Hawks Hill is in Bourne End and in Buckinghamshire district. SL8 5JH 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 Hawks Hill, Bourne End, SL8 5JH and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SL8 5JQ, SL8 5JF, SL8 5JG, SL8 5JL, SL8 5JE, SL8 5JJ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around SL8 5JH 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 | 48.7% | 50.6% | 1.9% | 51.0% | -0.4% |
| Male | 51.3% | 49.4% | -1.9% | 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.
In the immediate vicinity of SL8 5JH there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 64.3% 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 | 23.5% | 23% | -0.5% | 37.9% | -14.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 63.8% | 64.3% | 0.5% | 44.2% | 20.1% |
| Separated | 2.6% | 1.9% | -0.7% | 2.2% | -0.3% |
| Divorced | 5.5% | 6.2% | 0.7% | 9.1% | -2.9% |
| Widowed | 4.6% | 4.7% | 0.1% | 6.1% | -1.4% |
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 (91%) 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 | 60.5% | 62.2% | 1.7% | 48.4% | 13.8% |
| Good health | 31.4% | 28.8% | -2.6% | 33.6% | -4.8% |
| Fair health | 6.3% | 6% | -0.3% | 12.7% | -6.7% |
| Bad health | 1.3% | 2.6% | 1.3% | 4.0% | -1.4% |
| Very bad health | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% | 1.2% | -0.7% |
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 SL8 5JH this area, 6.5% 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 54.5%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 10.1% | 6.5% | -3.6% | 18.2% | -11.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 8.1% | 3.4% | -4.7% | 9.6% | -6.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 13.4% | 13.3% | -0.1% | 13.4% | -0.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 1% | 3.1% | 2.1% | 5.3% | -2.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13% | 18.3% | 5.3% | 16.9% | 1.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 51.8% | 54.5% | 2.7% | 33.8% | 20.7% |
| Other | 2.6% | 0.9% | -1.7% | 2.8% | -1.9% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 93% 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 | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.7% | -0.2% |
| Indian | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Other Asian | 1.6% | 0.8% | -0.8% | 1.6% | -0.8% |
| Black African | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1% | 2.9% | 1.9% | 0.8% | 2.1% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 1.6% | 1.3% | 0.8% | 0.8% |
| White | 94.5% | 93% | -1.5% | 81.4% | 11.6% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Other | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 1.6% | -0.6% |
In this area, 88.7% 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 | 90.6% | 88.7% | -1.9% | 83.2% | 5.5% |
| European Union | 1.8% | 2.3% | 0.5% | 6.1% | -3.8% |
| Rest of Europe | 1% | 1.5% | 0.5% | 0.8% | 0.7% |
| Africa | 0.5% | 2.8% | 2.3% | 2.7% | 0.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 3.7% | 1.3% | -2.4% | 5.6% | -4.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.8% | 1.8% | 0.0% | 1.3% | 0.5% |
| Oceania | 0.5% | 1.5% | 1.0% | 0.3% | 1.2% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 90.3% | 88.7% | -1.6% | 83.2% | 5.5% |
| 10+ Years | 1% | 9% | 8.0% | 9.8% | -0.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.1% | 1.3% | -0.8% | 2.9% | -1.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.4% | 0.8% | -1.6% | 2.2% | -1.4% |
| Less than 2 years | 4.2% | 0.3% | -3.9% | 1.9% | -1.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 92.2% | 76.7% | 15.5% |
| Ireland | 2.1% | 0.6% | 1.5% |
| Germany | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Other EU countries | 0.5% | 1.5% | -1.0% |
| Other Europe | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 1% | 0.2% | 0.8% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Central and South America | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 2.3% | 13.5% | -11.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 37.7% | 37.2% | 0.5% |
| Christian | 51.2% | 46.2% | 5.0% |
| Jewish | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Muslim | 0.8% | 6.5% | -5.7% |
| Not answered | 10.1% | 6.0% | 4.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Hawks Hill was 20.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 56.2% lower than the The Wooburns, Bourne End and Hedsor average. The most reported crime type was Burglary.
