Cherwell Close is in Maidenhead and in Windsor And Maidenhead district. SL6 8AY is located in the St Mary's electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Maidenhead. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Cherwell Close, Maidenhead, SL6 8AY and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SL6 8AP, SL6 8AH, SL6 8AX, SL6 8AW, SL6 8AR, SL6 8BB, SL6 8AU, SL6 8SJ, SL6 8AT.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around SL6 8AY is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.1%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 55.9% | 51.9% | -4.0% | 51.0% | 0.9% |
| Male | 44.1% | 48.1% | 4.0% | 49.0% | -0.9% |
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 | 33.8% | 38.6% | 4.8% | 37.9% | 0.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 50.6% | 42.9% | -7.7% | 44.2% | -1.3% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.4% | 1.6% | 1.2% | 0.3% | 1.3% |
| Separated | 3% | 3.5% | 0.5% | 2.2% | 1.3% |
| Divorced | 7.8% | 9.1% | 1.3% | 9.1% | 0.0% |
| Widowed | 4.3% | 4.3% | 0.0% | 6.1% | -1.8% |
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 (89.3%) 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 | 50% | 58.5% | 8.5% | 48.4% | 10.1% |
| Good health | 35.5% | 30.8% | -4.7% | 33.6% | -2.8% |
| Fair health | 12.1% | 8% | -4.1% | 12.7% | -4.7% |
| Bad health | 2.1% | 2.5% | 0.4% | 4.0% | -1.5% |
| Very bad health | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 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 | 25.1% | 18.4% | -6.7% | 18.2% | 0.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 16% | 11.3% | -4.7% | 9.6% | 1.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 10% | 16.4% | 6.4% | 13.4% | 3.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.9% | 3.9% | 3.0% | 5.3% | -1.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 8.2% | 13.7% | 5.5% | 16.9% | -3.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 32.9% | 32.4% | -0.5% | 33.8% | -1.4% |
| Other | 6.9% | 3.9% | -3.0% | 2.8% | 1.1% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 69.6% 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 | 1.5% | 0.8% | -0.7% | 1.1% | -0.3% |
| Chinese | 1.5% | 3.6% | 2.1% | 0.7% | 2.9% |
| Indian | 4.1% | 3% | -1.1% | 3.1% | -0.1% |
| Pakistani | 5.6% | 8.2% | 2.6% | 2.7% | 5.5% |
| Other Asian | 1.2% | 1.9% | 0.7% | 1.6% | 0.3% |
| Black African | 1.2% | 5.8% | 4.6% | 2.5% | 3.3% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Other Black | 0.3% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.8% | 1.1% | -0.7% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.4% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.8% | 1.6% | -0.2% | 0.9% | 0.7% |
| Mixed Other | 0.6% | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| White | 77.5% | 69.6% | -7.9% | 81.4% | -11.8% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Arab | 1.2% | 1.9% | 0.7% | 0.6% | 1.3% |
| Other | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
In this area, 70.1% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is lower than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 76.6% | 70.1% | -6.5% | 83.2% | -13.1% |
| European Union | 6.5% | 9.9% | 3.4% | 6.1% | 3.8% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.5% | 1.1% | -0.4% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| Africa | 4.1% | 7.4% | 3.3% | 2.7% | 4.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 8.6% | 10.7% | 2.1% | 5.6% | 5.1% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.2% | 0.8% | -0.4% | 1.3% | -0.5% |
| Oceania | 1.5% | 0% | -1.5% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 74.3% | 70.3% | -4.0% | 83.2% | -12.9% |
| 10+ Years | 2.4% | 17.3% | 14.9% | 9.8% | 7.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.1% | 5.8% | 3.7% | 2.9% | 2.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 10.1% | 3.3% | -6.8% | 2.2% | 1.1% |
| Less than 2 years | 11.2% | 3.3% | -7.9% | 1.9% | 1.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 64.4% | 76.7% | -12.3% |
| Ireland | 1.1% | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| France | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Italy | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Portugal | 1.1% | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Spain | 1.7% | 0.4% | 1.3% |
| Poland | 5.6% | 1.3% | 4.3% |
| Other EU countries | 2.2% | 1.5% | 0.7% |
| Turkey | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Other Europe | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1.7% | 0.3% | 1.4% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Eastern Asia | 3.3% | 0.3% | 3.0% |
| Southern Asia | 2.8% | 1.2% | 1.6% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| No passport held | 13.6% | 13.5% | 0.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 32.2% | 37.2% | -5.0% |
| Christian | 43.7% | 46.2% | -2.5% |
| Buddhist | 1.4% | 0.5% | 0.9% |
| Hindu | 2.2% | 1.7% | 0.5% |
| Muslim | 12.6% | 6.5% | 6.1% |
| Other religion | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Not answered | 7.1% | 6.0% | 1.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Cherwell Close was 57.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 23.1% higher than the Belmont average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Cherwell Close has the 30th highest crime rate of 65 local areas in Belmont and the 170th highest crime rate of 448 local areas in Windsor and Maidenhead .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 18.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 97.9%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6 Cherwell Close, Maidenhead, Windsor And Maidenhead Terraced, an established residential building | £400,000 | 2021-06-25 | £468,009 |
| 11 Cherwell Close, Maidenhead, Windsor And Maidenhead Terraced, an established residential building | £380,000 | 2021-05-14 | £449,130 |
