SL8 postcode: what it's like to live there
The SL8 district covers Bourne End, Marlow Bottom, Cookham. House prices, schools, crime and commuting, from the 4 neighbourhoods it covers.
House prices in SL8
Typical sale prices over the latest 12 months by type of home (HM Land Registry), across the district's neighbourhoods.
Commuting
Typical door-to-door times from SL8 at the morning rush: getting to the station, the train leaving between 07:00 and 08:45 with the wait included, and the walk at the end. Follow a link for the best places to live for that commute.
- Reading: 51 min by train, door to door
- London Paddington: 61 min by train, door to door
Primary schools in SL8
- Claytons Primary School · SL8 5NS · Good (2023) · Bottom 3% in England
Secondary schools in SL8
- E-Act Bourne End Academy · SL8 5BW · Good (2022) · Bottom 19% in England
Nurseries and pre-schools in SL8
- New Beginnings Nursery · SL8 5BQ · Good (Ofsted)
- The Bourne End Day Nursery and Pre-School · SL8 5AE · Good (Ofsted)
- Abbotsbrook Pre-School · SL8 5PQ · Good (Ofsted)
Neighbourhoods in SL8
Each neighbourhood's share of the district's postcodes. Open one for its prices, recent sales, crime, people and more.
| Neighbourhood | Share of SL8 | Typical home | Crime | Walk to a Good+ primary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bourne End | 85% | £565k | Very low | 12 min |
| Marlow Bottom, Danesfield & Well End | 14% | £812k | Very low | 13 min |
Questions
Where is the SL8 postcode?
SL8 covers 4 neighbourhoods in Bourne End, Marlow Bottom, Cookham, with 264 homes' and businesses' postcodes in use.
How much are houses in SL8?
The typical home price across SL8's neighbourhoods is £565k, against £300k for England.
What are the schools in SL8?
1 primary and 1 secondary state schools have a SL8 postcode.
How long is the commute from SL8?
Door to door by train at the morning rush: Reading 51 minutes; London Paddington 61 minutes.