Holmedale is in Slough and in Slough district. SL2 5RH 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 Holmedale, Slough, SL2 5RH and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SL2 5RL, SL2 5LA, SL2 5LB, SL2 5RW, SL2 5NZ, SL2 5NH, SL2 5LP, SL2 5LL, SL2 5RJ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around SL2 5RH is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.8%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 48.2% | 51.2% | 3.0% | 51.0% | 0.2% |
| Male | 51.8% | 48.8% | -3.0% | 49.0% | -0.2% |
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 | 36.4% | 37.4% | 1.0% | 37.9% | -0.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 41.5% | 44% | 2.5% | 44.2% | -0.2% |
| Married: Same sex | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 2.6% | 6.6% | 4.0% | 2.2% | 4.4% |
| Divorced | 12.3% | 7.7% | -4.6% | 9.1% | -1.4% |
| Widowed | 6.2% | 4.4% | -1.8% | 6.1% | -1.7% |
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 | 40.8% | 50.7% | 9.9% | 48.4% | 2.3% |
| Good health | 38.6% | 32.4% | -6.2% | 33.6% | -1.2% |
| Fair health | 14.9% | 12.3% | -2.6% | 12.7% | -0.4% |
| Bad health | 4.4% | 3.2% | -1.2% | 4.0% | -0.8% |
| Very bad health | 1.3% | 1.4% | 0.1% | 1.2% | 0.2% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 17.9% | 20.5% | 2.6% | 18.2% | 2.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 12.3% | 14.2% | 1.9% | 9.6% | 4.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 11.3% | 11.4% | 0.1% | 13.4% | -2.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.1% | 8% | 4.9% | 5.3% | 2.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.7% | 8.5% | -1.2% | 16.9% | -8.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 25.1% | 34.7% | 9.6% | 33.8% | 0.9% |
| Other | 20.5% | 2.8% | -17.7% | 2.8% | 0.0% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 50.5% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian | 14.9% | 7.8% | -7.1% | 3.1% | 4.7% |
| Pakistani | 10.5% | 17.4% | 6.9% | 2.7% | 14.7% |
| Other Asian | 5.3% | 9.2% | 3.9% | 1.6% | 7.6% |
| Black African | 2.2% | 1.8% | -0.4% | 2.5% | -0.7% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.8% | 2.3% | 0.5% | 1.0% | 1.3% |
| Other Black | 0.4% | 0.9% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.4% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 4.4% | 1.4% | -3.0% | 0.8% | 0.6% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.4% | 0.5% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.4% | 2.8% | 2.4% | 0.9% | 1.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0.4% | 0.9% | 0.5% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| White | 56.6% | 50.5% | -6.1% | 81.4% | -30.9% |
| Arab | 1.8% | 0.9% | -0.9% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Other | 1.3% | 3.2% | 1.9% | 1.6% | 1.6% |
In this area, 50.9% 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 | 54.4% | 50.9% | -3.5% | 83.2% | -32.3% |
| European Union | 15.8% | 18.8% | 3.0% | 6.1% | 12.7% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 0.8% | 0.6% |
| Africa | 3.9% | 3.7% | -0.2% | 2.7% | 1.0% |
| Middle East and Asia | 24.1% | 22.9% | -1.2% | 5.6% | 17.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.3% | 1.8% | 0.5% | 1.3% | 0.5% |
| Oceania | 0.4% | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 53.5% | 50.5% | -3.0% | 83.2% | -32.7% |
| 10+ Years | 7.9% | 35.9% | 28.0% | 9.8% | 26.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 10.1% | 5% | -5.1% | 2.9% | 2.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 15.8% | 4.5% | -11.3% | 2.2% | 2.3% |
| Less than 2 years | 12.7% | 4.1% | -8.6% | 1.9% | 2.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 61.8% | 76.7% | -14.9% |
| Ireland | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Germany | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| Italy | 1.8% | 0.6% | 1.2% |
| Portugal | 0.9% | 0.5% | 0.4% |
| Poland | 11.1% | 1.3% | 9.8% |
| Romania | 3.7% | 0.9% | 2.8% |
| Other EU countries | 2.3% | 1.5% | 0.8% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Southern Asia | 7.4% | 1.2% | 6.2% |
| South-East Asia | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 1.4% | 0.3% | 1.1% |
| Central and South America | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Oceania | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| No passport held | 5.5% | 13.5% | -8.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 10.9% | 37.2% | -26.3% |
| Christian | 51.4% | 46.2% | 5.2% |
| Buddhist | 1.8% | 0.5% | 1.3% |
| Hindu | 4.5% | 1.7% | 2.8% |
| Muslim | 22.7% | 6.5% | 16.2% |
| Sikh | 2.7% | 0.9% | 1.8% |
| Other religion | 1.4% | 0.6% | 0.8% |
| Not answered | 4.5% | 6.0% | -1.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Holmedale was 77.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 59.7% higher than the Upton Lea average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Holmedale has the 7th highest crime rate of 27 local areas in Upton Lea and the 184th highest crime rate of 393 local areas in Slough .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 36.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -3.5%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 27 Holmedale, Slough, Slough Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £185,000 | 2022-12-09 | £180,361 |
