In The Ray is in Maidenhead and in Windsor And Maidenhead district. SL6 8DH is located in the Riverside electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Maidenhead. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about In The Ray, Maidenhead, SL6 8DH and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SL6 8DL, SL6 8EB, SL6 8DZ, SL6 8DY, SL6 8DB, SL6 8EH, SL6 8ED, SL6 8NU, SL6 8EA.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding SL6 8DH is primarily male, with 53.1% of the population 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% | 46.9% | -1.4% | 51.0% | -4.1% |
| Male | 51.7% | 53.1% | 1.4% | 49.0% | 4.1% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate area around SL6 8DH, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 43% of the residents. On average, approximately 38% of individuals who responded to the census in the UK were single. Areas with higher single populations are typically urban centers, university towns, regions with dynamic job markets, rich cultural offerings and entertainment facilities. These regions also tend to have a younger demographic.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 45.9% | 43% | -2.9% | 37.9% | 5.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 34.4% | 37.7% | 3.3% | 44.2% | -6.5% |
| Separated | 3.2% | 4.3% | 1.1% | 2.2% | 2.1% |
| Divorced | 11% | 9.2% | -1.8% | 9.1% | 0.1% |
| Widowed | 5.5% | 5.8% | 0.3% | 6.1% | -0.3% |
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 (88.5%) 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 | 54.6% | 56.1% | 1.5% | 48.4% | 7.7% |
| Good health | 38.2% | 32.4% | -5.8% | 33.6% | -1.2% |
| Fair health | 6.3% | 9.8% | 3.5% | 12.7% | -2.9% |
| Bad health | 0.8% | 1.2% | 0.4% | 4.0% | -2.8% |
| Very bad health | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.2% | -0.8% |
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 8DH this area, 5.8% 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 60.6%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 6% | 5.8% | -0.2% | 18.2% | -12.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 6.9% | 4.3% | -2.6% | 9.6% | -5.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 12.4% | 9.1% | -3.3% | 13.4% | -4.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.8% | 5.8% | 3.0% | 5.3% | 0.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.9% | 14.4% | 2.5% | 16.9% | -2.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 53.7% | 60.6% | 6.9% | 33.8% | 26.8% |
| Other | 6.4% | 0% | -6.4% | 2.8% | -2.8% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 74.1% 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 | 0.8% | 2.5% | 1.7% | 0.7% | 1.8% |
| Indian | 2.1% | 10.7% | 8.6% | 3.1% | 7.6% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 2.7% | -1.1% |
| Other Asian | 1.7% | 2.1% | 0.4% | 1.6% | 0.5% |
| Black African | 0% | 2.9% | 2.9% | 2.5% | 0.4% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 1.0% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.8% | 0.4% | -0.4% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.8% | 0.4% | -0.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Mixed Other | 2.9% | 3.3% | 0.4% | 0.8% | 2.5% |
| White | 85.7% | 74.1% | -11.6% | 81.4% | -7.3% |
| Arab | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 4.6% | 1.2% | -3.4% | 1.6% | -0.4% |
In this area, 73.4% 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 | 77.7% | 73.4% | -4.3% | 83.2% | -9.8% |
| European Union | 6.7% | 7.8% | 1.1% | 6.1% | 1.7% |
| Rest of Europe | 2.1% | 0.4% | -1.7% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Africa | 2.5% | 4.5% | 2.0% | 2.7% | 1.8% |
| Middle East and Asia | 7.1% | 11.1% | 4.0% | 5.6% | 5.5% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 2.1% | 2.9% | 0.8% | 1.3% | 1.6% |
| Oceania | 1.7% | 0% | -1.7% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 76.1% | 73.4% | -2.7% | 83.2% | -9.8% |
| 10+ Years | 4.6% | 13.5% | 8.9% | 9.8% | 3.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.9% | 5.7% | 2.8% | 2.9% | 2.8% |
| 2-5 Years | 6.3% | 4.9% | -1.4% | 2.2% | 2.7% |
| Less than 2 years | 10.1% | 2.5% | -7.6% | 1.9% | 0.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 78.9% | 76.7% | 2.2% |
| Germany | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Portugal | 1.2% | 0.5% | 0.7% |
| Spain | 0.8% | 0.4% | 0.4% |
| Lithuania | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Poland | 2% | 1.3% | 0.7% |
| Romania | 0.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Other EU countries | 1.6% | 1.5% | 0.1% |
| Other Europe | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Middle East | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Eastern Asia | 2.8% | 0.3% | 2.5% |
| Southern Asia | 3.3% | 1.2% | 2.1% |
| South-East Asia | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 5.3% | 13.5% | -8.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 35.8% | 37.2% | -1.4% |
| Christian | 40.7% | 46.2% | -5.5% |
| Buddhist | 2.1% | 0.5% | 1.6% |
| Hindu | 10.3% | 1.7% | 8.6% |
| Jewish | 1.6% | 0.5% | 1.1% |
| Muslim | 3.7% | 6.5% | -2.8% |
| Not answered | 5.8% | 6.0% | -0.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around In The Ray was 28.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 76.5% lower than the Oldfield average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
In The Ray has the 8th lowest crime rate of 28 local areas in Oldfield and the 133rd lowest crime rate of 448 local areas in Windsor and Maidenhead .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 24.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 25.0%.

