Boulters Lock Island, Maidenhead, SL6 8LW

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding SL6 8LW, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 52.3% of residents being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Female	49%	52.3%	3.3%	51.0%	1.3%
Male	51%	47.7%	-3.3%	49.0%	-1.3%

Partnership Status

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	26.1%	26.3%	0.2%	37.9%	-11.6%
Married: Opposite sex	55.5%	49.2%	-6.3%	44.2%	5.0%
Separated	1.1%	3.4%	2.3%	2.2%	1.2%
Divorced	10.7%	13.5%	2.8%	9.1%	4.4%
Widowed	6.6%	7.5%	0.9%	6.1%	1.4%

Health

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.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Very good health	53.2%	50.2%	-3.0%	48.4%	1.8%
Good health	35.3%	32.6%	-2.7%	33.6%	-1.0%
Fair health	8.7%	15.6%	6.9%	12.7%	2.9%
Bad health	2.2%	1.3%	-0.9%	4.0%	-2.7%
Very bad health	0.6%	0.3%	-0.3%	1.2%	-0.9%

Education and Qualifications

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 8LW this area, 6.8% 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 50%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications	8.8%	6.8%	-2.0%	18.2%	-11.4%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	8.8%	7.9%	-0.9%	9.6%	-1.7%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	17.3%	13.5%	-3.8%	13.4%	0.1%
Apprenticeship	2.9%	3.8%	0.9%	5.3%	-1.5%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	10.7%	15.8%	5.1%	16.9%	-1.1%
Degree or Similar	44.9%	50%	5.1%	33.8%	16.2%
Other	6.6%	2.3%	-4.3%	2.8%	-0.5%

Culture

Ethnic Group

This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 85.9% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Chinese	0.6%	0.3%	-0.3%	0.7%	-0.4%
Indian	6.4%	3.9%	-2.5%	3.1%	0.8%
Pakistani	1.9%	4.3%	2.4%	2.7%	1.6%
Other Asian	3.2%	2%	-1.2%	1.6%	0.4%
Mixed White and Asian	0%	0.3%	0.3%	0.8%	-0.5%
Mixed White and Caribbean	0%	1%	1.0%	0.9%	0.1%
Mixed Other	0.6%	1.3%	0.7%	0.8%	0.5%
White	86.5%	85.9%	-0.6%	81.4%	4.5%
Arab	0.6%	0%	-0.6%	0.6%	-0.6%
Other	0%	1%	1.0%	1.6%	-0.6%

Country of Birth

In this area, 73.3% 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	71.8%	73.3%	1.5%	83.2%	-9.9%
European Union	8%	8.1%	0.1%	6.1%	2.0%
Rest of Europe	1.3%	1%	-0.3%	0.8%	0.2%
Africa	4.2%	2.6%	-1.6%	2.7%	-0.1%
Middle East and Asia	10.6%	10.4%	-0.2%	5.6%	4.8%
The Americas and the Caribbean	3.8%	4.6%	0.8%	1.3%	3.3%
Oceania	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	0.3%	-0.3%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	70.2%	73.3%	3.1%	83.2%	-9.9%
10+ Years	5.8%	19.5%	13.7%	9.8%	9.7%
5-10 Years	6.4%	3.6%	-2.8%	2.9%	0.7%
2-5 Years	3.8%	2.3%	-1.5%	2.2%	0.1%
Less than 2 years	13.8%	1.3%	-12.5%	1.9%	-0.6%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	83.6%	76.7%	6.9%
Ireland	2%	0.6%	1.4%
France	0.3%	0.3%	0.0%
Germany	0.7%	0.2%	0.5%
Italy	0.7%	0.6%	0.1%
Portugal	0.3%	0.5%	-0.2%
Spain	0.3%	0.4%	-0.1%
Poland	0.3%	1.3%	-1.0%
Romania	0.3%	0.9%	-0.6%
Other EU countries	1%	1.5%	-0.5%
Other Europe	0.3%	0.2%	0.1%
Southern Asia	3.3%	1.2%	2.1%
North America and the Caribbean	1%	0.3%	0.7%
Central and South America	1%	0.2%	0.8%
No passport held	4.9%	13.5%	-8.6%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	33.2%	37.2%	-4.0%
Christian	51.5%	46.2%	5.3%
Buddhist	0.7%	0.5%	0.2%
Hindu	3.9%	1.7%	2.2%
Jewish	1.6%	0.5%	1.1%
Muslim	3.3%	6.5%	-3.2%
Other religion	0.3%	0.6%	-0.3%
Not answered	5.5%	6.0%	-0.5%

Safety

Is Boulters Lock Island Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Boulters Lock Island was 39.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 67.8% lower than the Oldfield average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.

