Postcode report
SL1 8PE Area Guide - Crime, Schools & Is It a Good Place to Live?
About SL1 8PE: area rating, property, schools and local change
SL1 8PE is a postcode in Burnham, Buckinghamshire, South East, England. This postcode area guide brings together crime, schools, demographics, property prices, planning applications, HMO licences and roadworks near SL1 8PE, then scores the surrounding small area 75/100 - top 10% nationally across 8 matched LocaleIQ domains.
The strongest signals around SL1 8PE are health and local prosperity, while housing is the main area to examine before moving, renting or buying here. LocaleIQ uses these local signals as a practical area rating rather than a single raw statistic, so read the score alongside the detailed map layers and source records.
The demographic profile for SL1 8PE is based on Buckinghamshire 060 Census 2021. It covers 5,919 residents, 1,163 people per square kilometre. The median age is around 47, helping show whether the area skews younger, family-sized or older. Housing tenure is 72% owner-occupied, 19% privately rented, 9% social rented, useful context for renters, buyers and landlords comparing the local property market. On the official England neighbourhood wellbeing index the area ranks in decile 9/10.
For property prices near SL1 8PE, LocaleIQ uses Land Registry sold-price evidence for the SL1 postcode district. The latest median sold price is £450k from 25 rolling sales, up 9.8% month-on-month. The Property tab separates flats, terraced, semi-detached and detached homes where enough sales exist.
Families checking schools near SL1 8PE can compare 1 state schools within one mile, including 1 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted or the equivalent inspectorate. The Schools tab adds phase, school type, distance, rating and a dedicated school map so the education context is easier to judge.
For safety, the Crime tab breaks down recorded crime near SL1 8PE by category and map position. Crime trend is flat or improving month on month. Use it with the LocaleIQ safety score because police data can lag and does not capture every local issue.
Local change around SL1 8PE is tracked through nearby planning permissions, HMO licensing and roadworks. This report currently shows 1 street-disruption record in the Planning tab, with dates, distance and source links. Large council source datasets may contain more records than the displayed list.
FAQ
Common questions about SL1 8PE
Is SL1 8PE a good area to live?
LocaleIQ scores the surrounding small area 75/100 (top 10% nationally). The report combines local records with wider official context, so use it as a decision aid rather than a single verdict.
What is crime like near SL1 8PE?
Crime trend is flat or improving month on month. Crime data can lag real events; check the Crime tab for source labels and proxy notes.
What schools are near SL1 8PE?
1 open state schools are matched within 1 mile. The Schools tab lists distance, phase and rating where available.
What demographics are available for SL1 8PE?
LocaleIQ matched SL1 8PE to a Census 2021 geography. Figures describe the surrounding statistical area, not individual households.
What are typical property prices in SL1 8PE?
The latest median sold price is £450k based on 25 Land Registry sales. The Property tab breaks down by property type and shows the recent trend.
Is there much building or roadworks around SL1 8PE?
LocaleIQ currently shows 1 roadworks record in this report. Open the Planning tab for individual records; large council source datasets may contain more records than the displayed list.