About Britwell

Britwell is a small settlement located in the county of Berkshire, within the country of England. It falls within the SL2 postcode area and is situated in a rural part of the county. The area is characterised by open countryside and agricultural land, with a mix of residential properties and farmland. While not a large community, Britwell offers a quiet, countryside lifestyle with easy access to nearby villages and towns. The surrounding landscape is typical of the Berkshire countryside, with rolling fields and scattered woodland. The village is well connected to the wider region, with local roads providing links to major towns such as Reading and Newbury. There are no significant landmarks or tourist attractions in Britwell itself, but it serves as a peaceful residential area for those seeking a rural environment.

School Ratings in Britwell

Britwell is served by 150 schools. Iqra Slough Islamic Primary School is rated Outstanding by Ofsted. A further 11 schools hold a Good rating.

House Prices in Britwell

Property prices average £541K across the area, and terraced houses are the most common property type, typically selling for £365K.

Crime and Anti-Social Behaviour in Britwell

Local crime rates sit higher than national averages. Vehicle crime accounts for the highest share in Britwell, with 70 incidents logged in January 2026.

Deprivation and Employment in Britwell

Based on the 2025 Index of Multiple Deprivation, Britwell falls within the mid-range nationally for overall deprivation. Working-age employment is around the national average for the area. Income levels locally sit close to the national average.

Broadband and Mobile Internet in Britwell

Most properties in Britwell can access superfast or ultrafast broadband. 4G coverage is extensive and 5G is increasingly available across the area. For the latest speed predictions, visit Ofcom's broadband checker.

Property Prices 4,456 sales

Average Price £541K
£1K — £65.47M
Detached £1.06M 820
Semi £471K 825
Terraced £365K 1,470
Flat £258K 1,184

Schools & Education 12 nearby View all schools

65 Primary
27 Secondary
58 Other
Monksfield Way Children's Centre 36 yards Claycots School Primary Good 36 yards Beechwood School Secondary 0.2 miles Arbour Vale School Good 0.3 miles St Anthony's Catholic Primary School Primary 0.3 miles St Mary's Farnham Royal CofE Primary School Primary 0.5 miles Lynch Hill School Primary Academy Primary Good 0.6 miles Penn Wood Primary and Nursery School Primary 0.7 miles Penn Road Children's Centre 0.7 miles Phoenix Infant Academy Primary Good 0.9 miles Baylis Court School Secondary Good 0.9 miles Dair House School 0.9 miles

Deprivation and Employment in Britwell IMD 2025

The 2025 Index of Multiple Deprivation places Britwell in the mid-range nationally. Employment and income levels are close to the England average, with a mix of opportunities across sectors. Overall living conditions are comparable to similar areas across the country.

Overall Deprivation
5/10
Income
5/10
Employment
6/10
Education
5/10
Health
7/10
Housing
2/10
Living Environment
7/10
18,813 Children (0-15) 24%
49,781 Working Age 63%
13,844 Older (60+) 17%
Average Child Poverty (IDACI) 35.2% of children in income-deprived families
Average Older Person Poverty (IDAOPI) 25.3% of over-60s in income-deprived households
Data from English Indices of Deprivation 2025 · Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0

Crime in Britwell 607 crimes · January 2026

High Crime Area

Reported crime in Britwell is above the national average when measured per capita. Violence & sexual offences dominates the figures, a trend mirrored in many urban centres. Local policing teams work actively in the area, and community initiatives continue to address key concerns.

247 Violence & Sexual Offences
70 Vehicle Crime
51 Anti-Social Behaviour
46 Other Theft
43 Criminal Damage & Arson
41 Public Order
30 Shoplifting
26 Burglary
16 Drugs
16 Other Crime
10 Robbery
6 Weapons
3 Theft from Person
2 Bicycle Theft
Local Policing
Thames Valley Britwell and Haymill Visit force website →
Data from data.police.uk · Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0
Crime figures depend on reporting by individual police forces and may not reflect the full picture in all areas.

Nearest Train Stations 6 stations

Burnham (Buckinghamshire) Train Station 1.2 miles
Slough Train Station 2.1 miles
Taplow Train Station 2.4 miles
Windsor And Eton Riverside Train Station 3.4 miles
Datchet Train Station 4 miles
Langley (Berks) Train Station 4 miles

Location

Nearby Towns & Villages 12 found

Lynch Hill 0.6 miles East Burnham 0.6 miles Farnham Park 0.9 miles Farnham Royal 0.9 miles Manor Park 0.9 miles Cippenham 1.4 miles Salt Hill 1.4 miles Lent 1.9 miles Burnham 1.9 miles Stoke Green 1.9 miles Lent Rise 2 miles Stoke Poges 2 miles

Local Government

District Slough
Ward Farnham
Constituency Slough
Parish Slough, unparished area
Region South East

Streets in SL2 30 shown View all streets

Adrians Walk 1 Adrrossan Close 1 Albion Close 1 Aldridge Place 1 Aldridge Road 1 Allerds Road 1 Allhusen Place 2 Almons Way 1 Amberley Road 1 Amicia Gardens 1 Andrew Hill Lane 3 Ansculf Road 1 Ardrossan Close 1 Ash Grove 1 Ashenden Walk 1 Aspen Close 1 Aylesworth Avenue 1 Badgers Wood 1 Barn Close 2 Bartelotts Road 2 Beaconsfield Road 22 Beaumont Road 2 Beeches Drive 2 Beeches Road 2 Beechwood Road 1 Bell Close 1 Bells Hill 6 Bells Hill Green 4 Belmont 4 Benson Close 1

Postcodes in SL2 50 shown View all postcodes

SL2 1AA SL2 1AB SL2 1AD SL2 1AE SL2 1AF SL2 1AG SL2 1AH SL2 1AJ SL2 1AL SL2 1AN SL2 1AP SL2 1AQ SL2 1AR SL2 1AS SL2 1AT SL2 1AU SL2 1AW SL2 1AX SL2 1AY SL2 1AZ SL2 1BA SL2 1BB SL2 1BD SL2 1BE SL2 1BF SL2 1BG SL2 1BH SL2 1BJ SL2 1BL SL2 1BQ SL2 1BT SL2 1BW SL2 1DA SL2 1DE SL2 1DF SL2 1DH SL2 1DJ SL2 1DL SL2 1DN SL2 1DP SL2 1DQ SL2 1DR SL2 1DS SL2 1DT SL2 1DU SL2 1DW SL2 1DX SL2 1DY SL2 1DZ SL2 1EA