Waborne Road is in Bourne End and in Buckinghamshire district. SL8 5LL 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 Waborne Road, Bourne End, SL8 5LL and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SL8 5ND, SL8 5NF, SL8 5NB, SL8 5BS, SL8 5LN, SL8 5BT, SL8 5LY, SL8 5LJ, SL8 5NA.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding SL8 5LL has a slightly higher male population, with 51.2% 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 | 51.9% | 48.8% | -3.1% | 51.0% | -2.2% |
| Male | 48.1% | 51.2% | 3.1% | 49.0% | 2.2% |
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 | 30.4% | 31.9% | 1.5% | 37.9% | -6.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 51.4% | 46.4% | -5.0% | 44.2% | 2.2% |
| Separated | 3.2% | 2% | -1.2% | 2.2% | -0.2% |
| Divorced | 6.5% | 10.5% | 4.0% | 9.1% | 1.4% |
| Widowed | 8.5% | 9.3% | 0.8% | 6.1% | 3.2% |
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 | 41.5% | 47.1% | 5.6% | 48.4% | -1.3% |
| Good health | 39% | 31.5% | -7.5% | 33.6% | -2.1% |
| Fair health | 15.7% | 15.9% | 0.2% | 12.7% | 3.2% |
| Bad health | 2.4% | 4.1% | 1.7% | 4.0% | 0.1% |
| Very bad health | 1.4% | 1.4% | 0.0% | 1.2% | 0.2% |
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 | 27.5% | 16.2% | -11.3% | 18.2% | -2.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 8.5% | 8.9% | 0.4% | 9.6% | -0.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 17.4% | 6.5% | -10.9% | 13.4% | -6.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.7% | 10.9% | 5.2% | 5.3% | 5.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 8.1% | 17.8% | 9.7% | 16.9% | 0.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 28.3% | 35.2% | 6.9% | 33.8% | 1.4% |
| Other | 4.5% | 4.5% | 0.0% | 2.8% | 1.7% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 94.3% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian | 1.4% | 0% | -1.4% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Pakistani | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 1.4% | 0% | -1.4% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Black African | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 2.5% | -2.2% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 1.0% | 0.7% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.7% | 0.3% | -0.4% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.4% | 1.7% | 0.3% | 0.9% | 0.8% |
| Mixed Other | 1% | 0.3% | -0.7% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| White | 92.7% | 94.3% | 1.6% | 81.4% | 12.9% |
| Other | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 1.6% | -0.9% |
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 | 93% | 91.5% | -1.5% | 83.2% | 8.3% |
| European Union | 2.4% | 5.4% | 3.0% | 6.1% | -0.7% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Africa | 2.1% | 0% | -2.1% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.7% | 0.3% | -1.4% | 5.6% | -5.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 1.3% | 0.4% |
| Oceania | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.0% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 90.9% | 91.8% | 0.9% | 83.2% | 8.6% |
| 10+ Years | 0.3% | 5.4% | 5.1% | 9.8% | -4.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 2.9% | -1.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.8% | 1% | -1.8% | 2.2% | -1.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 5.9% | 0.7% | -5.2% | 1.9% | -1.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 77.6% | 76.7% | 0.9% |
| Ireland | 1.4% | 0.6% | 0.8% |
| France | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Germany | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Poland | 2% | 1.3% | 0.7% |
| Romania | 1.4% | 0.9% | 0.5% |
| Other Europe | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Central and South America | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 15% | 13.5% | 1.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 39.2% | 37.2% | 2.0% |
| Christian | 48.6% | 46.2% | 2.4% |
| Buddhist | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 11.1% | 6.0% | 5.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Waborne Road was 162.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 245.6% higher than the The Wooburns, Bourne End and Hedsor average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Waborne Road has the 2nd highest crime rate of 40 local areas in The Wooburns, Bourne End and Hedsor and the 109th highest crime rate of 1,637 local areas in Buckinghamshire .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 128.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 132.0%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11 Waborne Road, Bourne End, Buckinghamshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £578,500 | 2024-12-12 | £587,032 |
| 25 Waborne Road, Bourne End, Buckinghamshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £515,000 | 2024-08-15 | £525,178 |
| 29 Waborne Road, Bourne End, Buckinghamshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £450,000 | 2024-04-05 | £479,752 |
| 15A Waborne Road, Bourne End, Buckinghamshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £725,000 | 2022-12-21 | £740,792 |
| 15 Waborne Road, Bourne End, Buckinghamshire Terraced, an established residential building | £525,000 | 2022-10-24 | £522,439 |
SL8 5LL area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 8% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 16% 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 5LL 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 | 70 |
| Retired | 67 |
| Self-Employed | 39 |
| Part-Time Employee | 26 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 12 |
| Looking after home or family | 12 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 9 |
| Other | 6 |
| Unemployed | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 27 |
| Human health and social work activities | 15 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 13 |
| Information and communication | 11 |
| Education | 11 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 11 |
| Other | 11 |
| Construction | 8 |
| Manufacturing | 8 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 4 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 3 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| 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 | 3,073 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Claytons Primary School Wendover Road , SL8 5NS | 3out of 4 | 597 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Paul's Church of England Combined School, Wooburn Stratford Drive , Wooburn Green HP10 0QH | 4out of 4 | 1,172 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Juniper Hill School Churchill Close , Flackwell Heath HP10 9LA | 3out of 4 | 1,691 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Little Marlow CofE School School Lane , Little Marlow SL7 3SA | 3out of 4 | 2,275 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Wooburn Green Primary School School Road , Wooburn Green HP10 0HF | 1out of 4 | 2,352 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | 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 | 330 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Great Marlow School Bobmore Lane , SL7 1JE | 3out of 4 | 4,251 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 | 294 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Herries Preparatory School Dean Lane , Cookham Dean SL6 9BD | - not rated | 3,787 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Crown House School Bassetsbury Manor , Bassetsbury Lane HP11 1QX | - not rated | 5,350 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Jam Academy Jam Theatre Studios , 45a West Street SL7 2LS | - not rated | 5,461 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wimpy Bourne End | 40 - 42 The Parade, Bourne End | 490 yd | |
| Kongs Peking Restaurant | 78 - 84 The Parade, Bourne End | 499 yd | |
| The Last Viceroy | 74 - 76 The Parade, Bourne End | 499 yd | |
| The Coriander | 58 - 60 The Parade, Bourne End | 499 yd | |
| Moreganics Cafe | 8 The Parade, Bourne End | 512 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Bounty | Cockmarsh, Riverside | 988 yd | |
| The Black Lion Public House | The Black Lion, Marlow Road | 1,045 yd | |
| The Walnut Tree Public House | The Walnut Tree, Hedsor Road | 1,085 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Smiles | 46 The Parade, Bourne End | 499 yd | |
| Chanak Turkish Cuisine | 66 The Parade, Bourne End | 502 yd | |
| The Goods Yard Cafe | Boston Drive, Bourne End | 544 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco Express | Site Of 86 To 88, The Parade | 507 yd | |
| Co-op Bourne End | Parade Court, Marlow Road | 544 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Bourne End Junior Sports Club NEW ROAD | 191 yd | |
| Bourne End Academy NEW ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 201 yd |
| The Exercise Clinic (Closed) New Road | health and fitness suite | 212 yd |
| Bourne End Recreation Ground Recreation Road | grass pitches | 830 yd |
| St Pauls' Church Of England Combined School, Wooburn STRATFORD DRIVE | grass pitches | 1,044 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 | 42.2 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 41.8 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 66.75 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 66.75 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 8.5 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 8.6 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 15.52 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.