SL5 Postcode District
SL5 is the Postcode District for Ascot in Berkshire
The SL5 postcode district is located in the SL Slough postal area, SL5 has a population of 24,782 residents according to the 2021 England and Wales Census..
The area of the district is 15.66 square miles (40.55 square kilometres or 10,020.65 acres).
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District overview
The primary settlement in the SL5 postcode district is Ascot, which is located in the county of Berkshire. Other significant settlements in the district include Sunningdale and Sunninghill, both also located in Berkshire. The post town associated with this district is Ascot.
There are 5 postcode sectors within the district. Here's a breakdown:
The sector SL5 0, covers Ascot and Sunningdale in Berkshire.
The sector SL5 5 is non-geographic. It's often designated for PO Boxes, large organisations, or special services.
The sector SL5 7, covers Ascot in Berkshire.
The sector SL5 8, covers Ascot in Berkshire.
The sector SL5 9, covers Ascot in Berkshire.
The post town for this district is ASCOT.
When it comes to local government, postal geography often disregards political borders. However, this district intersects the following councils: the district mostly encompasses the Windsor and Maidenhead (B) (673 postal codes), followed by the Bracknell Forest (B) area (202 postal codes), followed by the Runnymede District (B) area (8 postal codes), and finally, the Surrey Heath District (B) area (5 postal codes).
Postcode sectors and neighbouring districts
Nearest towns
To help place the district geographically, here are nearby towns and their approximate direction from the district centre.
| Town | Distance (miles) | Direction |
|---|---|---|
| Bracknell | 3.87 | WNW |
| Egham | 5.29 | ENE |
| Camberley | 5.68 | SW |
| Windsor | 5.69 | NNE |
| Crowthorne | 6.10 | WSW |
| Eton | 6.33 | NNE |
| Staines-upon-Thames | 6.89 | ENE |
| Chertsey | 6.99 | E |
| Frimley | 7.02 | SSW |
| Blackwater | 7.14 | SW |
| Sandhurst | 7.24 | SW |
| Wokingham | 7.31 | W |
| Woking | 7.53 | SE |
| Addlestone | 7.77 | ESE |
| Slough | 7.83 | NNE |
| Yateley | 8.03 | WSW |
| Maidenhead | 8.51 | NNW |
| Farnborough | 8.82 | SSW |
| Ashford | 8.95 | ENE |
| Weybridge | 9.14 | ESE |
Postcode information
Total geographical postcodes: 1,461
| Location | Post Town | Sector | Number of postcodes |
|---|---|---|---|
| ASCOT | ASCOT | SL5 9 | 215 |
| ASCOT | ASCOT | SL5 8 | 212 |
| ASCOT | ASCOT | SL5 7 | 207 |
| ASCOT | ASCOT | SL5 8 | 149 |
| ASCOT | ASCOT | SL5 0 | 131 |
| ASCOT | ASCOT | SL5 9 | 91 |
| ASCOT | ASCOT | SL5 7 | 51 |
| ASCOT | ASCOT | SL5 9 | 43 |
| ASCOT | ASCOT | SL5 0 | 42 |
| ASCOT | ASCOT | SL5 0 | 41 |
| Sunningdale | ASCOT | SL5 0 | 33 |
| Sunningdale | ASCOT | SL5 0 | 33 |
| Sunningdale | ASCOT | SL5 0 | 28 |
| ASCOT | ASCOT | SL5 9 | 25 |
| ASCOT | ASCOT | SL5 7 | 13 |
| ASCOT | ASCOT | SL5 0 | 11 |
| ASCOT | ASCOT | SL5 8 | 11 |
| ASCOT | ASCOT | SL5 9 | 10 |
| Sunningdale | ASCOT | SL5 9 | 10 |
| Sunningdale | ASCOT | SL5 9 | 9 |
| Sunninghill | ASCOT | SL5 9 | 9 |
| Sunninghill | ASCOT | SL5 9 | 9 |
| ASCOT | ASCOT | SL5 7 | 8 |
| Sunningdale | ASCOT | SL5 9 | 8 |
| Sunninghill | ASCOT | SL5 7 | 7 |
| Sunninghill | ASCOT | SL5 0 | 7 |
| Sunningdale | ASCOT | SL5 0 | 6 |
| Sunningdale | ASCOT | SL5 9 | 4 |
