Mead Close is in Slough and in Slough district. SL3 8HX 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 Mead Close, Slough, SL3 8HX and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SL3 8HZ, SL3 8HT, SL3 8JB, SL3 8HU, SL3 8JE, SL3 8JA, SL3 8HS, SL3 8JF, SL3 8HY.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around SL3 8HX is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.7%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 46.9% | 50.3% | 3.4% | 51.0% | -0.7% |
| Male | 53.1% | 49.7% | -3.4% | 49.0% | 0.7% |
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 | 33.8% | 38.8% | 5.0% | 37.9% | 0.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 44.5% | 43.4% | -1.1% | 44.2% | -0.8% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Separated | 4.2% | 4.1% | -0.1% | 2.2% | 1.9% |
| Divorced | 12.9% | 9.5% | -3.4% | 9.1% | 0.4% |
| Widowed | 4.6% | 3.3% | -1.3% | 6.1% | -2.8% |
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 (85.1%) 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 | 41.3% | 48.7% | 7.4% | 48.4% | 0.3% |
| Good health | 38.4% | 36.4% | -2.0% | 33.6% | 2.8% |
| Fair health | 14.1% | 11.6% | -2.5% | 12.7% | -1.1% |
| Bad health | 5.2% | 2.6% | -2.6% | 4.0% | -1.4% |
| Very bad health | 1% | 0.7% | -0.3% | 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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 13.7% | 15.6% | 1.9% | 18.2% | -2.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14.4% | 10.7% | -3.7% | 9.6% | 1.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 11.8% | 8.6% | -3.2% | 13.4% | -4.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.8% | 4.1% | 0.3% | 5.3% | -1.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.4% | 16.9% | 5.5% | 16.9% | 0.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 32.7% | 41.2% | 8.5% | 33.8% | 7.4% |
| Other | 12.2% | 2.9% | -9.3% | 2.8% | 0.1% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 55.1% 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 | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Chinese | 1% | 0.7% | -0.3% | 0.7% | 0.0% |
| Indian | 7.9% | 13.9% | 6.0% | 3.1% | 10.8% |
| Pakistani | 6.2% | 8.6% | 2.4% | 2.7% | 5.9% |
| Other Asian | 2.6% | 8.3% | 5.7% | 1.6% | 6.7% |
| Black African | 5.6% | 2.3% | -3.3% | 2.5% | -0.2% |
| Black Caribbean | 2% | 0% | -2.0% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Other Black | 1.3% | 0.3% | -1.0% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.3% | 1.7% | 0.4% | 0.8% | 0.9% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 0.4% | 1.3% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.6% | 0.7% | -0.9% | 0.9% | -0.2% |
| Mixed Other | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 64.3% | 55.1% | -9.2% | 81.4% | -26.3% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Roma | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.2% | 1.1% |
| Arab | 2% | 1% | -1.0% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| Other | 3.3% | 4% | 0.7% | 1.6% | 2.4% |
In this area, 59.7% 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 | 68.2% | 59.7% | -8.5% | 83.2% | -23.5% |
| European Union | 10.8% | 14.4% | 3.6% | 6.1% | 8.3% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| Africa | 8.9% | 5.6% | -3.3% | 2.7% | 2.9% |
| Middle East and Asia | 11.1% | 17% | 5.9% | 5.6% | 11.4% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.7% | 2% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.7% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 67.5% | 59.9% | -7.6% | 83.2% | -23.3% |
| 10+ Years | 1.6% | 23.7% | 22.1% | 9.8% | 13.9% |
| 5-10 Years | 3.3% | 9.9% | 6.6% | 2.9% | 7.0% |
| 2-5 Years | 12.8% | 3.9% | -8.9% | 2.2% | 1.7% |
| Less than 2 years | 14.8% | 2.6% | -12.2% | 1.9% | 0.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 65.4% | 76.7% | -11.3% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| France | 1.6% | 0.3% | 1.3% |
| Germany | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Lithuania | 2.9% | 0.3% | 2.6% |
| Poland | 2.6% | 1.3% | 1.3% |
| Romania | 6.5% | 0.9% | 5.6% |
| Other EU countries | 2.6% | 1.5% | 1.1% |
| Turkey | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Other Europe | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| North Africa | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Southern Asia | 6.5% | 1.2% | 5.3% |
| Central and South America | 1% | 0.2% | 0.8% |
| No passport held | 7.8% | 13.5% | -5.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 17.4% | 37.2% | -19.8% |
| Christian | 41.1% | 46.2% | -5.1% |
| Hindu | 9.5% | 1.7% | 7.8% |
| Muslim | 17.8% | 6.5% | 11.3% |
| Sikh | 5.6% | 0.9% | 4.7% |
| Other religion | 1.3% | 0.6% | 0.7% |
| Not answered | 7.2% | 6.0% | 1.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Mead Close was 38.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 39.0% lower than the Langley Meads average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Mead Close has the 8th lowest crime rate of 25 local areas in Langley Meads and the 83rd lowest crime rate of 393 local areas in Slough .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 17.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -19.4%.

