Carlton Road is in Slough and in Slough district. SL2 5PX is located in the Upton Lea electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Slough. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Carlton Road, Slough, SL2 5PX and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SL2 5QA, SL2 5JP, SL2 5PU, SL2 5PY, SL2 5QB, SL2 5PZ, SL2 5JU, SL2 5JW, SL2 5JS.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding SL2 5PX has a slightly higher male population, with 52.1% 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 | 50.9% | 47.9% | -3.0% | 51.0% | -3.1% |
| Male | 49.1% | 52.1% | 3.0% | 49.0% | 3.1% |
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 5PX there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 56.8% 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 | 32.1% | 30% | -2.1% | 37.9% | -7.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 54.8% | 56.8% | 2.0% | 44.2% | 12.6% |
| Separated | 3.4% | 3.5% | 0.1% | 2.2% | 1.3% |
| Divorced | 3.8% | 3.8% | 0.0% | 9.1% | -5.3% |
| Widowed | 5.9% | 5.9% | 0.0% | 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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 45.1% | 51.4% | 6.3% | 48.4% | 3.0% |
| Good health | 35.2% | 31.1% | -4.1% | 33.6% | -2.5% |
| Fair health | 15.9% | 13% | -2.9% | 12.7% | 0.3% |
| Bad health | 3.5% | 4.5% | 1.0% | 4.0% | 0.5% |
| Very bad health | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.2% | -1.2% |
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 5PX this area, 31.2% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly higher than the UK average of 18.2%. This area stands out for its low percentage of residents with higher education degree. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 19.9%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 26.6% | 31.2% | 4.6% | 18.2% | 13.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14.1% | 10.4% | -3.7% | 9.6% | 0.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 8.3% | 17.8% | 9.5% | 13.4% | 4.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 5.3% | -5.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 6.6% | 15.7% | 9.1% | 16.9% | -1.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 23.1% | 19.9% | -3.2% | 33.8% | -13.9% |
| Other | 20.3% | 5% | -15.3% | 2.8% | 2.2% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 8.4% 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 | 0.8% | 0.4% | -0.4% | 1.1% | -0.7% |
| Chinese | 1.8% | 0% | -1.8% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 17.2% | 24% | 6.8% | 3.1% | 20.9% |
| Pakistani | 39% | 39.8% | 0.8% | 2.7% | 37.1% |
| Other Asian | 9.9% | 10.1% | 0.2% | 1.6% | 8.5% |
| Black African | 1.8% | 1.3% | -0.5% | 2.5% | -1.2% |
| Black Caribbean | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Other Black | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.8% | 1.5% | 0.7% | 0.8% | 0.7% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.8% | 0.2% | -0.6% | 0.9% | -0.7% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 1.5% | 1.2% | 0.8% | 0.7% |
| White | 21% | 8.4% | -12.6% | 81.4% | -73.0% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.1% | 1.0% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| Other | 5.1% | 11.3% | 6.2% | 1.6% | 9.7% |
In this area, 51.6% 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 | 52.4% | 51.6% | -0.8% | 83.2% | -31.6% |
| European Union | 8.1% | 4.1% | -4.0% | 6.1% | -2.0% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| Africa | 2.8% | 1.1% | -1.7% | 2.7% | -1.6% |
| Middle East and Asia | 36.2% | 42.6% | 6.4% | 5.6% | 37.0% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 51.9% | 51.5% | -0.4% | 83.2% | -31.7% |
| 10+ Years | 3.3% | 36% | 32.7% | 9.8% | 26.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 8.4% | 4% | -4.4% | 2.9% | 1.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 11.4% | 4% | -7.4% | 2.2% | 1.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 25.1% | 4.5% | -20.6% | 1.9% | 2.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 68.3% | 76.7% | -8.4% |
| Ireland | 0.2% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| France | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Italy | 1.3% | 0.6% | 0.7% |
| Portugal | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Spain | 0.9% | 0.4% | 0.5% |
| Poland | 1.7% | 1.3% | 0.4% |
| Other EU countries | 1.9% | 1.5% | 0.4% |
| Southern Asia | 19.8% | 1.2% | 18.6% |
| No passport held | 4.7% | 13.5% | -8.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 2.5% | 37.2% | -34.7% |
| Christian | 8% | 46.2% | -38.2% |
| Buddhist | 0.2% | 0.5% | -0.3% |
| Hindu | 3.8% | 1.7% | 2.1% |
| Muslim | 54.3% | 6.5% | 47.8% |
| Sikh | 28.8% | 0.9% | 27.9% |
| Not answered | 2.3% | 6.0% | -3.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Carlton Road was 44.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 8.5% lower than the Upton Lea average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Carlton Road has the 9th lowest crime rate of 27 local areas in Upton Lea and the 105th lowest crime rate of 393 local areas in Slough .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 26.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -15.6%.

Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 85% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 13 Carlton Road, Slough, Slough Terraced, an established residential building | £380,000 | 2023-08-16 | £385,834 |
| 27 Carlton Road, Slough, Slough Terraced, an established residential building | £320,000 | 2020-12-11 | £359,095 |
| 17 Carlton Road, Slough, Slough Terraced, an established residential building | £247,000 | 2013-10-25 | £433,671 |
| 21 Carlton Road, Slough, Slough Terraced, an established residential building | £207,000 | 2010-12-20 | £397,953 |
| 17 Carlton Road, Slough, Slough Terraced, an established residential building | £200,000 | 2009-07-31 | £415,933 |
SL2 5PX area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 20% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 12% 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.
The percentage of student residents living in SL2 5PX 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 | 80 |
| Looking after home or family | 51 |
| Part-Time Employee | 43 |
| Self-Employed | 42 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 35 |
| Retired | 32 |
| Unemployed | 20 |
| Other | 15 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 12 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 9 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 33 |
| Transport and storage | 24 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 19 |
| Manufacturing | 16 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 13 |
| Information and communication | 13 |
| Construction | 10 |
| Human health and social work activities | 9 |
| Other | 8 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 4 |
| Education | 4 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 3 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| 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 | 4out of 4 | 194 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Baylis Court Nursery School Oatlands Drive , SL1 3HS | 3out of 4 | 2,350 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Slough Centre Nursery School Buckingham Avenue East , SL1 3EA | 4out of 4 | 2,599 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Chalvey Nursery School & Early Years Centre Ladbrooke Road , Chalvey SL1 2SR | 4out of 4 | 2,732 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Cippenham Nursery School St Andrew's Way , Cippenham SL1 5NL | 3out of 4 | 5,264 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Willow Primary School Fernside Off Wexham Rd , SL2 5FF | 3out of 4 | 185 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Iqra Slough Islamic Primary School Fernside, Wexham Road , SL2 5FF | 3out of 4 | 209 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Ethelbert's Catholic Primary School Wexham Road , SL2 5QR | 3out of 4 | 547 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Khalsa Primary School Wexham Road , SL2 5QR | - not rated | 781 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Wexham Court Primary School Church Lane , Wexham SL3 6LU | 3out of 4 | 975 yd | Community school | Yes | 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 | 3out of 4 | 599 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Lynch Hill Enterprise Academy Stoke Road , SL2 5AY | 1out of 4 | 814 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Wexham School Norway Drive , SL2 5QP | 3out of 4 | 1,292 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Bernard's Catholic Grammar School 1 Langley Road , SL3 7AF | 4out of 4 | 1,395 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Upton Court Grammar School Lascelles Road , SL3 7PR | 4out of 4 | 1,562 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | 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 | 2,939 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 | - not rated | 2,735 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Bernard's Preparatory School Hawtrey Close , SL1 1TB | - not rated | 1,136 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Littledown School Queens Road , SL1 3QW | 3out of 4 | 1,143 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Long Close School Upton Court Road , Upton SL3 7LU | - not rated | 1,917 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Darul Madinah 50 Darvills Lane , slough SL1 2PH | - not rated | 2,293 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Eton End School Trust (Datchet) Limited 35 Eton Road , Datchet SL3 9AX | - not rated | 3,288 yd | Other independent school | Yes | 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 | 109 yd | |
| Arbour Park (Slough Town Football Club) | Arbour Park, Stoke Road | 907 yd | |
| Elite Banqueting Suite Ltd | The Park, Wexham Road | 957 yd | |
| Grill Garden | 110a Stoke Road | 1,001 yd | |
| Chohan Sweets | 99 Stoke Road | 1,019 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Slough Irish Club | Irish Society Club, Sheehy Way | 260 yd | |
| Pinner Cricket Club | Montesoles Playing Fields, Uxbridge Road | 1,092 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roxy Chicken and Chips Limited | 2 Upton Lea Parade | 105 yd | |
| Imran Tandoori | 257 Wexham Road | 141 yd | |
| Maharaja Sweets | 8 Grasmere Parade | 233 yd | |
| Asian Bite | 104 Knolton Way | 810 yd | |
| Top One | 71 Uxbridge Road | 928 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sabar Brothers Superstore | 215 Wexham Road | 141 yd | |
| Sam Food and Wine | 173 Stoke Road | 939 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 78 Uxbridge Road | 1,017 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Arbour Park Community Sports Stadium STOKE ROAD | artificial grass pitch | 881 yd |
| Lynch Hill Enterprise Academy Stoke Road | grass pitches | 899 yd |
| Khalsa Primary School WEXHAM ROAD | grass pitches | 899 yd |
| Slough Town Fc (Closed) Wexham Road | grass pitches | 958 yd |
| Arbour Vale School (Closed) Stoke Road | grass pitches, swimming pool | 986 yd |
| St Bernards Prep School HAWTREY CLOSE | grass pitches | 1,026 yd |
| Activ8 Gym Ltd MILL STREET | health and fitness suite | 1,034 yd |
| South Bucks Golf Academy (Closed) WEXHAM ROAD | golf | 1,082 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 | 124 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 16 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.