| ASCOT | ASCOT | SL5 0 | 4 |
| ASCOT | ASCOT | SL5 7 | 3 |
| Sunninghill | ASCOT | SL5 0 | 3 |
| ASCOT | ASCOT | SL5 8 | 2 |
| Chavey Down | ASCOT | SL5 8 | 2 |
| ASCOT | ASCOT | SL5 9 | 2 |
| ASCOT | ASCOT | SL5 9 | 2 |
| North Ascot | ASCOT | SL5 8 | 2 |
| South Ascot | ASCOT | SL5 9 | 2 |
| South Ascot | ASCOT | SL5 9 | 2 |
| Sunninghill | ASCOT | SL5 7 | 2 |
| ASCOT | ASCOT | SL5 8 | 2 |
| Sunningdale | ASCOT | SL5 9 | 1 |
| Chavey Down | ASCOT | SL5 8 | 1 |
| Sunningdale | ASCOT | SL5 9 | 1 |
| Sunninghill | ASCOT | SL5 7 | 1 |
| Sunningdale | ASCOT | SL5 0 | 1 |
| ASCOT | ASCOT | SL5 0 | 1 |
| North Ascot | ASCOT | SL5 8 | 1 |
| Sunningdale | ASCOT | SL5 0 | 1 |
| ASCOT | ASCOT | SL5 8 | 1 |
| North Ascot | ASCOT | SL5 8 | 1 |
Street list for SL5
Crime overview
Top streets by recorded crime
| Street | Crime count |
|---|---|
| HIGH STREET A329 | 111 |
| HIGH STREET A329 | 111 |
| CEDAR DRIVE | 80 |
| QUEENS PLACE | 79 |
| COURSE ROAD | 66 |
| HIGHCLERE | 48 |
| HIGHCLERE | 48 |
| HIGHCLERE | 48 |
| PARK DRIVE | 48 |
| OLIVER ROAD | 41 |
Most common crime types
| Crime type | Count |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 1072 |
| Other theft | 227 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 225 |
| Public order | 198 |
| Burglary | 195 |
| Vehicle crime | 160 |
| Shoplifting | 120 |
| Drugs | 62 |
| Other crime | 62 |
| Theft from the person | 22 |
| Robbery | 16 |
| Bicycle theft | 12 |
| Possession of weapons | 11 |
Retail and shopping
| Street | Town | Locality | Number of shops | Central postcode | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| HIGH STREET | ASCOT | SUNNINGHILL | 47 | SL5 9NF | View map |
| HIGH STREET | ASCOT | 45 | SL5 7HG | View map | |
| LONDON ROAD | ASCOT | SUNNINGDALE | 28 | SL5 0DH | View map |
| CHOBHAM ROAD | ASCOT | SUNNINGDALE | 20 | SL5 0DU | View map |
| BROCKENHURST ROAD | ASCOT | 17 | SL5 9DL | View map | |
| FERNBANK ROAD | ASCOT | 8 | SL5 8JR | View map | |
| SILWOOD ROAD | ASCOT | 7 | SL5 0PY | View map | |
| WARREN ROW | ASCOT | 6 | SL5 8HN | View map |
Schools in the district
Holy Trinity CofE Primary School, Sunningdale
Phase: Primary
Address:
Church Road , Sunningdale , Ascot
Postcode: SL5 0NJ
Headteacher: Mrs Jo Griffith (Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Good
St Michael's CofE Primary School, Sunninghill
Phase: Primary
Address:
School Road , Sunninghill , Ascot
Postcode: SL5 7AD
Headteacher: Mr Matthew Thompson (Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Good
Cheapside CofE Primary School
Phase: Primary
Address:
Watersplash Lane , Cheapside , Ascot
Postcode: SL5 7QJ
Headteacher: Mrs Kate Searle (Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Good
Ascot Heath Primary School
Phase: Primary
Address:
Rhododendron Walk , New Road , Ascot
Postcode: SL5 8PN
Headteacher: Mrs Rachel Bradley (Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Good
Ascot Heath Church of England Junior School
Phase: Primary
Address:
Rhododendron Walk , Ascot
Postcode: SL5 8PN
Headteacher: Mrs Catherine Bates (Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Requires improvement
South Ascot Village Primary School
Phase: Primary
Address:
All Souls Road , Ascot
Postcode: SL5 9EA
Headteacher: Miss Kate Rimell (Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Good
