Ray Mead Road is in Maidenhead and in Windsor And Maidenhead district. SL6 8PJ is located in the Riverside electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Maidenhead. This postcode has been in use since 2000-12-01.
StreetScan combines information about Ray Mead Road, Maidenhead, SL6 8PJ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SL6 8NL, SL6 8NJ, SL6 8DS, SL6 8DP, SL6 8DT, SL6 8NQ, SL6 8BU, SL6 8NN, SL6 0AD.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around SL6 8PJ is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 49.3% | 50.6% | 1.3% | 51.0% | -0.4% |
| Male | 50.7% | 49.4% | -1.3% | 49.0% | 0.4% |
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 | 25% | 37.4% | 12.4% | 37.9% | -0.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 49% | 39.3% | -9.7% | 44.2% | -4.9% |
| Separated | 4.2% | 3.2% | -1.0% | 2.2% | 1.0% |
| Divorced | 10.9% | 10.5% | -0.4% | 9.1% | 1.4% |
| Widowed | 10.9% | 9.6% | -1.3% | 6.1% | 3.5% |
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 (86.7%) 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 | 43.1% | 51% | 7.9% | 48.4% | 2.6% |
| Good health | 36% | 35.7% | -0.3% | 33.6% | 2.1% |
| Fair health | 19% | 8.3% | -10.7% | 12.7% | -4.4% |
| Bad health | 1.4% | 4.6% | 3.2% | 4.0% | 0.6% |
| Very bad health | 0.5% | 0.4% | -0.1% | 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 8PJ this area, 9.6% 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 48.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 14.1% | 9.6% | -4.5% | 18.2% | -8.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 9.4% | 8.7% | -0.7% | 9.6% | -0.9% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 12.5% | 10% | -2.5% | 13.4% | -3.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.1% | 4.6% | 2.5% | 5.3% | -0.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.9% | 16% | 6.1% | 16.9% | -0.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 47.9% | 48.4% | 0.5% | 33.8% | 14.6% |
| Other | 4.2% | 2.7% | -1.5% | 2.8% | -0.1% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 85.5% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Chinese | 1.4% | 0.8% | -0.6% | 0.7% | 0.1% |
| Indian | 6.6% | 4.5% | -2.1% | 3.1% | 1.4% |
| Pakistani | 1.4% | 2.5% | 1.1% | 2.7% | -0.2% |
| Other Asian | 0.9% | 0.8% | -0.1% | 1.6% | -0.8% |
| Black African | 0.9% | 0.8% | -0.1% | 2.5% | -1.7% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.9% | 0.4% | -0.5% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.9% | 0.4% | -0.5% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| White | 84.8% | 85.5% | 0.7% | 81.4% | 4.1% |
| Arab | 0% | 2.5% | 2.5% | 0.6% | 1.9% |
| Other | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 1.6% | -0.8% |
In this area, 75.4% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is similar to the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 82.5% | 75.4% | -7.1% | 83.2% | -7.8% |
| European Union | 2.4% | 10.8% | 8.4% | 6.1% | 4.7% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.4% | 2.1% | 0.7% | 0.8% | 1.3% |
| Africa | 1.9% | 1.3% | -0.6% | 2.7% | -1.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 8.5% | 6.7% | -1.8% | 5.6% | 1.1% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.9% | 2.1% | 1.2% | 1.3% | 0.8% |
| Oceania | 1.9% | 1.7% | -0.2% | 0.3% | 1.4% |
| British Overseas | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 79.6% | 74.8% | -4.8% | 83.2% | -8.4% |
| 10+ Years | 2.8% | 14% | 11.2% | 9.8% | 4.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.4% | 7.9% | 6.5% | 2.9% | 5.0% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.4% | 3.3% | 0.9% | 2.2% | 1.1% |
| Less than 2 years | 13.7% | 0% | -13.7% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 78.4% | 76.7% | 1.7% |
| Ireland | 2.1% | 0.6% | 1.5% |
| Italy | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Portugal | 1.7% | 0.5% | 1.2% |
| Spain | 0.8% | 0.4% | 0.4% |
| Lithuania | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Poland | 2.5% | 1.3% | 1.2% |
| Romania | 0.8% | 0.9% | -0.1% |
| Other EU countries | 2.5% | 1.5% | 1.0% |
| Other Europe | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| North Africa | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 1.7% | 1.2% | 0.5% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Oceania | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| No passport held | 6.2% | 13.5% | -7.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 33.9% | 37.2% | -3.3% |
| Christian | 51.4% | 46.2% | 5.2% |
| Buddhist | 2% | 0.5% | 1.5% |
| Hindu | 2.4% | 1.7% | 0.7% |
| Muslim | 4.1% | 6.5% | -2.4% |
| Sikh | 1.2% | 0.9% | 0.3% |
| Not answered | 4.9% | 6.0% | -1.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Ray Mead Road was 76.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 36.4% lower than the Oldfield average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Ray Mead Road has the 8th highest crime rate of 28 local areas in Oldfield and the 124th highest crime rate of 448 local areas in Windsor and Maidenhead .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 29.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -75.0%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 Lambourne Court Ray Mead Road, Maidenhead, Windsor And Maidenhead Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £395,000 | 2023-09-20 | £426,927 |
