Station Road is in Bourne End and in Buckinghamshire district. SL8 5QA 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 Station Road, Bourne End, SL8 5QA and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SL8 5QD, SL8 5DJ, SL8 5DG, SL8 5RA, SL8 5QF, SL8 5RW, SL8 5DQ, SL8 5QE, SL8 5RN.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around SL8 5QA 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 | 54.3% | 50.6% | -3.7% | 51.0% | -0.4% |
| Male | 45.7% | 49.4% | 3.7% | 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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 22.9% | 28.2% | 5.3% | 37.9% | -9.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 49.8% | 47.4% | -2.4% | 44.2% | 3.2% |
| Separated | 3% | 2.7% | -0.3% | 2.2% | 0.5% |
| Divorced | 10% | 14.1% | 4.1% | 9.1% | 5.0% |
| Widowed | 14.3% | 7.6% | -6.7% | 6.1% | 1.5% |
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 | 42.8% | 52.3% | 9.5% | 48.4% | 3.9% |
| Good health | 38% | 31.4% | -6.6% | 33.6% | -2.2% |
| Fair health | 13.8% | 11.1% | -2.7% | 12.7% | -1.6% |
| Bad health | 4% | 3.4% | -0.6% | 4.0% | -0.6% |
| Very bad health | 1.4% | 1.7% | 0.3% | 1.2% | 0.5% |
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 | 19.9% | 13.3% | -6.6% | 18.2% | -4.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 5.2% | 6.1% | 0.9% | 9.6% | -3.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16% | 15.4% | -0.6% | 13.4% | 2.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.2% | 2.7% | 0.5% | 5.3% | -2.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.5% | 17.4% | 7.9% | 16.9% | 0.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 40.7% | 42.3% | 1.6% | 33.8% | 8.5% |
| Other | 6.5% | 2.7% | -3.8% | 2.8% | -0.1% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 85% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 1.4% | 1.7% | 0.3% | 3.1% | -1.4% |
| Pakistani | 1.8% | 3.7% | 1.9% | 2.7% | 1.0% |
| Other Asian | 1.4% | 1.4% | 0.0% | 1.6% | -0.2% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 1.0% | 0.7% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.7% | 1.1% | 0.4% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.9% | -0.3% |
| Mixed Other | 1.4% | 1.4% | 0.0% | 0.8% | 0.6% |
| White | 92.4% | 85% | -7.4% | 81.4% | 3.6% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Other | 0% | 3.1% | 3.1% | 1.6% | 1.5% |
In this area, 85.8% 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 | 87.3% | 85.8% | -1.5% | 83.2% | 2.6% |
| European Union | 2.9% | 5.1% | 2.2% | 6.1% | -1.0% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.4% | 0.9% | 0.5% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| Africa | 3.3% | 0% | -3.3% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 3.6% | 6% | 2.4% | 5.6% | 0.4% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.7% | 2% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.7% |
| Oceania | 1.8% | 0% | -1.8% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| British Overseas | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 87% | 85.8% | -1.2% | 83.2% | 2.6% |
| 10+ Years | 1.1% | 11.7% | 10.6% | 9.8% | 1.9% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.2% | 0.3% | -1.9% | 2.9% | -2.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.4% | 1.4% | 0.0% | 2.2% | -0.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 8.3% | 0.9% | -7.4% | 1.9% | -1.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 84.1% | 76.7% | 7.4% |
| Ireland | 2.3% | 0.6% | 1.7% |
| Germany | 1.1% | 0.2% | 0.9% |
| Poland | 1.1% | 1.3% | -0.2% |
| Romania | 1.4% | 0.9% | 0.5% |
| Other EU countries | 0.8% | 1.5% | -0.7% |
| Other Europe | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Southern Asia | 0.3% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
| No passport held | 7.6% | 13.5% | -5.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 30.7% | 37.2% | -6.5% |
| Christian | 54.8% | 46.2% | 8.6% |
| Buddhist | 1.4% | 0.5% | 0.9% |
| Hindu | 0.6% | 1.7% | -1.1% |
| Jewish | 1.4% | 0.5% | 0.9% |
| Muslim | 3.7% | 6.5% | -2.8% |
| Sikh | 1.1% | 0.9% | 0.2% |
| Not answered | 6.3% | 6.0% | 0.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Station Road was 41.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 11.8% lower than the The Wooburns, Bourne End and Hedsor average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Station Road has the 20th lowest crime rate of 40 local areas in The Wooburns, Bourne End and Hedsor and the 808th lowest crime rate of 1,637 local areas in Buckinghamshire .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 17.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 9.9%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Little Rose Cottage Station Road, Bourne End, Buckinghamshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £475,000 | 2019-06-14 | £558,343 |
| Little Rose Cottage Station Road, Bourne End, Buckinghamshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £330,000 | 2009-10-13 | £619,505 |
| Ingledene Station Road, Bourne End, Buckinghamshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £229,000 | 2001-08-03 | £678,396 |
| Flat 1 The Old Bakery Station Road, Bourne End, Buckinghamshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £35,000 | 1996-10-11 | £158,604 |
| Ingledene Station Road, Bourne End, Buckinghamshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £95,000 | 1995-06-13 | £540,972 |
SL8 5QA area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 11% 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 5QA 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.
