Plough Lane is in Stoke Poges, Slough and in Buckinghamshire district. SL2 4JW is located in the Stoke Poges and Wexham electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Beaconsfield. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Plough Lane, Stoke Poges, Slough, SL2 4JW and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SL2 4JT, SL2 4JU, SL3 6NS, SL2 4JH, SL2 4JP, SL2 4JX, SL3 6NW, SL3 6NP, SL2 4QG.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding SL2 4JW, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 54.9% 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 | 49.5% | 54.9% | 5.4% | 51.0% | 3.9% |
| Male | 50.5% | 45.1% | -5.4% | 49.0% | -3.9% |
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 4JW there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 54.8% 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 | 28.2% | 30.8% | 2.6% | 37.9% | -7.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 54.4% | 54.8% | 0.4% | 44.2% | 10.6% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.0% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Separated | 1.9% | 1.9% | 0.0% | 2.2% | -0.3% |
| Divorced | 8.5% | 6.5% | -2.0% | 9.1% | -2.6% |
| Widowed | 6.2% | 5.3% | -0.9% | 6.1% | -0.8% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 43.6% | 42% | -1.6% | 48.4% | -6.4% |
| Good health | 35.4% | 41.7% | 6.3% | 33.6% | 8.1% |
| Fair health | 15.4% | 11.4% | -4.0% | 12.7% | -1.3% |
| Bad health | 4.6% | 3.7% | -0.9% | 4.0% | -0.3% |
| Very bad health | 1% | 1.2% | 0.2% | 1.2% | 0.0% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 22.4% | 14.3% | -8.1% | 18.2% | -3.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 12% | 8.7% | -3.3% | 9.6% | -0.9% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 18.1% | 14.7% | -3.4% | 13.4% | 1.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.7% | 7.9% | 5.2% | 5.3% | 2.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10% | 14% | 4.0% | 16.9% | -2.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 32% | 37.7% | 5.7% | 33.8% | 3.9% |
| Other | 2.7% | 2.6% | -0.1% | 2.8% | -0.2% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 64.7% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.1% | -0.8% |
| Chinese | 0.3% | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.7% | 0.2% |
| Indian | 4.9% | 15% | 10.1% | 3.1% | 11.9% |
| Pakistani | 0.3% | 5.2% | 4.9% | 2.7% | 2.5% |
| Other Asian | 0.3% | 2.8% | 2.5% | 1.6% | 1.2% |
| Black African | 1.6% | 2.1% | 0.5% | 2.5% | -0.4% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 1.0% | -0.4% |
| Other Black | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.6% | 1.2% | -0.4% | 0.8% | 0.4% |
| Mixed Other | 1.3% | 0% | -1.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 85.2% | 64.7% | -20.5% | 81.4% | -16.7% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 2.6% | 0% | -2.6% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Arab | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.6% | 0.9% |
| Other | 1.3% | 4.9% | 3.6% | 1.6% | 3.3% |
In this area, 84.4% 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 | 89.5% | 84.4% | -5.1% | 83.2% | 1.2% |
| European Union | 2% | 2.5% | 0.5% | 6.1% | -3.6% |
| Rest of Europe | 1% | 0.6% | -0.4% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| Africa | 4.3% | 4.1% | -0.2% | 2.7% | 1.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.6% | 6.9% | 4.3% | 5.6% | 1.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 1.3% | -0.7% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 86.6% | 83.3% | -3.3% | 83.2% | 0.1% |
| 10+ Years | 0.3% | 13.6% | 13.3% | 9.8% | 3.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.6% | 1.9% | 0.3% | 2.9% | -1.0% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.6% | 1.2% | -0.4% | 2.2% | -1.0% |
| Less than 2 years | 9.8% | 0% | -9.8% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 84.6% | 76.7% | 7.9% |
| Ireland | 1.2% | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| France | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Germany | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Italy | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Portugal | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Spain | 1.5% | 0.4% | 1.1% |
| Poland | 0.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| Other EU countries | 0.9% | 1.5% | -0.6% |
| Other Europe | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| South-East Asia | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| No passport held | 8.6% | 13.5% | -4.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 24.5% | 37.2% | -12.7% |
| Christian | 40.2% | 46.2% | -6.0% |
| Hindu | 3.7% | 1.7% | 2.0% |
| Muslim | 7.7% | 6.5% | 1.2% |
| Sikh | 16.6% | 0.9% | 15.7% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 7.1% | 6.0% | 1.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Plough Lane was 76.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 5.6% lower than the Denham average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Plough Lane has the 35th highest crime rate of 92 local areas in Denham and the 403rd highest crime rate of 1,629 local areas in Buckinghamshire .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 45.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -69.1%.

Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 87% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 78 Plough Lane, Slough, Buckinghamshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £710,000 | 2025-07-29 | £723,278 |
| 62 Plough Lane, Slough, Buckinghamshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £574,000 | 2024-01-12 | £598,881 |
| 74 Plough Lane, Slough, Buckinghamshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £508,728 | 2022-01-27 | £555,415 |
| 78 Plough Lane, Slough, Buckinghamshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £615,000 | 2021-03-05 | £716,001 |
| The Lanes Medical Practice Plough Lane, Slough, Buckinghamshire Other, an established residential building | £390,000 | 2020-07-03 | £420,132 |
SL2 4JW area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% 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 | 89 |
| Retired | 61 |
| Part-Time Employee | 31 |
| Self-Employed | 29 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 13 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 11 |
| Other | 10 |
| Looking after home or family | 10 |
| Unemployed | 9 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Human health and social work activities | 20 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 18 |
| Education | 17 |
| Construction | 15 |
| Information and communication | 13 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 12 |
| Transport and storage | 11 |
| Other | 10 |
| Manufacturing | 10 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 9 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| William Penn Nursery School Penn Road , SL2 1PG | - not rated | 2,896 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Lea Nursery School Wexham Road , SL2 5JW | 3out of 4 | 3,452 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Baylis Court Nursery School Oatlands Drive , SL1 3HS | 3out of 4 | 3,606 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Slough Centre Nursery School Buckingham Avenue East , SL1 3EA | - not rated | 4,144 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Chalvey Nursery School & Early Years Centre Ladbrooke Road , Chalvey SL1 2SR | 4out of 4 | 5,324 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stoke Poges First School School Lane , Stoke Poges SL2 4QA | - not rated | 531 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Stoke Poges School Rogers Lane , Stoke Poges SL2 4LN | 3out of 4 | 1,162 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Wexham Court County First School Moat Drive , Wexham SL2 5TG | - not rated | 2,407 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Fulmer Infant School Alderbourne Lane , Fulmer SL3 6JB | - not rated | 2,441 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Wexham Court Primary School Church Lane , Wexham SL3 6LU | 3out of 4 | 2,448 yd | Community school | Yes | 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 | 1,162 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Wexham Court Middle School Church Lane , Wexham SL3 6LU | - not rated | 2,448 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| William Penn Middle School Penn Road , SL2 1PH | - not rated | 3,035 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| James Elliman Junior School Elliman Avenue , SL2 5BA | - not rated | 3,375 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Claycots Junior School Monksfield Way , SL2 1QX | - not rated | 3,965 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Khalsa Secondary Academy Hollybush Hill , SL2 4QB | - not rated | 474 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Pioneer Secondary Academy Hollybush Hill , Pioneer House SL2 4QB | - not rated | 487 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Wexham School Norway Drive , SL2 5QP | 3out of 4 | 2,064 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Lynch Hill Enterprise Academy Stoke Road , SL2 5AY | - not rated | 2,962 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Joseph's Catholic High School Shaggy Calf Lane , SL2 5HW | - not rated | 3,090 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Windsor Forest Colleges Group Station Road , Langley SL3 8BY | - not rated | 5,144 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grove Academy Ladbrooke Road , SL1 2SR | 1out of 4 | 5,295 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Grove Academy Ladbrooke Road , SL1 2SR | - not rated | 5,333 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Teikyo School UK Fulmer Grange , Framewood Road SL2 4QS | - not rated | 1,152 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| International School of Creative Arts Framewood Road , Wexham SL2 4QS | - not rated | 1,176 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Wexham Park Teaching Unit The Schoolroom Paediatric Department , Wexham Park Hospital SL2 4HL | - not rated | 1,287 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Holmstead School Holmstead House , Gerrards Cross Road SL2 4EX | - not rated | 2,145 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Park School Mildenhall Road , SL1 3JF | - not rated | 3,107 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wexham Park Golf Course | Wexham Street, Wexham | 456 yd | |
| Nuffield Health Fitness And Wellbeing Centre | Nuffield Health And Fitness, Wexham Street | 539 yd | |
| Blue Apple Contract Catering at Urenco Ltd | Urenco Ltd, Villiers Court Building C | 780 yd | |
| Selecta UK at Siemens Financial Services | Siemens Financial Services Ltd, Building D | 780 yd | |
| Costa | Unit C, Thomas House | 1,015 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Stag Pub | The Stag, Wexham Street | 302 yd | |
| Rose And Crown | The Rose And Crown, Hollybush Hill | 970 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-op | Bells Hill Shopping Centre, Bells Hill | 1,021 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Wexham Park Golf Course WEXHAM STREET | golf | 491 yd |
| Nuffield Health (Stoke Poges) WEXHAM STREET | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 541 yd |
| Bells Hill Recreation Ground BELLS HILL | grass pitches | 901 yd |
| Stoke Poges Village Centre ROGERS LANE | 959 yd | |
| Stoke Poges Lawn Tennis Club Rogers Lane | tennis courts | 1,012 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 | 39.9 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 86.2 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 9.4 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 11.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.