Raven Drive is in Maidenhead and in Windsor And Maidenhead district. SL6 8FA is located in the Riverside electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Maidenhead. This postcode has been in use since 2014-12-01.
StreetScan combines information about Raven Drive, Maidenhead, SL6 8FA and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SL6 8DQ, SL6 8RG, SL6 8PQ, SL6 8BG, SL6 8DJ, SL6 8RF, SL6 8AE, SL6 8FB, SL6 8RZ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding SL6 8FA 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 8FA 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 8FA 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 35.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 24.6% lower than the Belmont average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Raven Drive has the 23rd lowest crime rate of 66 local areas in Belmont and the 180th lowest crime rate of 450 local areas in Windsor and Maidenhead .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 17.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -22.9%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10 Raven Drive, Maidenhead, Windsor And Maidenhead Terraced, an established residential building | £710,000 | 2025-03-20 | £693,294 |
| 3 Miller Place, 2 Raven Drive, Maidenhead, Windsor And Maidenhead Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £315,000 | 2024-12-19 | £299,171 |
| 5 Anglers Place, 24 Raven Drive, Maidenhead, Windsor And Maidenhead Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £320,000 | 2023-12-01 | £315,000 |
| 14 Raven Drive, Maidenhead, Windsor And Maidenhead Terraced, an established residential building | £650,000 | 2023-01-26 | £647,400 |
| 4 Raven Drive, Maidenhead, Windsor And Maidenhead Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £607,500 | 2022-08-23 | £603,281 |
SL6 8FA 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 8FA 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 | 1,340 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Cookham Nursery School Station Hill , Cookham SL6 9BT | 4out of 4 | 3,805 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Cippenham Nursery School St Andrews Way , Cippenham SL1 5NL | 3out of 4 | 4,933 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 | 610 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Luke's CofE Primary School Cookham Road , SL6 7EG | - not rated | 610 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Riverside Primary School and Nursery Donnington Gardens , Cookham Road SL6 7JA | 3out of 4 | 796 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Maidenhead Cookham Road , SL6 7EG | - not rated | 1,033 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Maidenhead Cookham Road , SL6 7EG | - not rated | 1,033 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Peter's CofE Middle School Minniecroft Road , Burnham SL1 7DE | - not rated | 3,845 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Desborough School Shoppenhangers Road , SL6 2QB | - not rated | 1,771 yd | Community school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Desborough School Shoppenhangers Road , SL6 2QB | - not rated | 1,771 yd | Academy converter | No | Boys | More About School |
| Desborough College Shoppenhangers Road , SL6 2QB | 3out of 4 | 1,771 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Furze Platt Senior School Furze Platt Road , SL6 7NQ | - not rated | 2,382 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Furze Platt Senior School Furze Platt Road , SL6 7NQ | 3out of 4 | 2,382 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Berkshire College of Art and Design Raymond Road , SL6 6DF | - not rated | 1,780 yd | Further education | 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 | 3out of 4 | 627 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Silchester Manor School Bath Road , SL6 0AP | - not rated | 1,332 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Silchester House School Bath Road , Taplow SL6 0AP | - not rated | 1,332 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Forest Bridge School Braywick Road , Braywick Park SL6 1BN | 3out of 4 | 1,349 yd | Free schools special | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Highfield Preparatory School Limited 2 West Road , SL6 1PD | - not rated | 1,387 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Franca And Sons Island Piazza Cafe | Island Piazza Cafe, Ray Mill Island Off | 308 yd | |
| Rank Catering At Tor | Tor, St Cloud Way | 361 yd | |
| Ivy Leaf Club | Maidenhead Ivy Leaf Club, Holmanleaze | 416 yd | |
| Maidenhead Spice | 117 Bridge Road, Maidenhead | 455 yd | |
| Maidenhead Synagogue | Grenfell Lodge, Ray Park Road | 502 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Ark | 20 Ray Street, Maidenhead | 320 yd | |
| The Bear | 8 - 10 High Street, Maidenhead | 625 yd | |
| The Maidens Head | 34 High Street, Maidenhead | 721 yd | |
| A Hoppy Place | Unit C, Trinity Place | 815 yd | |
| The Corner House | 43 Queen Street, Maidenhead | 951 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Domino's Pizza | 127 Bridge Road, Maidenhead | 455 yd | |
| The Golden Phoenix | 5 Bridge Street, Maidenhead | 518 yd | |
| Chicken Grill | Marrakech Takeaway, 1A Bridge Avenue | 593 yd | |
| Papa John Pizza | Papa Johns Pizza House, 5 Glynwood House | 593 yd | |
| KFC | K F C, 3 Glynwood House | 593 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Waitrose | Waitrose Ltd, 48 Moorbridge Road | 520 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | Providence House, Providence Place | 694 yd | |
| Alma Delicatessen | 26 - 32 High Street, Maidenhead | 705 yd | |
| Tesco Stores Limited | 74 High Street, Maidenhead | 859 yd | |
| Iceland Frozen Foods Plc | Iceland Foods Plc, 42 - 44 Nicholsons Walk | 956 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 | 518 yd |
| La Roche Health And Fitness (Maidenhead) (Closed) Crown Lane | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 525 yd |
| St Josephs Parish Centre Cookham Road | 628 yd | |
| Claires Court Senior Boys Ray Mill Road East | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite | 708 yd |
| Riverside Primary School And Nursery DONNINGTON GARDENS | grass pitches, swimming pool | 793 yd |
| Desborough Bowls Club (Closed) YORK ROAD | indoor bowls | 893 yd |
| York Road YORK ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 982 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 | 313.2 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 30 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 43.9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 115 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.