Bridle Road is in Maidenhead and in Windsor And Maidenhead district. SL6 7RU is located in the Furze Platt electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Maidenhead. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Bridle Road, Maidenhead, SL6 7RU and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SL6 7RT, SL6 7RQ, SL6 7RG, SL6 7PA, SL6 7SG, SL6 7RX, SL6 7RZ, SL6 7RE, SL6 7NY.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding SL6 7RU has a slightly higher male population, with 52.6% 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 | 50.6% | 47.4% | -3.2% | 51.0% | -3.6% |
| Male | 49.4% | 52.6% | 3.2% | 49.0% | 3.6% |
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 7RU there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 54.1% 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 | 29.6% | 31.5% | 1.9% | 37.9% | -6.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 55.1% | 54.1% | -1.0% | 44.2% | 9.9% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.7% | 1% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| Separated | 2.6% | 2.6% | 0.0% | 2.2% | 0.4% |
| Divorced | 6.7% | 7.9% | 1.2% | 9.1% | -1.2% |
| Widowed | 5.2% | 3% | -2.2% | 6.1% | -3.1% |
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 (89.5%) 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 | 53.7% | 53.9% | 0.2% | 48.4% | 5.5% |
| Good health | 35.8% | 35.6% | -0.2% | 33.6% | 2.0% |
| Fair health | 7.1% | 8.7% | 1.6% | 12.7% | -4.0% |
| Bad health | 2.3% | 1.5% | -0.8% | 4.0% | -2.5% |
| Very bad health | 1.1% | 0.3% | -0.8% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
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 | 18.7% | 13.4% | -5.3% | 18.2% | -4.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14.2% | 10.2% | -4.0% | 9.6% | 0.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15.4% | 15.4% | 0.0% | 13.4% | 2.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.2% | 3.9% | 1.7% | 5.3% | -1.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.1% | 12.8% | 2.7% | 16.9% | -4.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 32.6% | 42% | 9.4% | 33.8% | 8.2% |
| Other | 6.7% | 2.3% | -4.4% | 2.8% | -0.5% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 72.7% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0.9% | 0.5% | -0.4% | 0.7% | -0.2% |
| Indian | 2.3% | 8% | 5.7% | 3.1% | 4.9% |
| Pakistani | 8% | 9.8% | 1.8% | 2.7% | 7.1% |
| Other Asian | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Black African | 0.3% | 0.8% | 0.5% | 2.5% | -1.7% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% | -0.7% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.7% | 2.1% | 0.4% | 0.8% | 1.3% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.4% | 0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Mixed Other | 0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| White | 85.8% | 72.7% | -13.1% | 81.4% | -8.7% |
| Arab | 0% | 3.4% | 3.4% | 0.6% | 2.8% |
| Other | 0.3% | 1.3% | 1.0% | 1.6% | -0.3% |
In this area, 78.8% 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 | 85.2% | 78.8% | -6.4% | 83.2% | -4.4% |
| European Union | 5.7% | 4.9% | -0.8% | 6.1% | -1.2% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| Africa | 1.1% | 4.1% | 3.0% | 2.7% | 1.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 5.4% | 9% | 3.6% | 5.6% | 3.4% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 2.3% | 2.3% | 0.0% | 1.3% | 1.0% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 84.9% | 79% | -5.9% | 83.2% | -4.2% |
| 10+ Years | 0.6% | 17.7% | 17.1% | 9.8% | 7.9% |
| 5-10 Years | 3.7% | 2.6% | -1.1% | 2.9% | -0.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 4% | 0.5% | -3.5% | 2.2% | -1.7% |
| Less than 2 years | 6.8% | 0.3% | -6.5% | 1.9% | -1.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 83.3% | 76.7% | 6.6% |
| France | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Germany | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Italy | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Portugal | 1% | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| Spain | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Poland | 1.8% | 1.3% | 0.5% |
| Other EU countries | 1% | 1.5% | -0.5% |
| North Africa | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Middle East | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| Southern Asia | 1.8% | 1.2% | 0.6% |
| South-East Asia | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Central and South America | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 7.4% | 13.5% | -6.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 32.4% | 37.2% | -4.8% |
| Christian | 38.2% | 46.2% | -8.0% |
| Hindu | 4.1% | 1.7% | 2.4% |
| Jewish | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Muslim | 16.2% | 6.5% | 9.7% |
| Sikh | 2.8% | 0.9% | 1.9% |
| Other religion | 1.5% | 0.6% | 0.9% |
| Not answered | 4.6% | 6.0% | -1.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Bridle Road was 79.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 16.2% higher than the Furze Platt average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Bridle Road has the 11th highest crime rate of 36 local areas in Furze Platt and the 117th highest crime rate of 448 local areas in Windsor and Maidenhead .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 43.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 26.3%.

