Postcode SL5 8BA is located in an urban city, within the Swinley Forest ward of Bracknell Forest in the South East region, and forms part of the Chavey Down & North Ascot West area. It has very low deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 39.0 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Chavey Down & North Ascot West is £75,250 per year. The nearest station is Martins Heron located about 0.7 miles away. There are no primary and no secondary schools in the area.
Chavey Down & North Ascot West has a very low level of deprivation, ranked at position 28,504 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the bottom 13% least deprived areas in England.
Chavey Down & North Ascot West has a low crime rate, with approximately 39.0 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 0.0% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 4.8% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Chavey Down & North Ascot West is £75,250 per year.
Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 62 ft away from SL5 8BA.
Chavey Down & North Ascot West near SL5 8BA has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Martins Heron located about 0.7 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.7 mi | Martins Heron | N/A | Walking directions to Martins Heron |
Based on 135 recent sales, the median property price is £380,000 in Swinley Forest area, with individual transactions ranging from £132,000 up to £4,180,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 32 | £618,750 |
| Flats | 8 | £200,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 27 | £410,000 |
| Terraced | 68 | £353,500 |
10 year median price trend in Swinley Forest
In the SL5 8BA postcode area, located within Chavey Down & North Ascot West, there are 0 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.
| Distance | Phase | Name | Type | Rating | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Not applicable | LVS Ascot | Other independent school | N/A | |
| 0.2 mi | Not applicable | Heathfield School | Other independent school | N/A |
Annual council tax rates for Bracknell Forest district (2025-26).
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for SL5 8BA, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Patrick Smith
Swinley Forest - Elected 4 May 2023
Sophie Louise Forster
Swinley Forest - Elected 4 May 2023
Joshua Reynolds
Maidenhead - Elected 4 Jul 2024
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.