River Gardens, Bray, Maidenhead, SL6 2BJ

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding SL6 2BJ has a slightly higher male population, with 50.6% 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	51.4%	49.4%	-2.0%	51.0%	-1.6%
Male	48.6%	50.6%	2.0%	49.0%	1.6%

Partnership Status

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 SL6 2BJ there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 61.3% 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	16.9%	18.1%	1.2%	37.9%	-19.8%
Married: Opposite sex	62.9%	61.3%	-1.6%	44.2%	17.1%
Married: Same sex	1.9%	0%	-1.9%	0.3%	-0.3%
Separated	1.9%	2.5%	0.6%	2.2%	0.3%
Divorced	10.3%	10.1%	-0.2%	9.1%	1.0%
Widowed	6.1%	8%	1.9%	6.1%	1.9%

Health

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 (92.1%) 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	57.6%	60.7%	3.1%	48.4%	12.3%
Good health	32.5%	31.4%	-1.1%	33.6%	-2.2%
Fair health	9.1%	5.4%	-3.7%	12.7%	-7.3%
Bad health	0.8%	2.5%	1.7%	4.0%	-1.5%

Education and Qualifications

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 56.5%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications	10.8%	12%	1.2%	18.2%	-6.2%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	8%	6%	-2.0%	9.6%	-3.6%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	16.4%	9.5%	-6.9%	13.4%	-3.9%
Apprenticeship	0.9%	1.5%	0.6%	5.3%	-3.8%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	11.3%	11%	-0.3%	16.9%	-5.9%
Degree or Similar	49.8%	56.5%	6.7%	33.8%	22.7%
Other	2.8%	3.5%	0.7%	2.8%	0.7%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 91.3% 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)
Chinese	1.6%	0%	-1.6%	0.7%	-0.7%
Indian	2.1%	2.1%	0.0%	3.1%	-1.0%
Other Asian	1.2%	0.8%	-0.4%	1.6%	-0.8%
Black African	1.2%	0.8%	-0.4%	2.5%	-1.7%
Black Caribbean	1.2%	0%	-1.2%	1.0%	-1.0%
Mixed White and Asian	2.9%	2.1%	-0.8%	0.8%	1.3%
Mixed White and Caribbean	1.2%	0%	-1.2%	0.9%	-0.9%
Mixed Other	0%	1.3%	1.3%	0.8%	0.5%
White	88.5%	91.3%	2.8%	81.4%	9.9%
Gypsy or Irish Traveller	0%	0.4%	0.4%	0.1%	0.3%
Other	0%	1.3%	1.3%	1.6%	-0.3%

Country of Birth

In this area, 76.9% 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	85.2%	76.9%	-8.3%	83.2%	-6.3%
European Union	4.1%	11.8%	7.7%	6.1%	5.7%
Rest of Europe	0.4%	1.3%	0.9%	0.8%	0.5%
Africa	3.3%	5%	1.7%	2.7%	2.3%
Middle East and Asia	2.5%	2.5%	0.0%	5.6%	-3.1%
The Americas and the Caribbean	2.5%	2.5%	0.0%	1.3%	1.2%
Oceania	1.6%	0%	-1.6%	0.3%	-0.3%
British Overseas	0.4%	0%	-0.4%	0.0%	0.0%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	84.4%	76.3%	-8.1%	83.2%	-6.9%
10+ Years	0%	17.9%	17.9%	9.8%	8.1%
5-10 Years	0.8%	5%	4.2%	2.9%	2.1%
2-5 Years	1.6%	0.4%	-1.2%	2.2%	-1.8%
Less than 2 years	13.2%	0.4%	-12.8%	1.9%	-1.5%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	91.2%	76.7%	14.5%
Ireland	1.7%	0.6%	1.1%
France	0.4%	0.3%	0.1%
Germany	0.4%	0.2%	0.2%
Portugal	2.1%	0.5%	1.6%
Poland	1.3%	1.3%	0.0%
Other EU countries	0.8%	1.5%	-0.7%
South and Eastern Africa	0.4%	0.2%	0.2%
Southern Asia	0.8%	1.2%	-0.4%
North America and the Caribbean	0.8%	0.3%	0.5%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	27.3%	37.2%	-9.9%
Christian	62%	46.2%	15.8%
Buddhist	1.2%	0.5%	0.7%
Hindu	0.4%	1.7%	-1.3%
Jewish	1.2%	0.5%	0.7%
Sikh	1.7%	0.9%	0.8%
Other religion	0.4%	0.6%	-0.2%
Not answered	5.8%	6.0%	-0.2%

Safety

Is River Gardens Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around River Gardens was 16.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 61.7% lower than the Bray average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.