| 29 Holmedale, Slough, Slough Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £175,000 | 2022-10-28 | £170,955 |
| 87 Holmedale, Slough, Slough Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £190,000 | 2022-08-31 | £187,112 |
| 51 Holmedale, Slough, Slough Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £162,500 | 2021-12-16 | £163,340 |
| 91 Holmedale, Slough, Slough Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £178,000 | 2019-11-29 | £188,266 |
SL2 5RH 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 | 79 |
| Retired | 21 |
| Self-Employed | 18 |
| Part-Time Employee | 15 |
| Other | 12 |
| Looking after home or family | 10 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 8 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Human health and social work activities | 22 |
| Education | 19 |
| Transport and storage | 17 |
| Construction | 14 |
| Manufacturing | 12 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 12 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 12 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 10 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 9 |
| Information and communication | 6 |
| Other | 3 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lea Nursery School Wexham Road , SL2 5JW | 4out of 4 | 631 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Baylis Court Nursery School Oatlands Drive , SL1 3HS | 3out of 4 | 2,755 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Slough Centre Nursery School Buckingham Avenue East , SL1 3EA | 4out of 4 | 3,048 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Chalvey Nursery School & Early Years Centre Ladbrooke Road , Chalvey SL1 2SR | 4out of 4 | 3,225 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wexham Court Primary School Church Lane , Wexham SL3 6LU | 3out of 4 | 633 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Willow Primary School Fernside Off Wexham Rd , SL2 5FF | 3out of 4 | 681 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Iqra Slough Islamic Primary School Fernside, Wexham Road , SL2 5FF | 3out of 4 | 705 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Ethelbert's Catholic Primary School Wexham Road , SL2 5QR | 3out of 4 | 722 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Khalsa Primary School Wexham Road , SL2 5QR | - not rated | 1,021 yd | Academy converter | 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 | 1,000 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Wexham School Norway Drive , SL2 5QP | 3out of 4 | 1,010 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Lynch Hill Enterprise Academy Stoke Road , SL2 5AY | 1out of 4 | 1,171 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Bernard's Catholic Grammar School 1 Langley Road , SL3 7AF | 4out of 4 | 1,503 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Upton Court Grammar School Lascelles Road , SL3 7PR | 4out of 4 | 1,785 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 | 2,640 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 | 3,228 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 | 1,306 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Littledown School Queens Road , SL1 3QW | 3out of 4 | 1,634 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Long Close School Upton Court Road , Upton SL3 7LU | - not rated | 2,234 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Darul Madinah 50 Darvills Lane , slough SL1 2PH | - not rated | 2,787 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 | 3,569 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 | 541 yd | |
| Elite Banqueting Suite Ltd | The Park, Wexham Road | 1,092 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Slough Irish Club | Irish Society Club, Sheehy Way | 357 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Imran Tandoori | 257 Wexham Road | 526 yd | |
| Maharaja Sweets | 8 Grasmere Parade | 529 yd | |
| Roxy Chicken and Chips Limited | 2 Upton Lea Parade | 538 yd | |
| Asian Bite | 104 Knolton Way | 628 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sabar Brothers Superstore | 215 Wexham Road | 526 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Wexham School Norway Drive | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, tennis courts | 1,092 yd |
| Slough Town Fc (Closed) Wexham Road | grass pitches | 1,093 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 | 70.4 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 111.1 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 19.1 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 16.8 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 40 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.