College Avenue is in Maidenhead and in Windsor And Maidenhead district. SL6 6AJ is located in the Belmont electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Maidenhead. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about College Avenue, Maidenhead, SL6 6AJ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SL6 6AL, SL6 6AW, SL6 4JP, SL6 6AR, SL6 6AX, SL6 6AD, SL6 6FS, SL6 6AG, SL6 6AE.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around SL6 6AJ is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.3%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50.3% | 50.7% | 0.4% | 51.0% | -0.3% |
| Male | 49.7% | 49.3% | -0.4% | 49.0% | 0.3% |
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 6AJ there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 51.6% 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 | 25.8% | 32.5% | 6.7% | 37.9% | -5.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 57.7% | 51.6% | -6.1% | 44.2% | 7.4% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.7% | 0.6% | -0.1% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Separated | 0.4% | 1.9% | 1.5% | 2.2% | -0.3% |
| Divorced | 9.4% | 10.3% | 0.9% | 9.1% | 1.2% |
| Widowed | 6% | 3.1% | -2.9% | 6.1% | -3.0% |
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 (92.5%) 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 | 58% | 65.4% | 7.4% | 48.4% | 17.0% |
| Good health | 31.9% | 27.1% | -4.8% | 33.6% | -6.5% |
| Fair health | 7.2% | 5.9% | -1.3% | 12.7% | -6.8% |
| Bad health | 2.6% | 1.2% | -1.4% | 4.0% | -2.8% |
| Very bad health | 0.3% | 0.5% | 0.2% | 1.2% | -0.7% |
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 6AJ this area, 6.3% 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 56.6%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 10.1% | 6.3% | -3.8% | 18.2% | -11.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 6% | 5.6% | -0.4% | 9.6% | -4.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14.2% | 12.8% | -1.4% | 13.4% | -0.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.6% | 2.5% | -0.1% | 5.3% | -2.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.7% | 14.4% | 1.7% | 16.9% | -2.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 47.9% | 56.6% | 8.7% | 33.8% | 22.8% |
| Other | 6.4% | 1.9% | -4.5% | 2.8% | -0.9% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 77.8% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 1.1% | 0.6% |
| Chinese | 0.9% | 1% | 0.1% | 0.7% | 0.3% |
| Indian | 2.9% | 6.4% | 3.5% | 3.1% | 3.3% |
| Pakistani | 3.7% | 6.4% | 2.7% | 2.7% | 3.7% |
| Other Asian | 0.6% | 0.7% | 0.1% | 1.6% | -0.9% |
| Black African | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| Other Black | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.7% | 2.2% | 0.5% | 0.8% | 1.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.9% | 0.1% |
| Mixed Other | 0.9% | 2.2% | 1.3% | 0.8% | 1.4% |
| White | 87.9% | 77.8% | -10.1% | 81.4% | -3.6% |
| Other | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 1.6% | -0.9% |
In this area, 77.9% 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 | 83% | 77.9% | -5.1% | 83.2% | -5.3% |
| European Union | 6% | 5.9% | -0.1% | 6.1% | -0.2% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.1% | 1.5% | 0.4% | 0.8% | 0.7% |
| Africa | 3.4% | 2.5% | -0.9% | 2.7% | -0.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 4.9% | 9.1% | 4.2% | 5.6% | 3.5% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.4% | 2.2% | 0.8% | 1.3% | 0.9% |
| Oceania | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 81.6% | 77.6% | -4.0% | 83.2% | -5.6% |
| 10+ Years | 2.3% | 14.1% | 11.8% | 9.8% | 4.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.9% | 4.6% | 1.7% | 2.9% | 1.7% |
| 2-5 Years | 4.9% | 3.2% | -1.7% | 2.2% | 1.0% |
| Less than 2 years | 8.3% | 0.5% | -7.8% | 1.9% | -1.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 81.9% | 76.7% | 5.2% |
| Ireland | 1.5% | 0.6% | 0.9% |
| France | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Italy | 0.2% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| Portugal | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Spain | 1% | 0.4% | 0.6% |
| Poland | 1% | 1.3% | -0.3% |
| Other EU countries | 2.2% | 1.5% | 0.7% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Middle East | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Southern Asia | 1.7% | 1.2% | 0.5% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 1% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| Central and South America | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Oceania | 1.2% | 0.1% | 1.1% |
| No passport held | 6.1% | 13.5% | -7.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 31.5% | 37.2% | -5.7% |
| Christian | 48.8% | 46.2% | 2.6% |
| Hindu | 5.1% | 1.7% | 3.4% |
| Muslim | 7.6% | 6.5% | 1.1% |
| Other religion | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Not answered | 6.6% | 6.0% | 0.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around College Avenue was 126.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 167.9% higher than the Belmont average. The most reported crime type was Shoplifting.
College Avenue has the 12th highest crime rate of 65 local areas in Belmont and the 52nd highest crime rate of 448 local areas in Windsor and Maidenhead .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 46.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -34.9%.

