North Star Lane is in Maidenhead and in Windsor And Maidenhead district. SL6 4HU is located in the Boyn Hill electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Maidenhead. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about North Star Lane, Maidenhead, SL6 4HU and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SL6 4BT, SL6 4HX, SL6 4HJ, SL6 4HH, SL6 4AU, SL6 4AS, SL6 4AP, SL6 4JL, SL6 4RS.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding SL6 4HU has a slightly higher male population, with 52.3% 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 | 48.3% | 47.7% | -0.6% | 51.0% | -3.3% |
| Male | 51.7% | 52.3% | 0.6% | 49.0% | 3.3% |
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 4HU there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 54.5% 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 | 29.8% | 30.7% | 0.9% | 37.9% | -7.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 55% | 54.5% | -0.5% | 44.2% | 10.3% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.7% | 1.8% | 1.1% | 0.3% | 1.5% |
| Separated | 2.8% | 1.8% | -1.0% | 2.2% | -0.4% |
| Divorced | 9% | 8.3% | -0.7% | 9.1% | -0.8% |
| Widowed | 2.8% | 2.9% | 0.1% | 6.1% | -3.2% |
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 (91.7%) 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 | 63.6% | 62.5% | -1.1% | 48.4% | 14.1% |
| Good health | 26% | 29.2% | 3.2% | 33.6% | -4.4% |
| Fair health | 8.9% | 7.4% | -1.5% | 12.7% | -5.3% |
| Bad health | 1.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% | 4.0% | -3.2% |
| Very bad health | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 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.
In the area around SL6 4HU this area, 7.9% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly lower than the UK average of 18.2%. 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 58.8%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 8.7% | 7.9% | -0.8% | 18.2% | -10.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 7.3% | 4.7% | -2.6% | 9.6% | -4.9% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 11.4% | 10.4% | -1.0% | 13.4% | -3.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.1% | 3.2% | 1.1% | 5.3% | -2.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.8% | 13.3% | 1.5% | 16.9% | -3.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 51.9% | 58.8% | 6.9% | 33.8% | 25.0% |
| Other | 6.9% | 1.8% | -5.1% | 2.8% | -1.0% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 79.2% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 2.8% | 0% | -2.8% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Chinese | 1% | 0.8% | -0.2% | 0.7% | 0.1% |
| Indian | 3.8% | 6.4% | 2.6% | 3.1% | 3.3% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 5% | 5.0% | 2.7% | 2.3% |
| Other Asian | 1.3% | 0.6% | -0.7% | 1.6% | -1.0% |
| Black African | 2% | 1.1% | -0.9% | 2.5% | -1.4% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.8% | 1.1% | 0.3% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Mixed Other | 1.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| White | 85% | 79.2% | -5.8% | 81.4% | -2.2% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.3% | 1.4% | 1.1% | 0.1% | 1.3% |
| Arab | 0.3% | 1.4% | 1.1% | 0.6% | 0.8% |
| Other | 1.5% | 1.9% | 0.4% | 1.6% | 0.3% |
In this area, 77.1% 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 | 84.7% | 77.1% | -7.6% | 83.2% | -6.1% |
| European Union | 3.8% | 9.6% | 5.8% | 6.1% | 3.5% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Africa | 2.8% | 3.6% | 0.8% | 2.7% | 0.9% |
| Middle East and Asia | 7.4% | 9.4% | 2.0% | 5.6% | 3.8% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.3% | 0% | -1.3% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 83.2% | 77.1% | -6.1% | 83.2% | -6.1% |
| 10+ Years | 2.5% | 15.4% | 12.9% | 9.8% | 5.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.3% | 3.9% | 3.6% | 2.9% | 1.0% |
| 2-5 Years | 3.3% | 2.8% | -0.5% | 2.2% | 0.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 10.7% | 0.8% | -9.9% | 1.9% | -1.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 82.9% | 76.7% | 6.2% |
| Ireland | 1.4% | 0.6% | 0.8% |
| France | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Germany | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Italy | 1.1% | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| Poland | 1.1% | 1.3% | -0.2% |
| Other EU countries | 2.8% | 1.5% | 1.3% |
| Other Europe | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Southern Asia | 2.8% | 1.2% | 1.6% |
| South-East Asia | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 5.2% | 13.5% | -8.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 33.6% | 37.2% | -3.6% |
| Christian | 45.5% | 46.2% | -0.7% |
| Buddhist | 0.6% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Hindu | 3% | 1.7% | 1.3% |
| Jewish | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Muslim | 7.7% | 6.5% | 1.2% |
| Sikh | 4.7% | 0.9% | 3.8% |
| Other religion | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Not answered | 3.3% | 6.0% | -2.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around North Star Lane was 65.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 59.1% higher than the Boyn Hill average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
North Star Lane has the 9th highest crime rate of 22 local areas in Boyn Hill and the 147th highest crime rate of 450 local areas in Windsor and Maidenhead .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 39.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -51.2%.

