Shaggy Calf Lane is in Slough and in Slough district. SL2 5HQ is located in the Wexham Court electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Slough. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Shaggy Calf Lane, Slough, SL2 5HQ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SL2 5HP, SL2 5JA, SL2 5HU, SL2 5JF, SL2 5HR, SL2 5HT, SL2 5HG, SL2 5HH, SL2 5QU.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding SL2 5HQ has a slightly higher male population, with 51.9% 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 | 54% | 48.1% | -5.9% | 51.0% | -2.9% |
| Male | 46% | 51.9% | 5.9% | 49.0% | 2.9% |
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 5HQ there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 57.8% 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 | 27.2% | 30.4% | 3.2% | 37.9% | -7.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 60.3% | 57.8% | -2.5% | 44.2% | 13.6% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Separated | 3.5% | 1.3% | -2.2% | 2.2% | -0.9% |
| Divorced | 2.4% | 3.6% | 1.2% | 9.1% | -5.5% |
| Widowed | 6.3% | 6.6% | 0.3% | 6.1% | 0.5% |
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 (85.5%) 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 | 52.5% | 49.3% | -3.2% | 48.4% | 0.9% |
| Good health | 32.1% | 36.2% | 4.1% | 33.6% | 2.6% |
| Fair health | 12.1% | 11.1% | -1.0% | 12.7% | -1.6% |
| Bad health | 2.4% | 2.6% | 0.2% | 4.0% | -1.4% |
| Very bad health | 0.9% | 0.8% | -0.1% | 1.2% | -0.4% |
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 | 14.7% | 18.3% | 3.6% | 18.2% | 0.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 12.2% | 9.9% | -2.3% | 9.6% | 0.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 9.5% | 7.6% | -1.9% | 13.4% | -5.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.1% | 4.6% | 3.5% | 5.3% | -0.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 8.2% | 18.8% | 10.6% | 16.9% | 1.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 34% | 36.5% | 2.5% | 33.8% | 2.7% |
| Other | 20.4% | 4.3% | -16.1% | 2.8% | 1.5% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 8.1% 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 | 1.3% | 0% | -1.3% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Indian | 34.7% | 29% | -5.7% | 3.1% | 25.9% |
| Pakistani | 21% | 39.1% | 18.1% | 2.7% | 36.4% |
| Other Asian | 8.2% | 7.9% | -0.3% | 1.6% | 6.3% |
| Black African | 5.9% | 1% | -4.9% | 2.5% | -1.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.7% | 1.8% | 0.1% | 1.0% | 0.8% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed Other | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 22.3% | 8.1% | -14.2% | 81.4% | -73.3% |
| Arab | 0.4% | 0.2% | -0.2% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| Other | 3.5% | 12.9% | 9.4% | 1.6% | 11.3% |
In this area, 56.7% 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 | 47.5% | 56.7% | 9.2% | 83.2% | -26.5% |
| European Union | 7.8% | 2% | -5.8% | 6.1% | -4.1% |
| Africa | 6.5% | 3.6% | -2.9% | 2.7% | 0.9% |
| Middle East and Asia | 35.1% | 36% | 0.9% | 5.6% | 30.4% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 3% | 1.4% | -1.6% | 1.3% | 0.1% |
| British Overseas | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 46.2% | 56.7% | 10.5% | 83.2% | -26.5% |
| 10+ Years | 4.3% | 33.6% | 29.3% | 9.8% | 23.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 7.6% | 5.1% | -2.5% | 2.9% | 2.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 10.6% | 1% | -9.6% | 2.2% | -1.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 31.2% | 3.6% | -27.6% | 1.9% | 1.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 83.4% | 76.7% | 6.7% |
| Ireland | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Italy | 1.2% | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| Portugal | 0.2% | 0.5% | -0.3% |
| Spain | 2.4% | 0.4% | 2.0% |
| Poland | 0.6% | 1.3% | -0.7% |
| North Africa | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Southern Asia | 7.3% | 1.2% | 6.1% |
| South-East Asia | 1.2% | 0.2% | 1.0% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| No passport held | 1.8% | 13.5% | -11.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 1.6% | 37.2% | -35.6% |
| Christian | 14.2% | 46.2% | -32.0% |
| Buddhist | 0.2% | 0.5% | -0.3% |
| Hindu | 6.1% | 1.7% | 4.4% |
| Muslim | 44.7% | 6.5% | 38.2% |
| Sikh | 30.2% | 0.9% | 29.3% |
| Other religion | 0.2% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| Not answered | 2.8% | 6.0% | -3.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Shaggy Calf Lane was 19.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 74.4% lower than the Langley St Mary's average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Shaggy Calf Lane has the 2nd lowest crime rate of 17 local areas in Langley St Mary's and the 22nd lowest crime rate of 389 local areas in Slough .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 12.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -79.3%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 106 Shaggy Calf Lane, Slough, Slough Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £250,000 | 2024-02-22 | £265,020 |
| 94 Shaggy Calf Lane, Slough, Slough Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £425,000 | 2023-09-08 | £447,346 |
| 92 Shaggy Calf Lane, Slough, Slough Terraced, an established residential building | £465,000 | 2022-08-02 | £488,580 |
| 70 Shaggy Calf Lane, Slough, Slough Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £220,000 | 2021-09-30 | £250,843 |
| 74 Shaggy Calf Lane, Slough, Slough Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £200,000 | 2017-12-15 | £238,488 |
SL2 5HQ 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.
