Blackamoor Lane is in Maidenhead and in Windsor And Maidenhead district. SL6 8RT 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 Blackamoor Lane, Maidenhead, SL6 8RT and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SL6 8RX, SL6 8PU, SL6 8TX, SL6 8SW, SL6 8EN, SL6 8RW, SL6 8EW, SL6 8RN, SL6 8PL.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around SL6 8RT is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.3%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 49.5% | 51.7% | 2.2% | 51.0% | 0.7% |
| Male | 50.5% | 48.3% | -2.2% | 49.0% | -0.7% |
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 | 27% | 34.7% | 7.7% | 37.9% | -3.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 55.6% | 45.9% | -9.7% | 44.2% | 1.7% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Separated | 3.8% | 2% | -1.8% | 2.2% | -0.2% |
| Divorced | 9.2% | 10.5% | 1.3% | 9.1% | 1.4% |
| Widowed | 4.4% | 6.1% | 1.7% | 6.1% | 0.0% |
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 (90.9%) 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 | 57.4% | 62.1% | 4.7% | 48.4% | 13.7% |
| Good health | 31% | 28.8% | -2.2% | 33.6% | -4.8% |
| Fair health | 9.1% | 8.1% | -1.0% | 12.7% | -4.6% |
| Bad health | 1.4% | 0.8% | -0.6% | 4.0% | -3.2% |
| Very bad health | 1.1% | 0.3% | -0.8% | 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.
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 46.8%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 16% | 11.6% | -4.4% | 18.2% | -6.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 8.9% | 5.8% | -3.1% | 9.6% | -3.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15.4% | 13.3% | -2.1% | 13.4% | -0.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.4% | 6.1% | 3.7% | 5.3% | 0.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 14.3% | 14.3% | 0.0% | 16.9% | -2.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 37.5% | 46.8% | 9.3% | 33.8% | 13.0% |
| Other | 5.5% | 2% | -3.5% | 2.8% | -0.8% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 75.7% 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% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.1% | -0.8% |
| Chinese | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.7% | -0.4% |
| Indian | 2.2% | 4.8% | 2.6% | 3.1% | 1.7% |
| Pakistani | 4.9% | 4% | -0.9% | 2.7% | 1.3% |
| Other Asian | 1.1% | 0.8% | -0.3% | 1.6% | -0.8% |
| Black African | 0% | 4.8% | 4.8% | 2.5% | 2.3% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.8% | 0.3% | -0.5% | 1.0% | -0.7% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 2.4% | 2.4% | 0.8% | 1.6% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.9% | 0.2% |
| Mixed Other | 1.4% | 1.3% | -0.1% | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| White | 89.6% | 75.7% | -13.9% | 81.4% | -5.7% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Other | 0% | 3.7% | 3.7% | 1.6% | 2.1% |
In this area, 76.6% 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 | 82.4% | 76.6% | -5.8% | 83.2% | -6.6% |
| European Union | 7.1% | 9.9% | 2.8% | 6.1% | 3.8% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| Africa | 1.6% | 4.6% | 3.0% | 2.7% | 1.9% |
| Middle East and Asia | 4.9% | 4.6% | -0.3% | 5.6% | -1.0% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 3.3% | 3% | -0.3% | 1.3% | 1.7% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 81.3% | 76.4% | -4.9% | 83.2% | -6.8% |
| 10+ Years | 2.5% | 16.6% | 14.1% | 9.8% | 6.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.2% | 4.3% | 2.1% | 2.9% | 1.4% |
| 2-5 Years | 3.6% | 2.1% | -1.5% | 2.2% | -0.1% |
| Less than 2 years | 10.4% | 0.5% | -9.9% | 1.9% | -1.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 81.1% | 76.7% | 4.4% |
| Ireland | 1.6% | 0.6% | 1.0% |
| France | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Germany | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Italy | 1.3% | 0.6% | 0.7% |
| Portugal | 1.3% | 0.5% | 0.8% |
| Spain | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Poland | 1.6% | 1.3% | 0.3% |
| Romania | 1.1% | 0.9% | 0.2% |
| Other EU countries | 2.4% | 1.5% | 0.9% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 2.7% | 0.2% | 2.5% |
| Southern Asia | 1.3% | 1.2% | 0.1% |
| Central and South America | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 3.5% | 13.5% | -10.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 36.7% | 37.2% | -0.5% |
| Christian | 44.5% | 46.2% | -1.7% |
| Hindu | 2.7% | 1.7% | 1.0% |
| Muslim | 6.2% | 6.5% | -0.3% |
| Sikh | 4.3% | 0.9% | 3.4% |
| Other religion | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Not answered | 5.1% | 6.0% | -0.9% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Blackamoor Lane was 90.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 32.9% higher than the Furze Platt average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Blackamoor Lane has the 8th highest crime rate of 36 local areas in Furze Platt and the 89th highest crime rate of 448 local areas in Windsor and Maidenhead .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 42.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -14.8%.

