Island Cottages is in Horton, Slough and in Windsor And Maidenhead district. SL3 9PQ is located in the Datchet, Horton & Wraysbury electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Windsor. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Island Cottages, Horton, Slough, SL3 9PQ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SL3 9PE, SL3 9PH, SL3 9PG, SL3 9PN, SL3 9PJ, SL3 9PU, TW19 5NT, SL3 9QB, SL3 9PL.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding SL3 9PQ has a slightly higher male population, with 51.3% 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 | 47.7% | 48.7% | 1.0% | 51.0% | -2.3% |
| Male | 52.3% | 51.3% | -1.0% | 49.0% | 2.3% |
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 | 39.5% | 32.4% | -7.1% | 37.9% | -5.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 46.4% | 49.4% | 3.0% | 44.2% | 5.2% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Separated | 3.6% | 3% | -0.6% | 2.2% | 0.8% |
| Divorced | 7.2% | 8.7% | 1.5% | 9.1% | -0.4% |
| Widowed | 3.3% | 6% | 2.7% | 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 (86.1%) 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 | 50.6% | 53.2% | 2.6% | 48.4% | 4.8% |
| Good health | 38.1% | 32.9% | -5.2% | 33.6% | -0.7% |
| Fair health | 7.7% | 11% | 3.3% | 12.7% | -1.7% |
| Bad health | 2.6% | 2.1% | -0.5% | 4.0% | -1.9% |
| Very bad health | 1% | 0.8% | -0.2% | 1.2% | -0.4% |
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 | 18% | 18% | 0.0% | 18.2% | -0.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14.6% | 9.5% | -5.1% | 9.6% | -0.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16.9% | 14.3% | -2.6% | 13.4% | 0.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.6% | 3.8% | 0.2% | 5.3% | -1.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.9% | 17% | 5.1% | 16.9% | 0.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 30.9% | 34.6% | 3.7% | 33.8% | 0.8% |
| Other | 4.1% | 2.8% | -1.3% | 2.8% | 0.0% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 51.3% 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 | 1.2% | 0% | -1.2% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Chinese | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 14.1% | 28.2% | 14.1% | 3.1% | 25.1% |
| Pakistani | 0.7% | 2.8% | 2.1% | 2.7% | 0.1% |
| Other Asian | 4.3% | 1.9% | -2.4% | 1.6% | 0.3% |
| Black African | 1.4% | 0.8% | -0.6% | 2.5% | -1.7% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.2% | 0.2% | -1.0% | 1.0% | -0.8% |
| Other Black | 0.2% | 1.3% | 1.1% | 0.5% | 0.8% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.9% | 2.1% | 0.2% | 0.8% | 1.3% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.2% | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.4% | 0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.7% | 0.2% | -0.5% | 0.9% | -0.7% |
| Mixed Other | 1% | 0.8% | -0.2% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| White | 71.9% | 51.3% | -20.6% | 81.4% | -30.1% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.2% | 1.9% | 1.7% | 0.1% | 1.8% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| Other | 0% | 7.4% | 7.4% | 1.6% | 5.8% |
In this area, 71.3% 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 | 83.7% | 71.3% | -12.4% | 83.2% | -11.9% |
| European Union | 3.6% | 9.5% | 5.9% | 6.1% | 3.4% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.6% |
| Africa | 6% | 6.8% | 0.8% | 2.7% | 4.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 5.8% | 11.4% | 5.6% | 5.6% | 5.8% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.5% | 0.8% | 0.3% | 1.3% | -0.5% |
| Oceania | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 82.5% | 71.3% | -11.2% | 83.2% | -11.9% |
| 10+ Years | 1.9% | 20.9% | 19.0% | 9.8% | 11.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.2% | 4.2% | 3.0% | 2.9% | 1.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.9% | 1.7% | -0.2% | 2.2% | -0.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 12.5% | 1.9% | -10.6% | 1.9% | 0.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 82.2% | 76.7% | 5.5% |
| Ireland | 0.2% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| France | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Germany | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Portugal | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Spain | 0.2% | 0.4% | -0.2% |
| Poland | 3.8% | 1.3% | 2.5% |
| Romania | 2.1% | 0.9% | 1.2% |
| Other EU countries | 1.3% | 1.5% | -0.2% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Southern Asia | 1.9% | 1.2% | 0.7% |
| South-East Asia | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Central Asia | 0.4% | 0.0% | 0.4% |
| No passport held | 5.7% | 13.5% | -7.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 16% | 37.2% | -21.2% |
| Christian | 44.9% | 46.2% | -1.3% |
| Buddhist | 0.2% | 0.5% | -0.3% |
| Hindu | 8% | 1.7% | 6.3% |
| Muslim | 3.6% | 6.5% | -2.9% |
| Sikh | 21.7% | 0.9% | 20.8% |
