Postcode report
Is SL6 8HD a Good Place to Live? Crime, Schools & Area Insights
About SL6 8HD: area rating, property, schools and local change
SL6 8HD is a postcode in St Mary's, Windsor and Maidenhead, South East, England. This postcode area guide brings together crime, schools, demographics, property prices, planning applications, HMO licences and roadworks near SL6 8HD, then scores the surrounding small area 80/100 - top 3% nationally across 8 matched LocaleIQ domains.
The strongest signals around SL6 8HD 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 SL6 8HD is based on Windsor and Maidenhead 004 Census 2021. It covers 9,312 residents, 1,769 people per square kilometre. The median age is around 43, helping show whether the area skews younger, family-sized or older. Housing tenure is 73% owner-occupied, 24% privately rented, 3% 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 SL6 8HD, LocaleIQ uses Land Registry sold-price evidence for the SL6 postcode district. The latest median sold price is £465k from 89 rolling sales, up 3.3% month-on-month. The Property tab separates flats, terraced, semi-detached and detached homes where enough sales exist.
Families checking schools near SL6 8HD can compare 5 state schools within one mile, including 5 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 2 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 SL6 8HD by category and map position. Crime pressure is running hotter than the previous month. Use it with the LocaleIQ safety score because police data can lag and does not capture every local issue.
Local change around SL6 8HD is tracked through nearby planning permissions, HMO licensing and roadworks. This report currently shows 2 HMO licences, 8 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 SL6 8HD
Is SL6 8HD a good area to live?
LocaleIQ scores the surrounding small area 80/100 (top 3% 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 SL6 8HD?
Crime pressure is running hotter than the previous month. Crime data can lag real events; check the Crime tab for source labels and proxy notes.
What schools are near SL6 8HD?
5 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 SL6 8HD?
LocaleIQ currently matches 2 nearby child-friendly activities. The Kids & Clubs tab lists venue, distance, age range and provider links where available.
What demographics are available for SL6 8HD?
LocaleIQ matched SL6 8HD to a Census 2021 geography. Figures describe the surrounding statistical area, not individual households.
What are typical property prices in SL6 8HD?
The latest median sold price is £465k based on 89 Land Registry sales. The Property tab breaks down by property type and shows the recent trend.
Is there much building or roadworks around SL6 8HD?
LocaleIQ currently shows 2 HMO licences, 8 roadworks records in this report. Open the Planning tab for individual records; large council source datasets may contain more records than the displayed list.