Cores End Road is in Bourne End and in Buckinghamshire district. SL8 5AL is located in the The Wooburns, Bourne End and Hedsor electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Beaconsfield. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Cores End Road, Bourne End, SL8 5AL and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SL8 5HD, SL8 5AP, SL8 5UT, SL8 5AW, SL8 5XJ, SL8 5HE, SL8 5HF, SL8 5AN, SL8 5HS.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around SL8 5AL 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 | 52.9% | 50.3% | -2.6% | 51.0% | -0.7% |
| Male | 47.1% | 49.7% | 2.6% | 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 | 30.8% | 41.4% | 10.6% | 37.9% | 3.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 48.6% | 42.5% | -6.1% | 44.2% | -1.7% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Separated | 2.9% | 0.4% | -2.5% | 2.2% | -1.8% |
| Divorced | 12% | 11% | -1.0% | 9.1% | 1.9% |
| Widowed | 5.8% | 4% | -1.8% | 6.1% | -2.1% |
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 (89.9%) 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 | 56.4% | 58.4% | 2.0% | 48.4% | 10.0% |
| Good health | 32.8% | 31.5% | -1.3% | 33.6% | -2.1% |
| Fair health | 9.3% | 7.3% | -2.0% | 12.7% | -5.4% |
| Bad health | 1.2% | 1.5% | 0.3% | 4.0% | -2.5% |
| Very bad health | 0.4% | 1.2% | 0.8% | 1.2% | 0.0% |
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%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 11.5% | 10.5% | -1.0% | 18.2% | -7.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 8.7% | 8% | -0.7% | 9.6% | -1.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14.4% | 11.6% | -2.8% | 13.4% | -1.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.8% | 3.3% | -0.5% | 5.3% | -2.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.5% | 18.5% | 6.0% | 16.9% | 1.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 45.7% | 46% | 0.3% | 33.8% | 12.2% |
| Other | 3.4% | 2.2% | -1.2% | 2.8% | -0.6% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 90.9% 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 | 1.5% | 0.3% | -1.2% | 0.7% | -0.4% |
| Indian | 0.8% | 1.8% | 1.0% | 3.1% | -1.3% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 1.6% | -0.1% |
| Black African | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.8% | 1.2% | 0.4% | 0.8% | 0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.8% | 0.9% | 0.1% | 0.9% | 0.0% |
| Mixed Other | 0.8% | 1.8% | 1.0% | 0.8% | 1.0% |
| White | 94.6% | 90.9% | -3.7% | 81.4% | 9.5% |
| Arab | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.6% | 0.6% |
In this area, 91.5% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is higher than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 88.4% | 91.5% | 3.1% | 83.2% | 8.3% |
| European Union | 5.4% | 3.6% | -1.8% | 6.1% | -2.5% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.4% | 0.3% | -0.1% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Africa | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.0% | 2.7% | -1.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.7% | 2.4% | -0.3% | 5.6% | -3.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| Oceania | 1.2% | 0.6% | -0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 87.6% | 91.8% | 4.2% | 83.2% | 8.6% |
| 10+ Years | 0.4% | 6.7% | 6.3% | 9.8% | -3.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.8% | 0.3% | -0.5% | 2.9% | -2.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 3.5% | 0.9% | -2.6% | 2.2% | -1.3% |
| Less than 2 years | 7.7% | 0.3% | -7.4% | 1.9% | -1.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 88.1% | 76.7% | 11.4% |
| Ireland | 1.5% | 0.6% | 0.9% |
| Italy | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Spain | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Poland | 0.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| Other EU countries | 0.6% | 1.5% | -0.9% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Southern Asia | 1.5% | 1.2% | 0.3% |
| No passport held | 6.4% | 13.5% | -7.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 44.7% | 37.2% | 7.5% |
| Christian | 47.1% | 46.2% | 0.9% |
| Buddhist | 1.2% | 0.5% | 0.7% |
| Hindu | 0.9% | 1.7% | -0.8% |
| Muslim | 1.2% | 6.5% | -5.3% |
| Sikh | 0.6% | 0.9% | -0.3% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 4% | 6.0% | -2.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Cores End Road was 15.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 68.0% lower than the The Wooburns, Bourne End and Hedsor average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Cores End Road has the 5th lowest crime rate of 40 local areas in The Wooburns, Bourne End and Hedsor and the 200th lowest crime rate of 1,637 local areas in Buckinghamshire .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 9.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -71.4%.

Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 86% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Middle Cottage Cores End Road, Bourne End, Buckinghamshire Terraced, an established residential building | £465,000 | 2023-09-22 | £467,784 |
| River Cottage Cores End Road, Bourne End, Buckinghamshire Terraced, an established residential building | £500,000 | 2023-07-07 | £511,156 |
| Fawley Cores End Road, Bourne End, Buckinghamshire Detached, an established residential building | £1,200,000 | 2023-01-16 | £1,197,600 |
| Meadowcroft Cores End Road, Bourne End, Buckinghamshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £405,000 | 2022-04-20 | £436,974 |
| Kingfisher Cottage Cores End Road, Bourne End, Buckinghamshire Terraced, an established residential building | £375,000 | 2018-03-09 | £435,484 |
SL8 5AL area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 23% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 12% 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.
SL8 5AL 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 | 137 |
| Retired | 46 |
| Self-Employed | 33 |
| Part-Time Employee | 32 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 9 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Looking after home or family | 6 |
| Other | 3 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 3 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 25 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 21 |
| Information and communication | 20 |
| Manufacturing | 14 |
| Education | 11 |
| Construction | 11 |
| Human health and social work activities | 9 |
| Transport and storage | 8 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 4 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 4 |
| Other | 3 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation 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 | 2,712 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Paul's Church of England Combined School, Wooburn Stratford Drive , Wooburn Green HP10 0QH | 4out of 4 | 916 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Claytons Primary School Wendover Road , SL8 5NS | 3out of 4 | 1,066 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Juniper Hill School Churchill Close , Flackwell Heath HP10 9LA | 3out of 4 | 2,100 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Wooburn Green Primary School School Road , Wooburn Green HP10 0HF | 1out of 4 | 2,435 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Holy Trinity CofE Primary School, Cookham School Lane , Cookham SL6 9QJ | 4out of 4 | 2,495 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bourne End Academy New Road , SL8 5BW | 2out of 4 | 258 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Great Marlow School Bobmore Lane , SL7 1JE | 3out of 4 | 4,493 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Westfield School Highfield Road , SL8 5BE | 3out of 4 | 382 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Herries Preparatory School Dean Lane , Cookham Dean SL6 9BD | - not rated | 3,736 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| OCS Food Co | Sutherland House, 3 Dukes Meadow | 152 yd | |
| CH & CO - Renesas Restaurant | 2 Dukes Meadow, Millboard Road | 152 yd | |
| Moreganics Cafe | 8 The Parade, Bourne End | 524 yd | |
| Wimpy Bourne End | 40 - 42 The Parade, Bourne End | 594 yd | |
| Kongs Peking Restaurant | 78 - 84 The Parade, Bourne End | 623 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Walnut Tree Public House | The Walnut Tree, Hedsor Road | 720 yd | |
| The Garibaldi Public House | The Garibaldi, Hedsor Road | 842 yd | |
| The Bounty | Cockmarsh, Riverside | 976 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Goods Yard Cafe | Boston Drive, Bourne End | 350 yd | |
| Smiles | 46 The Parade, Bourne End | 623 yd | |
| Chanak Turkish Cuisine | 66 The Parade, Bourne End | 638 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco Express | Site Of 86 To 88, The Parade | 685 yd | |
| Co-op Bourne End | Parade Court, Marlow Road | 809 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| The Exercise Clinic (Closed) New Road | health and fitness suite | 322 yd |
| Bourne End Academy NEW ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 342 yd |
| Bourne End Recreation Ground Recreation Road | grass pitches | 415 yd |
| Bourne End Junior Sports Club NEW ROAD | 448 yd | |
| St Pauls' Church Of England Combined School, Wooburn STRATFORD DRIVE | grass pitches | 819 yd |
| Hedsor Club HEDSOR ROAD | grass pitches | 905 yd |
| Hedsor Social Club (Closed) Hedsor Road | grass pitches | 905 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 | 91.7% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 91.7% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 66.7% |
| 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 | 79.7 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 63 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 14.3 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.