The percentage of student residents living in SL2 5HQ area is much higher than the country's average. Usually places with high percentage of students are near Universities and near entertainment places.
| Full-Time Employee | 144 |
| Retired | 73 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 44 |
| Self-Employed | 34 |
| Part-Time Employee | 29 |
| Looking after home or family | 26 |
| Other | 15 |
| Unemployed | 12 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 9 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 41 |
| Transport and storage | 30 |
| Human health and social work activities | 23 |
| Manufacturing | 22 |
| Information and communication | 17 |
| Education | 14 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 13 |
| Other | 12 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 11 |
| Construction | 9 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 8 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 8 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 7 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lea Nursery School Wexham Road , SL2 5JW | 3out of 4 | 419 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Baylis Court Nursery School Oatlands Drive , SL1 3HS | 3out of 4 | 2,046 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Slough Centre Nursery School Buckingham Avenue East , SL1 3EA | - not rated | 2,320 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| William Penn Nursery School Penn Road , SL2 1PG | - not rated | 2,440 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Chalvey Nursery School & Early Years Centre Ladbrooke Road , Chalvey SL1 2SR | 4out of 4 | 2,600 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Iqra Slough Islamic Primary School Fernside, Wexham Road , SL2 5FF | 4out of 4 | 231 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Lea Junior School Grasmere Avenue , SL2 5JD | - not rated | 271 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Willow Primary School Wexham Road , SL2 5FF | - not rated | 279 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Willow Primary School Fernside Off Wexham Rd , SL2 5FF | 3out of 4 | 279 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Ethelbert's Catholic Primary School Wexham Road , SL2 5QR | - not rated | 357 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| James Elliman Junior School Elliman Avenue , SL2 5BA | - not rated | 993 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Wexham Court Middle School Church Lane , Wexham SL3 6LU | - not rated | 1,031 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| William Penn Middle School Penn Road , SL2 1PH | - not rated | 2,558 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Stoke Poges Middle School Rogers Lane , Stoke Poges SL2 4LN | - not rated | 3,601 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Claycots Junior School Monksfield Way , SL2 1QX | - not rated | 3,624 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Joseph's Catholic High School Shaggy Calf Lane , SL2 5HW | - not rated | 286 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Joseph's Catholic High School Shaggy Calf Lane , SL2 5HW | 3out of 4 | 286 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Lynch Hill Enterprise Academy Stoke Road , SL2 5AY | - not rated | 478 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Lynch Hill Enterprise Academy Stoke Road , SL2 5AY | - not rated | 497 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Wexham School Norway Drive , SL2 5QP | 3out of 4 | 1,275 yd | Community 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 | 3,254 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 | 2,567 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Grove Academy Ladbrooke Road , SL1 2SR | - not rated | 2,605 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Littledown School Queen's Road , SL1 3QW | - not rated | 939 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Littledown School Queens Road , SL1 3QW | 3out of 4 | 939 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Bernard's Preparatory School Hawtrey Close , SL1 1TB | - not rated | 1,381 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Park School Mildenhall Road , SL1 3JF | - not rated | 1,398 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Wexham Park Teaching Unit The Schoolroom Paediatric Department , Wexham Park Hospital SL2 4HL | - not rated | 1,878 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meghna Tandoori | 7 Upton Lea Parade | 347 yd | |
| Arbour Park (Slough Town Football Club) | Arbour Park, Stoke Road | 477 yd | |
| Elite Banqueting Suite Ltd | The Park, Wexham Road | 647 yd | |
| Chohan Sweets | 99 Stoke Road | 695 yd | |
| Grill Garden | 110a Stoke Road | 698 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Slough Irish Club | Irish Society Club, Sheehy Way | 494 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maharaja Sweets | 8 Grasmere Parade | 319 yd | |
| Imran Tandoori | 257 Wexham Road | 340 yd | |
| Roxy Chicken and Chips Limited | 2 Upton Lea Parade | 351 yd | |
| Panjab Food Junction | 171 Stoke Road | 540 yd | |
| Salvation Army Centre | The Salvation Army, Stoke Road | 828 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sabar Brothers Superstore | 215 Wexham Road | 340 yd | |
| Sam Food and Wine | 173 Stoke Road | 535 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Arbour Park Community Sports Stadium STOKE ROAD | artificial grass pitch | 434 yd |
| Lynch Hill Enterprise Academy Stoke Road | grass pitches | 452 yd |
| Khalsa Primary School WEXHAM ROAD | grass pitches | 500 yd |
| Arbour Vale School (Closed) Stoke Road | grass pitches, swimming pool | 538 yd |
| Slough Town Fc (Closed) Wexham Road | grass pitches | 649 yd |
| South Bucks Golf Academy (Closed) WEXHAM ROAD | golf | 796 yd |
| Activ8 Gym Ltd MILL STREET | health and fitness suite | 862 yd |
| James Elliman Academy ELLIMAN AVENUE | grass pitches | 993 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 | 228.1 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 25.3 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 115 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.