Ray Mill Road West is in Maidenhead and in Windsor And Maidenhead district. SL6 8SG 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 Ray Mill Road West, Maidenhead, SL6 8SG and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SL6 8SF, SL6 8SQ, SL6 7JG, SL6 7JF, SL6 8SL, SL6 7JE, SL6 8SH, SL6 7TN, SL6 8TS.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding SL6 8SG has a slightly higher male population, with 51.7% 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 | 46.9% | 48.3% | 1.4% | 51.0% | -2.7% |
| Male | 53.1% | 51.7% | -1.4% | 49.0% | 2.7% |
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 | 38.4% | 37.6% | -0.8% | 37.9% | -0.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 46.7% | 48.2% | 1.5% | 44.2% | 4.0% |
| Separated | 2.9% | 1.8% | -1.1% | 2.2% | -0.4% |
| Divorced | 8% | 8.5% | 0.5% | 9.1% | -0.6% |
| Widowed | 4% | 3.9% | -0.1% | 6.1% | -2.2% |
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 | 49.3% | 50.8% | 1.5% | 48.4% | 2.4% |
| Good health | 31.9% | 33.8% | 1.9% | 33.6% | 0.2% |
| Fair health | 12.4% | 11.7% | -0.7% | 12.7% | -1.0% |
| Bad health | 5.3% | 3.6% | -1.7% | 4.0% | -0.4% |
| Very bad health | 1.2% | 0% | -1.2% | 1.2% | -1.2% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 17.4% | 13.4% | -4.0% | 18.2% | -4.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 9.8% | 13.1% | 3.3% | 9.6% | 3.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 13.8% | 10.2% | -3.6% | 13.4% | -3.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.9% | 4.9% | 2.0% | 5.3% | -0.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.9% | 13.1% | 2.2% | 16.9% | -3.8% |
| Degree or Similar | 34.4% | 42% | 7.6% | 33.8% | 8.2% |
| Other | 10.9% | 3.2% | -7.7% | 2.8% | 0.4% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 57.4% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 6.8% | 5.6% | -1.2% | 3.1% | 2.5% |
| Pakistani | 19.2% | 22% | 2.8% | 2.7% | 19.3% |
| Other Asian | 2.4% | 2.5% | 0.1% | 1.6% | 0.9% |
| Black African | 1.2% | 1.9% | 0.7% | 2.5% | -0.6% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.6% | 1.4% | 0.8% | 1.0% | 0.4% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.2% | 2.2% | 1.0% | 0.8% | 1.4% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.9% | -0.1% |
| Mixed Other | 0.9% | 1.9% | 1.0% | 0.8% | 1.1% |
| White | 63.1% | 57.4% | -5.7% | 81.4% | -24.0% |
| Arab | 2.1% | 0.6% | -1.5% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Other | 2.1% | 3.1% | 1.0% | 1.6% | 1.5% |
In this area, 74.2% 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 | 68.1% | 74.2% | 6.1% | 83.2% | -9.0% |
| European Union | 9.4% | 9.2% | -0.2% | 6.1% | 3.1% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.6% | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| Africa | 6.2% | 4.7% | -1.5% | 2.7% | 2.0% |
| Middle East and Asia | 14.2% | 9.2% | -5.0% | 5.6% | 3.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.9% | 0.8% | -0.1% | 1.3% | -0.5% |
| Oceania | 0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| British Overseas | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.0% | 0.8% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 67.3% | 74.4% | 7.1% | 83.2% | -8.8% |
| 10+ Years | 6.2% | 17.8% | 11.6% | 9.8% | 8.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 6.2% | 3.1% | -3.1% | 2.9% | 0.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 4.7% | 3.3% | -1.4% | 2.2% | 1.1% |
| Less than 2 years | 15.6% | 1.4% | -14.2% | 1.9% | -0.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 76.5% | 76.7% | -0.2% |
| France | 2% | 0.3% | 1.7% |
| Germany | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Italy | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Portugal | 1.1% | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Spain | 0.6% | 0.4% | 0.2% |
| Lithuania | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Poland | 0.6% | 1.3% | -0.7% |
| Romania | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Other EU countries | 2.5% | 1.5% | 1.0% |
| Turkey | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| North Africa | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 1.1% | 0.2% | 0.9% |
| Southern Asia | 2% | 1.2% | 0.8% |
| Oceania | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| No passport held | 10.5% | 13.5% | -3.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 25.4% | 37.2% | -11.8% |
| Christian | 36.9% | 46.2% | -9.3% |
| Hindu | 2% | 1.7% | 0.3% |
| Jewish | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Muslim | 28.5% | 6.5% | 22.0% |
| Sikh | 3.6% | 0.9% | 2.7% |
| Not answered | 3.4% | 6.0% | -2.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Ray Mill Road West was 74.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 57.6% higher than the Belmont average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Ray Mill Road West has the 22nd highest crime rate of 65 local areas in Belmont and the 126th highest crime rate of 448 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 risen by about 42.6%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 53 Ray Mill Road West, Maidenhead, Windsor And Maidenhead Other, an established residential building | £415,400 | 2016-01-08 | £492,904 |
