Parkside is in Gerrards Cross and in Buckinghamshire district. SL9 8LD is located in the Gerrards Cross electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Beaconsfield. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Parkside, Gerrards Cross, SL9 8LD and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SL9 8HQ, SL9 8HN, SL9 8HE, SL9 8HJ, SL9 8HR, SL9 8FG, SL9 8HZ, SL9 0PY, SL9 8HB.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around SL9 8LD is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.9%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50% | 51.1% | 1.1% | 51.0% | 0.1% |
| Male | 50% | 48.9% | -1.1% | 49.0% | -0.1% |
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 SL9 8LD there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 64.1% 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 | 14.8% | 19.2% | 4.4% | 37.9% | -18.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 73.5% | 64.1% | -9.4% | 44.2% | 19.9% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Separated | 2.4% | 1.5% | -0.9% | 2.2% | -0.7% |
| Divorced | 5.2% | 5.8% | 0.6% | 9.1% | -3.3% |
| Widowed | 4.1% | 8.7% | 4.6% | 6.1% | 2.6% |
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 (88%) 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 | 57.7% | 57.5% | -0.2% | 48.4% | 9.1% |
| Good health | 35.6% | 30.5% | -5.1% | 33.6% | -3.1% |
| Fair health | 5.6% | 10% | 4.4% | 12.7% | -2.7% |
| Bad health | 0.5% | 0.7% | 0.2% | 4.0% | -3.3% |
| Very bad health | 0.5% | 1.2% | 0.7% | 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.
In the area around SL9 8LD this area, 9.6% 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 64.9%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 7.2% | 9.6% | 2.4% | 18.2% | -8.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 6.5% | 2.6% | -3.9% | 9.6% | -7.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 10.7% | 7.6% | -3.1% | 13.4% | -5.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.1% | 2.6% | 0.5% | 5.3% | -2.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.3% | 11.1% | 0.8% | 16.9% | -5.8% |
| Degree or Similar | 60.5% | 64.9% | 4.4% | 33.8% | 31.1% |
| Other | 2.7% | 1.5% | -1.2% | 2.8% | -1.3% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 74.6% of the residents identify as white, which is lower than the UK average of 81.4%, there are significant representations of other ethnic groups.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0.8% | 1.2% | 0.4% | 0.7% | 0.5% |
| Indian | 9.2% | 11.3% | 2.1% | 3.1% | 8.2% |
| Pakistani | 1.8% | 2.1% | 0.3% | 2.7% | -0.6% |
| Other Asian | 2.1% | 0.9% | -1.2% | 1.6% | -0.7% |
| Black African | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 2.3% | 3.1% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 2.3% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.8% | 0.9% | 0.1% | 0.9% | 0.0% |
| Mixed Other | 2.6% | 1.9% | -0.7% | 0.8% | 1.1% |
| White | 77.7% | 74.6% | -3.1% | 81.4% | -6.8% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| Other | 2.1% | 3.8% | 1.7% | 1.6% | 2.2% |
In this area, 76.4% 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 | 81.3% | 76.4% | -4.9% | 83.2% | -6.8% |
| European Union | 2.1% | 7.4% | 5.3% | 6.1% | 1.3% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.5% | 1.4% | 0.9% | 0.8% | 0.6% |
| Africa | 3.8% | 3.3% | -0.5% | 2.7% | 0.6% |
| Middle East and Asia | 7.2% | 8.1% | 0.9% | 5.6% | 2.5% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 3.6% | 2.6% | -1.0% | 1.3% | 1.3% |
| Oceania | 1.5% | 0.7% | -0.8% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 80% | 76.4% | -3.6% | 83.2% | -6.8% |
| 10+ Years | 2.8% | 16.2% | 13.4% | 9.8% | 6.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 4.1% | 4.1% | 0.0% | 2.9% | 1.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.5% | 3.1% | 1.6% | 2.2% | 0.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 11.5% | 0.2% | -11.3% | 1.9% | -1.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 86.2% | 76.7% | 9.5% |
| Ireland | 1.4% | 0.6% | 0.8% |
| Germany | 1.7% | 0.2% | 1.5% |
| Italy | 1% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| Poland | 0.7% | 1.3% | -0.6% |
| Romania | 0.2% | 0.9% | -0.7% |
| Other EU countries | 1.9% | 1.5% | 0.4% |
| Other Europe | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Southern Asia | 1% | 1.2% | -0.2% |
| South-East Asia | 1% | 0.2% | 0.8% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Oceania | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| No passport held | 3.1% | 13.5% | -10.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 21.8% | 37.2% | -15.4% |
| Christian | 58.5% | 46.2% | 12.3% |
| Hindu | 7.6% | 1.7% | 5.9% |
| Jewish | 0.2% | 0.5% | -0.3% |
| Muslim | 6.4% | 6.5% | -0.1% |
| Sikh | 3.3% | 0.9% | 2.4% |
| Not answered | 2.1% | 6.0% | -3.9% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Parkside was 74.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 12.4% lower than the Denham average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Parkside has the 35th highest crime rate of 93 local areas in Denham and the 407th highest crime rate of 1,637 local areas in Buckinghamshire .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 33.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 25.4%.