Households in this area have a much higher level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 91% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12 College Avenue, Maidenhead, Windsor And Maidenhead Detached, an established residential building | £1,450,000 | 2023-11-29 | £1,509,979 |
| 8 College Avenue, Maidenhead, Windsor And Maidenhead Detached, an established residential building | £1,075,000 | 2017-02-10 | £1,275,059 |
| 6 College Avenue, Maidenhead, Windsor And Maidenhead Detached, an established residential building | £1,150,000 | 2017-01-24 | £1,378,631 |
| 2B College Avenue, Maidenhead, Windsor And Maidenhead Detached, an established residential building | £560,000 | 2014-11-04 | £769,332 |
| 10 College Avenue, Maidenhead, Windsor And Maidenhead Detached, an established residential building | £186,000 | 1997-04-18 | £950,772 |
SL6 6AJ 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 student residents living in SL6 6AJ area is much higher than the country's average. Usually places with high percentage of students are near Universities and near entertainment places.
| Full-Time Employee | 140 |
| Retired | 44 |
| Part-Time Employee | 41 |
| Self-Employed | 34 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 19 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 14 |
| Looking after home or family | 13 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 6 |
| Other | 4 |
| Unemployed | 2 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 24 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 20 |
| Education | 19 |
| Human health and social work activities | 16 |
| Manufacturing | 13 |
| Information and communication | 12 |
| Construction | 10 |
| Transport and storage | 10 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 10 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 9 |
| Other | 7 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 4 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 3 |
| Mining and quarrying | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maidenhead Nursery School School Lane , SL6 7PG | 4out of 4 | 1,227 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Cookham Nursery School Station Hill , Cookham SL6 9BT | 4out of 4 | 4,200 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 | 4out of 4 | 938 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Luke's CofE Primary School Cookham Road , SL6 7EG | 4out of 4 | 958 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Maidenhead Cookham Road , SL6 7EG | 3out of 4 | 1,048 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| All Saints CofE Junior School Westborough Road , SL6 4AR | 3out of 4 | 1,078 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Riverside Primary School and Nursery Donnington Gardens , SL6 7JA | 3out of 4 | 1,089 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Desborough College Shoppenhangers Road , SL6 2QB | 3out of 4 | 1,097 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Furze Platt Senior School Furze Platt Road , SL6 7NQ | 3out of 4 | 1,559 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Altwood CofE Secondary School Altwood Road , SL6 4PU | 3out of 4 | 1,742 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Newlands Girls' School Farm Road , SL6 5JB | 4out of 4 | 1,996 yd | Academy converter | No | Girls | More About School |
| Cox Green School Highfield Lane , SL6 3AX | 3out of 4 | 2,708 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 | 5,169 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Claires Court Schools 1 College Avenue , SL6 6AW | - not rated | 12 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Highfield Preparatory School Limited 2 West Road , SL6 1PD | - not rated | 400 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Piran's School Gringer Hill , SL6 7LZ | - not rated | 712 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| RBWM Alternative Learning Provision Town Hall , St Ives Road SL6 8BY | 2out of 4 | 1,586 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Forest Bridge School Braywick Road , Braywick Park SL6 1BN | 3out of 4 | 2,154 yd | Free schools special | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Pollen Partnership Ltd | Highfield Prep School, West Road | 303 yd | |
| The Fremantle Trust At Lady Elizabeth House | Lady Elizabeth House, Boyn Hill Avenue | 324 yd | |
| Gandhi Indian Restaurant At Kingswood Hotel | Kingswood Hotel, 13 Boyn Hill Avenue | 407 yd | |
| Baxter Storey At De Beers UK Ltd | D T C Research Centre, Belmont Road | 443 yd | |
| Salvation Army Hall | The Salvation Army, East Road | 494 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Windsor Castle | Windsor Castle Public House, Bath Road | 460 yd | |
| Cult Burger At Off The Tap | Off The Tap, 105 High Street | 519 yd | |
| The Rose | King Street, Maidenhead | 653 yd | |
| Smokeys | Smokey Joes The Silver Skillet, 22 - 26 Nicholsons Walk | 656 yd | |
| The Pond House | Pond House, Bath Road | 830 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sushi Point | 103 High Street, Maidenhead | 535 yd | |
| Kebab Elite | 5 Blandy House, King Street | 569 yd | |
| Yao Thai Street Food | YAO Thai Supermarket, 26 King Street | 633 yd | |
| Kokoro | 47A High Street, Maidenhead | 743 yd | |
| Paprika of Maidenhead | 36A Clivemont Road, Maidenhead | 772 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | Unit 1, 14 - 20 Bath Road | 460 yd | |
| Iceland Frozen Foods Plc | Iceland Foods Plc, 42 - 44 Nicholsons Walk | 666 yd | |
| Tesco Stores Limited | 74 High Street, Maidenhead | 667 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | Providence House, Providence Place | 820 yd | |
| Alma Delicatessen | 26 - 32 High Street, Maidenhead | 864 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Claires Court The Girls / Sixth Form THE COLLEGE THE COLLEGE COLLEGE AVENUE | grass pitches, swimming pool, tennis courts | 143 yd |
| David Lloyd Club (Maidenhead) GRENFELL PLACE | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 727 yd |
| St Piran'S School GRINGER HILL | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, swimming pool | 769 yd |
| Maidenhead Lawn Tennis Club ALL SAINTS AVENUE | tennis courts | 816 yd |
| St Josephs Parish Centre Cookham Road | 818 yd | |
| Magnet Leisure Centre MAGNET LEISURE CENTRE PLAY AREA MAGNET LEISURE CENTRE PLAY AREA HOLMANLEAZE | health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 914 yd |
| Desborough Bowls Club (Closed) YORK ROAD | indoor bowls | 1,006 yd |
| Desborough College SHOPPENHANGERS ROAD | grass pitches | 1,009 yd |
| Maidenhead Golf Club SHOPPENHANGERS ROAD | golf | 1,017 yd |
| La Roche Health And Fitness (Maidenhead) (Closed) Crown Lane | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 1,035 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% |
| Median download speed | 77 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 147.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 18.8 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 20.6 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 40 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.