Altwood Road is in Maidenhead and in Windsor And Maidenhead district. SL6 4PS 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 Altwood Road, Maidenhead, SL6 4PS and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SL6 4PY, SL6 4NN, SL6 4PR, SL6 4PP, SL6 4NL, SL6 4RQ, SL6 4PL, SL6 4QJ, SL6 4NT.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding SL6 4PS has a slightly higher male population, with 51.7% 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 | 48.2% | 48.3% | 0.1% | 51.0% | -2.7% |
| Male | 51.8% | 51.7% | -0.1% | 49.0% | 2.7% |
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 SL6 4PS there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 65.3% 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 | 23.7% | 24.9% | 1.2% | 37.9% | -13.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 67.6% | 65.3% | -2.3% | 44.2% | 21.1% |
| Separated | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 2.2% | -1.3% |
| Divorced | 4.7% | 4.9% | 0.2% | 9.1% | -4.2% |
| Widowed | 4% | 4% | 0.0% | 6.1% | -2.1% |
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 (88.9%) 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 | 60.4% | 62.5% | 2.1% | 48.4% | 14.1% |
| Good health | 30% | 26.4% | -3.6% | 33.6% | -7.2% |
| Fair health | 7.3% | 7.6% | 0.3% | 12.7% | -5.1% |
| Bad health | 1.6% | 3.5% | 1.9% | 4.0% | -0.5% |
| Very bad health | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 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 4PS this area, 5.7% 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 51.1%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 7.5% | 5.7% | -1.8% | 18.2% | -12.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 7.9% | 8.3% | 0.4% | 9.6% | -1.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15.4% | 11.4% | -4.0% | 13.4% | -2.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.2% | 3.9% | 2.7% | 5.3% | -1.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13.8% | 16.2% | 2.4% | 16.9% | -0.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 50.2% | 51.1% | 0.9% | 33.8% | 17.3% |
| Other | 4% | 3.5% | -0.5% | 2.8% | 0.7% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 69.4% of the residents identify as white, which is lower than the UK average of 81.4%, there are significant representations of other ethnic groups.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 1.1% | -0.1% |
| Chinese | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.7% | -0.4% |
| Indian | 14.4% | 17.7% | 3.3% | 3.1% | 14.6% |
| Pakistani | 0.6% | 1.4% | 0.8% | 2.7% | -1.3% |
| Other Asian | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Black African | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 2.2% | 5.6% | 3.4% | 0.8% | 4.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 0.9% | 0.8% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| White | 78.9% | 69.4% | -9.5% | 81.4% | -12.0% |
| Arab | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| Other | 1.6% | 1% | -0.6% | 1.6% | -0.6% |
In this area, 83.6% 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 | 81.8% | 83.6% | 1.8% | 83.2% | 0.4% |
| European Union | 5.1% | 3.5% | -1.6% | 6.1% | -2.6% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 0.7% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| Africa | 1% | 1.4% | 0.4% | 2.7% | -1.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 8.9% | 10.5% | 1.6% | 5.6% | 4.9% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 2.9% | 0.3% | -2.6% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 81.8% | 83% | 1.2% | 83.2% | -0.2% |
| 10+ Years | 2.2% | 12.2% | 10.0% | 9.8% | 2.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.6% | 3.1% | 1.5% | 2.9% | 0.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 3.2% | 1.7% | -1.5% | 2.2% | -0.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 11.2% | 0% | -11.2% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 91.3% | 76.7% | 14.6% |
| Ireland | 1.7% | 0.6% | 1.1% |
| Romania | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Other EU countries | 1.7% | 1.5% | 0.2% |
| Other Europe | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 0.7% | 1.2% | -0.5% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 3.5% | 13.5% | -10.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 25.6% | 37.2% | -11.6% |
| Christian | 49.5% | 46.2% | 3.3% |
| Buddhist | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Hindu | 5.2% | 1.7% | 3.5% |
| Jewish | 1.7% | 0.5% | 1.2% |
| Muslim | 4.2% | 6.5% | -2.3% |
| Sikh | 10.4% | 0.9% | 9.5% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 2.4% | 6.0% | -3.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Altwood Road was 70.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 49.4% higher than the Belmont average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Altwood Road has the 23rd highest crime rate of 65 local areas in Belmont and the 134th highest crime rate of 448 local areas in Windsor and Maidenhead .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 36.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 3.2%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 77 Altwood Road, Maidenhead, Windsor And Maidenhead Detached, an established residential building | £1,000,000 | 2022-02-23 | £1,050,052 |
| 69 Altwood Road, Maidenhead, Windsor And Maidenhead Detached, an established residential building | £936,000 | 2019-06-26 | £1,167,970 |
| 75 Altwood Road, Maidenhead, Windsor And Maidenhead Detached, an established residential building | £899,000 | 2017-09-20 | £1,056,351 |
| 77 Altwood Road, Maidenhead, Windsor And Maidenhead Detached, an established residential building | £945,000 | 2017-03-23 | £1,116,919 |
