Farnham Lane is in Slough and in Slough district. SL2 2EW 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 Farnham Lane, Slough, SL2 2EW and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SL2 2EF, SL2 2EG, SL2 2EN, SL2 3SE, SL2 2EJ, SL2 2EQ, SL2 2EL, SL2 2EE, SL2 2HJ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around SL2 2EW is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.9%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50.4% | 51.1% | 0.7% | 51.0% | 0.1% |
| Male | 49.6% | 48.9% | -0.7% | 49.0% | -0.1% |
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 | 34.7% | 35.5% | 0.8% | 37.9% | -2.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 42.5% | 47.3% | 4.8% | 44.2% | 3.1% |
| Separated | 4.5% | 2.5% | -2.0% | 2.2% | 0.3% |
| Divorced | 8.2% | 6.8% | -1.4% | 9.1% | -2.3% |
| Widowed | 10.1% | 7.9% | -2.2% | 6.1% | 1.8% |
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 (85.9%) 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 | 42.1% | 56% | 13.9% | 48.4% | 7.6% |
| Good health | 37.2% | 29.9% | -7.3% | 33.6% | -3.7% |
| Fair health | 15.8% | 11.4% | -4.4% | 12.7% | -1.3% |
| Bad health | 3.7% | 1.9% | -1.8% | 4.0% | -2.1% |
| Very bad health | 1.1% | 0.7% | -0.4% | 1.2% | -0.5% |
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 | 21.3% | 18.2% | -3.1% | 18.2% | 0.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 17.2% | 6.4% | -10.8% | 9.6% | -3.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 21.6% | 15.4% | -6.2% | 13.4% | 2.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.2% | 3.9% | 1.7% | 5.3% | -1.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 8.2% | 14.6% | 6.4% | 16.9% | -2.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 20.9% | 38.2% | 17.3% | 33.8% | 4.4% |
| Other | 8.6% | 3.2% | -5.4% | 2.8% | 0.4% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 55.9% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 2.3% | 1% | -1.3% | 0.7% | 0.3% |
| Indian | 4% | 11.7% | 7.7% | 3.1% | 8.6% |
| Pakistani | 7.4% | 11% | 3.6% | 2.7% | 8.3% |
| Other Asian | 2.9% | 2.2% | -0.7% | 1.6% | 0.6% |
| Black African | 6.3% | 4.1% | -2.2% | 2.5% | 1.6% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.3% | 1.2% | 0.9% | 1.0% | 0.2% |
| Other Black | 0.9% | 1% | 0.1% | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.8% | 0.7% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.1% | 2% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 1.1% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 5.1% | 4.8% | 0.8% | 4.3% |
| White | 72.2% | 55.9% | -16.3% | 81.4% | -25.5% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Arab | 1.1% | 1.5% | 0.4% | 0.6% | 0.9% |
| Other | 0.3% | 2% | 1.7% | 1.6% | 0.4% |
In this area, 77% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is similar to the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 75.6% | 77% | 1.4% | 83.2% | -6.2% |
| European Union | 9.2% | 7.1% | -2.1% | 6.1% | 1.0% |
| Africa | 7.4% | 5.4% | -2.0% | 2.7% | 2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 7.2% | 8.8% | 1.6% | 5.6% | 3.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 1% | 0.7% | 1.3% | -0.3% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| 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 | 74.8% | 77% | 2.2% | 83.2% | -6.2% |
| 10+ Years | 2.6% | 16.4% | 13.8% | 9.8% | 6.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.3% | 4.4% | 2.1% | 2.9% | 1.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 8.6% | 1.2% | -7.4% | 2.2% | -1.0% |
| Less than 2 years | 11.7% | 1% | -10.7% | 1.9% | -0.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 80.5% | 76.7% | 3.8% |
| Ireland | 1% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| Poland | 5.2% | 1.3% | 3.9% |
| Other EU countries | 0.5% | 1.5% | -1.0% |
| North Africa | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Eastern Asia | 1% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| Southern Asia | 0.5% | 1.2% | -0.7% |
| South-East Asia | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 10.6% | 13.5% | -2.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 24% | 37.2% | -13.2% |
| Christian | 41.2% | 46.2% | -5.0% |
| Hindu | 2.2% | 1.7% | 0.5% |
| Jewish | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Muslim | 17.8% | 6.5% | 11.3% |
| Sikh | 9.9% | 0.9% | 9.0% |
| Not answered | 4.2% | 6.0% | -1.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Farnham Lane was 65.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 37.1% lower than the Britwell average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Farnham Lane has the 11th lowest crime rate of 30 local areas in Britwell and the 181st lowest crime rate of 393 local areas in Slough .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 31.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has stayed broadly stable by about 1.0%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 177 Farnham Lane, Slough, Slough Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £540,000 | 2025-08-08 | £521,668 |