| 8 Cherwell Close, Maidenhead, Windsor And Maidenhead Terraced, an established residential building | £375,000 | 2019-12-19 | £470,888 |
| 2 Cherwell Close, Maidenhead, Windsor And Maidenhead Terraced, an established residential building | £335,000 | 2017-02-03 | £406,037 |
| 6 Cherwell Close, Maidenhead, Windsor And Maidenhead Terraced, an established residential building | £313,750 | 2015-11-27 | £408,696 |
SL6 8AY 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 87 |
| Self-Employed | 35 |
| Part-Time Employee | 33 |
| Retired | 31 |
| Looking after home or family | 25 |
| Unemployed | 15 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 13 |
| Other | 11 |
| 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 | 25 |
| Information and communication | 17 |
| Human health and social work activities | 15 |
| Other | 14 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 12 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 12 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 11 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 8 |
| Education | 8 |
| Transport and storage | 8 |
| Construction | 8 |
| Manufacturing | 7 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 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 | 971 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Cookham Nursery School Station Hill , Cookham SL6 9BT | 4out of 4 | 3,737 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Cippenham Nursery School St Andrew's Way , Cippenham SL1 5NL | 3out of 4 | 5,426 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Luke's CofE Primary School Cookham Road , SL6 7EG | 4out of 4 | 122 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Riverside Primary School and Nursery Donnington Gardens , SL6 7JA | 3out of 4 | 430 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Maidenhead Cookham Road , SL6 7EG | 3out of 4 | 637 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Oldfield Primary School Bray Road , SL6 1UE | 4out of 4 | 1,649 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Furze Platt Junior School Oaken Grove , SL6 6HQ | 4out of 4 | 1,744 yd | Community school | No | 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 | 1,533 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Furze Platt Senior School Furze Platt Road , SL6 7NQ | 3out of 4 | 1,933 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Altwood CofE Secondary School Altwood Road , SL6 4PU | 3out of 4 | 2,750 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Newlands Girls' School Farm Road , SL6 5JB | 4out of 4 | 3,001 yd | Academy converter | No | Girls | More About School |
| Cox Green School Highfield Lane , SL6 3AX | 3out of 4 | 3,666 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RBWM Alternative Learning Provision Town Hall , St Ives Road SL6 8BY | 2out of 4 | 884 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Piran's School Gringer Hill , SL6 7LZ | - not rated | 971 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Highfield Preparatory School Limited 2 West Road , SL6 1PD | - not rated | 995 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Claires Court Schools 1 College Avenue , SL6 6AW | - not rated | 1,037 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Forest Bridge School Braywick Road , Braywick Park SL6 1BN | 3out of 4 | 1,622 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ivy Leaf Club | Maidenhead Ivy Leaf Club, Holmanleaze | 116 yd | |
| Rank Catering At Tor | Tor, St Cloud Way | 271 yd | |
| El Cerdo | Unit C, The Colonnade | 396 yd | |
| Padam Restaurant | 1 Bridge Street, Maidenhead | 425 yd | |
| Storia | 11 Bridge Street, Maidenhead | 438 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Bear | 8 - 10 High Street, Maidenhead | 441 yd | |
| The Maidens Head | 34 High Street, Maidenhead | 495 yd | |
| The Ark | 20 Ray Street, Maidenhead | 613 yd | |
| A Hoppy Place | Unit C, Trinity Place | 658 yd | |
| Smokeys | Smokey Joes The Silver Skillet, 22 - 26 Nicholsons Walk | 683 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Golden Phoenix | 5 Bridge Street, Maidenhead | 438 yd | |
| Levantine | 14 Market Street, Maidenhead | 492 yd | |
| Chicken Grill | Marrakech Takeaway, 1A Bridge Avenue | 506 yd | |
| Papa John Pizza | Papa Johns Pizza House, 5 Glynwood House | 506 yd | |
| KFC | K F C, 3 Glynwood House | 506 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsbury's | Providence House, Providence Place | 445 yd | |
| Alma Delicatessen | 26 - 32 High Street, Maidenhead | 489 yd | |
| Waitrose | Waitrose Ltd, 48 Moorbridge Road | 514 yd | |
| Tesco Stores Limited | 74 High Street, Maidenhead | 570 yd | |
| Iceland Frozen Foods Plc | Iceland Foods Plc, 42 - 44 Nicholsons Walk | 686 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| St Josephs Parish Centre Cookham Road | 246 yd | |
| Magnet Leisure Centre MAGNET LEISURE CENTRE PLAY AREA MAGNET LEISURE CENTRE PLAY AREA HOLMANLEAZE | health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 252 yd |
| La Roche Health And Fitness (Maidenhead) (Closed) Crown Lane | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 401 yd |
| Riverside Primary School And Nursery DONNINGTON GARDENS | grass pitches, swimming pool | 527 yd |
| Desborough Bowls Club (Closed) YORK ROAD | indoor bowls | 758 yd |
| York Road YORK ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 855 yd |
| David Lloyd Club (Maidenhead) GRENFELL PLACE | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 889 yd |
| Laggan Field LAGGAN ROAD | grass pitches | 935 yd |
| Claires Court Senior Boys Ray Mill Road East | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite | 1,017 yd |
| Summerleaze Park NORTH TOWN MOOR | grass pitches | 1,086 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 | 80 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 96 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 17.8 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 15.8 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.