Popes Lane is in Cookham, Maidenhead and in Windsor And Maidenhead district. SL6 9NY is located in the Bisham & Cookham electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Maidenhead. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Popes Lane, Cookham, Maidenhead, SL6 9NY and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SL6 9PY, SL6 9NX, SL6 9AS, SL6 9AT, SL6 9NZ, SL6 9AX, SL6 9PA, SL6 9AU, SL6 9AR.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around SL6 9NY is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.7%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50.7% | 50.3% | -0.4% | 51.0% | -0.7% |
| Male | 49.3% | 49.7% | 0.4% | 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.
In the immediate vicinity of SL6 9NY there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 66% 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 | 19.8% | 25% | 5.2% | 37.9% | -12.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 69.8% | 66% | -3.8% | 44.2% | 21.8% |
| Separated | 0.4% | 0.7% | 0.3% | 2.2% | -1.5% |
| Divorced | 6.1% | 5.9% | -0.2% | 9.1% | -3.2% |
| Widowed | 4% | 2.4% | -1.6% | 6.1% | -3.7% |
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 (95.5%) 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 | 63.8% | 70.6% | 6.8% | 48.4% | 22.2% |
| Good health | 29.2% | 24.9% | -4.3% | 33.6% | -8.7% |
| Fair health | 5.6% | 3.7% | -1.9% | 12.7% | -9.0% |
| Bad health | 0.8% | 0.6% | -0.2% | 4.0% | -3.4% |
| Very bad health | 0.5% | 0.3% | -0.2% | 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 9NY this area, 4.1% 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 62.1%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 5.8% | 4.1% | -1.7% | 18.2% | -14.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 6.1% | 2.8% | -3.3% | 9.6% | -6.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14.4% | 14.8% | 0.4% | 13.4% | 1.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.9% | 2.1% | -0.8% | 5.3% | -3.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.9% | 14.1% | 2.2% | 16.9% | -2.8% |
| Degree or Similar | 56.1% | 62.1% | 6.0% | 33.8% | 28.3% |
| Other | 2.9% | 0% | -2.9% | 2.8% | -2.8% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 94.4% identifying as such, significantly higher than the UK average of 81.4%. This indicates a lower level of ethnic diversity compared to the broader UK population.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 1.6% | 1.7% | 0.1% | 0.7% | 1.0% |
| Indian | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Other Asian | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.5% | 1.1% | 0.6% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.5% | 0.3% | -0.2% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 2% | 2.0% | 0.8% | 1.2% |
| White | 96.5% | 94.4% | -2.1% | 81.4% | 13.0% |
| Other | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 1.6% | -1.0% |
In this area, 89.6% 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 | 89.5% | 89.6% | 0.1% | 83.2% | 6.4% |
| European Union | 2.1% | 2.8% | 0.7% | 6.1% | -3.3% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| Africa | 2.1% | 1.4% | -0.7% | 2.7% | -1.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.9% | 3.1% | 0.2% | 5.6% | -2.5% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.8% | 1.1% | 0.3% | 1.3% | -0.2% |
| Oceania | 2.1% | 1.4% | -0.7% | 0.3% | 1.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 88.2% | 89.3% | 1.1% | 83.2% | 6.1% |
| 10+ Years | 0.5% | 6.5% | 6.0% | 9.8% | -3.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.8% | 1.4% | 0.6% | 2.9% | -1.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.6% | 1.1% | -0.5% | 2.2% | -1.1% |
| Less than 2 years | 8.8% | 1.7% | -7.1% | 1.9% | -0.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 91.8% | 76.7% | 15.1% |
| Ireland | 2% | 0.6% | 1.4% |
| France | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Other EU countries | 0.8% | 1.5% | -0.7% |
| North Africa | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Southern Asia | 0.3% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
| South-East Asia | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 1.1% | 0.3% | 0.8% |
| Oceania | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| No passport held | 2% | 13.5% | -11.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 34.6% | 37.2% | -2.6% |
| Christian | 56.7% | 46.2% | 10.5% |
| Buddhist | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Muslim | 0.8% | 6.5% | -5.7% |
| Sikh | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 6.5% | 6.0% | 0.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Popes Lane was 29.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 19.9% lower than the Bisham & Cookham average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Popes Lane has the 16th lowest crime rate of 38 local areas in Bisham & Cookham and the 147th lowest crime rate of 448 local areas in Windsor and Maidenhead .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 8.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 10.0%.

