Postcode report
Is SL2 4AD a Good Place to Live? Crime, Schools & Area Insights
About SL2 4AD: area rating, property, schools and local change
SL2 4AD is a postcode in Farnhams & Stoke Poges, Buckinghamshire, South East, England. This postcode area guide brings together crime, schools, demographics, property prices, planning applications, HMO licences and roadworks near SL2 4AD, then scores the surrounding small area 77/100 - top 7% nationally across 8 matched LocaleIQ domains.
The strongest signals around SL2 4AD 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 SL2 4AD is based on Buckinghamshire 064 Census 2021. It covers 8,888 residents, 369 people per square kilometre. The median age is around 46, helping show whether the area skews younger, family-sized or older. Housing tenure is 76% owner-occupied, 14% 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 10/10.
For property prices near SL2 4AD, LocaleIQ uses Land Registry sold-price evidence for the SL2 postcode district. The latest median sold price is £480k from 39 rolling sales. The Property tab separates flats, terraced, semi-detached and detached homes where enough sales exist.
Families checking schools near SL2 4AD can compare 2 state schools within one mile, including 2 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 lists 5 nearby child-friendly activities by type, with age range, venue, distance and provider links where available.
For safety, the Crime tab breaks down recorded crime near SL2 4AD 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 4AD is tracked through nearby planning permissions, HMO licensing and roadworks. This report currently shows 1 HMO licence, 14 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 4AD
Is SL2 4AD a good area to live?
LocaleIQ scores the surrounding small area 77/100 (top 7% 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 4AD?
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 4AD?
2 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 4AD?
LocaleIQ currently matches 5 nearby child-friendly activities. The Kids & Clubs tab lists venue, distance, age range and provider links where available.
What demographics are available for SL2 4AD?
LocaleIQ matched SL2 4AD to a Census 2021 geography. Figures describe the surrounding statistical area, not individual households.
What are typical property prices in SL2 4AD?
The latest median sold price is £480k based on 39 Land Registry sales. The Property tab breaks down by property type and shows the recent trend.
Is there much building or roadworks around SL2 4AD?
LocaleIQ currently shows 1 HMO licence, 14 roadworks records in this report. Open the Planning tab for individual records; large council source datasets may contain more records than the displayed list.