Bracken Road is in Maidenhead and in Windsor And Maidenhead district. SL6 3EG 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 Bracken Road, Maidenhead, SL6 3EG and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SL6 3GN, SL6 3EH, SL6 3EE, SL6 3EF, SL6 3EW, SL6 3BP, SL6 3ED, SL6 3EL, SL6 3EN.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding SL6 3EG 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 Bracken Road was 21.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 46.6% lower than the Cox Green average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Bracken Road has the 9th lowest crime rate of 27 local areas in Cox Green and the 89th lowest crime rate of 448 local areas in Windsor and Maidenhead .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 14.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -46.2%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hawthorne Cottage Bracken Road, Maidenhead, Windsor And Maidenhead Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £710,000 | 2015-10-30 | £949,728 |
| Hawthorne Cottages Bracken Road, Maidenhead, Windsor And Maidenhead Detached, an established residential building | £499,000 | 2009-09-08 | £1,004,986 |
| Hawthorne Cottages Bracken Road, Maidenhead, Windsor And Maidenhead Detached, an established residential building | £310,000 | 2007-10-10 | £546,708 |
SL6 3EG 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 | 3,321 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wessex Primary School St Adrian's Close , Cox Green SL6 3AT | 3out of 4 | 578 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Lowbrook Academy The Fairway , Cox Green SL6 3AR | 4out of 4 | 810 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Larchfield Primary and Nursery School Bargeman Road , SL6 2SG | 3out of 4 | 996 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Edmund Campion Catholic Primary School Altwood Road , SL6 4PX | 4out of 4 | 1,176 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Boyne Hill CofE Infant and Nursery School Rutland Road , SL6 4HZ | 4out of 4 | 1,216 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cox Green School Highfield Lane , SL6 3AX | 3out of 4 | 961 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Altwood CofE Secondary School Altwood Road , SL6 4PU | 3out of 4 | 1,029 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Desborough College Shoppenhangers Road , SL6 2QB | 3out of 4 | 1,537 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Newlands Girls' School Farm Road , SL6 5JB | 4out of 4 | 1,944 yd | Academy converter | No | Girls | More About School |
| Holyport College Ascot Road , SL6 3LE | 4out of 4 | 3,208 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Berkshire College of Agriculture Hall Place , Burchetts Green SL6 6QR | - not rated | 4,885 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manor Green School Elizabeth Hawkes Way , Windsor & Maidenhead SL6 3EQ | 3out of 4 | 1,334 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Highfield Preparatory School Limited 2 West Road , SL6 1PD | - not rated | 1,953 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Claires Court Schools 1 College Avenue , SL6 6AW | - not rated | 2,095 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Piran's School Gringer Hill , SL6 7LZ | - not rated | 2,772 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| RBWM Alternative Learning Provision Town Hall , St Ives Road SL6 8BY | 2out of 4 | 2,970 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gather & Gather At GSK | Glaxo Smithkline, Norreys Drive | 327 yd | |
| Lexington At ABBVIE | AbbVie, AbbVie House | 466 yd | |
| Accent Catering Services Ltd At Costain | Costain House, Vanwall Business Park | 466 yd | |
| Baxter Storey At Volvo Cars | Volvo Car UK Limited, Scandinavia House | 504 yd | |
| CH&Co Catering Group Ltd At Biogen Idec Ltd | Biogen Idec Ltd, Innovation House | 599 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Barley Mow | Barley Mow, Cox Green Lane | 122 yd | |
| The Foresters | 24 Cox Green Lane, Maidenhead | 178 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Subway At Eurogarages Shoppenhanger Service Station | Euro Garages, Shoppenhangers Service Station | 768 yd | |
| Ross Fish Bar | 18 Ross Road, Maidenhead | 776 yd | |
| Hanwah Chinese Takeaway | 16 Ross Road, Maidenhead | 776 yd | |
| The Frying Squad | 110 Wessex Way, Maidenhead | 797 yd | |
| Mr Leung's Chinese Takeaway | Mr Leung Chinese Take Away, 120 Wessex Way | 797 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-Operative | Co-operative, Cox Green Lane | 122 yd | |
| Sainsbury's Local | Sainsbury's, 43 - 45 Wootton Way | 969 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Desborough Park FANE WAY | grass pitches, tennis courts | 556 yd |
| Wessex Primary School ST. ADRIANS CLOSE | grass pitches | 654 yd |
| Spirit Health Club (Maidenhead) MANOR LANE | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 758 yd |
| Ockwells Park OCKWELLS PARK OCKWELLS PARK OCKWELLS ROAD | grass pitches | 828 yd |
| Lowbrook Academy THE FAIRWAY THE FAIRWAY FAIRLEA | grass pitches | 1,003 yd |
| Larchfield School BARGEMAN ROAD | grass pitches | 1,004 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 | 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.