77,532TOTAL POPULATION
31,164HOUSEHOLDS
3.9%UNEMPLOYMENT RATE
£58,760AVG HOUSEHOLD INCOME

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SL6 POSTCODE REGION

Slough (SL6)

The SL6 postcode area is located in the Slough postcode town region, within the county of Buckinghamshire, and contains a total of 3431 individual postcodes.

There are 67 electoral wards in the SL6 postcode area, including Ascot, Bourne End, Gerrards Cross, Iver, Maidenhead, Marlow, Slough, Windsor which come under the local authority of the South Bucks Council.

Combining the whole postcode region, 38% of people in SL6 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 SL6 are wealthier - or higher class - than average, but it can be an indication that the area may be prospering and desirable to live in.


SL6 is a postcode district within the SL postcode area, covering parts of the Slough region in Berkshire, England. SL6 covers areas including Cippenham, Burnham, Knotty Green, Beaconsfield, and Taplow. Cippenham is home to the Slough Ice Arena and the Slough Town Football Club training ground, while to the west, Burnham is renowned for its elegant Georgian Buildings.

Knotty Green is home to several independent shops, like Sainsbury's local and Beavers Garden Centre. Towards the east part of SL6 lies the affluent village of Taplow, which contains historic landmarks such as the Grade II listed Taplow Court, and is known for its picturesque views of the Thames and its bridge.

Also located in the area is Slough Trading Estate, a highly successful industrial area, home to several household names including KFC and Costa Coffee. As well as this, the area is dotted with shopping centres such as Slough Shopping Centre and The Centre.

In terms of transport, the area is well-connected; Burnham railway station, located off College Avenue, provides direct access to London Paddington station, and there are also two bus stations, located in the town centre. The M4 motorway is just a stone's throw away, providing easy access to London, Reading, and the rest of the country.

When it comes to leisure and entertainment, the area has plenty to offer, and is one of the region's most popular with visitors. Highlights include the historic Burnham Beeches woods, Black Park Country Park, and Windsor Great Park on the outskirts of the region, all of which offer excellent walking and cycling trails for all ages. For families, there are activities such as canoeing and boating in the area, and a variety of themed restaurants, pubs, and nightlife locations in and around Slough.

Education-wise, there are several reputable schools and colleges in the area, including Slough and Eton Church of England Business and Enterprise College, Windsor Girls' School, and St. Bernard's Catholic Grammar School, to name a few.

All in all, the SL6 postcode offers a great variety of activities, attractions, and services, making it an ideal place to live in. From the ancient monuments to modern amenities, there is something to suit all tastes in this bustling district.


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Demographics

UNEMPLOYMENT

  • 91%WORKING
  • 9%UNEMPLOYED

9% of people in SL6 are either unemployed or full time students. The average UK unemployment rate is currently 4%.

SOCIAL GRADES

  • 38%AB
  • 48%C2/C2
  • 14%DE

According to census records, 38% of people here have a social grade of AB (highest), compared to the national average of 27%.

ETHNICITY

  • 77%WHITE
  • 23%NON-WHITE

77% of people class themselves as 'white', compared to a national UK average of 81.9%.

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SL6Buckinghamshire

Buckinghamshire

The county of Buckinghamshire

SL6 is located in the county of Buckinghamshire, in England.

Buckinghamshire has a total population of 799,200, making it the 30th largest county in the UK.

Buckinghamshire has a total area of 723 square miles, and a population density of 426 people per square kilometre. For comparison, Greater London has a density of 5,618 people/km2.

Buckinghamshire Postal Town Map
Outward CodeSL6
Postal TownSlough
MSOA NameSouth Bucks 006
LSOA NameSouth Bucks 006D
CountyBuckinghamshire
RegionBuckinghamshire
CountryEngland
Local AuthoritySouth Bucks
Area ClassificationUrban with Significant Rural (rural including hub towns 26-49%)

SL6 Electoral Wards

The postal region of SL6, includes the local towns, villages, electoral wards and stations of:


Altmore
Applehouse Hill
Beenham's Heath
Berghers Hill
Bigfrith
Bisham
Bockmer End
Bourne End
Boveney
Bovingdon Green
Boyn Hill
Bray
Bray Wick
Braywoodside
Burchett's Green
Burnham
Cold Harbour
Cookham
Cookham Dean
Cookham Rise
Cores End
Cox Green
Danesfield
Dorney
Dorney Reach
Fifield
Fishery
Furze Platt
Hawks Hill
Hedsor
Highway
Holloway
Holyport
Hurley
Hurley Bottom
Kiln Green
Knowl Hill
Lake End
Lent
Lent Rise
Littlefield Green
Littlewick Green
Lower Woodend
Maidenhead
Maidenhead Court
Marlow
Marlow Common
Moneyrow Green
North Town
Oakley Green
Paley Street
Pinkneys Green
Rose Hill
Stubbings
Stud Green
Taplow
Temple
Tittle Row
Touchen-end
Waltham St Lawrence
Warren Row
West End
White Waltham
Widmoor
Wooburn
Woodburn Common
Woodlands Park
Woolley Green
Browse Postcodes in SL6

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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'.

Your views ofSL6

P J , Slough

Friday, March 18, 2022

I live in SL2, but can confidently tell you that SL6 is not in Buckinghamshire but in Berkshire and the local authority is Royal Borough of Windsor & Maidenhead, not the now obsolete South Bucks. It covers the Maidenhead part of the Royal Borough.


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