The percentage of retired residents living in SL8 5QA area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 31% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Full-Time Employee | 104 |
| Retired | 92 |
| Self-Employed | 43 |
| Part-Time Employee | 26 |
| Other | 7 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 7 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 5 |
| Looking after home or family | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Information and communication | 27 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 19 |
| Manufacturing | 15 |
| Education | 15 |
| Human health and social work activities | 14 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 8 |
| Other | 7 |
| Construction | 5 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 3 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 3 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cookham Nursery School Station Hill , Cookham SL6 9BT | 4out of 4 | 2,196 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Maidenhead Nursery School School Lane , SL6 7PG | 4out of 4 | 5,169 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 | 1,147 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 | 1,467 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Holy Trinity CofE Primary School, Cookham School Lane , Cookham SL6 9QJ | 4out of 4 | 2,115 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Little Marlow CofE School School Lane , Little Marlow SL7 3SA | 3out of 4 | 2,383 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Cookham Rise Primary School High Road , Cookham Rise SL6 9JF | 3out of 4 | 2,531 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 | 786 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Great Marlow School Bobmore Lane , SL7 1JE | 3out of 4 | 4,078 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Furze Platt Senior School Furze Platt Road , SL6 7NQ | 3out of 4 | 5,282 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Sir William Borlase's Grammar School West Street , SL7 2BR | 4out of 4 | 5,328 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 | 585 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Herries Preparatory School Dean Lane , Cookham Dean SL6 9BD | - not rated | 3,158 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Jam Academy Jam Theatre Studios , 45a West Street SL7 2LS | - not rated | 5,097 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Moreganics Cafe | 8 The Parade, Bourne End | 428 yd | |
| OCS Food Co | Sutherland House, 3 Dukes Meadow | 452 yd | |
| CH & CO - Renesas Restaurant | 2 Dukes Meadow, Millboard Road | 452 yd | |
| Wimpy Bourne End | 40 - 42 The Parade, Bourne End | 514 yd | |
| Kongs Peking Restaurant | 78 - 84 The Parade, Bourne End | 534 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Walnut Tree Public House | The Walnut Tree, Hedsor Road | 229 yd | |
| The Bounty | Cockmarsh, Riverside | 523 yd | |
| The Garibaldi Public House | The Garibaldi, Hedsor Road | 660 yd | |
| Upper Thames Sailing Club | Riverside, Bourne End | 1,018 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Goods Yard Cafe | Boston Drive, Bourne End | 337 yd | |
| Smiles | 46 The Parade, Bourne End | 534 yd | |
| Chanak Turkish Cuisine | 66 The Parade, Bourne End | 547 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco Express | Site Of 86 To 88, The Parade | 600 yd | |
| Co-op Bourne End | Parade Court, Marlow Road | 733 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Bourne End Recreation Ground Recreation Road | grass pitches | 242 yd |
| The Exercise Clinic (Closed) New Road | health and fitness suite | 714 yd |
| Hedsor Club HEDSOR ROAD | grass pitches | 718 yd |
| Hedsor Social Club (Closed) Hedsor Road | grass pitches | 719 yd |
| Bourne End Academy NEW ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 782 yd |
| Bourne End Junior Sports Club NEW ROAD | 915 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% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.