Postcode report
SL3 8AH Area Guide - Crime, Schools & Is It a Good Place to Live?
About SL3 8AH: area rating, property, schools and local change
SL3 8AH is a postcode in Colnbrook & Poyle, Slough, South East, England. This postcode area guide brings together crime, schools, demographics, property prices, planning applications, HMO licences and roadworks near SL3 8AH, then scores the surrounding small area 66/100 - top 26% nationally across 8 matched LocaleIQ domains.
The strongest signals around SL3 8AH 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 SL3 8AH is based on Buckinghamshire 067 Census 2021. It covers 10,811 residents, 609 people per square kilometre. The median age is around 41, helping show whether the area skews younger, family-sized or older. Housing tenure is 69% owner-occupied, 15% privately rented, 14% 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 SL3 8AH, LocaleIQ uses Land Registry sold-price evidence for the SL3 postcode district. The latest median sold price is £338k from 106 rolling sales. The Property tab separates flats, terraced, semi-detached and detached homes where enough sales exist.
Families checking schools near SL3 8AH can compare 7 state schools within one mile, including 7 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 12 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 SL3 8AH 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 SL3 8AH is tracked through nearby planning permissions, HMO licensing and roadworks. This report currently shows 9 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 SL3 8AH
Is SL3 8AH a good area to live?
LocaleIQ scores the surrounding small area 66/100 (top 26% 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 SL3 8AH?
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 SL3 8AH?
7 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 SL3 8AH?
LocaleIQ currently matches 12 nearby child-friendly activities. The Kids & Clubs tab lists venue, distance, age range and provider links where available.
What demographics are available for SL3 8AH?
LocaleIQ matched SL3 8AH to a Census 2021 geography. Figures describe the surrounding statistical area, not individual households.
What are typical property prices in SL3 8AH?
The latest median sold price is £338k based on 106 Land Registry sales. The Property tab breaks down by property type and shows the recent trend.
Is there much building or roadworks around SL3 8AH?
LocaleIQ currently shows 9 roadworks records in this report. Open the Planning tab for individual records; large council source datasets may contain more records than the displayed list.