| Not answered | 5.5% | 6.0% | -0.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Island Cottages was 58.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 19.5% lower than the Datchet, Horton & Wraysbury average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Island Cottages has the 21st highest crime rate of 46 local areas in Datchet, Horton & Wraysbury and the 169th highest crime rate of 448 local areas in Windsor and Maidenhead .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 26.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -15.3%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Island Cottages, Slough, Windsor And Maidenhead Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £700,000 | 2023-06-08 | £742,359 |
| 2 Island Cottages, Slough, Windsor And Maidenhead Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £555,000 | 2020-09-18 | £681,556 |
| 1 Island Cottages, Slough, Windsor And Maidenhead Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £170,000 | 2010-11-11 | £310,565 |
| 1 Island Cottages, Slough, Windsor And Maidenhead Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £148,000 | 1996-09-23 | £879,494 |
SL3 9PQ area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 11% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 15% 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 9PQ area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% 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 | 151 |
| Retired | 61 |
| Self-Employed | 59 |
| Part-Time Employee | 53 |
| Looking after home or family | 25 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 16 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 11 |
| Unemployed | 10 |
| Other | 8 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 8 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 49 |
| Transport and storage | 35 |
| Other | 27 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 18 |
| Human health and social work activities | 16 |
| Construction | 15 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 15 |
| Information and communication | 15 |
| Education | 15 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 14 |
| Manufacturing | 13 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 9 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 8 |
| Real estate activities | 5 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 3 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Colnbrook Church of England Primary School High Street , SL3 0JZ | 3out of 4 | 1,717 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Pippins School Raymond Close , Rodney Way SL3 0PR | 3out of 4 | 2,268 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Wraysbury Primary School Welley Road , Wraysbury TW19 5DJ | 3out of 4 | 2,498 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Foxborough Primary School Common Road , Langley SL3 8TX | 3out of 4 | 3,021 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Holy Family Catholic Primary School High Street , Langley SL3 8NF | 4out of 4 | 3,200 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 | 3,725 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Churchmead Church of England (VA) School Priory Way , Datchet SL3 9JQ | 3out of 4 | 3,907 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ditton Park Academy Kings Reach , SL3 7UX | 3out of 4 | 4,374 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Langley Academy Langley Road , Langley SL3 7EF | 3out of 4 | 4,376 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Bernard's Catholic Grammar School 1 Langley Road , SL3 7AF | 4out of 4 | 5,244 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Peter's Church of England Middle School Crimp Hill , Old Windsor SL4 2QY | 3out of 4 | 4,676 yd | Academy sponsor led | 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 | 4,346 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Green Corridor Main Road Nurseries , Stanwell Moor Road TW19 6BS | - not rated | 3,129 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Johns Beaumont Priest Hill , Old Windsor SL4 2JN | - not rated | 4,545 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Boys | More About School |
| Eton End School Trust (Datchet) Limited 35 Eton Road , Datchet SL3 9AX | - not rated | 4,642 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bishopsgate School Bishopsgate Road , Englefield Green TW20 0YJ | - not rated | 5,295 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Staines Preparatory School 3 Gresham Road , Staines-Upon-Thames TW18 2BT | - not rated | 5,383 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Angels Indian Takeway Ltd | 159 Coppermill Road, Wraysbury | 859 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 | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| 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% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.