Gordon Cottages is in Maidenhead and in Windsor And Maidenhead district. SL6 3BU is located in the Cox Green electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Maidenhead. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Gordon Cottages, Maidenhead, SL6 3BU and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SL6 3BR, SL6 3BX, SL6 3BY, SL6 3DT, SL6 3BT, SL6 3DA, SL6 3BZ, SL6 3BS, SL6 3DD.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding SL6 3BU has a slightly higher male population, with 50% 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 | 51.6% | 50% | -1.6% | 51.0% | -1.0% |
| Male | 48.4% | 50% | 1.6% | 49.0% | 1.0% |
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 | 28.1% | 31.6% | 3.5% | 37.9% | -6.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 43.4% | 51% | 7.6% | 44.2% | 6.8% |
| Separated | 2.3% | 2.6% | 0.3% | 2.2% | 0.4% |
| Divorced | 14.9% | 10.7% | -4.2% | 9.1% | 1.6% |
| Widowed | 11.3% | 4.1% | -7.2% | 6.1% | -2.0% |
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.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (85.6%) 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 | 45.8% | 55.9% | 10.1% | 48.4% | 7.5% |
| Good health | 34.4% | 29.7% | -4.7% | 33.6% | -3.9% |
| Fair health | 12.8% | 11.4% | -1.4% | 12.7% | -1.3% |
| Bad health | 5.9% | 1.5% | -4.4% | 4.0% | -2.5% |
| Very bad health | 1.1% | 1.5% | 0.4% | 1.2% | 0.3% |
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 | 30.8% | 19.3% | -11.5% | 18.2% | 1.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 15.4% | 6.1% | -9.3% | 9.6% | -3.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15.8% | 16.2% | 0.4% | 13.4% | 2.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.5% | 4.6% | 0.1% | 5.3% | -0.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 7.2% | 14.7% | 7.5% | 16.9% | -2.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 22.6% | 36% | 13.4% | 33.8% | 2.2% |
| Other | 3.6% | 3% | -0.6% | 2.8% | 0.2% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 88.2% 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% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.7% | -0.3% |
| Indian | 1.1% | 1.5% | 0.4% | 3.1% | -1.6% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 2.7% | -2.3% |
| Other Asian | 0.4% | 1.1% | 0.7% | 1.6% | -0.5% |
| Black African | 2.6% | 1.9% | -0.7% | 2.5% | -0.6% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.0% | -0.6% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 2.7% | 2.7% | 0.8% | 1.9% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.7% | 3% | 2.3% | 0.4% | 2.6% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| White | 94.1% | 88.2% | -5.9% | 81.4% | 6.8% |
| Arab | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
In this area, 86.2% 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 | 91.9% | 86.2% | -5.7% | 83.2% | 3.0% |
| European Union | 2.9% | 5.7% | 2.8% | 6.1% | -0.4% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.8% | 0.7% |
| Africa | 4.4% | 2.7% | -1.7% | 2.7% | 0.0% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.7% | 2.3% | 1.6% | 5.6% | -3.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 1.3% | -0.2% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 91.2% | 86.2% | -5.0% | 83.2% | 3.0% |
| 10+ Years | 2.6% | 10.3% | 7.7% | 9.8% | 0.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.4% | 1.5% | 1.1% | 2.9% | -1.4% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.7% | 1.1% | 0.4% | 2.2% | -1.1% |
| Less than 2 years | 5.1% | 0.8% | -4.3% | 1.9% | -1.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 82% | 76.7% | 5.3% |
| Germany | 1.9% | 0.2% | 1.7% |
| Spain | 0.8% | 0.4% | 0.4% |
| Other EU countries | 1.9% | 1.5% | 0.4% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| South-East Asia | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 12.8% | 13.5% | -0.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 34% | 37.2% | -3.2% |
| Christian | 52.5% | 46.2% | 6.3% |
| Buddhist | 1.1% | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Muslim | 1.5% | 6.5% | -5.0% |
| Sikh | 1.5% | 0.9% | 0.6% |
| Other religion | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Not answered | 9.1% | 6.0% | 3.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Gordon Cottages was 25.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 32.0% lower than the Cox Green average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Gordon Cottages has the 9th lowest crime rate of 26 local areas in Cox Green and the 117th lowest crime rate of 450 local areas in Windsor and Maidenhead .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 18.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -55.2%.

