Rays Avenue is in Windsor and in Windsor And Maidenhead district. SL4 5HG is located in the Clewer & Dedworth East electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Windsor. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Rays Avenue, Windsor, SL4 5HG and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SL4 5HF, SL4 5JT, SL4 5JS, SL4 5JR, SL4 5JN, SL4 5HL, SL4 5GQ, SL4 5HN, SL4 5GP.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around SL4 5HG is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.3%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 48.9% | 51.7% | 2.8% | 51.0% | 0.7% |
| Male | 51.1% | 48.3% | -2.8% | 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.
In the immediate vicinity of SL4 5HG there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 52.2% 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 | 32.3% | 35.6% | 3.3% | 37.9% | -2.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 52.3% | 52.2% | -0.1% | 44.2% | 8.0% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| Separated | 2.1% | 1.6% | -0.5% | 2.2% | -0.6% |
| Divorced | 6.8% | 5.5% | -1.3% | 9.1% | -3.6% |
| Widowed | 5.5% | 4.3% | -1.2% | 6.1% | -1.8% |
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 (88%) 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% | 50.2% | 0.2% | 48.4% | 1.8% |
| Good health | 33.7% | 37.8% | 4.1% | 33.6% | 4.2% |
| Fair health | 12% | 9.7% | -2.3% | 12.7% | -3.0% |
| Bad health | 3.3% | 2.3% | -1.0% | 4.0% | -1.7% |
| Very bad health | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 13.6% | 11.9% | -1.7% | 18.2% | -6.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 10.2% | 9.9% | -0.3% | 9.6% | 0.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 10.6% | 10.3% | -0.3% | 13.4% | -3.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.1% | 4% | -1.1% | 5.3% | -1.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.1% | 18.2% | 7.1% | 16.9% | 1.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 44.7% | 42.3% | -2.4% | 33.8% | 8.5% |
| Other | 4.7% | 3.6% | -1.1% | 2.8% | 0.8% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 81.8% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.7% | 0.6% |
| Indian | 4% | 4% | 0.0% | 3.1% | 0.9% |
| Pakistani | 1.1% | 3.7% | 2.6% | 2.7% | 1.0% |
| Other Asian | 3.3% | 1.3% | -2.0% | 1.6% | -0.3% |
| Black African | 0% | 2% | 2.0% | 2.5% | -0.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Other Black | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 2.9% | 1.7% | -1.2% | 0.8% | 0.9% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.4% | 0.3% | -0.1% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.9% | -0.2% |
| Mixed Other | 0.4% | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| White | 85.1% | 81.8% | -3.3% | 81.4% | 0.4% |
| Other | 1.8% | 2.4% | 0.6% | 1.6% | 0.8% |
In this area, 79.9% 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 | 85.5% | 79.9% | -5.6% | 83.2% | -3.3% |
| European Union | 2.9% | 6.7% | 3.8% | 6.1% | 0.6% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.4% | 1.3% | 0.9% | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| Africa | 1.4% | 2% | 0.6% | 2.7% | -0.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 6.9% | 7.4% | 0.5% | 5.6% | 1.8% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.1% | 2.7% | 1.6% | 1.3% | 1.4% |
| Oceania | 1.8% | 0% | -1.8% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 83.3% | 79.7% | -3.6% | 83.2% | -3.5% |
| 10+ Years | 2.2% | 12.7% | 10.5% | 9.8% | 2.9% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.8% | 1.3% | -0.5% | 2.9% | -1.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.5% | 4% | 1.5% | 2.2% | 1.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 10.1% | 2.3% | -7.8% | 1.9% | 0.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 87% | 76.7% | 10.3% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Germany | 1% | 0.2% | 0.8% |
| Italy | 2% | 0.6% | 1.4% |
| Spain | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Poland | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.0% |
| Other EU countries | 0.7% | 1.5% | -0.8% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Southern Asia | 0.7% | 1.2% | -0.5% |
| South-East Asia | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Central and South America | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| No passport held | 4.3% | 13.5% | -9.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 31.7% | 37.2% | -5.5% |
| Christian | 50.7% | 46.2% | 4.5% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Muslim | 3.3% | 6.5% | -3.2% |
| Sikh | 3.7% | 0.9% | 2.8% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 10% | 6.0% | 4.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Rays Avenue was 85.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 7.5% higher than the Clewer & Dedworth East average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Rays Avenue has the 22nd highest crime rate of 89 local areas in Clewer & Dedworth East and the 102nd highest crime rate of 448 local areas in Windsor and Maidenhead .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 51.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -44.9%.

Households in this area have a much higher level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 98% 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 Rays Avenue, Windsor, Windsor And Maidenhead Terraced, an established residential building | £538,500 | 2025-01-24 | £551,686 |
| 3 Rays Avenue, Windsor, Windsor And Maidenhead Terraced, an established residential building | £440,000 | 2024-11-22 | £457,950 |
| 16 Rays Avenue, Windsor, Windsor And Maidenhead Terraced, an established residential building | £420,000 | 2023-09-26 | £451,047 |
| 2 Rays Avenue, Windsor, Windsor And Maidenhead Terraced, an established residential building | £675,000 | 2022-10-14 | £683,495 |
| 3 Rays Avenue, Windsor, Windsor And Maidenhead Terraced, an established residential building | £362,000 | 2022-06-17 | £382,477 |
SL4 5HG area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 22% 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.