Boulters Lock Island has the 13th lowest crime rate of 28 local areas in Oldfield and the 211th lowest crime rate of 450 local areas in Windsor and Maidenhead .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 22.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -70.0%.

🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends

Affluence

Household Income

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.

Average Household Income
£79,400

Income Rank
10/10

Household Income in SL6 8LW, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 1/10 (very low )
Indices of multiple deprivation (IMD) is used to classify the relative deprivation (a measure of poverty) of the area. It considers the following domains:
Income Deprivation Domain - 1/10 (very low )
The Income Deprivation Domain measures the percentage of people in the population who are experiencing poverty due to having a low income. It includes both those who are unemployed and those who are employed but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Employment Deprivation Domain - 1/10 (very low )
The Employment Deprivation Domain measures the proportion of the working-age population in an area involuntarily excluded from the labour market. This includes people who would like to work but are unable to do so due to unemployment, sickness or disability, or caring responsibilities.
Education, Skills and Training Domain - 1/10 (very low )
The Education, Skills, and Training Deprivation Domain measures the lack of education and skills in a local area. It has two parts: one for children and young people, and one for adults. The part for children and young people looks at their school achievements ('flow'), while the part for adults looks at the number of adults without qualifications ('stock').
Health Deprivation and Disability Domain - 1/10 (very low )
The Health Deprivation and Disability Domain measures the risk of early death and poor quality of life due to bad physical or mental health. It looks at illness, disability, and early death, but not at behaviors or environments that might affect future health.
Crime Domain - 2/10 (very low )
The Crime Domain measures the risk of people and property being victims of crime in a local area.
Barriers to Housing and Services Domain - 7/10 (above average )
The Barriers to Housing and Services Domain measures how easy or hard it is to access housing and local services. It has two parts: one looks at how close local services are, and the other looks at issues like how affordable housing is.
Living Environment Deprivation Domain - 2/10 (very low )
The Living Environment Deprivation Domain measures the quality of the local environment. It has two parts: the "indoors" part looks at housing quality, and the "outdoors" part looks at air quality and road traffic accidents.
Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) - 2/10 (very low )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) measures how many children aged 0 to 15 live in low-income families. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low incomes. This includes both those who are unemployed and those who work but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) - 1/10 (very low )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) measures the percentage of people aged 60 or older who have low income. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low income, including both unemployed people and those with low-paying jobs (and who satisfy the respective means tests).

Property Prices

Average property prices on Boulters Lock Island are based on 19 property sales since the beginning of 1995. Estimated property prices are calculated by adjusting the last sale price by current House Price Index for Windsor And Maidenhead.
StreetScan downloads house price data directly from the HM Land Registry and uses it to create these statistics.

House Prices for Boulters Lock Island, Maidenhead, SL6 8LW

Estimated Average Property Prices for SL6 8LW

Average Price
£557,941

Semi-Detached
no sales

Terraced
no sales

Detached
no sales

Flats/Maisonettes
£557,941

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Boulters Lock Island

Average Price
£581,460

Semi-Detached
no sales

Terraced
no sales

Detached
£1,462,344

Flats/Maisonettes
£502,544

Other
£292,451

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Boulters Lock IslandStreet

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
Flat 3 Boulters Cottages Boulters Lock Island, Maidenhead, Windsor And Maidenhead Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building	£442,500	2021-06-25	£446,278
Flat 1 Boulters Cottages Boulters Lock Island, Maidenhead, Windsor And Maidenhead Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building	£545,000	2018-12-19	£552,602
Flat 2 Boulters Cottages Boulters Lock Island, Maidenhead, Windsor And Maidenhead Flats/Maisonettes, a newly built property	£379,950	2007-11-08	£492,528
Flat 4 Boulters Cottages Boulters Lock Island, Maidenhead, Windsor And Maidenhead Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building	£459,000	2007-09-28	£609,206
Flat 1 Boulters Cottages Boulters Lock Island, Maidenhead, Windsor And Maidenhead Flats/Maisonettes, a newly built property	£499,950	2007-09-12	£663,557

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for SL6 8LW

Employment

SL6 8LW area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 7% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 16% 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 8LW 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.

