrook College PRU 112 Burnham Lane , SL1 6LZ | - not rated | 1,149 yd | Academy alternative provision converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Haybrook College PRU 112 Burnham Lane , SL1 6LZ | - not rated | 1,149 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | 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 | 167 yd | |
| St George's Church Britwell | St Georges House, Long Furlong Drive | 258 yd | |
| GrillBites | 254 Scafell Road | 413 yd | |
| Jump In | 550 Dundee Road | 547 yd | |
| Sodexho Food Services at Masterfoods | Masterfoods, Dundee Road | 574 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Britwell Ex-Servicemens Club & Institute Limited | Wentworth Avenue | 333 yd | |
| Faraday Social Club | Faraday Ex Servicemans Club, Faraday Road | 930 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Britwell Plaice | 3 Kennedy Parade, Twist Way | 165 yd | |
| Sweet Cheats | 855 Plymouth Road | 1,028 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-operative Group | 1 Kennedy Parade, Twist Way | 167 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Britwell Community Centre RECREATION GROUND RECREATION GROUND LONG FURLONG DRIVE | grass pitches | 197 yd |
| Lynch Hill School Primary Academy Garrard Road | grass pitches | 501 yd |
| Beechwood School LONG READINGS LANE | grass pitches, swimming pool, tennis courts | 1,059 yd |
| Arbour Vale School FARNHAM ROAD | 1,091 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 | 194.7 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 21.4 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 115 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.