| 159 Farnham Lane, Slough, Slough Detached, an established residential building | £865,000 | 2024-09-24 | £855,389 |
| 157 Farnham Lane, Slough, Slough Detached, an established residential building | £950,000 | 2024-08-28 | £940,394 |
| 161 Farnham Lane, Slough, Slough Terraced, an established residential building | £393,000 | 2024-05-15 | £393,794 |
| 153 Farnham Lane, Slough, Slough Detached, an established residential building | £890,000 | 2024-04-29 | £895,488 |
| Full-Time Employee | 106 |
| Retired | 42 |
| Part-Time Employee | 30 |
| Self-Employed | 26 |
| Looking after home or family | 21 |
| Unemployed | 16 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 14 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 13 |
| Other | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 22 |
| Human health and social work activities | 22 |
| Other | 18 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 15 |
| Transport and storage | 14 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 11 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 9 |
| Construction | 8 |
| Manufacturing | 7 |
| Information and communication | 7 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 7 |
| Education | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Baylis Court Nursery School Oatlands Drive , SL1 3HS | 3out of 4 | 2,725 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Cippenham Nursery School St Andrew's Way , Cippenham SL1 5NL | 3out of 4 | 2,753 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Slough Centre Nursery School Buckingham Avenue East , SL1 3EA | 4out of 4 | 2,813 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Chalvey Nursery School & Early Years Centre Ladbrooke Road , Chalvey SL1 2SR | 4out of 4 | 4,327 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Lea Nursery School Wexham Road , SL2 5JW | 4out of 4 | 5,008 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 | 4out of 4 | 598 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Claycots School Monksfield Way , SL2 1QX | 3out of 4 | 1,018 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Anthony's Catholic Primary School Farnham Road , Farnham Royal SL2 3AA | 3out of 4 | 1,525 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary's Farnham Royal CofE Primary School Church Road , SL2 3AW | 3out of 4 | 1,606 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Priory School Orchard Avenue , SL1 6HE | 3out of 4 | 1,894 yd | Foundation 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 | 1,050 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Burnham Grammar School Hogfair Lane , Burnham SL1 7HG | 3out of 4 | 1,462 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Baylis Court School Gloucester Avenue , SL1 3AH | 4out of 4 | 2,593 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Herschel Grammar School Northampton Avenue , SL1 3BW | 4out of 4 | 2,894 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Westgate School Cippenham Lane , SL1 5AH | 4out of 4 | 2,952 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 | 4,339 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 | 1,412 yd | Academy special sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Dair House School Bishops Blake , Beaconsfield Road SL2 3BY | - not rated | 1,544 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Haybrook College 112 Burnham Lane , SL1 6LZ | 3out of 4 | 1,711 yd | Academy alternative provision converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Caldicott School Crown Lane , Farnham Royal SL2 3SL | - not rated | 1,813 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Al-Madani Girls School 339 - 341 Bath Road , SL1 5PR | - not rated | 2,214 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| St George's Church Britwell | St Georges House, Long Furlong Drive | 735 yd | |
| Jimmys Cafe | 2 Kennedy Parade, Twist Way | 751 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Britwell Ex-Servicemens Club & Institute Limited | Wentworth Avenue | 547 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Britwell Plaice | 3 Kennedy Parade, Twist Way | 758 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-operative Group | 1 Kennedy Parade, Twist Way | 739 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Lynch Hill School Primary Academy Garrard Road | grass pitches | 550 yd |
| Britwell Community Centre RECREATION GROUND RECREATION GROUND LONG FURLONG DRIVE | grass pitches | 591 yd |
| George Pitcher Memorial Ground GEORGE PITCHER MEMORIAL GROUND GEORGE PITCHER MEMORIAL GROUND BRITWELL ROAD | grass pitches | 938 yd |
| Beechwood School LONG READINGS LANE | grass pitches, swimming pool, tennis courts | 1,001 yd |
| Farnham Royal Village Hall FARNHAM LANE | 1,087 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 | 41.1 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 160.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 7.5 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 15.5 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 40 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.