Postcode report
Is SL2 2BE a Good Place to Live? Crime, Schools & Area Insights
About SL2 2BE: area rating, property, schools and local change
SL2 2BE is a postcode in Britwell, Slough, South East, England. This postcode area guide brings together crime, schools, demographics, property prices, planning applications, HMO licences and roadworks near SL2 2BE, then scores the surrounding small area 36/100 - bottom 15% nationally across 8 matched LocaleIQ domains.
The strongest signals around SL2 2BE are jobs and property market signals, while local prosperity 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 SL2 2BE is based on Slough 001 Census 2021. It covers 10,917 residents, 6,348 people per square kilometre. The median age is around 34, helping show whether the area skews younger, family-sized or older. Housing tenure is 47% owner-occupied, 13% privately rented, 39% 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 2/10.
For property prices near SL2 2BE, LocaleIQ uses Land Registry sold-price evidence for the SL2 postcode district. The latest median sold price is £480k from 54 rolling sales. The Property tab separates flats, terraced, semi-detached and detached homes where enough sales exist.
Families checking schools near SL2 2BE can compare 10 state schools within one mile, including 8 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.
The Kids & Clubs tab adds 7 nearby child-friendly activities from open activity feeds, including 5 records marked free and 7 with booking links where the source provides them.
For safety, the Crime tab breaks down recorded crime near SL2 2BE 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 SL2 2BE is tracked through nearby planning permissions, HMO licensing and roadworks. This report currently shows 2 HMO licences, 24 street-disruption records 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 SL2 2BE
Is SL2 2BE a good area to live?
LocaleIQ scores the surrounding small area 36/100 (bottom 15% 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 SL2 2BE?
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 SL2 2BE?
10 open state schools are matched within 1 mile. The Schools tab lists distance, phase and rating where available.
Are there kids clubs or activities near SL2 2BE?
LocaleIQ currently matches 7 nearby child-friendly activities from open activity feeds. The Kids & Clubs tab lists venue, distance, age range, price and booking links where available.
What demographics are available for SL2 2BE?
LocaleIQ matched SL2 2BE to a Census 2021 geography. Figures describe the surrounding statistical area, not individual households.
What are typical property prices in SL2 2BE?
The latest median sold price is £480k based on 54 Land Registry sales. The Property tab breaks down by property type and shows the recent trend.
Is there much building or roadworks around SL2 2BE?
LocaleIQ currently shows 2 HMO licences, 24 roadworks records in this report. Open the Planning tab for individual records; large council source datasets may contain more records than the displayed list.