St Francis Catholic Primary School, South Ascot
Phase: Primary
Address:
Coronation Road , Ascot
Postcode: SL5 9HG
Headteacher: Mrs Jane Gow (Head Teacher)
Ofsted rating: Outstanding
Heathermount School
Phase: Not applicable
Address:
Devenish Road , Ascot
Postcode: SL5 9PG
Headteacher: Mr David Stewart (Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Good
Charters School
Phase: Secondary
Address:
Charters Road , Sunningdale , Ascot
Postcode: SL5 9QY
Headteacher: Mr R Pilgrim (Co-Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Outstanding
Charters School
Phase: Secondary
Address:
Charters Road , Sunningdale , Ascot
Postcode: SL5 9QY
Headteacher: Mr John Fletcher (Co-Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Good
Healthcare services
| # | Name | Address | Type | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ascot Dental Surgery | NEW ROAD, ASCOT, BERKSHIRE, SL5 8QB | GENERAL DENTAL PRACTICE | No contact details listed |
| 2 | The Sunninghill Dental Surgery | 48 HIGH STREET, SUNNINGHILL, ASCOT, BERKSHIRE, SL5 9NF | GENERAL DENTAL PRACTICE | No contact details listed |
| 3 | Mcveigh Dental Care | 38 UPPER VILLAGE ROAD, ASCOT, BERKSHIRE, SL5 7AQ | GENERAL DENTAL PRACTICE | No contact details listed |
| 4 | Ascot Dental Practice | 13 LONDON ROAD, ASCOT, BERKSHIRE, SL5 7EN | GENERAL DENTAL PRACTICE | No contact details listed |
| 5 | J M Frankel And Associates | 7 HERMITAGE PARADE, HIGH STREET, ASCOT, BERKSHIRE, SL5 7HE | GENERAL DENTAL PRACTICE | No contact details listed |
| 6 | Sunningdale Dental Practice | STATION CHAMBERS, 105 LONDON ROAD, SUNNINGDALE, ASCOT, BERKSHIRE, SL5 0EP | GENERAL DENTAL PRACTICE | No contact details listed |
Data accessed from NHS Digital and updated monthly.
| # | Name | Address | Type | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kings Corner Surgery | KINGS ROAD, SUNNINGHILL, ASCOT, BERKSHIRE, SL5 0AE | GP PRACTICE | Call 01344 623181 |
| 2 | Magnolia House Surgery | MAGNOLIA HOUSE, STATION RD, SUNNINGDALE, ASCOT, BERKSHIRE, SL5 0QJ | GP PRACTICE | Call 01344 637800 |
| 3 | Green Meadows Surgery | BROOK HOUSE, HEATHERWOOD HOSPITAL, BROOK AVENUE, ASCOT, BERKSHIRE, SL5 7GB | GP PRACTICE | Call 01344 621627 |
| 4 | Ascot Medical Centre | BROOK HOUSE, HEATHERWOOD HOSPITAL, BROOK AVENUE, ASCOT, BERKSHIRE, SL5 7GB | GP PRACTICE | Call 01344 874011 |
| 5 | The Surgery | ST MARY'S SCHOOL, ST MARY'S ROAD, ASCOT, BERKSHIRE, SL5 9JF | BRANCH SURGERY | No contact details listed |
| 6 | Ascot Medical Centre | GATE 3, HEATHERWOOD HOSPITAL, LONDON ROAD, ASCOT, BERKSHIRE, SL5 8AA | BRANCH SURGERY | No contact details listed |
Data accessed from NHS Digital and updated monthly.
| # | Name | Address | Type | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | David Pharmacy | 24 NEW ROAD, ASCOT, BERKSHIRE, SL5 8QQ | PHARMACY | Call 01344 882399 |
| 2 | Ascot Pharmacy | 17 BROCKENHURST ROAD, ASCOT, BERKSHIRE, SL5 9DJ | PHARMACY | Call 01344 622818 |
| 3 | Boots | MARTIN PHARMACY, 23 HIGH STREET, ASCOT, BERKSHIRE, SL5 7HG | PHARMACY | Call 01344 623236 |
| 4 | Day Lewis Pharmacy | 58 HIGH STREET, SUNNINGHILL, ASCOT, BERKSHIRE, SL5 9NF | PHARMACY | Call 01344 620707 |
| 5 | Sunningdale Pharmacy | 43 CHOBHAM ROAD, SUNNINGDALE, ASCOT, SL5 0DS | PHARMACY | Call 01344 620748 |
Data accessed from NHS Digital and updated monthly.
