Palmerston Avenue is in Slough and in Slough district. SL3 7PU is located in the Upton electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Slough. This postcode has been in use since 1985-04-01.
StreetScan combines information about Palmerston Avenue, Slough, SL3 7PU and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SL3 7NX, SL3 7NY, SL3 7NZ, SL3 7HG, SL3 7HQ, SL3 7JL, SL3 7SP, SL3 7NU, SL1 1NN.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding SL3 7PU has a slightly higher male population, with 51.1% 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 | 52.3% | 48.9% | -3.4% | 51.0% | -2.1% |
| Male | 47.7% | 51.1% | 3.4% | 49.0% | 2.1% |
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 SL3 7PU there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 60.2% 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 | 31.3% | 27.8% | -3.5% | 37.9% | -10.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 59.1% | 60.2% | 1.1% | 44.2% | 16.0% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 1.4% | 1.4% | 0.0% | 2.2% | -0.8% |
| Divorced | 3.5% | 4.6% | 1.1% | 9.1% | -4.5% |
| Widowed | 4.3% | 6% | 1.7% | 6.1% | -0.1% |
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 (85.7%) 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 | 51.2% | 55.2% | 4.0% | 48.4% | 6.8% |
| Good health | 33.3% | 30.5% | -2.8% | 33.6% | -3.1% |
| Fair health | 12.3% | 12.1% | -0.2% | 12.7% | -0.6% |
| Bad health | 3.3% | 1.5% | -1.8% | 4.0% | -2.5% |
| Very bad health | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 1.2% | -0.5% |
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.
This area stands out for its high percentage of residents with higher education degree or similar. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 53.8%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 16.8% | 13.7% | -3.1% | 18.2% | -4.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 8.7% | 2.9% | -5.8% | 9.6% | -6.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 11.6% | 8.4% | -3.2% | 13.4% | -5.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.4% | 1.7% | 0.3% | 5.3% | -3.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13% | 15.4% | 2.4% | 16.9% | -1.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 37.4% | 53.8% | 16.4% | 33.8% | 20.0% |
| Other | 11% | 4.1% | -6.9% | 2.8% | 1.3% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 12.3% 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% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 1.1% | 0.1% |
| Chinese | 1.4% | 0.5% | -0.9% | 0.7% | -0.2% |
| Indian | 45.8% | 50.8% | 5.0% | 3.1% | 47.7% |
| Pakistani | 11.2% | 18.6% | 7.4% | 2.7% | 15.9% |
| Other Asian | 11.6% | 5.3% | -6.3% | 1.6% | 3.7% |
| Black African | 2.8% | 2.4% | -0.4% | 2.5% | -0.1% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Other Black | 0.2% | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 2.6% | 0% | -2.6% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 19.5% | 12.3% | -7.2% | 81.4% | -69.1% |
| Arab | 2.1% | 0.2% | -1.9% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| Other | 1.2% | 7.7% | 6.5% | 1.6% | 6.1% |
In this area, 55.4% 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 | 56.3% | 55.4% | -0.9% | 83.2% | -27.8% |
| European Union | 5.1% | 6% | 0.9% | 6.1% | -0.1% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 10.2% | 9.9% | -0.3% | 2.7% | 7.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 27.9% | 28.7% | 0.8% | 5.6% | 23.1% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 55.6% | 55.7% | 0.1% | 83.2% | -27.5% |
| 10+ Years | 1.6% | 38.5% | 36.9% | 9.8% | 28.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.3% | 4.1% | 1.8% | 2.9% | 1.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 4.2% | 0.5% | -3.7% | 2.2% | -1.7% |
| Less than 2 years | 36.3% | 1.2% | -35.1% | 1.9% | -0.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 90.7% | 76.7% | 14.0% |
| France | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Italy | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Poland | 2.2% | 1.3% | 0.9% |
| Romania | 0.7% | 0.9% | -0.2% |
| Other EU countries | 1.2% | 1.5% | -0.3% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 2.4% | 1.2% | 1.2% |
| No passport held | 1% | 13.5% | -12.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 1.9% | 37.2% | -35.3% |
| Christian | 12.7% | 46.2% | -33.5% |
| Hindu | 20.2% | 1.7% | 18.5% |
| Muslim | 22.4% | 6.5% | 15.9% |
| Sikh | 38.2% | 0.9% | 37.3% |
| Not answered | 4.6% | 6.0% | -1.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Palmerston Avenue was 105.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 57.1% lower than the Herschel Park average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Palmerston Avenue has the 16th highest crime rate of 34 local areas in Herschel Park and the 140th highest crime rate of 389 local areas in Slough .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 67.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -71.7%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 Palmerston Avenue, Slough, Slough Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £650,000 | 2021-01-28 | £772,432 |
| 19 Palmerston Avenue, Slough, Slough Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £560,000 | 2020-01-31 | £683,423 |
| 8 Palmerston Avenue, Slough, Slough Detached, an established residential building | £375,000 | 2010-01-22 | £775,551 |
| 3 Palmerston Avenue, Slough, Slough Detached, an established residential building | £450,000 | 2007-05-08 | £907,031 |
| 32 Palmerston Avenue, Slough, Slough Detached, an established residential building | £455,000 | 2007-03-02 | £929,822 |
SL3 7PU 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 | 129 |
| Retired | 86 |
| Self-Employed | 34 |
| Part-Time Employee | 29 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 25 |
| Looking after home or family | 17 |
| Unemployed | 9 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 9 |
| Other | 7 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 5 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 39 |
| Transport and storage | 25 |
| Education | 20 |
| Human health and social work activities | 17 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 16 |
