70,367TOTAL POPULATION
25,889HOUSEHOLDS
8.9%UNEMPLOYMENT RATE
£46,800AVG HOUSEHOLD INCOME

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SL1 POSTCODE REGION

Slough (SL1)

The SL1 postcode area is located in the Slough postcode town region, within the county of Berkshire, and contains a total of 2825 individual postcodes.

There are 32 electoral wards in the SL1 postcode area, including Ascot, Bourne End, Gerrards Cross, Iver, Maidenhead, Marlow, Slough, Windsor which come under the local authority of the Slough Council.

Combining the whole postcode region, 20% of people in SL1 are classed as having an AB social grade, (i.e. 'white-collar' middle-upper class), compared to 27% across the UK.

This does not mean that the people of SL1 are poorer than other areas, but it may give an indication that there are areas of deprivation.


The SL1 postcode is located in the borough of Slough in England. It covers sections of the town itself as well as parts of the suburbs of Burnham, Farnham Common, Wexham and Cippenham.

SL1 postcode includes the main central area of Slough and its shopping area, and covers most of its retail and business areas. The SL1 postcode also covers some of the commuter villages of Burnham and Cippenham.

The area in the SL1 postcode has excellent transport connections, as it is close to Heathrow Airport and the capital city of London. The M4 motorway links Slough to London and other locations in the south of England. Slough station is within the postcode area and offers direct train services to London and other parts of the region.

SL1 postcode is a mixture of residential and commercial properties. It has a variety of properties on offer ranging from flats to semi-detached houses, terraced houses, detached houses, more recently built new houses and modern apartments. Also in the postcode area is Slough Industrial Estate, the biggest business park in Europe.

The education facilities in the SL1 area are excellent, with a number of primary and secondary schools in the vicinity. Slough also houses one of the UK's leading universities, the University of West London.

Leisure and healthcare facilities in the SL1 postcode are of a high standard. Slough is home to an extensive network of parks and green spaces, and also has 4 golf courses in the area. There is also a cinema, library and swimming pool within SL1 postcode. Healthcare facilities include an A&E department and a GP practice.

In terms of cultural and entertainment activities, Slough offers a range of attractions such as Slough Museum and Herschel Park. Also in the area are a few pubs, bars, restaurants and cafes.

Slough Borough Council offers a variety of services for residents in SL1, such as waste collection and recycling services, as well as local programmes for children and young people.

TheSL1 postcode provides a great balance between work and leisure and is a fantastic base for commuters and families alike.


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Demographics

UNEMPLOYMENT

  • 83%WORKING
  • 17%UNEMPLOYED

17% of people in SL1 are either unemployed or full time students. The average UK unemployment rate is currently 4%.

SOCIAL GRADES

  • 20%AB
  • 51%C2/C2
  • 28%DE

According to census records, 20% of people here have a social grade of AB (highest), compared to the national average of 27%.

ETHNICITY

  • 41%WHITE
  • 59%NON-WHITE

41% of people class themselves as 'white', compared to a national UK average of 81.9%.

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SL1Berkshire

Berkshire

The county of Berkshire

SL1 is located in the county of Berkshire, in England.

Berkshire has a total population of 896,800, making it the 24th largest county in the UK.

Berkshire has a total area of 487 square miles, and a population density of 710 people per square kilometre. For comparison, Greater London has a density of 5,618 people/km2.

Berkshire Postal Town Map
Outward CodeSL1
Postal TownSlough
MSOA NameSlough 011
LSOA NameSlough 011B
CountyBerkshire
RegionBerkshire
CountryEngland
Local AuthoritySlough
Area ClassificationUrban with City and Town

SL1 Electoral Wards

The postal region of SL1, includes the local towns, villages, electoral wards and stations of:


Berghers Hill
Britwell
Burnham
Chalvey
Cippenham
Dorney
East Burnham
Egypt
Farnham Common
Farnham Park
Farnham Royal
Grand Union Canal
Hedgerley
Hedgerley Green
Hedgerley Hill
Hedsor
Hollybush Corner
Hollybush Hill
Lake End
Lent
Lent Rise
Littleworth Common
Lynch Hill
Manor Park
Rose Hill
Salt Hill
Stoke Green
Stoke Poges
Taplow
Upton
Widmoor
Wooburn Green
Woodburn Common
Browse Postcodes in SL1

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Click on an outward postal code below for more information about the area. Each 'outward' postcode give you a comprehensive list of all postcodes within the outward code area (SL) and estimated address.

Click on an 'outward' code for more information. For example, the outward postcode page 'EC2M' will give you an alphabetical list covering all postcodes located in the region, from 'EC2M 1BB' through to 'EC2M 7YA'.

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