Drift Road is in Winkfield, Windsor and in Bracknell Forest district. SL4 4RL is located in the Winkfield & Warfield East electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Windsor. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Drift Road, Winkfield, Windsor, SL4 4RL and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around SL4 4RL is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.5%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 52.1% | 50.5% | -1.6% | 51.0% | -0.5% |
| Male | 47.9% | 49.5% | 1.6% | 49.0% | 0.5% |
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 SL4 4RL there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 57.9% 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 | 18.5% | 19.4% | 0.9% | 37.9% | -18.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 60.3% | 57.9% | -2.4% | 44.2% | 13.7% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Separated | 2.5% | 1.5% | -1.0% | 2.2% | -0.7% |
| Divorced | 11.7% | 11.5% | -0.2% | 9.1% | 2.4% |
| Widowed | 7.1% | 9.1% | 2.0% | 6.1% | 3.0% |
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 | 42.5% | 46.4% | 3.9% | 48.4% | -2.0% |
| Good health | 38.2% | 36.2% | -2.0% | 33.6% | 2.6% |
| Fair health | 14.7% | 13.9% | -0.8% | 12.7% | 1.2% |
| Bad health | 4% | 2.4% | -1.6% | 4.0% | -1.6% |
| Very bad health | 0.5% | 1.1% | 0.6% | 1.2% | -0.1% |
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 | 24.9% | 22.5% | -2.4% | 18.2% | 4.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 13.8% | 7.2% | -6.6% | 9.6% | -2.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 17.5% | 10.8% | -6.7% | 13.4% | -2.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.8% | 8.1% | 2.3% | 5.3% | 2.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 8.9% | 13.8% | 4.9% | 16.9% | -3.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 24.3% | 35% | 10.7% | 33.8% | 1.2% |
| Other | 4.6% | 2.7% | -1.9% | 2.8% | -0.1% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 90.6% identifying as such, significantly higher than the UK average of 81.4%. This indicates a lower level of ethnic diversity compared to the broader UK population.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.1% | -0.8% |
| Chinese | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 0.3% | 2.7% | 2.4% | 3.1% | -0.4% |
| Pakistani | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 1.6% | -1.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 3.2% | 2.2% | -1.0% | 0.8% | 1.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.5% | 0.3% | -0.2% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 1.9% | 1.6% | 0.8% | 1.1% |
| White | 93.9% | 90.6% | -3.3% | 81.4% | 9.2% |
| Roma | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.2% | 0.9% |
| Arab | 0.3% | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Other | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
In this area, 84.9% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is similar to the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 92% | 84.9% | -7.1% | 83.2% | 1.7% |
| European Union | 2.7% | 4.1% | 1.4% | 6.1% | -2.0% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.5% | 1.9% | 1.4% | 0.8% | 1.1% |
| Africa | 1.6% | 2.2% | 0.6% | 2.7% | -0.5% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.7% | 4.1% | 1.4% | 5.6% | -1.5% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.5% | 2.7% | 2.2% | 1.3% | 1.4% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 90.6% | 84.6% | -6.0% | 83.2% | 1.4% |
| 10+ Years | 0.5% | 9.7% | 9.2% | 9.8% | -0.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.6% | 2.7% | 1.1% | 2.9% | -0.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% | 2.2% | -1.7% |
| Less than 2 years | 6.7% | 2.4% | -4.3% | 1.9% | 0.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 85.4% | 76.7% | 8.7% |
| Ireland | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Italy | 1.1% | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| Poland | 1.1% | 1.3% | -0.2% |
| Romania | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Other EU countries | 1.6% | 1.5% | 0.1% |
| Other Europe | 1.3% | 0.2% | 1.1% |
| North Africa | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Southern Asia | 0.5% | 1.2% | -0.7% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Central and South America | 1.3% | 0.2% | 1.1% |
| No passport held | 6.2% | 13.5% | -7.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 24.5% | 37.2% | -12.7% |
| Christian | 66.9% | 46.2% | 20.7% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Jewish | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Muslim | 0.8% | 6.5% | -5.7% |
| Sikh | 2.7% | 0.9% | 1.8% |
| Not answered | 4% | 6.0% | -2.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Drift Road was 19.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 25.6% lower than the Whitegrove average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Drift Road has the 9th lowest crime rate of 17 local areas in Whitegrove and the 76th lowest crime rate of 369 local areas in Bracknell Forest .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 12.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 205.6%.

Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 84% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Winkfield Place Lodge Drift Road, Windsor, Bracknell Forest Other, an established residential building | £2,250,000 | 2022-11-28 | £2,265,594 |
| Forest Lodge Drift Road, Windsor, Bracknell Forest Detached, an established residential building | £2,000,000 | 2021-10-22 | £2,163,934 |
| Barton Lodge Drift Road, Windsor, Bracknell Forest Detached, an established residential building | £8,000,000 | 2021-05-14 | £9,124,424 |
| Ardgowan Drift Road, Windsor, Bracknell Forest Detached, an established residential building | £2,850,000 | 2020-07-31 | £3,319,412 |
| Forest Lodge Drift Road, Windsor, Bracknell Forest Detached, an established residential building | £1,725,000 | 2017-07-11 | £1,967,454 |
SL4 4RL 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.
The percentage of retired residents living in SL4 4RL area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 36% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 121 |
| Full-Time Employee | 98 |
| Self-Employed | 37 |
| Part-Time Employee | 33 |
| Looking after home or family | 17 |
| Unemployed | 11 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 3 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 26 |
| Human health and social work activities | 24 |
| Transport and storage | 20 |
| Manufacturing | 18 |
| Construction | 15 |
| Other | 13 |
| Education | 11 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 11 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 9 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 8 |
| Information and communication | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 6 |
| Real estate activities | 5 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Lawns Nursery School Imperial Road , SL4 3RU | 4out of 4 | 4,458 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cranbourne Primary School Lovel Road , Winkfield SL4 2EU | 4out of 4 | 2,107 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Alexander First School Kenneally , Oakley Green SL4 4XP | 3out of 4 | 2,799 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Braywood CofE First School Oakley Green Road , Oakley Green SL4 4QF | 4out of 4 | 3,104 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hilltop First School Clewer Hill Road , SL4 4DW | 4out of 4 | 3,360 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Dedworth Green First School Smiths Lane , SL4 5PE | 3out of 4 | 3,646 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Windsor Girls' School Imperial Road , SL4 3RT | 4out of 4 | 3,867 yd | Academy converter | No | Girls | More About School |
| The Windsor Boys' School 1 Maidenhead Road , SL4 5EH | 3out of 4 | 5,207 yd | Academy converter | No | Boys | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dedworth Middle School Smiths Lane , SL4 5PE | 2out of 4 | 3,748 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Edward's Royal Free Ecumenical Middle School, Windsor Parsonage Lane , SL4 5EN | 3out of 4 | 4,598 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Trevelyan Middle School Wood Close , SL4 3LL | 2out of 4 | 4,655 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Papplewick School Windsor Road , SL5 7LH | - not rated | 3,933 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Lambrook School Winkfield Row , RG42 6LU | - not rated | 3,966 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Meadowbrook Montessori School Malt Hill , Warfield RG42 6JQ | - not rated | 4,289 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Upton House School 115 St Leonards Road , Windsor SL4 3DF | - not rated | 5,123 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Green Room 4A Albert Street , SL4 5BU | - not rated | 5,174 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
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 | 22.3 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 181.1 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 3.4 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 171.4 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.