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SL8

BOURNE END

Berkshire, South East, England

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SL8 encompasses BOURNE END and its surrounding areas in Berkshire, South East.

Avg price £787,564
1yr change ▲ 27.2%
Crime 90% below avg
Schools 0 Outstanding
Updated 2026-03
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Average House Price

£787,564

▲ 27.2% vs last year

This area National avg £287K

174% above national avg

Crime Rate

8.1/1,000

This area National avg 81.3/1,000

90% below national avg

Schools (Ofsted)

3 schools

Broadband Speed

302 Mbps

Property Prices in SL8

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data

The average property price in SL8 is £787,564, which is 34% above the Berkshire average of £585,928.

Properties in SL8 cost 174.4% more than the England and Wales average of £287,000.

House prices in SL8 have risen 27.2% over the past 12 months and risen 0.0% over five years.

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Average Price by Property Type

Type Average Price Sales (12m)
Detached £1,040,001 101
Semi-detached £578,770 79
Terraced £499,535 46
Flat £363,050 75
All types £787,564 315

5-Year Price History

£652K £712K £773K £833K £894K 2023 2024 2025

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Crime & Safety in SL8

Source: data.police.uk (rolling 12 months)

With 8.1 recorded crimes per 1,000 residents, SL8 has a crime rate well 90% below the national average of 81.3 per 1,000.

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Crime by Type vs National Average

Violent crime
3.7 per 1,000 (avg: 22.1 per 1,000)
Burglary
0.4 per 1,000 (avg: 6.8 per 1,000)
Vehicle crime
0.4 per 1,000 (avg: 8.4 per 1,000)
Antisocial behaviour
0.4 per 1,000 (avg: 16.2 per 1,000)
Other theft
0.9 per 1,000 (avg: 9.5 per 1,000)
This area
National average

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Schools in SL8

Source: DfE Get Information About Schools / Ofsted

SL8 has 3 schools within or near its boundaries, including 2 rated Good by Ofsted.

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Nearest Schools

School Type Ofsted Distance
Claytons Primary School Primary Good mi
Westfield School Other Not inspected mi
E-Act Bourne End Academy Secondary Good mi

0

Outstanding

2

Good

0

Requires improvement

0

Inadequate

Demographics

Source: ONS Census 2021

158,943

Population

62

Median Age

33%

Owner-Occupied

76%

Economically Active

Tenure Type

Owner-occupied
33.0%
Private rent
18.0%
Social rent
13.0%

Broadband & Connectivity

Source: Ofcom Connected Nations

Average broadband download speeds in SL8 are 302.0 Mbps, with 99% of premises having access to superfast broadband and 90% with full fibre (FTTP) connectivity.

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302.0 Mbps

Avg Download

54.0 Mbps

Avg Upload

99%

Superfast Coverage

82%

Ultrafast Coverage

0%

Full Fibre (FTTP)

Council Tax

Source: Valuation Office Agency

Council tax in SL8 is collected by Slough Council. The Band D rate is £2,370/year.

Band A
8.0%
Band B
14.0%
Band C
25.0%
Band D
22.0%
Band E
16.0%
Band F
9.0%
Band G
5.0%
Band H
1.0%

Area Summary

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SL8 — BOURNE END

Area Summary

SL8 (BOURNE END) offers above-average property prices (£787,564, 174% above national average), low crime (90% below national average), 3 nearby schools, and excellent broadband (302 Mbps average).

Prices

Above avg

Safety

Low crime

Schools

Weak

Broadband

Good

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Frequently Asked Questions about SL8 BOURNE END

What is the average house price in SL8 BOURNE END?
The average house price in SL8 (BOURNE END) is £787,564, based on 315 residential sales in the past 12 months. This is 174% above the national average of £287,000. Prices have risen by 27.2% over the past year.
Is SL8 BOURNE END a safe area to live?
Crime in SL8 is significantly below the national average (8.1 crimes per 1,000 residents vs the national average of 81.3). The most common crime types recorded are violent crime (3.7 per 1,000) and antisocial behaviour (0.4 per 1,000). Crime figures are sourced from data.police.uk rolling 12-month data.
What is the population of SL8 BOURNE END?
The population of SL8 (BOURNE END) is approximately 158,943 (ONS Census 2021). The median age is 62 years. 33% of homes are owner-occupied, 18% are privately rented, and 13% are social housing.
How fast is broadband in SL8?
The average broadband download speed in SL8 is 302 Mbps. Superfast broadband (30 Mbps+) is available to 99% of premises, ultrafast to 82%, and full-fibre (FTTP) to 0%. Source: Ofcom Connected Nations.
What are schools like in SL8 BOURNE END?
There are 3 schools in or near SL8. 67% are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted — 0 Outstanding and 2 Good. None require improvement.

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