Households in this area have a much higher level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 93% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 37 Bridle Road, Maidenhead, Windsor And Maidenhead Detached, an established residential building | £720,000 | 2021-01-06 | £846,021 |
| 25 Bridle Road, Maidenhead, Windsor And Maidenhead Detached, an established residential building | £875,000 | 2017-07-27 | £1,024,564 |
| 37 Bridle Road, Maidenhead, Windsor And Maidenhead Detached, an established residential building | £612,500 | 2017-02-24 | £726,487 |
| 31 Bridle Road, Maidenhead, Windsor And Maidenhead Detached, an established residential building | £850,000 | 2015-12-16 | £1,067,269 |
| 19 Bridle Road, Maidenhead, Windsor And Maidenhead Detached, an established residential building | £348,500 | 2012-10-18 | £579,108 |
SL6 7RU area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% 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 | 123 |
| Retired | 52 |
| Part-Time Employee | 51 |
| Self-Employed | 33 |
| Looking after home or family | 14 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 11 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Other | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 0 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 30 |
| Manufacturing | 21 |
| Information and communication | 19 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 17 |
| Human health and social work activities | 14 |
| Other | 14 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 13 |
| Education | 12 |
| Transport and storage | 10 |
| Construction | 8 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 8 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 5 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maidenhead Nursery School School Lane , SL6 7PG | 4out of 4 | 551 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Cookham Nursery School Station Hill , Cookham SL6 9BT | 4out of 4 | 3,166 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Furze Platt Junior School Oaken Grove , SL6 6HQ | 4out of 4 | 541 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Furze Platt Infant School Oaken Grove , SL6 6HQ | 3out of 4 | 541 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Maidenhead Cookham Road , SL6 7EG | 3out of 4 | 765 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Riverside Primary School and Nursery Donnington Gardens , SL6 7JA | 3out of 4 | 999 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Alwyn Infant School Mulberry Walk , SL6 6EU | 3out of 4 | 1,081 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Furze Platt Senior School Furze Platt Road , SL6 7NQ | 3out of 4 | 596 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Desborough College Shoppenhangers Road , SL6 2QB | 3out of 4 | 2,213 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Newlands Girls' School Farm Road , SL6 5JB | 4out of 4 | 2,277 yd | Academy converter | No | Girls | More About School |
| Altwood CofE Secondary School Altwood Road , SL6 4PU | 3out of 4 | 2,460 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Cox Green School Highfield Lane , SL6 3AX | 3out of 4 | 3,513 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 | 5,002 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Piran's School Gringer Hill , SL6 7LZ | - not rated | 452 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Claires Court Schools 1 College Avenue , SL6 6AW | - not rated | 1,125 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Highfield Preparatory School Limited 2 West Road , SL6 1PD | - not rated | 1,489 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| RBWM Alternative Learning Provision Town Hall , St Ives Road SL6 8BY | 2out of 4 | 2,209 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Forest Bridge School Braywick Road , Braywick Park SL6 1BN | 3out of 4 | 2,923 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 Butter Edge | 25 Gloucester Road, Maidenhead | 275 yd | |
| Palmieri's | 52 Furze Platt Road, Maidenhead | 295 yd | |
| McEvoy And Rowley | McEvoy & Rowley, 76 - 80 Furze Platt Road | 565 yd | |
| Legacy Leisure At Furzeplatt Leisure Centre | Furze Platt Senior School, Furze Platt Road | 618 yd | |
| Baxter Storey At De Beers UK Ltd | D T C Research Centre, Belmont Road | 702 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sally Jordan At North Maidenhead Cricket Club | North Maidenhead Cricket Club, Summerleaze Road | 987 yd | |
| NMCC Sports Bar At Summerleaze Park | North Maidenhead Cricket Club, Summerleaze Road | 987 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Happy Valley Chinese Take-away | 21 Gloucester Road, Maidenhead | 247 yd | |
| Coco Express & Coco Grill | Coco Express, 17 Gloucester Road | 253 yd | |
| The Lobster Pot | 12 Harrow Lane, Maidenhead | 391 yd | |
| Pit Stop | ART House, St Peters Road | 393 yd | |
| King Fish/King Kebab | 150 Cookham Road, Maidenhead | 566 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | 67 Furze Platt Road, Maidenhead | 358 yd | |
| SASIA | Maidenhead Barbers, 138 Cookham Road | 564 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| St Piran'S School GRINGER HILL | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, swimming pool | 360 yd |
| Furze Platt Junior School OAKEN GROVE | grass pitches | 669 yd |
| Laggan Field LAGGAN ROAD | grass pitches | 746 yd |
| Furze Platt Senior School FURZE PLATT ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 757 yd |
| Riverside Primary School And Nursery DONNINGTON GARDENS | grass pitches, swimming pool | 868 yd |
| Oaken Grove MULBERRY WALK | grass pitches, tennis courts | 994 yd |
| Summerleaze Park NORTH TOWN MOOR | grass pitches | 1,019 yd |
| Claires Court The Girls / Sixth Form THE COLLEGE THE COLLEGE COLLEGE AVENUE | grass pitches, swimming pool, tennis courts | 1,054 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 | 79.7 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 92.1 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 159.17 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 159.17 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 20.2 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 30.01 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.