| 73 Altwood Road, Maidenhead, Windsor And Maidenhead Detached, an established residential building | £1,230,000 | 2016-04-29 | £1,481,591 |
SL6 4PS area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 14% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 14% 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 4PS area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 0% 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 | 93 |
| Retired | 49 |
| Self-Employed | 31 |
| Part-Time Employee | 20 |
| Looking after home or family | 12 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 10 |
| Other | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 3 |
| Unemployed | 0 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 31 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 25 |
| Information and communication | 19 |
| Education | 19 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 17 |
| Other | 9 |
| Transport and storage | 9 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Manufacturing | 8 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 7 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 7 |
| Construction | 6 |
| Human health and social work activities | 6 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maidenhead Nursery School School Lane , SL6 7PG | 4out of 4 | 2,979 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Edmund Campion Catholic Primary School Altwood Road , SL6 4PX | 4out of 4 | 95 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| All Saints CofE Junior School Westborough Road , SL6 4AR | 3out of 4 | 848 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Wessex Primary School St Adrian's Close , Cox Green SL6 3AT | 3out of 4 | 965 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Boyne Hill CofE Infant and Nursery School Rutland Road , SL6 4HZ | 4out of 4 | 1,059 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Lowbrook Academy The Fairway , Cox Green SL6 3AR | 4out of 4 | 1,105 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Altwood CofE Secondary School Altwood Road , SL6 4PU | 3out of 4 | 193 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Newlands Girls' School Farm Road , SL6 5JB | 4out of 4 | 860 yd | Academy converter | No | Girls | More About School |
| Cox Green School Highfield Lane , SL6 3AX | 3out of 4 | 949 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Desborough College Shoppenhangers Road , SL6 2QB | 3out of 4 | 1,977 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Furze Platt Senior School Furze Platt Road , SL6 7NQ | 3out of 4 | 2,610 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | 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 | 3,872 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 | 1,228 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Claires Court Schools 1 College Avenue , SL6 6AW | - not rated | 1,912 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Highfield Preparatory School Limited 2 West Road , SL6 1PD | - not rated | 1,994 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Beech Lodge School Stubbings Lane , Henley Road SL6 6QL | - not rated | 2,024 yd | Other independent special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Piran's School Gringer Hill , SL6 7LZ | - not rated | 2,411 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maidenhead Hockey Club | Altwood CE Secondary School, Altwood Road | 126 yd | |
| Norden Farm Centre For The Arts | Altwood Road, Maidenhead | 551 yd | |
| Accent Catering Services Ltd At Costain | Costain House, Vanwall Business Park | 634 yd | |
| Lexington At ABBVIE | AbbVie, AbbVie House | 634 yd | |
| Baxterstorey At Abbott House | Abbott House Vanwall Business Park, Vanwall Road | 708 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The North Star | 91 Westborough Road, Maidenhead | 851 yd | |
| New Inn | Farm Road, Maidenhead | 1,064 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ruchi | 41A Wootton Way, Maidenhead | 658 yd | |
| Oh My Cod | 39 Wootton Way, Maidenhead | 658 yd | |
| The Frying Squad | 110 Wessex Way, Maidenhead | 717 yd | |
| Mr Leung's Chinese Takeaway | Mr Leung Chinese Take Away, 120 Wessex Way | 717 yd | |
| Something Different | Welcome To China, 2 Boyn Valley Road | 1,051 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Budgens Supermarket | Budgens Stores Ltd, 9 - 13 Highway Avenue | 648 yd | |
| Sainsbury's Local | Sainsbury's, 43 - 45 Wootton Way | 665 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Altwood Church Of England School Altwood Road | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, tennis courts | 157 yd |
| St Edmund Campion Catholic Primary School ALTWOOD ROAD | grass pitches, swimming pool | 193 yd |
| Boyne Hill Cricket Club BOYN HILL CRICKET CLUB BOYN HILL CRICKET CLUB HIGHWAY ROAD | grass pitches | 638 yd |
| All Saints Ce Junior School WESTBOROUGH ROAD | grass pitches | 784 yd |
| Wessex Primary School ST. ADRIANS CLOSE | grass pitches | 819 yd |
| Newlands Girls' School FARM ROAD | grass pitches, health and fitness suite, swimming pool, tennis courts | 964 yd |
| Cox Green Leisure Centre HIGHFIELD LANE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, indoor tennis centre | 970 yd |
| Lowbrook Academy THE FAIRWAY THE FAIRWAY FAIRLEA | grass pitches | 1,034 yd |
| Desborough Park FANE WAY | grass pitches, tennis courts | 1,053 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 | 75.0% |
| 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 | 79.7 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 150.2 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 21.1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.