Hawks Hill has the 9th lowest crime rate of 40 local areas in The Wooburns, Bourne End and Hedsor and the 346th lowest crime rate of 1,637 local areas in Buckinghamshire .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 2.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -37.7%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| The House In The Wood Hawks Hill, Bourne End, Buckinghamshire Detached, an established residential building | £1,500,000 | 2023-09-15 | £1,485,119 |
| Sarnia Hawks Hill, Bourne End, Buckinghamshire Detached, an established residential building | £930,000 | 2019-11-15 | £1,066,828 |
| Hawkshill House Hawks Hill, Bourne End, Buckinghamshire Detached, an established residential building | £1,430,000 | 2018-12-18 | £1,623,595 |
| Redcroft Hawks Hill, Bourne End, Buckinghamshire Detached, an established residential building | £1,050,000 | 2018-06-19 | £1,198,970 |
| Hill Garth Hawks Hill, Bourne End, Buckinghamshire Detached, an established residential building | £850,000 | 2017-11-17 | £963,977 |
SL8 5JH area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 12% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 14% 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 5JH area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 1% 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.
The percentage of retired residents living in SL8 5JH area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 32% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 103 |
| Full-Time Employee | 85 |
| Self-Employed | 46 |
| Part-Time Employee | 31 |
| Looking after home or family | 26 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 12 |
| Other | 11 |
| Unemployed | 4 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 3 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 34 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 30 |
| Information and communication | 19 |
| Construction | 18 |
| Education | 15 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 12 |
| Manufacturing | 11 |
| Human health and social work activities | 10 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 7 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 7 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 3 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cookham Nursery School Station Hill , Cookham SL6 9BT | 4out of 4 | 2,595 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Maidenhead Nursery School School Lane , SL6 7PG | 4out of 4 | 5,405 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 | 750 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Claytons Primary School Wendover Road , SL8 5NS | 3out of 4 | 1,746 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Holy Trinity CofE Primary School, Cookham School Lane , Cookham SL6 9QJ | 4out of 4 | 2,171 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Wooburn Green Primary School School Road , Wooburn Green HP10 0HF | 1out of 4 | 2,457 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Juniper Hill School Churchill Close , Flackwell Heath HP10 9LA | 3out of 4 | 2,540 yd | Community 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 | 868 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Great Marlow School Bobmore Lane , SL7 1JE | 3out of 4 | 5,044 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Beaconsfield High School Wattleton Road , HP9 1RR | 4out of 4 | 5,439 yd | Academy converter | No | Girls | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Westfield School Highfield Road , SL8 5BE | 3out of 4 | 1,057 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Herries Preparatory School Dean Lane , Cookham Dean SL6 9BD | - not rated | 4,021 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Melanie's Cakes | Bourne End Garden Centre, Hedsor Road | 634 yd | |
| Eats Of Eden Restaurant And Food Hall | Bourne End Garden Centre, Hedsor Road | 634 yd | |
| OCS Food Co | Sutherland House, 3 Dukes Meadow | 667 yd | |
| CH & CO - Renesas Restaurant | 2 Dukes Meadow, Millboard Road | 667 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Chequers Inn | Kiln Lane, Bourne End | 612 yd | |
| The Garibaldi Public House | The Garibaldi, Hedsor Road | 634 yd | |
| The Walnut Tree Public House | The Walnut Tree, Hedsor Road | 920 yd | |
| The Old Bell Country Inn | The Old Bell, Town Lane | 958 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Goods Yard Cafe | Boston Drive, Bourne End | 940 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Hedsor Social Club (Closed) Hedsor Road | grass pitches | 658 yd |
| Hedsor Club HEDSOR ROAD | grass pitches | 659 yd |
| Bourne End Recreation Ground Recreation Road | grass pitches | 731 yd |
| St Pauls' Church Of England Combined School, Wooburn STRATFORD DRIVE | grass pitches | 754 yd |
| Bourne End Academy NEW ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 990 yd |
| The Exercise Clinic (Closed) New Road | health and fitness suite | 992 yd |
| Bourne End Junior Sports Club NEW ROAD | 1,057 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 | 80.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 80.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 73.3% |
| 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 | 61.4 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 59.2 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 79.48 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 79.48 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 13.5 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.