Raven Drive is in Maidenhead and in Windsor And Maidenhead district. SL6 8DQ is located in the Riverside electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Maidenhead. This postcode has been in use since 2016-04-01.
StreetScan combines information about Raven Drive, Maidenhead, SL6 8DQ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SL6 8FA, SL6 8DJ, SL6 8PQ, SL6 8BG, SL6 8AE, SL6 8DE, SL6 8JG, SL6 8RG, SL6 8FB.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding SL6 8DQ has a slightly higher male population, with 51.5% 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% | 48.5% | 0.3% | 51.0% | -2.5% |
| Male | 51.8% | 51.5% | -0.3% | 49.0% | 2.5% |
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 8DQ there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 55.8% 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 | 34.2% | 31.8% | -2.4% | 37.9% | -6.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 56.6% | 55.8% | -0.8% | 44.2% | 11.6% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| Separated | 1.6% | 2.1% | 0.5% | 2.2% | -0.1% |
| Divorced | 4.3% | 7.4% | 3.1% | 9.1% | -1.7% |
| Widowed | 3.3% | 2.1% | -1.2% | 6.1% | -4.0% |
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 (94.7%) 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 | 55.7% | 68.4% | 12.7% | 48.4% | 20.0% |
| Good health | 31.9% | 26.3% | -5.6% | 33.6% | -7.3% |
| Fair health | 9.1% | 4% | -5.1% | 12.7% | -8.7% |
| Bad health | 2.1% | 0.9% | -1.2% | 4.0% | -3.1% |
| Very bad health | 1.3% | 0.3% | -1.0% | 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.
In the area around SL6 8DQ this area, 8.4% 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 66.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 16.1% | 8.4% | -7.7% | 18.2% | -9.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 13.8% | 6.3% | -7.5% | 9.6% | -3.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15.8% | 5% | -10.8% | 13.4% | -8.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.3% | 0.4% | -0.9% | 5.3% | -4.9% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 6.9% | 13.4% | 6.5% | 16.9% | -3.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 32.2% | 66.4% | 34.2% | 33.8% | 32.6% |
| Other | 13.8% | 0% | -13.8% | 2.8% | -2.8% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 62.5% 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 | 1.8% | 0% | -1.8% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Chinese | 0% | 1.8% | 1.8% | 0.7% | 1.1% |
| Indian | 4.9% | 17.2% | 12.3% | 3.1% | 14.1% |
| Pakistani | 16.3% | 4% | -12.3% | 2.7% | 1.3% |
| Other Asian | 2.3% | 4% | 1.7% | 1.6% | 2.4% |
| Black African | 0.3% | 1.2% | 0.9% | 2.5% | -1.3% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.8% | 0.6% | -0.2% | 1.0% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.8% | 2.8% | 1.0% | 0.8% | 2.0% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 1% | 0.9% | -0.1% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| White | 68.1% | 62.5% | -5.6% | 81.4% | -18.9% |
| Roma | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.2% | 1.3% |
| Arab | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| Other | 1.6% | 2.2% | 0.6% | 1.6% | 0.6% |
In this area, 56.7% 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 | 69.9% | 56.7% | -13.2% | 83.2% | -26.5% |
| European Union | 13.7% | 14.2% | 0.5% | 6.1% | 8.1% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.5% | 0.9% | 0.4% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| Africa | 3.9% | 2.8% | -1.1% | 2.7% | 0.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 10.1% | 19.8% | 9.7% | 5.6% | 14.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.3% | 3.1% | 1.8% | 1.3% | 1.8% |
| Oceania | 0.5% | 2.5% | 2.0% | 0.3% | 2.2% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 68.4% | 56.1% | -12.3% | 83.2% | -27.1% |
| 10+ Years | 1.8% | 15% | 13.2% | 9.8% | 5.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 4.7% | 14.7% | 10.0% | 2.9% | 11.8% |
| 2-5 Years | 7.8% | 9.5% | 1.7% | 2.2% | 7.3% |
| Less than 2 years | 17.4% | 4.6% | -12.8% | 1.9% | 2.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 65.8% | 76.7% | -10.9% |
| Ireland | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| France | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Germany | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| Italy | 2.2% | 0.6% | 1.6% |
| Portugal | 2.8% | 0.5% | 2.3% |
| Spain | 3.7% | 0.4% | 3.3% |
| Lithuania | 1.2% | 0.3% | 0.9% |
| Poland | 1.8% | 1.3% | 0.5% |
| Romania | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Other EU countries | 3.1% | 1.5% | 1.6% |
| Other Europe | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| Middle East | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Southern Asia | 6.2% | 1.2% | 5.0% |
| South-East Asia | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Central Asia | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.3% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Central and South America | 1.5% | 0.2% | 1.3% |
| Oceania | 0.9% | 0.1% | 0.8% |
| No passport held | 4.6% | 13.5% | -8.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 25.2% | 37.2% | -12.0% |
| Christian | 42.7% | 46.2% | -3.5% |
| Buddhist | 4.7% | 0.5% | 4.2% |
| Hindu | 13.4% | 1.7% | 11.7% |
| Jewish | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Muslim | 5.3% | 6.5% | -1.2% |
| Sikh | 2.8% | 0.9% | 1.9% |
| Other religion | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Not answered | 5% | 6.0% | -1.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Raven Drive was 57.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 21.3% higher than the Belmont average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Raven Drive has the 31st highest crime rate of 65 local areas in Belmont and the 172nd highest crime rate of 448 local areas in Windsor and Maidenhead .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 30.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 11.4%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flat 5 Reed Court, 11 Raven Drive, Maidenhead, Windsor And Maidenhead Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £272,500 | 2022-09-09 | £279,192 |