River Gardens has the 4th lowest crime rate of 24 local areas in Bray and the 54th lowest crime rate of 450 local areas in Windsor and Maidenhead .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 4.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -64.3%.

🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends

Affluence

Household Income

Households in this area have a much higher level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 96% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

Average Household Income
£69,500

Income Rank
10/10

Household Income in SL6 2BJ, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 1/10 (very low )
Indices of multiple deprivation (IMD) is used to classify the relative deprivation (a measure of poverty) of the area. It considers the following domains:
Income Deprivation Domain - 1/10 (very low )
The Income Deprivation Domain measures the percentage of people in the population who are experiencing poverty due to having a low income. It includes both those who are unemployed and those who are employed but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Employment Deprivation Domain - 1/10 (very low )
The Employment Deprivation Domain measures the proportion of the working-age population in an area involuntarily excluded from the labour market. This includes people who would like to work but are unable to do so due to unemployment, sickness or disability, or caring responsibilities.
Education, Skills and Training Domain - 1/10 (very low )
The Education, Skills, and Training Deprivation Domain measures the lack of education and skills in a local area. It has two parts: one for children and young people, and one for adults. The part for children and young people looks at their school achievements ('flow'), while the part for adults looks at the number of adults without qualifications ('stock').
Health Deprivation and Disability Domain - 1/10 (very low )
The Health Deprivation and Disability Domain measures the risk of early death and poor quality of life due to bad physical or mental health. It looks at illness, disability, and early death, but not at behaviors or environments that might affect future health.
Crime Domain - 3/10 (low )
The Crime Domain measures the risk of people and property being victims of crime in a local area.
Barriers to Housing and Services Domain - 8/10 (high )
The Barriers to Housing and Services Domain measures how easy or hard it is to access housing and local services. It has two parts: one looks at how close local services are, and the other looks at issues like how affordable housing is.
Living Environment Deprivation Domain - 4/10 (below average )
The Living Environment Deprivation Domain measures the quality of the local environment. It has two parts: the "indoors" part looks at housing quality, and the "outdoors" part looks at air quality and road traffic accidents.
Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) - 1/10 (very low )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) measures how many children aged 0 to 15 live in low-income families. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low incomes. This includes both those who are unemployed and those who work but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) - 2/10 (very low )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) measures the percentage of people aged 60 or older who have low income. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low income, including both unemployed people and those with low-paying jobs (and who satisfy the respective means tests).

Property Prices

Average property prices on River Gardens are based on 20 property sales since the beginning of 1995. Estimated property prices are calculated by adjusting the last sale price by current House Price Index for Windsor And Maidenhead.
StreetScan downloads house price data directly from the HM Land Registry and uses it to create these statistics.

House Prices for River Gardens, Bray, Maidenhead, SL6 2BJ

Estimated Average Property Prices for SL6 2BJ

Average Price
£1,556,505

Semi-Detached
no sales

Terraced
no sales

Detached
£1,536,610

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
£1,815,141

Estimated Average Property Prices for River Gardens

Average Price
£1,464,073

Semi-Detached
no sales

Terraced
no sales

Detached
£1,450,734

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
£1,717,514

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on River GardensStreet

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
Weir Lodge River Gardens, Maidenhead, Windsor And Maidenhead Detached, an established residential building	£1,750,000	2025-02-28	£1,685,891
High Trees River Gardens, Maidenhead, Windsor And Maidenhead Detached, an established residential building	£1,700,000	2024-10-10	£1,660,743
Balquhidder River Gardens, Maidenhead, Windsor And Maidenhead Detached, an established residential building	£1,600,000	2022-09-09	£1,521,799
Island Reach River Gardens, Maidenhead, Windsor And Maidenhead Other, an established residential building	£1,600,000	2020-09-28	£1,708,475
Braimel River Gardens, Maidenhead, Windsor And Maidenhead Detached, an established residential building	£1,132,000	2020-02-18	£1,339,946

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for SL6 2BJ

Employment

SL6 2BJ area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 4% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 18% 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.

SL6 2BJ area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 1% 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 SL6 2BJ area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 31% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.

