Cottage Park Road is in Hedgerley, Slough and in Buckinghamshire district. SL2 3YJ is located in the Gerrards Cross electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Beaconsfield. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Cottage Park Road, Hedgerley, Slough, SL2 3YJ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SL2 3YH, SL2 3YF, SL2 3YQ, SL2 3RW, SL2 3YY, SL2 3YG, SL2 3RL, SL2 3YE, SL2 3YD.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding SL2 3YJ, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 52.6% of residents being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 52.9% | 52.6% | -0.3% | 51.0% | 1.6% |
| Male | 47.1% | 47.4% | 0.3% | 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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 25.7% | 35% | 9.3% | 37.9% | -2.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 46.8% | 45.1% | -1.7% | 44.2% | 0.9% |
| Separated | 2.3% | 2.1% | -0.2% | 2.2% | -0.1% |
| Divorced | 13.3% | 11.8% | -1.5% | 9.1% | 2.7% |
| Widowed | 11.9% | 5.9% | -6.0% | 6.1% | -0.2% |
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 (88.1%) 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 | 48.9% | 50.6% | 1.7% | 48.4% | 2.2% |
| Good health | 33.6% | 37.5% | 3.9% | 33.6% | 3.9% |
| Fair health | 12% | 9.1% | -2.9% | 12.7% | -3.6% |
| Bad health | 4.4% | 1.8% | -2.6% | 4.0% | -2.2% |
| Very bad health | 1.1% | 0.9% | -0.2% | 1.2% | -0.3% |
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% | 17.9% | -11.9% | 18.2% | -0.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 11.5% | 11.3% | -0.2% | 9.6% | 1.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 17.4% | 17.1% | -0.3% | 13.4% | 3.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.7% | 4.2% | 0.5% | 5.3% | -1.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.5% | 13.3% | 1.8% | 16.9% | -3.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 22.5% | 34.6% | 12.1% | 33.8% | 0.8% |
| Other | 3.7% | 1.7% | -2.0% | 2.8% | -1.1% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 84.7% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 1.1% | -0.2% |
| Indian | 1.8% | 3.4% | 1.6% | 3.1% | 0.3% |
| Pakistani | 2.2% | 0.6% | -1.6% | 2.7% | -2.1% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 2.1% | 2.1% | 1.6% | 0.5% |
| Black African | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 2.5% | -2.2% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.1% | 2.5% | 1.4% | 0.8% | 1.7% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.4% | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.5% | 3.1% | 1.6% | 0.9% | 2.2% |
| White | 92% | 84.7% | -7.3% | 81.4% | 3.3% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Other | 0.4% | 1.5% | 1.1% | 1.6% | -0.1% |
In this area, 89.4% 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 | 94.5% | 89.4% | -5.1% | 83.2% | 6.2% |
| European Union | 1.8% | 3.7% | 1.9% | 6.1% | -2.4% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| Africa | 1.1% | 0.9% | -0.2% | 2.7% | -1.8% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.5% | 4% | 2.5% | 5.6% | -1.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.7% | 0.3% | -0.4% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| Oceania | 0.4% | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 93.1% | 88.3% | -4.8% | 83.2% | 5.1% |
| 10+ Years | 0.4% | 9.8% | 9.4% | 9.8% | 0.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 2.9% | -2.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.7% | 0.9% | 0.2% | 2.2% | -1.3% |
| Less than 2 years | 5.8% | 0.6% | -5.2% | 1.9% | -1.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 86.5% | 76.7% | 9.8% |
| Germany | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Poland | 0.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| Romania | 1.2% | 0.9% | 0.3% |
| Other EU countries | 0.6% | 1.5% | -0.9% |
| North Africa | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Southern Asia | 0.3% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
| South-East Asia | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 9.8% | 13.5% | -3.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 32.5% | 37.2% | -4.7% |
| Christian | 55.8% | 46.2% | 9.6% |
| Hindu | 2.5% | 1.7% | 0.8% |
| Muslim | 2.8% | 6.5% | -3.7% |
| Sikh | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.0% |
| Other religion | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Not answered | 4.6% | 6.0% | -1.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Cottage Park Road was 93.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 16.5% higher than the Denham average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Cottage Park Road has the 24th highest crime rate of 92 local areas in Denham and the 285th highest crime rate of 1,629 local areas in Buckinghamshire .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 32.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -44.4%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6 Cottage Park Road, Slough, Buckinghamshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £505,000 | 2024-03-14 | £536,077 |
| 8 Cottage Park Road, Slough, Buckinghamshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £670,000 | 2022-12-01 | £686,584 |
| 18 Cottage Park Road, Slough, Buckinghamshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £220,000 | 2022-07-21 | £227,700 |
| 4 Cottage Park Road, Slough, Buckinghamshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £620,000 | 2022-02-28 | £675,474 |
| 12 Cottage Park Road, Slough, Buckinghamshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £650,000 | 2021-10-22 | £731,250 |
SL2 3YJ area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. A low level of unemployment in an area indicates a strong job market, where most people who are seeking work can find employment. This generally reflects a healthy economy in the area.
| Full-Time Employee | 84 |
| Retired | 42 |
| Part-Time Employee | 37 |
| Self-Employed | 25 |
| Looking after home or family | 16 |
| Other | 9 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 9 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 7 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Human health and social work activities | 18 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 17 |
| Construction | 9 |
| Other | 8 |
| Information and communication | 8 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 7 |
| Education | 7 |
| Manufacturing | 5 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 2 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| William Penn Nursery School Penn Road , SL2 1PG | - not rated | 4,803 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Farnham Common Junior School Sherbourne Walk , SL2 3TZ | 3out of 4 | 1,383 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Farnham Common Infant School Beaconsfield Road , Farnham Common SL2 3HS | - not rated | 1,647 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Stoke Poges School Rogers Lane , Stoke Poges SL2 4LN | 3out of 4 | 2,939 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Stoke Poges First School School Lane , Stoke Poges SL2 4QA | - not rated | 3,326 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Fulmer Infant School Alderbourne Lane , Fulmer SL3 6JB | - not rated | 3,465 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stoke Poges Middle School Rogers Lane , Stoke Poges SL2 4LN | - not rated | 2,939 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| William Penn Middle School Penn Road , SL2 1PH | - not rated | 4,828 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Claycots Junior School Monksfield Way , SL2 1QX | - not rated | 4,874 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pioneer Secondary Academy Hollybush Hill , Pioneer House SL2 4QB | - not rated | 3,362 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Khalsa Secondary Academy Hollybush Hill , SL2 4QB | - not rated | 3,376 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Beechwood School Long Readings Lane , SL2 1QE | - not rated | 4,409 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Beechwood School Long Readings Lane , SL2 1QE | - not rated | 4,409 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Beaconsfield School Wattleton Road , HP9 1SJ | - not rated | 4,884 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Holmstead School Holmstead House , Gerrards Cross Road SL2 4EX | - not rated | 1,810 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Caldicott School Crown Lane , Farnham Royal SL2 3SL | - not rated | 2,875 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Dair House School Bishops Blake , Beaconsfield Road SL2 3BY | - not rated | 3,463 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Teikyo School UK Fulmer Grange , Framewood Road SL2 4QS | - not rated | 3,748 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| International School of Creative Arts Framewood Road , Wexham SL2 4QS | - not rated | 3,871 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| White Horse | The White Horse, Village Lane | 694 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 | 40.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| 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 | 77.2 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 87.3 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 160.05 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 160.05 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 19.1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 30.03 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.