| Flat 6 Reed Court, 11 Raven Drive, Maidenhead, Windsor And Maidenhead Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £300,000 | 2021-08-27 | £335,730 |
| Flat 6 Reed Court, 11 Raven Drive, Maidenhead, Windsor And Maidenhead Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £371,000 | 2016-06-17 | £408,609 |
| Flat 2 Reed Court, 11 Raven Drive, Maidenhead, Windsor And Maidenhead Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £376,000 | 2016-04-08 | £423,508 |
| Flat 4 Reed Court, 11 Raven Drive, Maidenhead, Windsor And Maidenhead Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £370,000 | 2016-03-31 | £431,184 |
SL6 8DQ area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 22% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 12% 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 8DQ area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% 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 | 143 |
| Self-Employed | 29 |
| Part-Time Employee | 21 |
| Retired | 14 |
| Looking after home or family | 11 |
| Unemployed | 8 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 5 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Other | 0 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 42 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 31 |
| Information and communication | 23 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 16 |
| Human health and social work activities | 13 |
| Education | 13 |
| Construction | 13 |
| Other | 12 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 11 |
| Transport and storage | 10 |
| Manufacturing | 10 |
| Real estate activities | 8 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 5 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 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 | 1,198 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Cookham Nursery School Station Hill , Cookham SL6 9BT | 4out of 4 | 3,689 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Cippenham Nursery School St Andrew's Way , Cippenham SL1 5NL | 3out of 4 | 5,056 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 | 503 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Riverside Primary School and Nursery Donnington Gardens , SL6 7JA | 3out of 4 | 657 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Maidenhead Cookham Road , SL6 7EG | 3out of 4 | 894 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Oldfield Primary School Bray Road , SL6 1UE | 4out of 4 | 1,582 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Nicolas' Church of England Combined School Rectory Road , Taplow SL6 0ET | 3out of 4 | 1,983 yd | Academy converter | 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 | 1,795 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Furze Platt Senior School Furze Platt Road , SL6 7NQ | 3out of 4 | 2,247 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Altwood CofE Secondary School Altwood Road , SL6 4PU | 3out of 4 | 3,140 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Newlands Girls' School Farm Road , SL6 5JB | 4out of 4 | 3,409 yd | Academy converter | No | Girls | More About School |
| Cox Green School Highfield Lane , SL6 3AX | 3out of 4 | 4,031 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 | 751 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Piran's School Gringer Hill , SL6 7LZ | - not rated | 1,336 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Highfield Preparatory School Limited 2 West Road , SL6 1PD | - not rated | 1,356 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Claires Court Schools 1 College Avenue , SL6 6AW | - not rated | 1,441 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Forest Bridge School Braywick Road , Braywick Park SL6 1BN | 3out of 4 | 1,484 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Franca And Sons Island Piazza Cafe | Island Piazza Cafe, Ray Mill Island Off | 345 yd | |
| Rank Catering At Tor | Tor, St Cloud Way | 405 yd | |
| Ivy Leaf Club | Maidenhead Ivy Leaf Club, Holmanleaze | 449 yd | |
| Maidenhead Spice | 117 Bridge Road, Maidenhead | 486 yd | |
| Maidenhead Synagogue | Grenfell Lodge, Ray Park Road | 509 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Ark | 20 Ray Street, Maidenhead | 349 yd | |
| The Bear | 8 - 10 High Street, Maidenhead | 669 yd | |
| The Maidens Head | 34 High Street, Maidenhead | 764 yd | |
| A Hoppy Place | Unit C, Trinity Place | 861 yd | |
| The Corner House | 43 Queen Street, Maidenhead | 996 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Domino's Pizza | 127 Bridge Road, Maidenhead | 486 yd | |
| The Golden Phoenix | 5 Bridge Street, Maidenhead | 565 yd | |
| Chicken Grill | Marrakech Takeaway, 1A Bridge Avenue | 640 yd | |
| Papa John Pizza | Papa Johns Pizza House, 5 Glynwood House | 640 yd | |
| KFC | K F C, 3 Glynwood House | 640 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Waitrose | Waitrose Ltd, 48 Moorbridge Road | 567 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | Providence House, Providence Place | 736 yd | |
| Alma Delicatessen | 26 - 32 High Street, Maidenhead | 748 yd | |
| Tesco Stores Limited | 74 High Street, Maidenhead | 899 yd | |
| Iceland Frozen Foods Plc | Iceland Foods Plc, 42 - 44 Nicholsons Walk | 998 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Magnet Leisure Centre MAGNET LEISURE CENTRE PLAY AREA MAGNET LEISURE CENTRE PLAY AREA HOLMANLEAZE | health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 556 yd |
| La Roche Health And Fitness (Maidenhead) (Closed) Crown Lane | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 571 yd |
| St Josephs Parish Centre Cookham Road | 646 yd | |
| Claires Court Senior Boys Ray Mill Road East | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite | 664 yd |
| Riverside Primary School And Nursery DONNINGTON GARDENS | grass pitches, swimming pool | 786 yd |
| Desborough Bowls Club (Closed) YORK ROAD | indoor bowls | 939 yd |
| York Road YORK ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 1,030 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 | 160 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 374 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 30 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 52 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 115 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.