Households in this area have a much higher level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 96% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 170 Blackamoor Lane, Maidenhead, Windsor And Maidenhead Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £635,000 | 2023-11-03 | £680,404 |
| 162A Blackamoor Lane, Maidenhead, Windsor And Maidenhead Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £285,000 | 2022-05-06 | £298,149 |
| 162B Blackamoor Lane, Maidenhead, Windsor And Maidenhead Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £265,000 | 2021-10-22 | £291,556 |
| 176 Blackamoor Lane, Maidenhead, Windsor And Maidenhead Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £430,000 | 2021-05-07 | £508,719 |
| 168 Blackamoor Lane, Maidenhead, Windsor And Maidenhead Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £415,000 | 2019-10-15 | £509,027 |
SL6 8RT 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 | 132 |
| Retired | 59 |
| Part-Time Employee | 29 |
| Self-Employed | 28 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 11 |
| Other | 9 |
| Looking after home or family | 9 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 27 |
| Information and communication | 25 |
| Manufacturing | 24 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 21 |
| Education | 16 |
| Other | 16 |
| Human health and social work activities | 13 |
| Transport and storage | 12 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 10 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 7 |
| Construction | 6 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 6 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| 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 | 806 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Cookham Nursery School Station Hill , Cookham SL6 9BT | 4out of 4 | 3,108 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Cippenham Nursery School St Andrew's Way , Cippenham SL1 5NL | 3out of 4 | 5,389 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Riverside Primary School and Nursery Donnington Gardens , SL6 7JA | 3out of 4 | 480 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Maidenhead Cookham Road , SL6 7EG | 3out of 4 | 629 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Luke's CofE Primary School Cookham Road , SL6 7EG | 4out of 4 | 667 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Furze Platt Junior School Oaken Grove , SL6 6HQ | 4out of 4 | 1,865 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Furze Platt Infant School Oaken Grove , SL6 6HQ | 3out of 4 | 1,865 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Furze Platt Senior School Furze Platt Road , SL6 7NQ | 3out of 4 | 1,903 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Desborough College Shoppenhangers Road , SL6 2QB | 3out of 4 | 2,216 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Altwood CofE Secondary School Altwood Road , SL6 4PU | 3out of 4 | 3,298 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 | 4,265 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Piran's School Gringer Hill , SL6 7LZ | - not rated | 1,179 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| RBWM Alternative Learning Provision Town Hall , St Ives Road SL6 8BY | 2out of 4 | 1,341 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Claires Court Schools 1 College Avenue , SL6 6AW | - not rated | 1,570 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Highfield Preparatory School Limited 2 West Road , SL6 1PD | - not rated | 1,636 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Forest Bridge School Braywick Road , Braywick Park SL6 1BN | 3out of 4 | 2,071 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Holyport Football Club | Summerleaze Road, Maidenhead | 287 yd | |
| Maidenhead Sailing Club | Lakeside, Summerleaze Road | 446 yd | |
| Ivy Leaf Club | Maidenhead Ivy Leaf Club, Holmanleaze | 795 yd | |
| Rank Catering At Tor | Tor, St Cloud Way | 880 yd | |
| Franca And Sons Island Piazza Cafe | Island Piazza Cafe, Ray Mill Island Off | 935 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sally Jordan At North Maidenhead Cricket Club | North Maidenhead Cricket Club, Summerleaze Road | 646 yd | |
| NMCC Sports Bar At Summerleaze Park | North Maidenhead Cricket Club, Summerleaze Road | 646 yd | |
| The Ark | 20 Ray Street, Maidenhead | 934 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chocolate Heaven | 47 Laggan Road, Maidenhead | 704 yd | |
| King Fish/King Kebab | 150 Cookham Road, Maidenhead | 779 yd | |
| The Lobster Pot | 12 Harrow Lane, Maidenhead | 956 yd | |
| Paprika of Maidenhead | 36A Clivemont Road, Maidenhead | 964 yd | |
| The Golden Phoenix | 5 Bridge Street, Maidenhead | 1,067 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| SASIA | Maidenhead Barbers, 138 Cookham Road | 782 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Riverside Primary School And Nursery DONNINGTON GARDENS | grass pitches, swimming pool | 573 yd |
| Summerleaze Park NORTH TOWN MOOR | grass pitches | 574 yd |
| Claires Court Senior Boys Ray Mill Road East | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite | 610 yd |
| Laggan Field LAGGAN ROAD | grass pitches | 641 yd |
| St Josephs Parish Centre Cookham Road | 774 yd | |
| Magnet Leisure Centre MAGNET LEISURE CENTRE PLAY AREA MAGNET LEISURE CENTRE PLAY AREA HOLMANLEAZE | health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 934 yd |
| La Roche Health And Fitness (Maidenhead) (Closed) Crown Lane | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 1,048 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 | 78.8% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 78.8% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 78.8% |
| 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 | 33.7 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 96.7 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 7 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 10.8 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 40 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.