Windrush Avenue is in Slough and in Slough district. SL3 8ER is located in the Langley Meads electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Slough. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Windrush Avenue, Slough, SL3 8ER and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SL3 8EP, SL3 8EN, SL3 8EW, SL3 8EB, SL3 8EE, SL3 8EH, SL3 8EA, SL3 8BE, SL3 8EF.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding SL3 8ER 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 | 50% | 48.9% | -1.1% | 51.0% | -2.1% |
| Male | 50% | 51.1% | 1.1% | 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 8ER there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 64.7% 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 | 25.7% | 23% | -2.7% | 37.9% | -14.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 59.9% | 64.7% | 4.8% | 44.2% | 20.5% |
| Separated | 2.2% | 1.9% | -0.3% | 2.2% | -0.3% |
| Divorced | 5.5% | 3% | -2.5% | 9.1% | -6.1% |
| Widowed | 6.6% | 7.4% | 0.8% | 6.1% | 1.3% |
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 (87.1%) 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 | 48.3% | 51.9% | 3.6% | 48.4% | 3.5% |
| Good health | 37.5% | 35.2% | -2.3% | 33.6% | 1.6% |
| Fair health | 12.2% | 11.5% | -0.7% | 12.7% | -1.2% |
| Bad health | 1.2% | 1.4% | 0.2% | 4.0% | -2.6% |
| Very bad health | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 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.
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 45.1%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 16.9% | 13.4% | -3.5% | 18.2% | -4.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 15.4% | 9.3% | -6.1% | 9.6% | -0.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16.2% | 8.6% | -7.6% | 13.4% | -4.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.1% | 6.7% | 1.6% | 5.3% | 1.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11% | 14.2% | 3.2% | 16.9% | -2.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 26.1% | 45.1% | 19.0% | 33.8% | 11.3% |
| Other | 9.2% | 2.6% | -6.6% | 2.8% | -0.2% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 33.2% 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 | 0.9% | 1.6% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.9% |
| Indian | 20.9% | 39.2% | 18.3% | 3.1% | 36.1% |
| Pakistani | 2.6% | 11.5% | 8.9% | 2.7% | 8.8% |
| Other Asian | 2.9% | 1.6% | -1.3% | 1.6% | 0.0% |
| Black African | 0.3% | 4.1% | 3.8% | 2.5% | 1.6% |
| Black Caribbean | 2.9% | 2.7% | -0.2% | 1.0% | 1.7% |
| Other Black | 2% | 0% | -2.0% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 2.2% | 1.9% | 0.8% | 1.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 1.2% | 0.5% | -0.7% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| White | 60.2% | 33.2% | -27.0% | 81.4% | -48.2% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Arab | 1.5% | 1.4% | -0.1% | 0.6% | 0.8% |
| Other | 3.8% | 1.6% | -2.2% | 1.6% | 0.0% |
In this area, 65.3% 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 | 77.9% | 65.3% | -12.6% | 83.2% | -17.9% |
| European Union | 5.8% | 5.5% | -0.3% | 6.1% | -0.6% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| Africa | 2.3% | 3.6% | 1.3% | 2.7% | 0.9% |
| Middle East and Asia | 11.6% | 23.2% | 11.6% | 5.6% | 17.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 2.3% | 1.1% | -1.2% | 1.3% | -0.2% |
| British Overseas | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 77% | 65.7% | -11.3% | 83.2% | -17.5% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 25% | 25.0% | 9.8% | 15.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 3.2% | 4.1% | 0.9% | 2.9% | 1.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 4.9% | 3.6% | -1.3% | 2.2% | 1.4% |
| Less than 2 years | 14.8% | 1.6% | -13.2% | 1.9% | -0.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 83.3% | 76.7% | 6.6% |
| Italy | 1.4% | 0.6% | 0.8% |
| Poland | 0.8% | 1.3% | -0.5% |
| Romania | 3% | 0.9% | 2.1% |
| Other EU countries | 1.4% | 1.5% | -0.1% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1.1% | 0.3% | 0.8% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 4.1% | 1.2% | 2.9% |
| South-East Asia | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 3.6% | 13.5% | -9.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 10.4% | 37.2% | -26.8% |
| Christian | 34.1% | 46.2% | -12.1% |
| Buddhist | 1.1% | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Hindu | 19.3% | 1.7% | 17.6% |
| Muslim | 19.9% | 6.5% | 13.4% |
| Sikh | 11.2% | 0.9% | 10.3% |
| Other religion | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Not answered | 3.5% | 6.0% | -2.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Windrush Avenue was 42.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 66.2% lower than the Colnbrook & Poyle average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Windrush Avenue has the 3rd lowest crime rate of 40 local areas in Colnbrook & Poyle and the 94th lowest crime rate of 393 local areas in Slough .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 15.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -8.5%.

Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 86% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 19 Windrush Avenue, Slough, Slough Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £527,000 | 2024-05-10 | £554,653 |
| 25 Windrush Avenue, Slough, Slough Terraced, an established residential building | £390,000 | 2021-10-05 | £433,101 |
| 30 Windrush Avenue, Slough, Slough Terraced, an established residential building | £360,000 | 2021-09-22 | £407,213 |
| 1 Windrush Avenue, Slough, Slough Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £475,000 | 2020-10-12 | £554,787 |
| 22 Windrush Avenue, Slough, Slough Terraced, an established residential building | £392,000 | 2018-06-06 | £457,407 |
SL3 8ER area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 23% 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.
SL3 8ER 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 | 93 |
| Retired | 49 |
| Part-Time Employee | 37 |
| Self-Employed | 32 |
| Looking after home or family | 18 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 15 |
| Other | 10 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 1 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 33 |
| Transport and storage | 29 |
| Manufacturing | 28 |
| Education | 14 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 11 |
| Construction | 8 |
| Information and communication | 7 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Human health and social work activities | 5 |
| Other | 5 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Mining and quarrying | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lea Nursery School Wexham Road , SL2 5JW | 4out of 4 | 3,645 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Langley Heritage Primary Kennett Road , Langley SL3 8EQ | 2out of 4 | 320 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Langley Hall Primary Academy Station Road , SL3 8GW | 3out of 4 | 615 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Marish Primary School Swabey Road , Langley SL3 8NZ | 3out of 4 | 663 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Foxborough Primary School Common Road , Langley SL3 8TX | 3out of 4 | 886 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Holy Family Catholic Primary School High Street , Langley SL3 8NF | 4out of 4 | 1,155 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Langley Grammar School Reddington Drive , SL3 7QS | 4out of 4 | 1,218 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Langley Academy Langley Road , Langley SL3 7EF | 3out of 4 | 1,248 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ditton Park Academy Kings Reach , SL3 7UX | 3out of 4 | 2,711 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Bernard's Catholic Grammar School 1 Langley Road , SL3 7AF | 4out of 4 | 2,813 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Upton Court Grammar School Lascelles Road , SL3 7PR | 4out of 4 | 3,154 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 | 756 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | 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 | 3,045 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Long Close School Upton Court Road , Upton SL3 7LU | - not rated | 3,639 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Eton End School Trust (Datchet) Limited 35 Eton Road , Datchet SL3 9AX | - not rated | 4,024 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Littledown School Queens Road , SL1 3QW | 3out of 4 | 4,625 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Green Corridor Main Road Nurseries , Stanwell Moor Road TW19 6BS | - not rated | 5,149 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eurest Services at Virgin Media | Unit G, Heron Drive | 331 yd | |
| Pizza Hut | 7 Willow Parade, Meadfield Road | 552 yd | |
| Langley Kebab & Grill Ltd | 5 Meadfield Road | 564 yd | |
| Lilly's Cafe | 1a Meadfield Road | 564 yd | |
| Costa Coffee | 282 High Street | 607 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Loon Tin | 33 Willoughby Road | 399 yd | |
| Burger Plus | 258 High Street | 483 yd | |
| Subway | 250 High Street | 483 yd | |
| Lotus Chinese Kitchen | 98a Meadfield Road | 536 yd | |
| Lebanese Village | 286 High Street | 618 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Budgens Stores | 7 Harrow Market | 712 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Langley Leisure Centre Parlaunt Road | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 284 yd |
| Parlaunt Park Primary Academy KENNETT ROAD | grass pitches | 293 yd |
| Harvey Park Tamar Way | grass pitches | 539 yd |
| Horsemoor Green Community Centre WYLANDS ROAD | 783 yd | |
| Marish Primary School SWABEY ROAD | grass pitches | 788 yd |
| Absolutely Fitness @ Langley College STATION ROAD | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite | 868 yd |
| Foxborough Primary School COMMON ROAD | grass pitches | 909 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 | 64.8 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 84.7 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10.7 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 12.6 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.