Households in this area have a much higher level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 99% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 Parkside, Gerrards Cross, Buckinghamshire Detached, an established residential building | £1,225,000 | 2018-09-12 | £1,364,453 |
| 4 Parkside, Gerrards Cross, Buckinghamshire Detached, an established residential building | £780,000 | 2011-08-26 | £1,295,241 |
SL9 8LD area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 11% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 15% 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.
SL9 8LD 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 SL9 8LD 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 | 110 |
| Full-Time Employee | 101 |
| Self-Employed | 50 |
| Part-Time Employee | 27 |
| Looking after home or family | 21 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 20 |
| Other | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Unemployed | 3 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 1 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 27 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 24 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 23 |
| Education | 17 |
| Information and communication | 17 |
| Human health and social work activities | 13 |
| Other | 8 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 8 |
| Construction | 8 |
| Manufacturing | 8 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Transport and storage | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Gerrards Cross CofE School Moreland Drive , SL9 8BD | 4out of 4 | 1,266 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Joseph's Catholic Primary School Priory Road , Chalfont St Peter SL9 8SB | 3out of 4 | 1,558 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Chalfont St Peter CofE Academy Penn Road , Chalfont St Peter SL9 9SS | 4out of 4 | 2,213 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Robertswood School Denham Lane , Chalfont St Peter SL9 0EW | 3out of 4 | 2,588 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Chalfont St Peter Infant School Lovel End , Chalfont St Peter SL9 9PB | 4out of 4 | 2,758 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Chalfonts Community College Narcot Lane , Chalfont St Peter SL9 8TP | 3out of 4 | 2,757 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Mary's School Packhorse Road , SL9 8JQ | - not rated | 344 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Girls | More About School |
| Thorpe House School Oval Way , SL9 8QA | - not rated | 737 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Gayhurst School Bull Lane , SL9 8RJ | - not rated | 1,343 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Maltman's Green School Maltmans Lane , Chalfont St Peter SL9 8RR | - not rated | 1,543 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Girls | More About School |
| Teikyo School UK Fulmer Grange , Framewood Road SL2 4QS | - not rated | 5,088 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thai Rack | 18 Oak End Way, Gerrards Cross | 352 yd | |
| Maliks | Maliks Tandoori, 14 Oak End Way | 356 yd | |
| Hings Kitchen | 16 Oak End Way, Gerrards Cross | 356 yd | |
| Di Paolo | 22 - 24 Oak End Way, Gerrards Cross | 356 yd | |
| Huddle | 5 Station Road, Gerrards Cross | 396 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Three Oaks | Austenwood Lane, Chalfont St Peter | 1,082 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Yo! To Go! | Tesco, Packhorse Road | 460 yd | |
| Papa Johns | 2A Ethorpe Crescent, Gerrards Cross | 482 yd | |
| Maliks Express Kitchen | 7 Marsham Way, Gerrards Cross | 605 yd | |
| @homePizza | Marsham Way, Gerrards Cross | 605 yd | |
| Bluegrass BBQ | 25C Packhorse Road, Gerrards Cross | 692 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Waitrose Ltd | Waitrose, 31 - 33 Station Road | 411 yd | |
| Tesco | Packhorse Road, Gerrards Cross | 460 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| St Marys School 92-94 92-94 PACKHORSE ROAD | grass pitches, swimming pool | 468 yd |
| Gerrards Cross Golf Club CHALFONT PARK | golf | 854 yd |
| Thorpe House School OVAL WAY | swimming pool | 869 yd |
| Gerrards Cross Squash Club THE MEMORIAL CENTRE THE MEMORIAL CENTRE EAST COMMON | squash courts | 898 yd |
| Gerrards Cross Common WEST COMMON | grass pitches | 905 yd |
| Inspire Fitness Centre THE MEMORIAL CENTRE THE MEMORIAL CENTRE EAST COMMON | health and fitness suite | 933 yd |
| Chalfont Park CHALFONT PARK | grass pitches | 993 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 | 36.7 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 30.2 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 46.71 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 46.71 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 6.2 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 5 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 8.11 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.