Borderside is in Slough and in Slough district. SL2 5QU 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 Borderside, Slough, SL2 5QU and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SL2 5QX, SL2 5HR, SL2 5QT, SL2 5QY, SL2 5HG, SL2 5QS, SL2 5QL, SL2 5JB, SL2 5HP.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around SL2 5QU is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.3%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 53% | 50.7% | -2.3% | 51.0% | -0.3% |
| Male | 47% | 49.3% | 2.3% | 49.0% | 0.3% |
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 | 34.3% | 33.3% | -1.0% | 37.9% | -4.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 45.1% | 46.2% | 1.1% | 44.2% | 2.0% |
| Separated | 4.3% | 2.2% | -2.1% | 2.2% | 0.0% |
| Divorced | 8% | 9.7% | 1.7% | 9.1% | 0.6% |
| Widowed | 8.3% | 8.5% | 0.2% | 6.1% | 2.4% |
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 | 35.4% | 46.5% | 11.1% | 48.4% | -1.9% |
| Good health | 42.9% | 31.5% | -11.4% | 33.6% | -2.1% |
| Fair health | 14.2% | 15.2% | 1.0% | 12.7% | 2.5% |
| Bad health | 6% | 4.9% | -1.1% | 4.0% | 0.9% |
| Very bad health | 1.4% | 2% | 0.6% | 1.2% | 0.8% |
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 5QU this area, 28.8% 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 22.5%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 28.4% | 28.8% | 0.4% | 18.2% | 10.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 17.9% | 14.1% | -3.8% | 9.6% | 4.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 13.9% | 11.6% | -2.3% | 13.4% | -1.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.2% | 4.7% | 3.5% | 5.3% | -0.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 7.1% | 14.1% | 7.0% | 16.9% | -2.8% |
| Degree or Similar | 21.9% | 22.5% | 0.6% | 33.8% | -11.3% |
| Other | 9.6% | 4.4% | -5.2% | 2.8% | 1.6% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 30.8% 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 | 1.2% | 0% | -1.2% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 14.5% | 15.9% | 1.4% | 3.1% | 12.8% |
| Pakistani | 19% | 20.5% | 1.5% | 2.7% | 17.8% |
| Other Asian | 11.1% | 7.8% | -3.3% | 1.6% | 6.2% |
| Black African | 4.6% | 9.8% | 5.2% | 2.5% | 7.3% |
| Black Caribbean | 3.6% | 1% | -2.6% | 1.0% | 0.0% |
| Other Black | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% | 0.5% | -0.3% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.5% | 1% | 0.5% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and African | 1.2% | 1.7% | 0.5% | 0.4% | 1.3% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.9% | 1.7% | -0.2% | 0.9% | 0.8% |
| Mixed Other | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.6% |
| White | 39% | 30.8% | -8.2% | 81.4% | -50.6% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Arab | 0% | 2% | 2.0% | 0.6% | 1.4% |
| Other | 2.9% | 7.1% | 4.2% | 1.6% | 5.5% |
In this area, 50.1% 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 | 56.1% | 50.1% | -6.0% | 83.2% | -33.1% |
| European Union | 6.5% | 9% | 2.5% | 6.1% | 2.9% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.7% | 1% | 0.3% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| Africa | 7% | 9.8% | 2.8% | 2.7% | 7.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 27.5% | 29.6% | 2.1% | 5.6% | 24.0% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 2.2% | 0.5% | -1.7% | 1.3% | -0.8% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 54.7% | 50.1% | -4.6% | 83.2% | -33.1% |
| 10+ Years | 4.8% | 35% | 30.2% | 9.8% | 25.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 8% | 7.6% | -0.4% | 2.9% | 4.7% |
| 2-5 Years | 13% | 4.4% | -8.6% | 2.2% | 2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 19.5% | 2.9% | -16.6% | 1.9% | 1.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 59.7% | 76.7% | -17.0% |
| Ireland | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Germany | 1% | 0.2% | 0.8% |
| Italy | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Portugal | 1.9% | 0.5% | 1.4% |
| Poland | 5.3% | 1.3% | 4.0% |
| Romania | 2.4% | 0.9% | 1.5% |
| Other EU countries | 3.4% | 1.5% | 1.9% |
| North Africa | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1.7% | 0.3% | 1.4% |
| Southern Asia | 9.9% | 1.2% | 8.7% |
| South-East Asia | 2.4% | 0.2% | 2.2% |
| No passport held | 11.1% | 13.5% | -2.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 8.5% | 37.2% | -28.7% |
| Christian | 38.3% | 46.2% | -7.9% |
| Hindu | 4.6% | 1.7% | 2.9% |
| Muslim | 28.3% | 6.5% | 21.8% |
| Sikh | 15.1% | 0.9% | 14.2% |
| Not answered | 5.1% | 6.0% | -0.9% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Borderside was 112.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 132.0% higher than the Upton Lea average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Borderside has the 5th highest crime rate of 27 local areas in Upton Lea and the 116th highest crime rate of 393 local areas in Slough .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 64.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -37.3%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 134 Borderside, Slough, Slough Terraced, an established residential building | £350,000 | 2023-01-06 | £362,250 |
| 134 Borderside, Slough, Slough Terraced, an established residential building | £168,000 | 2004-11-12 | £381,316 |
| 148 Borderside, Slough, Slough Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £60,000 | 1999-10-01 | £261,841 |