| 1 Lambourne Court Ray Mead Road, Maidenhead, Windsor And Maidenhead Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £499,950 | 2016-06-06 | £550,631 |
| 1 Lambourne Court Ray Mead Road, Maidenhead, Windsor And Maidenhead Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £443,000 | 2015-06-03 | £554,681 |
| 6 Lambourne Court Ray Mead Road, Maidenhead, Windsor And Maidenhead Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £377,500 | 2010-09-23 | £620,051 |
| 6 Lambourne Court Ray Mead Road, Maidenhead, Windsor And Maidenhead Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £380,000 | 2004-04-08 | £697,782 |
SL6 8PJ 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 | 94 |
| Retired | 57 |
| Self-Employed | 22 |
| Part-Time Employee | 15 |
| Other | 10 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 5 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 4 |
| Looking after home or family | 3 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 23 |
| Information and communication | 22 |
| Manufacturing | 10 |
| Human health and social work activities | 9 |
| Education | 8 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 8 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 8 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Construction | 5 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Other | 3 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Transport and storage | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maidenhead Nursery School School Lane , SL6 7PG | 4out of 4 | 1,914 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Cookham Nursery School Station Hill , Cookham SL6 9BT | 4out of 4 | 4,126 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Cippenham Nursery School St Andrew's Way , Cippenham SL1 5NL | 3out of 4 | 4,346 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 | 1,195 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Oldfield Primary School Bray Road , SL6 1UE | 4out of 4 | 1,261 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Riverside Primary School and Nursery Donnington Gardens , SL6 7JA | 3out of 4 | 1,381 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Nicolas' Church of England Combined School Rectory Road , Taplow SL6 0ET | 3out of 4 | 1,498 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Maidenhead Cookham Road , SL6 7EG | 3out of 4 | 1,618 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 | 2,034 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Furze Platt Senior School Furze Platt Road , SL6 7NQ | 3out of 4 | 2,971 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Altwood CofE Secondary School Altwood Road , SL6 4PU | 3out of 4 | 3,626 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Newlands Girls' School Farm Road , SL6 5JB | 4out of 4 | 4,011 yd | Academy converter | No | Girls | More About School |
| Burnham Grammar School Hogfair Lane , Burnham SL1 7HG | 3out of 4 | 4,091 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 | 608 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Forest Bridge School Braywick Road , Braywick Park SL6 1BN | 3out of 4 | 1,050 yd | Free schools special | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Highfield Preparatory School Limited 2 West Road , SL6 1PD | - not rated | 1,830 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Claires Court Schools 1 College Avenue , SL6 6AW | - not rated | 2,028 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Piran's School Gringer Hill , SL6 7LZ | - not rated | 2,046 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thai Orchid | The Thai Orchard, Ray Mead Road | 91 yd | |
| Maidenhead Synagogue | Grenfell Lodge, Ray Park Road | 223 yd | |
| Maidenhead Rowing Club Bridge Boat House | Maidenhead Rowing Club, Bridge Boat House | 293 yd | |
| Jenners Cafe Ltd | Jenners Cafe, Ray Mead Road | 391 yd | |
| Maidenhead Spice | 117 Bridge Road, Maidenhead | 449 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Ark | 20 Ray Street, Maidenhead | 484 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Domino's Pizza | 127 Bridge Road, Maidenhead | 449 yd | |
| The Lord Grenfell | Lord Grenfell, 22 Oldfield Road | 495 yd | |
| The Golden Phoenix | 5 Bridge Street, Maidenhead | 942 yd | |
| Chicken Grill | Marrakech Takeaway, 1A Bridge Avenue | 976 yd | |
| Papa John Pizza | Papa Johns Pizza House, 5 Glynwood House | 976 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Waitrose | Waitrose Ltd, 48 Moorbridge Road | 859 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Claires Court Senior Boys Ray Mill Road East | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite | 840 yd |
| Stanley Jones Field POPES FIELD POPES FIELD BERRY HILL | grass pitches | 976 yd |
| La Roche Health And Fitness (Maidenhead) (Closed) Crown Lane | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 989 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 | 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% |
| 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.