Households in this area have a much higher level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 95% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6 North Star Lane, Maidenhead, Windsor And Maidenhead Terraced, an established residential building | £357,500 | 2025-04-23 | £357,500 |
| 11 North Star Lane, Maidenhead, Windsor And Maidenhead Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £320,000 | 2022-06-07 | £324,539 |
| 16 North Star Lane, Maidenhead, Windsor And Maidenhead Other, an established residential building | £260,000 | 2021-07-01 | £263,910 |
| 6 North Star Lane, Maidenhead, Windsor And Maidenhead Terraced, an established residential building | £325,000 | 2020-07-03 | £388,129 |
| 10 North Star Lane, Maidenhead, Windsor And Maidenhead Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £375,000 | 2018-02-27 | £445,285 |
SL6 4HU area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 8% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 16% 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 | 126 |
| Self-Employed | 43 |
| Retired | 38 |
| Part-Time Employee | 29 |
| Unemployed | 11 |
| Looking after home or family | 9 |
| Other | 7 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 0 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 31 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 27 |
| Information and communication | 22 |
| Education | 21 |
| Human health and social work activities | 18 |
| Manufacturing | 16 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 14 |
| Construction | 13 |
| Other | 11 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 8 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 7 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 4 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maidenhead Nursery School School Lane , SL6 7PG | 4out of 4 | 2,262 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Cookham Nursery School Station Hill , Cookham SL6 9BT | 4out of 4 | 5,175 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boyne Hill CofE Infant and Nursery School Rutland Road , SL6 4HZ | - not rated | 137 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| All Saints CofE Junior School Westborough Road , SL6 4AR | - not rated | 286 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| All Saints Church of England Junior School Westborough Road , SL6 4AR | 1out of 4 | 286 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Larchfield Junior School Bargeman Road , SL6 2SG | - not rated | 918 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Larchfield County Infant School Bargeman Road , SL6 2SG | - not rated | 918 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Altwood CofE Secondary School Altwood Road , SL6 4PU | - not rated | 770 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Altwood Church of England School Altwood Road , SL6 4PU | 3out of 4 | 770 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Desborough School Shoppenhangers Road , SL6 2QB | - not rated | 1,056 yd | Community school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Desborough School Shoppenhangers Road , SL6 2QB | - not rated | 1,056 yd | Academy converter | No | Boys | More About School |
| Desborough College Shoppenhangers Road , SL6 2QB | 3out of 4 | 1,056 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | 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 | 853 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Berkshire College of Agriculture Hall Place , Burchetts Green SL6 6QR | - not rated | 4,677 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brocket PRU - Alternative Provision 15 Boyn Hill Avenue , SL6 4EY | - not rated | 630 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Redroofs School for the Performing Arts 26 Bath Road , SL6 4JT | - not rated | 678 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Beacon Tutorial C/O Altwood CofE School , Altwood Road SL6 4PU | - not rated | 770 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Highfield Preparatory School Limited 2 West Road , SL6 1PD | - not rated | 1,052 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Maidenhead College for Girls 1 College Avenue , SL6 6AW | - not rated | 1,064 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Link AT Boyn Hill Baptist Church | Baptist Church, 100 Westborough Road | 145 yd | |
| Norden Farm Centre For The Arts | Altwood Road, Maidenhead | 407 yd | |
| Caffe Kix At Quantum | Caffe Kix, Quantum | 521 yd | |
| Dynatrace | Third Floor, Quantum | 522 yd | |
| CH&Co Catering Group Ltd At Biogen Idec Ltd | Biogen Idec Ltd, Innovation House | 524 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The North Star | 91 Westborough Road, Maidenhead | 105 yd | |
| The Pond House | Pond House, Bath Road | 381 yd | |
| Windsor Castle | Windsor Castle Public House, Bath Road | 679 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ruchi | 41A Wootton Way, Maidenhead | 240 yd | |
| Oh My Cod | 39 Wootton Way, Maidenhead | 240 yd | |
| Something Different | Welcome To China, 2 Boyn Valley Road | 318 yd | |
| Welcome To China | 2 Boyn Valley Road, Maidenhead | 318 yd | |
| Lokanta Fish Bar | 84 Powney Road, Maidenhead | 639 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsbury's Local | Sainsbury's, 43 - 45 Wootton Way | 225 yd | |
| Tesco | Unit 1, 14 - 20 Bath Road | 679 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| All Saints Ce Junior School WESTBOROUGH ROAD | grass pitches | 288 yd |
| Desborough Park FANE WAY | grass pitches, tennis courts | 659 yd |
| Boyne Hill Cricket Club BOYN HILL CRICKET CLUB BOYN HILL CRICKET CLUB HIGHWAY ROAD | grass pitches | 672 yd |
| Altwood Church Of England School Altwood Road | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, tennis courts | 800 yd |
| Maidenhead Lawn Tennis Club ALL SAINTS AVENUE | tennis courts | 914 yd |
| St Edmund Campion Catholic Primary School ALTWOOD ROAD | grass pitches, swimming pool | 950 yd |
| Larchfield School BARGEMAN ROAD | grass pitches | 1,012 yd |
| Claires Court The Girls / Sixth Form THE COLLEGE THE COLLEGE COLLEGE AVENUE | grass pitches, swimming pool, tennis courts | 1,066 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 | 90.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 90.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 90.0% |
| 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 | 150 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 281.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 15 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 21.4 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.