Households in this area have a much higher level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 99% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 25 In The Ray, Maidenhead, Windsor And Maidenhead Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £270,000 | 2025-03-21 | £274,206 |
| 4 In The Ray, Maidenhead, Windsor And Maidenhead Terraced, an established residential building | £512,000 | 2024-10-11 | £533,418 |
| 8 In The Ray, Maidenhead, Windsor And Maidenhead Terraced, an established residential building | £545,000 | 2024-09-06 | £571,785 |
| 3 In The Ray, Maidenhead, Windsor And Maidenhead Terraced, an established residential building | £540,000 | 2024-05-29 | £584,116 |
| 24 In The Ray, Maidenhead, Windsor And Maidenhead Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £210,000 | 2024-03-04 | £226,739 |
SL6 8DH area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 15% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 13% 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 8DH 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 | 95 |
| Retired | 34 |
| Self-Employed | 28 |
| Part-Time Employee | 17 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 10 |
| Other | 6 |
| Looking after home or family | 6 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 6 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 26 |
| Information and communication | 25 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 21 |
| Manufacturing | 15 |
| Education | 15 |
| Other | 11 |
| Human health and social work activities | 9 |
| Transport and storage | 8 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Construction | 6 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 3 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| 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 | 1,600 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Cookham Nursery School Station Hill , Cookham SL6 9BT | 4out of 4 | 3,651 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Cippenham Nursery School St Andrew's Way , Cippenham SL1 5NL | 3out of 4 | 4,585 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 | 1,051 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Riverside Primary School and Nursery Donnington Gardens , SL6 7JA | 3out of 4 | 1,126 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Maidenhead Cookham Road , SL6 7EG | 3out of 4 | 1,349 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Nicolas' Church of England Combined School Rectory Road , Taplow SL6 0ET | 3out of 4 | 1,427 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Oldfield Primary School Bray Road , SL6 1UE | 4out of 4 | 1,697 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 | 2,249 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Furze Platt Senior School Furze Platt Road , SL6 7NQ | 3out of 4 | 2,692 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Altwood CofE Secondary School Altwood Road , SL6 4PU | 3out of 4 | 3,687 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Newlands Girls' School Farm Road , SL6 5JB | 4out of 4 | 3,964 yd | Academy converter | No | Girls | More About School |
| Burnham Grammar School Hogfair Lane , Burnham SL1 7HG | 3out of 4 | 4,140 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 | 932 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Forest Bridge School Braywick Road , Braywick Park SL6 1BN | 3out of 4 | 1,510 yd | Free schools special | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Piran's School Gringer Hill , SL6 7LZ | - not rated | 1,849 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Highfield Preparatory School Limited 2 West Road , SL6 1PD | - not rated | 1,891 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Claires Court Schools 1 College Avenue , SL6 6AW | - not rated | 1,997 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jenners Cafe Ltd | Jenners Cafe, Ray Mead Road | 246 yd | |
| Maidenhead Synagogue | Grenfell Lodge, Ray Park Road | 421 yd | |
| Thai Orchid | The Thai Orchard, Ray Mead Road | 441 yd | |
| Franca And Sons Island Piazza Cafe | Island Piazza Cafe, Ray Mill Island Off | 653 yd | |
| Maidenhead Spice | 117 Bridge Road, Maidenhead | 661 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Ark | 20 Ray Street, Maidenhead | 583 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Domino's Pizza | 127 Bridge Road, Maidenhead | 661 yd | |
| The Lord Grenfell | Lord Grenfell, 22 Oldfield Road | 835 yd | |
| The Golden Phoenix | 5 Bridge Street, Maidenhead | 1,032 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Waitrose | Waitrose Ltd, 48 Moorbridge Road | 990 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Claires Court Senior Boys Ray Mill Road East | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite | 364 yd |
| Ten Acres TAPLOW CRICKET CLUB TAPLOW CRICKET CLUB CLIVEDEN ROAD | grass pitches | 1,054 yd |
| La Roche Health And Fitness (Maidenhead) (Closed) Crown Lane | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 1,059 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 | 88.2% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| 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 | 66.9 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 59.7 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 132.83 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 132.83 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 19.3 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 15.5 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.