Households in this area have a much higher level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 93% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cherrycroft Popes Lane, Maidenhead, Windsor And Maidenhead Detached, an established residential building | £1,400,000 | 2022-11-07 | £1,372,736 |
| Five Elms Popes Lane, Maidenhead, Windsor And Maidenhead Detached, an established residential building | £3,350,000 | 2022-11-07 | £3,284,761 |
| Old Daniels Popes Lane, Maidenhead, Windsor And Maidenhead Detached, an established residential building | £1,312,500 | 2018-02-23 | £1,573,438 |
| Old Daniels Popes Lane, Maidenhead, Windsor And Maidenhead Detached, an established residential building | £925,000 | 2010-01-22 | £1,737,826 |
| Old Daniels Popes Lane, Maidenhead, Windsor And Maidenhead Detached, an established residential building | £650,000 | 2007-08-24 | £1,160,550 |
SL6 9NY area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 5% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 17% 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 9NY 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 | 96 |
| Retired | 60 |
| Self-Employed | 49 |
| Part-Time Employee | 27 |
| Looking after home or family | 20 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 19 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 7 |
| Other | 3 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 0 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 32 |
| Information and communication | 30 |
| Education | 18 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 17 |
| Human health and social work activities | 17 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 14 |
| Construction | 12 |
| Transport and storage | 11 |
| Manufacturing | 9 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 9 |
| Other | 7 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 4 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cookham Nursery School Station Hill , Cookham SL6 9BT | 4out of 4 | 1,849 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Maidenhead Nursery School School Lane , SL6 7PG | 4out of 4 | 3,542 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cookham Dean CofE Primary School Bigfrith Lane , Cookham Dean SL6 9PH | 3out of 4 | 602 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Cookham Rise Primary School High Road , Cookham Rise SL6 9JF | 3out of 4 | 1,553 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bisham Church of England Academy Church Lane , Bisham SL7 1RW | 2out of 4 | 2,491 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Foxes Piece School Newfield Road , SL7 1JW | 3out of 4 | 2,635 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Holy Trinity CofE Primary School, Cookham School Lane , Cookham SL6 9QJ | 4out of 4 | 2,705 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Great Marlow School Bobmore Lane , SL7 1JE | 3out of 4 | 2,824 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Sir William Borlase's Grammar School West Street , SL7 2BR | 4out of 4 | 3,044 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Furze Platt Senior School Furze Platt Road , SL6 7NQ | 3out of 4 | 3,051 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bourne End Academy New Road , SL8 5BW | 2out of 4 | 3,778 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Newlands Girls' School Farm Road , SL6 5JB | 4out of 4 | 4,803 yd | Academy converter | No | Girls | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Herries Preparatory School Dean Lane , Cookham Dean SL6 9BD | - not rated | 487 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Jam Academy Jam Theatre Studios , 45a West Street SL7 2LS | - not rated | 2,861 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Westfield School Highfield Road , SL8 5BE | 3out of 4 | 3,480 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Piran's School Gringer Hill , SL6 7LZ | - not rated | 3,861 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Claires Court Schools 1 College Avenue , SL6 6AW | - not rated | 4,540 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wraparoundcare4u @ Coockham Dean | Cookham Dean CE Primary School, Bigfrith Lane | 580 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Jolly Farmer | Jolly Farmer, Church Road | 280 yd | |
| Uncle Toms Cabin | Hills Lane, Cookham | 389 yd | |
| Cookham Dean Cricket Club | Whyteladyes Lane, Cookham | 874 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Cookham Dean Cricket Club Whyteladyes Lane | grass pitches | 647 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 | 66.7 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 65.6 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 17.2 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 17.2 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.