Households in this area have a much higher level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 94% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 Gordon Cottages, Maidenhead, Windsor And Maidenhead Terraced, an established residential building | £357,500 | 2021-04-01 | £397,400 |
| Gordon House Lock Lane, Maidenhead, Windsor And Maidenhead Detached, an established residential building | £465,000 | 2016-03-18 | £556,513 |
| 1 Gordon Cottages, Maidenhead, Windsor And Maidenhead Terraced, an established residential building | £643,000 | 2015-07-31 | £832,806 |
| 3 Gordon Cottages, Maidenhead, Windsor And Maidenhead Terraced, an established residential building | £320,000 | 2015-07-10 | £414,460 |
| 1 Gordon Cottages, Maidenhead, Windsor And Maidenhead Terraced, an established residential building | £425,000 | 2011-09-19 | £729,828 |
SL6 3BU area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 18% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 13% 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 | 67 |
| Retired | 35 |
| Self-Employed | 25 |
| Part-Time Employee | 20 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 14 |
| Other | 11 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 9 |
| Looking after home or family | 7 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 0 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 18 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 17 |
| Construction | 15 |
| Information and communication | 9 |
| Other | 9 |
| Manufacturing | 9 |
| Transport and storage | 8 |
| Education | 8 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Human health and social work activities | 7 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 4 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 3 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maidenhead Nursery School School Lane , SL6 7PG | 4out of 4 | 3,395 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wessex Infant School St Adrian's Close , Cox Green SL6 3AT | - not rated | 435 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Wessex Primary School St Adrian's Close , Cox Green SL6 3AT | 2out of 4 | 471 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Lowbrook Academy The Fairway , Cox Green SL6 3AR | 3out of 4 | 702 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Lowbrook Primary School The Fairway , Cox Green SL6 3AR | - not rated | 702 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Larchfield Junior School Bargeman Road , SL6 2SG | - not rated | 1,104 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cox Green School Highfield Lane , SL6 3AX | - not rated | 857 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Cox Green School Highfield Lane , SL6 3AX | 2out of 4 | 857 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Altwood CofE Secondary School Altwood Road , SL6 4PU | - not rated | 1,016 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Altwood Church of England School Altwood Road , SL6 4PU | 3out of 4 | 1,016 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Desborough School Shoppenhangers Road , SL6 2QB | - not rated | 1,642 yd | Community school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Berkshire College of Art and Design Raymond Road , SL6 6DF | - not rated | 1,991 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Berkshire College of Agriculture Hall Place , Burchetts Green SL6 6QR | - not rated | 4,815 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Beacon Tutorial C/O Altwood CofE School , Altwood Road SL6 4PU | - not rated | 1,016 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Manor Green School Elizabeth Hawkes Way , Windsor & Maidenhead SL6 3EQ | 3out of 4 | 1,227 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Manor Green School Elizabeth Hawkes Way , Windsor & Maidenhead SL6 3EQ | - not rated | 1,227 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Brocket PRU - Alternative Provision 15 Boyn Hill Avenue , SL6 4EY | - not rated | 1,662 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Redroofs School for the Performing Arts 26 Bath Road , SL6 4JT | - not rated | 1,805 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lexington At ABBVIE | AbbVie, AbbVie House | 345 yd | |
| Accent Catering Services Ltd At Costain | Costain House, Vanwall Business Park | 345 yd | |
| Gather & Gather At GSK | Glaxo Smithkline, Norreys Drive | 541 yd | |
| Co-Operative Food | 118 Wessex Way, Maidenhead | 578 yd | |
| Nibbles | 116 Wessex Way, Maidenhead | 578 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Barley Mow | Barley Mow, Cox Green Lane | 178 yd | |
| The Foresters | 24 Cox Green Lane, Maidenhead | 202 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Frying Squad | 110 Wessex Way, Maidenhead | 578 yd | |
| Mr Leung's Chinese Takeaway | Mr Leung Chinese Take Away, 120 Wessex Way | 578 yd | |
| Ruchi | 41A Wootton Way, Maidenhead | 942 yd | |
| Oh My Cod | 39 Wootton Way, Maidenhead | 942 yd | |
| Ross Fish Bar | 18 Ross Road, Maidenhead | 959 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-Operative | Co-operative, Cox Green Lane | 178 yd | |
| Sainsbury's Local | Sainsbury's, 43 - 45 Wootton Way | 961 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Wessex Primary School ST. ADRIANS CLOSE | grass pitches | 435 yd |
| Desborough Park FANE WAY | grass pitches, tennis courts | 679 yd |
| Lowbrook Academy THE FAIRWAY THE FAIRWAY FAIRLEA | grass pitches | 791 yd |
| Cox Green Leisure Centre HIGHFIELD LANE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, indoor tennis centre | 953 yd |
| Spirit Health Club (Maidenhead) MANOR LANE | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 976 yd |
| Ockwells Park OCKWELLS PARK OCKWELLS PARK OCKWELLS ROAD | grass pitches | 997 yd |
| Altwood Church Of England School Altwood Road | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, tennis courts | 1,078 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 | 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% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.