SL4 5HG 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 | 99 |
| Retired | 65 |
| Self-Employed | 31 |
| Part-Time Employee | 25 |
| Other | 11 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 9 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Looking after home or family | 5 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 0 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 18 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 16 |
| Manufacturing | 15 |
| Education | 13 |
| Construction | 12 |
| Transport and storage | 12 |
| Information and communication | 12 |
| Human health and social work activities | 10 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 9 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 9 |
| Other | 8 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 7 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 4 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Lawns Nursery School Imperial Road , SL4 3RU | 4out of 4 | 1,473 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Chalvey Nursery School & Early Years Centre Ladbrooke Road , Chalvey SL1 2SR | 4out of 4 | 3,292 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Cippenham Nursery School St Andrew's Way , Cippenham SL1 5NL | 3out of 4 | 4,030 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Slough Centre Nursery School Buckingham Avenue East , SL1 3EA | 4out of 4 | 4,598 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Baylis Court Nursery School Oatlands Drive , SL1 3HS | 3out of 4 | 5,121 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Edward's Catholic First School Parsonage Lane , SL4 5EN | 4out of 4 | 824 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Dedworth Green First School Smiths Lane , SL4 5PE | 3out of 4 | 911 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Homer First School and Nursery Testwood Road , SL4 5RL | 3out of 4 | 1,085 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hilltop First School Clewer Hill Road , SL4 4DW | 4out of 4 | 1,347 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Oakfield First School Imperial Road , SL4 3RU | 3out of 4 | 1,473 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Windsor Boys' School 1 Maidenhead Road , SL4 5EH | 3out of 4 | 1,327 yd | Academy converter | No | Boys | More About School |
| Windsor Girls' School Imperial Road , SL4 3RT | 4out of 4 | 1,728 yd | Academy converter | No | Girls | More About School |
| Slough and Eton Church of England Business and Enterprise College Ragstone Road , SL1 2PU | 4out of 4 | 3,531 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Westgate School Cippenham Lane , SL1 5AH | 4out of 4 | 3,663 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Eden Girls' School, Slough 183-187 Bath Road , SL1 4AA | 4out of 4 | 3,781 yd | Free schools | No | Girls | 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 | 713 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Dedworth Middle School Smiths Lane , SL4 5PE | 2out of 4 | 813 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Trevelyan Middle School Wood Close , SL4 3LL | 2out of 4 | 2,561 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Peter's Church of England Middle School Crimp Hill , Old Windsor SL4 2QY | 3out of 4 | 4,809 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grove Academy Ladbrooke Road , SL1 2SR | - not rated | 3,284 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Green Room 4A Albert Street , SL4 5BU | - not rated | 1,449 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Upton House School 115 St Leonards Road , Windsor SL4 3DF | - not rated | 2,187 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Eton College Eton , Windsor SL4 6DW | - not rated | 2,359 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| The King's House School, Windsor 77a Frances Road , SL4 3AQ | - not rated | 2,360 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St George's School Windsor Castle , Windsor SL4 1QF | - not rated | 2,457 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| BaxterStorey At Centrica Plc | Centrica Plc, Millstream | 275 yd | |
| Gogo's | GoGos Ltd, The Waterfront Restaurant | 441 yd | |
| Best One | 10 - 12 Longmead, Windsor | 560 yd | |
| Woody's Cafe | Clewer Memorial Recreation Ground, Dedworth Road | 727 yd | |
| The Binoy | 81 Dedworth Road, Windsor | 736 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Windsor Lad Harvester | Windsor Lad, 250 Maidenhead Road | 130 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| KFC | Kentucky Fried Chicken, 100 Dedworth Road | 702 yd | |
| Scott's Fish & Chips | Scotts Fish And Chips, 185 Dedworth Road | 833 yd | |
| Domino's Pizza | 181 Dedworth Road, Windsor | 833 yd | |
| Summer Valley Takeaway Limited | Summer Valley Chinese Takeaway, 205 Dedworth Road | 938 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Co-Operative Food | The Co Operative, 98 Dedworth Road | 702 yd | |
| Tesco Express | Tesco, Clarence Road | 843 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Dedworth Manor 20 DEDWORTH MANOR 20 DEDWORTH MANOR THAMES MEAD | grass pitches | 216 yd |
| New Windsor Community Association HANOVER WAY | 284 yd | |
| Five Star Health And Fitness VALE ROAD | health and fitness suite | 332 yd |
| Clewer Recreation Ground HASLEMERE ROAD | grass pitches | 558 yd |
| St Edwards Royal Free Middle School PARSONAGE LANE | grass pitches | 689 yd |
| Dedworth Middle School SMITHS LANE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, tennis courts | 849 yd |
| Windsor Lawn Tennis Club MAIDENHEAD ROAD | indoor tennis centre, tennis courts | 885 yd |
| The Windsor Club (Closed) Helston Lane | health and fitness suite, squash courts | 963 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 | 90.9% |
| 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% |
| Median download speed | 75.7 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 74.2 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 140.29 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 140.29 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 17.3 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.