Households in this area have a much higher level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 97% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 31 Mead Close, Slough, Slough Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £205,000 | 2022-10-06 | £215,920 |
| 2 Mead Close, Slough, Slough Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £357,000 | 2021-04-30 | £418,843 |
| 3 Mead Close, Slough, Slough Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £349,950 | 2016-08-31 | £431,950 |
| 5 Mead Close, Slough, Slough Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £249,950 | 2015-04-24 | £396,800 |
| 5 Mead Close, Slough, Slough Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £175,000 | 2004-12-29 | £397,658 |
SL3 8HX area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 14% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 14% 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 104 |
| Self-Employed | 33 |
| Part-Time Employee | 22 |
| Retired | 21 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 17 |
| Looking after home or family | 12 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 11 |
| Other | 10 |
| Unemployed | 9 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Transport and storage | 29 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 25 |
| Human health and social work activities | 22 |
| Manufacturing | 18 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 17 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 13 |
| Information and communication | 12 |
| Construction | 12 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 11 |
| Education | 9 |
| Other | 6 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 5 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lea Nursery School Wexham Road , SL2 5JW | 4out of 4 | 3,309 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Chalvey Nursery School & Early Years Centre Ladbrooke Road , Chalvey SL1 2SR | 4out of 4 | 5,447 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 | 475 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Langley Hall Primary Academy Station Road , SL3 8GW | 3out of 4 | 483 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Marish Primary School Swabey Road , Langley SL3 8NZ | 3out of 4 | 741 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Langley Academy Primary Langley Road , Langley SL3 7EF | 4out of 4 | 1,212 yd | Free schools | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Foxborough Primary School Common Road , Langley SL3 8TX | 3out of 4 | 1,365 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Langley Academy Langley Road , Langley SL3 7EF | 3out of 4 | 1,082 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Langley Grammar School Reddington Drive , SL3 7QS | 4out of 4 | 1,345 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Bernard's Catholic Grammar School 1 Langley Road , SL3 7AF | 4out of 4 | 2,626 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ditton Park Academy Kings Reach , SL3 7UX | 3out of 4 | 2,723 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Upton Court Grammar School Lascelles Road , SL3 7PR | 4out of 4 | 3,011 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 | 471 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 | 5,444 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 | 2,824 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Long Close School Upton Court Road , Upton SL3 7LU | - not rated | 3,541 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Eton End School Trust (Datchet) Limited 35 Eton Road , Datchet SL3 9AX | - not rated | 4,108 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Littledown School Queens Road , SL1 3QW | 3out of 4 | 4,332 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Darul Madinah 50 Darvills Lane , slough SL1 2PH | - not rated | 5,081 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Langley Kebab & Grill Ltd | 5 Meadfield Road | 375 yd | |
| Lilly's Cafe | 1a Meadfield Road | 375 yd | |
| Pizza Hut | 7 Willow Parade, Meadfield Road | 402 yd | |
| Costa Coffee | 282 High Street | 431 yd | |
| Domino's Pizza | 1 Harrow Market | 443 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lotus Chinese Kitchen | 98a Meadfield Road | 211 yd | |
| Loon Tin | 33 Willoughby Road | 369 yd | |
| Woodlands Bakery | 5 Harrow Market | 442 yd | |
| Nick's Fish & Chips | 16 Harrow Market | 442 yd | |
| Lebanese Village | 286 High Street | 443 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Budgens Stores | 7 Harrow Market | 442 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Parlaunt Park Primary Academy KENNETT ROAD | grass pitches | 343 yd |
| Absolutely Fitness @ Langley College STATION ROAD | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite | 574 yd |
| Marish Primary School SWABEY ROAD | grass pitches | 801 yd |
| Langley Leisure Centre Parlaunt Road | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 812 yd |
| Iver Golf Club HOLLOW HILL LANE | golf | 910 yd |
| Harvey Park Tamar Way | grass pitches | 1,064 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 | 94.3% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 94.3% |
| 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 | 80 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 123.9 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 12.2 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 16.1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.