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SL1

SLOUGH

Berkshire, South East, England

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SL1 is the postcode district for SLOUGH, located in Berkshire, South East.

Avg price £476,532
1yr change ▲ 18.4%
Crime 56% above avg
Schools 1 Outstanding
Updated 2026-03
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Average House Price

£476,532

▲ 18.4% vs last year

This area National avg £287K

66% above national avg

Crime Rate

126.6/1,000

This area National avg 81.3/1,000

56% above national avg

Schools (Ofsted)

29 schools

Broadband Speed

363 Mbps

Property Prices in SL1

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data

The average property price in SL1 is £476,532, which is 19% below the Berkshire average of £585,928.

Properties in SL1 cost 66.0% more than the England and Wales average of £287,000.

House prices in SL1 have risen 18.4% 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 £707,502 243
Semi-detached £454,778 502
Terraced £385,327 471
Flat £258,449 928
All types £476,532 2242

5-Year Price History

£408K £444K £480K £517K £553K 2023 2024 2025

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Crime & Safety in SL1

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

With 126.6 recorded crimes per 1,000 residents, SL1 has a crime rate significantly 56% above the national average of 81.3 per 1,000.

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Crime by Type vs National Average

Violent crime
51.8 per 1,000 (avg: 22.1 per 1,000)
Burglary
3.2 per 1,000 (avg: 6.8 per 1,000)
Vehicle crime
13.5 per 1,000 (avg: 8.4 per 1,000)
Antisocial behaviour
11.7 per 1,000 (avg: 16.2 per 1,000)
Other theft
22.1 per 1,000 (avg: 9.5 per 1,000)
This area
National average

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Schools in SL1

Source: DfE Get Information About Schools / Ofsted

SL1 has 29 schools within or near its boundaries, including 1 rated Outstanding and 4 rated Good by Ofsted.

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Nearest Schools

School Type Ofsted Distance
Slough Centre Nursery School Nursery Not inspected mi
Baylis Court Nursery School Nursery Not inspected mi
Cippenham Nursery School Nursery Good mi
Chalvey Nursery School & Early Years Centre Nursery Not inspected mi
St Mary's Church of England Primary School Primary Not inspected mi

1

Outstanding

4

Good

0

Requires improvement

1

Inadequate

Demographics

Source: ONS Census 2021

167,359

Population

57

Median Age

29%

Owner-Occupied

76%

Economically Active

Tenure Type

Owner-occupied
29.0%
Private rent
29.0%
Social rent
20.0%

Broadband & Connectivity

Source: Ofcom Connected Nations

Average broadband download speeds in SL1 are 363.0 Mbps, with 99% of premises having access to superfast broadband and 90% with full fibre (FTTP) connectivity.

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363.0 Mbps

Avg Download

65.0 Mbps

Avg Upload

96%

Superfast Coverage

92%

Ultrafast Coverage

0%

Full Fibre (FTTP)

Council Tax

Source: Valuation Office Agency

Council tax in SL1 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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SL1 — SLOUGH

Area Summary

SL1 (SLOUGH) offers above-average property prices (£476,532, 66% above national average), higher-than-average crime (56% above national average), 29 nearby schools, and excellent broadband (363 Mbps average).

Prices

Above avg

Safety

High crime

Schools

Average

Broadband

Good

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Frequently Asked Questions about SL1 SLOUGH

What is the average house price in SL1 SLOUGH?
The average house price in SL1 (SLOUGH) is £476,532, based on 2242 residential sales in the past 12 months. This is 66% above the national average of £287,000. Prices have risen by 18.4% over the past year.
Is SL1 SLOUGH a safe area to live?
Crime in SL1 is above the national average (126.6 crimes per 1,000 residents vs 81.3 nationally). The most common crime types recorded are violent crime (51.8 per 1,000) and antisocial behaviour (11.7 per 1,000). Crime figures are sourced from data.police.uk rolling 12-month data.
What is the population of SL1 SLOUGH?
The population of SL1 (SLOUGH) is approximately 167,359 (ONS Census 2021). The median age is 57 years. 29% of homes are owner-occupied, 29% are privately rented, and 20% are social housing.
How fast is broadband in SL1?
The average broadband download speed in SL1 is 363 Mbps. Superfast broadband (30 Mbps+) is available to 96% of premises, ultrafast to 92%, and full-fibre (FTTP) to 0%. Source: Ofcom Connected Nations.
What are schools like in SL1 SLOUGH?
There are 29 schools in or near SL1. 17% are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted — 1 Outstanding and 4 Good. None require improvement.

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