| Manufacturing | 14 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 14 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 14 |
| Information and communication | 12 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 12 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Construction | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lea Nursery School Wexham Road , SL2 5JW | 3out of 4 | 1,366 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Chalvey Nursery School & Early Years Centre Ladbrooke Road , Chalvey SL1 2SR | 4out of 4 | 2,730 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Baylis Court Nursery School Oatlands Drive , SL1 3HS | 3out of 4 | 3,398 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Slough Centre Nursery School Buckingham Avenue East , SL1 3EA | - not rated | 3,430 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| William Penn Nursery School Penn Road , SL2 1PG | - not rated | 4,073 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Mary's Church of England Primary School Yew Tree Road , SL1 2AR | 3out of 4 | 813 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ryvers School Trelawney Avenue , Langley SL3 7TS | - not rated | 1,033 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ryvers Primary School Trelawney Avenue , Langley SL3 7TS | - not rated | 1,033 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Castleview Primary School Woodstock Avenue , SL3 7LJ | - not rated | 1,119 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Castleview Primary School Woodstock Avenue , SL3 7LJ | 3out of 4 | 1,119 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wexham Court Middle School Church Lane , Wexham SL3 6LU | - not rated | 2,310 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| James Elliman Junior School Elliman Avenue , SL2 5BA | - not rated | 2,375 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| William Penn Middle School Penn Road , SL2 1PH | - not rated | 4,165 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Claycots Junior School Monksfield Way , SL2 1QX | - not rated | 5,107 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Stoke Poges Middle School Rogers Lane , Stoke Poges SL2 4LN | - not rated | 5,347 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Bernard's Catholic Grammar School 1 Langley Road , SL3 7AF | 4out of 4 | 196 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Slough Grammar School Lascelles Road , SL3 7PR | - not rated | 286 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Upton Court Grammar School Lascelles Road , SL3 7PR | 4out of 4 | 286 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ditton Park Academy Kings Reach , SL3 7UX | 3out of 4 | 869 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Langleywood School Langley Road , Langley SL3 7EF | - not rated | 1,561 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Edward's Royal Free Ecumenical Middle School, Windsor Parsonage Lane , SL4 5EN | 3out of 4 | 5,044 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Trevelyan Middle School Wood Close , SL4 3LL | 3out of 4 | 5,258 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Trevelyan Middle School Wood Close , SL4 3LL | - not rated | 5,258 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 | 2,259 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 | 2,702 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Grove Academy Ladbrooke Road , SL1 2SR | - not rated | 2,726 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 | 398 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Long Close School Upton Court Road , Upton SL3 7LU | - not rated | 859 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hillingdon Grange School Datchet Road , SL3 7LR | - not rated | 1,115 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Langley Manor Preparatory School St Mary's Road , Langley SL3 6BZ | - not rated | 1,411 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Sikh Heritage Girls School Guru Maneyo Granth Gurdwara, Middle Green , SL3 6BS | - not rated | 1,795 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Langley Haven Care Home Ltd | Langley Haven Care Home, 30 Rambler Lane | 489 yd | |
| Pinner Cricket Club | Montesoles Playing Fields, Uxbridge Road | 598 yd | |
| Sardar Jees | 335 High Street | 778 yd | |
| Blue Apple Contract Catering Limited at AkzoNobel | Akzonobel Decorative Paints, Wexham Road | 847 yd | |
| Akaya Lounge Restaurant | 307-309 High Street | 869 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pinner Cricket Club | Montesoles Playing Fields, Uxbridge Road | 598 yd | |
| Slough Hockey Club | Hockey Club, Upton Court Road | 1,012 yd | |
| Slough Cricket Club | Cricket Club, Upton Court Road | 1,024 yd | |
| The Brickhouse | 230 High Street | 1,050 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Top One | 71 Uxbridge Road | 645 yd | |
| Veggie Master | 337 High Street | 788 yd | |
| New Shahi Spice | 327-329 High Street | 788 yd | |
| Boss Burger | 306 High Street | 820 yd | |
| Chaiiwala Slough Central | 300 High Street | 835 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsbury's | 78 Uxbridge Road | 525 yd | |
| Tesco | 84 London Road | 743 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| St Bernards Catholic Grammar School LANGLEY ROAD | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 195 yd |
| Upton Court Grammar School LASCELLES ROAD | grass pitches | 240 yd |
| St Bernards Prep School HAWTREY CLOSE | grass pitches | 427 yd |
| Lascelles Park Lascelles Road | grass pitches, tennis courts | 619 yd |
| Upton Court Park Upton Court Road | grass pitches | 697 yd |
| Ditton Park Academy Slough KINGS REACH | artificial grass pitch | 874 yd |
| Slough Cricket Club CRICKET CLUB CRICKET CLUB UPTON COURT ROAD | grass pitches | 1,026 yd |
| Ryvers Primary School TRELAWNEY AVENUE | grass pitches | 1,032 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 | 63.9% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 61.1% |
| 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 | 79.8 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 128.3 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 21.3 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 49.95 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.