| Full-Time Employee | 106 |
| Retired | 51 |
| Part-Time Employee | 46 |
| Self-Employed | 24 |
| Looking after home or family | 21 |
| Other | 15 |
| Unemployed | 11 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 5 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 0 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 29 |
| Manufacturing | 20 |
| Human health and social work activities | 20 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 17 |
| Information and communication | 14 |
| Construction | 13 |
| Education | 12 |
| Transport and storage | 10 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 10 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 8 |
| Other | 8 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 8 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 8 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maidenhead Nursery School School Lane , SL6 7PG | 4out of 4 | 688 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Cookham Nursery School Station Hill , Cookham SL6 9BT | 4out of 4 | 3,405 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 | 141 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Luke's CofE Primary School Cookham Road , SL6 7EG | 4out of 4 | 271 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Maidenhead Cookham Road , SL6 7EG | 3out of 4 | 378 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Furze Platt Junior School Oaken Grove , SL6 6HQ | 4out of 4 | 1,609 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Furze Platt Infant School Oaken Grove , SL6 6HQ | 3out of 4 | 1,609 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 | 1,732 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Desborough College Shoppenhangers Road , SL6 2QB | 3out of 4 | 1,827 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Altwood CofE Secondary School Altwood Road , SL6 4PU | 3out of 4 | 2,887 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Newlands Girls' School Farm Road , SL6 5JB | 4out of 4 | 3,039 yd | Academy converter | No | Girls | More About School |
| Cox Green School Highfield Lane , SL6 3AX | 3out of 4 | 3,847 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 | 860 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Claires Court Schools 1 College Avenue , SL6 6AW | - not rated | 1,156 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| RBWM Alternative Learning Provision Town Hall , St Ives Road SL6 8BY | 2out of 4 | 1,175 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Highfield Preparatory School Limited 2 West Road , SL6 1PD | - not rated | 1,221 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Forest Bridge School Braywick Road , Braywick Park SL6 1BN | 3out of 4 | 1,922 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ivy Leaf Club | Maidenhead Ivy Leaf Club, Holmanleaze | 450 yd | |
| Rank Catering At Tor | Tor, St Cloud Way | 594 yd | |
| Holyport Football Club | Summerleaze Road, Maidenhead | 670 yd | |
| El Cerdo | Unit C, The Colonnade | 731 yd | |
| Padam Restaurant | 1 Bridge Street, Maidenhead | 760 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Bear | 8 - 10 High Street, Maidenhead | 773 yd | |
| Sally Jordan At North Maidenhead Cricket Club | North Maidenhead Cricket Club, Summerleaze Road | 808 yd | |
| NMCC Sports Bar At Summerleaze Park | North Maidenhead Cricket Club, Summerleaze Road | 808 yd | |
| The Maidens Head | 34 High Street, Maidenhead | 815 yd | |
| The Ark | 20 Ray Street, Maidenhead | 834 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| King Fish/King Kebab | 150 Cookham Road, Maidenhead | 623 yd | |
| Paprika of Maidenhead | 36A Clivemont Road, Maidenhead | 640 yd | |
| Chocolate Heaven | 47 Laggan Road, Maidenhead | 728 yd | |
| The Golden Phoenix | 5 Bridge Street, Maidenhead | 772 yd | |
| The Lobster Pot | 12 Harrow Lane, Maidenhead | 791 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| SASIA | Maidenhead Barbers, 138 Cookham Road | 626 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | Providence House, Providence Place | 760 yd | |
| Alma Delicatessen | 26 - 32 High Street, Maidenhead | 812 yd | |
| Waitrose | Waitrose Ltd, 48 Moorbridge Road | 840 yd | |
| Tesco Stores Limited | 74 High Street, Maidenhead | 855 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Riverside Primary School And Nursery DONNINGTON GARDENS | grass pitches, swimming pool | 271 yd |
| St Josephs Parish Centre Cookham Road | 357 yd | |
| Magnet Leisure Centre MAGNET LEISURE CENTRE PLAY AREA MAGNET LEISURE CENTRE PLAY AREA HOLMANLEAZE | health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 579 yd |
| Laggan Field LAGGAN ROAD | grass pitches | 618 yd |
| La Roche Health And Fitness (Maidenhead) (Closed) Crown Lane | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 736 yd |
| Summerleaze Park NORTH TOWN MOOR | grass pitches | 751 yd |
| Claires Court Senior Boys Ray Mill Road East | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite | 920 yd |
| St Piran'S School GRINGER HILL | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, swimming pool | 979 yd |
| Desborough Bowls Club (Closed) YORK ROAD | indoor bowls | 1,090 yd |
This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.