| 144 Borderside, Slough, Slough Terraced, an established residential building | £69,000 | 1998-07-01 | £348,366 |
| 142 Borderside, Slough, Slough Terraced, an established residential building | £65,000 | 1997-09-05 | £369,643 |
| Full-Time Employee | 100 |
| Retired | 55 |
| Part-Time Employee | 34 |
| Self-Employed | 26 |
| Looking after home or family | 26 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 20 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 19 |
| Unemployed | 15 |
| Other | 14 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 12 |
| Human health and social work activities | 33 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 24 |
| Transport and storage | 15 |
| Education | 14 |
| Manufacturing | 13 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 13 |
| Construction | 9 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 9 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 8 |
| Other | 5 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 4 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lea Nursery School Wexham Road , SL2 5JW | 4out of 4 | 612 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Baylis Court Nursery School Oatlands Drive , SL1 3HS | 3out of 4 | 2,017 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Slough Centre Nursery School Buckingham Avenue East , SL1 3EA | 4out of 4 | 2,337 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Chalvey Nursery School & Early Years Centre Ladbrooke Road , Chalvey SL1 2SR | 4out of 4 | 2,748 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Cippenham Nursery School St Andrew's Way , Cippenham SL1 5NL | 3out of 4 | 5,030 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Ethelbert's Catholic Primary School Wexham Road , SL2 5QR | 3out of 4 | 146 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Khalsa Primary School Wexham Road , SL2 5QR | - not rated | 319 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Iqra Slough Islamic Primary School Fernside, Wexham Road , SL2 5FF | 3out of 4 | 444 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Willow Primary School Fernside Off Wexham Rd , SL2 5FF | 3out of 4 | 487 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Wexham Court Primary School Church Lane , Wexham SL3 6LU | 3out of 4 | 897 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 | 306 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Lynch Hill Enterprise Academy Stoke Road , SL2 5AY | 1out of 4 | 431 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Wexham School Norway Drive , SL2 5QP | 3out of 4 | 1,096 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Bernard's Catholic Grammar School 1 Langley Road , SL3 7AF | 4out of 4 | 1,848 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Upton Court Grammar School Lascelles Road , SL3 7PR | 4out of 4 | 1,978 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 | 3,349 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 | 2,753 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Littledown School Queens Road , SL1 3QW | 3out of 4 | 1,061 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Bernard's Preparatory School Hawtrey Close , SL1 1TB | - not rated | 1,581 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Long Close School Upton Court Road , Upton SL3 7LU | - not rated | 2,268 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Darul Madinah 50 Darvills Lane , slough SL1 2PH | - not rated | 2,312 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Arbour Vale School Farnham Road , Farnham Royal SL2 3AE | 1out of 4 | 3,168 yd | Academy special sponsor led | 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 | 356 yd | |
| Elite Banqueting Suite Ltd | The Park, Wexham Road | 504 yd | |
| Arbour Park (Slough Town Football Club) | Arbour Park, Stoke Road | 613 yd | |
| Chohan Sweets | 99 Stoke Road | 888 yd | |
| Grill Garden | 110a Stoke Road | 896 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Slough Irish Club | Irish Society Club, Sheehy Way | 391 yd | |
| Wexham Bowls Club | Wexham Bowls Club, Norway Drive | 909 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maharaja Sweets | 8 Grasmere Parade | 249 yd | |
| Imran Tandoori | 257 Wexham Road | 325 yd | |
| Roxy Chicken and Chips Limited | 2 Upton Lea Parade | 360 yd | |
| Asian Bite | 104 Knolton Way | 626 yd | |
| Panjab Food Junction | 171 Stoke Road | 702 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sabar Brothers Superstore | 215 Wexham Road | 325 yd | |
| Sam Food and Wine | 173 Stoke Road | 695 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Khalsa Primary School WEXHAM ROAD | grass pitches | 441 yd |
| Lynch Hill Enterprise Academy Stoke Road | grass pitches | 504 yd |
| Slough Town Fc (Closed) Wexham Road | grass pitches | 505 yd |
| Arbour Park Community Sports Stadium STOKE ROAD | artificial grass pitch | 534 yd |
| Arbour Vale School (Closed) Stoke Road | grass pitches, swimming pool | 596 yd |
| South Bucks Golf Academy (Closed) WEXHAM ROAD | golf | 642 yd |
| Wexham School Norway Drive | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, tennis courts | 950 yd |
| Activ8 Gym Ltd MILL STREET | health and fitness suite | 1,071 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 | 79.4 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 100.7 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 17 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.