Economic Activity

Full-Time Employee	93
Retired	77
Self-Employed	43
Part-Time Employee	24
Looking after home or family	12
Unemployed	6
Student (economically inactive)	4
Other	3
Long-Term Sick or disabled	3
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	0

Employment Industry

Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	23
Professional, scientific and technical activities	21
Manufacturing	20
Information and communication	20
Education	12
Transport and storage	10
Accommodation and food service activities	10
Other	9
Financial and insurance activities	8
Construction	7
Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply	4
Real estate activities	2
Administrative and support service activities	2
Human health and social work activities	2
Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities	2
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	2
Agriculture, forestry and fishing	1

Schools

Nursery

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Maidenhead Nursery School School Lane , SL6 7PG	4out of 4	2,061 yd	Local authority nursery school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Cookham Nursery School Station Hill , Cookham SL6 9BT	4out of 4	3,387 yd	Local authority nursery school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Cippenham Nursery School St Andrews Way , Cippenham SL1 5NL	3out of 4	4,263 yd	Local authority nursery school	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
St Nicolas' Church of England Combined School Rectory Road , Taplow SL6 0ET	- not rated	842 yd	Voluntary aided school	No	Mixed	More About School
St Nicolas' Church of England Combined School Rectory Road , Taplow SL6 0ET	3out of 4	842 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Riverside Primary School and Nursery Donnington Gardens , Cookham Road SL6 7JA	3out of 4	1,711 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
St Luke's CofE Primary School Cookham Road , SL6 7EG	4out of 4	1,736 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
St Luke's CofE Primary School Cookham Road , SL6 7EG	- not rated	1,736 yd	Voluntary controlled school	No	Mixed	More About School

Middle deemed primary

	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	2,718 yd	Voluntary controlled school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
The E-Act Burnham Park Academy Opendale Road , Burnham SL1 7LZ	- not rated	2,899 yd	Academy sponsor led	No	Mixed	More About School
Burnham Upper School Opendale Road , Burnham SL1 7LZ	- not rated	2,899 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Desborough School Shoppenhangers Road , SL6 2QB	- not rated	3,005 yd	Community school	No	Boys	More About School
Desborough School Shoppenhangers Road , SL6 2QB	- not rated	3,005 yd	Academy converter	No	Boys	More About School
Desborough College Shoppenhangers Road , SL6 2QB	3out of 4	3,005 yd	Academy sponsor led	Not Applicable	Boys	More About School

16 plus

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Berkshire College of Art and Design Raymond Road , SL6 6DF	- not rated	2,973 yd	Further education	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

Not applicable

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Silchester Manor School Bath Road , SL6 0AP	- not rated	1,290 yd	Other independent school	No	Mixed	More About School
Silchester House School Bath Road , Taplow SL6 0AP	- not rated	1,290 yd	Other independent school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
RBWM Alternative Learning Provision Town Hall , St Ives Road SL6 8BY	3out of 4	1,643 yd	Pupil referral unit	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Forest Bridge School Braywick Road , Braywick Park SL6 1BN	3out of 4	2,079 yd	Free schools special	No	Mixed	More About School
St Piran's School Gringer Hill , SL6 7LZ	- not rated	2,440 yd	Other independent school	Yes	Mixed	More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name	Address	Distance
Roux at Skindles	Mill Lane, Taplow	621 yd
Jenners Cafe Ltd	Jenners Cafe, Ray Mead Road	688 yd
Maidenhead Sailing Club	Lakeside, Summerleaze Road	806 yd
Thai Orchid	The Thai Orchard, Ray Mead Road	1,002 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
Oak And Saw Village Inn	Oak And Saw, Rectory Road		841 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Ten Acres TAPLOW CRICKET CLUB TAPLOW CRICKET CLUB CLIVEDEN ROAD	grass pitches	530 yd
Claires Court Senior Boys Ray Mill Road East	artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite	587 yd

Broadband

Technology Aviability

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	0.0%
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%

Speed Aviability

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%

Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.