| # | Name | Address | Type | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Boots Opticians (ascot) | 61 HIGH STREET, ASCOT, BERKSHIRE, SL5 7HP | OPTICAL SITE | No contact details listed |
| 2 | Alton Murphy & Leanne Murphy Optometrists Ltd (mold) | 7 HIGH STREET, SUNNINGHILL, ASCOT, BERKSHIRE, SL5 9NQ | OPTICAL SITE | No contact details listed |
| 3 | Norman Prince Ascot Ltd | 1 HERMITAGE PARADE, HIGH STREET, ASCOT, SL5 7HE | OPTICAL SITE | No contact details listed |
| 4 | Bayfields Opticians Sunninghill And Ascot | 7 HIGH STREET, SUNNINGHILL, ASCOT, SL5 9NQ | OPTICAL SITE | No contact details listed |
Data accessed from NHS Digital and updated monthly.
Property and housing
Yearly house price averages for the district
| Type of property | 2025 average | 2025 sales | 2024 average | 2024 sales | 2023 average | 2023 sales | 2022 average | 2022 sales |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | £1,481,515 | 122 | £1,478,508 | 149 | £1,406,244 | 170 | £1,536,872 | 180 |
| Semi-detached | £592,271 | 95 | £682,728 | 109 | £657,264 | 74 | £627,480 | 84 |
| Terraced | £536,647 | 58 | £636,616 | 73 | £675,455 | 82 | £587,838 | 71 |
| Flats | £629,748 | 91 | £623,647 | 141 | £538,415 | 101 | £633,572 | 156 |
Transport and connectivity
Stations in the district
Sunningdale
CRS Code: SNG
Operator: SW
Line: Waterloo to Reading Line (Windsor Lines)
Company: South Western Railway
Ascot (Berks)
CRS Code: ACT
Operator: SW
Line: Ascot to Guildford Line|Waterloo to Reading Line (Windsor Lines)
Company: South Western Railway
Accessible motorway junctions
M3 J3
Average Driving Time from within the district: 6.88
Average Driving Distance: 4.55
Number of Postcodes that can access the Motorway Junction: 880
M3 J4A
Average Driving Time from within the district: 9.53
Average Driving Distance: 8.83
Number of Postcodes that can access the Motorway Junction: 2
M3 J4
Average Driving Time from within the district: 9.84
Average Driving Distance: 8.32
Number of Postcodes that can access the Motorway Junction: 104
M25 J13
Average Driving Time from within the district: 10.02
Average Driving Distance: 7.01
Number of Postcodes that can access the Motorway Junction: 572
M4 J10
Average Driving Time from within the district: 10.52
Average Driving Distance: 7.74
Number of Postcodes that can access the Motorway Junction: 97
M4 J6
Average Driving Time from within the district: 10.92
Average Driving Distance: 7.21
Number of Postcodes that can access the Motorway Junction: 200
M4 J7
Average Driving Time from within the district: 11.83
Average Driving Distance: 8.83
Number of Postcodes that can access the Motorway Junction: 17
M25 J11
Average Driving Time from within the district: 11.91
Average Driving Distance: 8.21
Number of Postcodes that can access the Motorway Junction: 432
M25 J12
Average Driving Time from within the district: 12.56
Average Driving Distance: 10.18
Number of Postcodes that can access the Motorway Junction: 677
M3 J2
Average Driving Time from within the district: 12.76
Average Driving Distance: 10.46
Number of Postcodes that can access the Motorway Junction: 802
A404(M) J9A
Average Driving Time from within the district: 13.68
Average Driving Distance: 9.74
Number of Postcodes that can access the Motorway Junction: 238
M4 J8
Average Driving Time from within the district: 15.93
Average Driving Distance: 12.39
Number of Postcodes that can access the Motorway Junction: 379
Royal Mail delivery and sorting offices
| Postal sector | Delivery office |
|---|---|
| SL5 0 | Ascot Delivery Office |
| SL5 7 | Ascot Delivery Office |
| SL5 8 | Ascot Delivery Office |
| SL5 9 | Ascot Delivery Office |
Postcode format
| S | L | 5 | - | X | X | X |
| S | L | 5 | Space | Numeric | Letter | Letter |
Administrative and boundary notes
The largest settlement in the SL5 postal code is ASCOT followed by Sunningdale, and Sunninghill.
The SL5 Postcode shares a border with GU20 (WINDLESHAM), RG12 (BRACKNELL), GU24 (Chobham, West End, Bisley), RG42 (Warfield, BRACKNELL, Binfield), SL4 (WINDSOR, Old Windsor, Winkfield) and GU25 (VIRGINIA WATER).
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