Economic Activity

Retired	63
Full-Time Employee	61
Self-Employed	36
Looking after home or family	17
Part-Time Employee	15
Student (economically inactive)	5
Unemployed	3
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	1
Other	0
Long-Term Sick or disabled	0

Employment Industry

Information and communication	24
Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	22
Professional, scientific and technical activities	21
Education	12
Administrative and support service activities	10
Manufacturing	9
Human health and social work activities	8
Financial and insurance activities	8
Other	6
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	5
Construction	4
Transport and storage	4
Real estate activities	4
Accommodation and food service activities	2
Mining and quarrying	1

Schools

Nursery

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Cippenham Nursery School St Andrews Way , Cippenham SL1 5NL	3out of 4	3,479 yd	Local authority nursery school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Maidenhead Nursery School School Lane , SL6 7PG	4out of 4	4,045 yd	Local authority nursery school	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Dorney School Harcourt Close , Dorney Reach SL6 0DY	- not rated	877 yd	Academy sponsor led	No	Mixed	More About School
Dorney School Harcourt Close , Dorney Reach SL6 0DY	- not rated	877 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Braywick Court School Hibbert Road , SL6 1UU	4out of 4	1,376 yd	Free schools	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Oldfield Primary School Bray Road , SL6 1UE	- not rated	1,512 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Holyport CofE Primary School Stroud Farm Road , Holyport SL6 2LP	3out of 4	2,282 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Middle deemed primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
St Peter's CofE Middle School Minniecroft Road , Burnham SL1 7DE	- not rated	4,016 yd	Voluntary controlled school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Desborough School Shoppenhangers Road , SL6 2QB	- not rated	2,763 yd	Community school	No	Boys	More About School
Desborough School Shoppenhangers Road , SL6 2QB	- not rated	2,763 yd	Academy converter	No	Boys	More About School
Desborough College Shoppenhangers Road , SL6 2QB	3out of 4	2,763 yd	Academy sponsor led	Not Applicable	Boys	More About School
The E-Act Burnham Park Academy Opendale Road , Burnham SL1 7LZ	- not rated	3,415 yd	Academy sponsor led	No	Mixed	More About School
Burnham Upper School Opendale Road , Burnham SL1 7LZ	- not rated	3,415 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School

Middle deemed secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Dedworth Middle School Smiths Lane , SL4 5PE	3out of 4	4,994 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Dedworth Middle School Smiths Lane , SL4 5PE	- not rated	4,994 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School

16 plus

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Berkshire College of Art and Design Raymond Road , SL6 6DF	- not rated	3,738 yd	Further education	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

Not applicable

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Winbury School Braywick Park , Hibbert Road SL6 1UU	- not rated	1,377 yd	Other independent school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Forest Bridge School Braywick Road , Braywick Park SL6 1BN	3out of 4	1,458 yd	Free schools special	No	Mixed	More About School
Silchester Manor School Bath Road , SL6 0AP	- not rated	1,830 yd	Other independent school	No	Mixed	More About School
Silchester House School Bath Road , Taplow SL6 0AP	- not rated	1,830 yd	Other independent school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Eton Dorney Independent Therapeutic School 34 Lake End Road , Dorney SL4 6QS	- not rated	2,137 yd	Other independent special school	No	Mixed	More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name	Address	Distance
Caldesi In Campagna	Old Mill Lane, Bray	157 yd
The Waterside Inn	Ferry Road, Bray	563 yd
Bray Cured Local	The Story In Bray, Thames House	685 yd
The Fat Duck	High Street, Bray	686 yd
Maidenhead & Bray Sports Club	High Street, Bray	728 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
The Crown	High Street, Bray		685 yd
The Hinds Head	Hinds Head Hotel, High Street		728 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
Khon Thai Takeaway	Maidenhead And Bray Sports Club, High Street		776 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Jubilee Field THE CAUSEWAY	grass pitches, tennis courts	897 yd
Maidenhead And Bray Cricket Club NEWLANDS FARM NEWLANDS FARM THE CAUSEWAY	grass pitches	944 yd
Oldfield Primary School Oldfield Primary School Oldfield Primary School Chiltern Road	grass pitches	985 yd

Broadband

Technology Aviability

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%

Speed Aviability

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%

Download Speed

Median download speed	32.4 Mbit/s
Average download speed	32.7 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	44.32 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	44.32 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	7.2 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	7.2 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	10 Mbit/s

Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.