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SL2

SLOUGH

Berkshire, South East, England

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SL2 encompasses SLOUGH and its surrounding areas in Berkshire, South East.

Avg price £539,419
1yr change ▲ 10.1%
Crime 27% below avg
Schools 2 Outstanding
Updated 2026-03
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Average House Price

£539,419

▲ 10.1% vs last year

This area National avg £287K

88% above national avg

Crime Rate

59.3/1,000

This area National avg 81.3/1,000

27% below national avg

Schools (Ofsted)

24 schools

Broadband Speed

325 Mbps

Property Prices in SL2

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data

The average property price in SL2 is £539,419, which is 8% below the Berkshire average of £585,928.

Properties in SL2 cost 88.0% more than the England and Wales average of £287,000.

House prices in SL2 have risen 10.1% 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 £1,101,440 221
Semi-detached £514,984 242
Terraced £393,537 480
Flat £256,549 301
All types £539,419 1276

5-Year Price History

£512K £525K £538K £551K £564K 2023 2024 2025

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Crime & Safety in SL2

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

With 59.3 recorded crimes per 1,000 residents, SL2 has a crime rate well 27% below the national average of 81.3 per 1,000.

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Crime by Type vs National Average

Violent crime
26.3 per 1,000 (avg: 22.1 per 1,000)
Burglary
1.6 per 1,000 (avg: 6.8 per 1,000)
Vehicle crime
6.6 per 1,000 (avg: 8.4 per 1,000)
Antisocial behaviour
5.1 per 1,000 (avg: 16.2 per 1,000)
Other theft
7.8 per 1,000 (avg: 9.5 per 1,000)
This area
National average

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Schools in SL2

Source: DfE Get Information About Schools / Ofsted

SL2 has 24 schools within or near its boundaries, including 2 rated Outstanding and 5 rated Good by Ofsted.

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Nearest Schools

School Type Ofsted Distance
Lea Nursery School Nursery Good mi
Wexham School Secondary Not inspected mi
Farnham Common Junior School Primary Not inspected mi
Farnham Common Infant School Primary Not inspected mi
St Mary's Farnham Royal CofE Primary School Primary Not inspected mi

2

Outstanding

5

Good

0

Requires improvement

0

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 SL2 are 325.0 Mbps, with 99% of premises having access to superfast broadband and 90% with full fibre (FTTP) connectivity.

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325.0 Mbps

Avg Download

59.0 Mbps

Avg Upload

94%

Superfast Coverage

82%

Ultrafast Coverage

0%

Full Fibre (FTTP)

Council Tax

Source: Valuation Office Agency

Council tax in SL2 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

SL

SL2 — SLOUGH

Area Summary

SL2 (SLOUGH) offers above-average property prices (£539,419, 88% above national average), low crime (27% below national average), strong school provision (2 Outstanding-rated schools), and excellent broadband (325 Mbps average).

Prices

Above avg

Safety

Low crime

Schools

Average

Broadband

Good

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Frequently Asked Questions about SL2 SLOUGH

What is the average house price in SL2 SLOUGH?
The average house price in SL2 (SLOUGH) is £539,419, based on 1276 residential sales in the past 12 months. This is 88% above the national average of £287,000. Prices have risen by 10.1% over the past year.
Is SL2 SLOUGH a safe area to live?
Crime in SL2 is significantly below the national average (59.3 crimes per 1,000 residents vs the national average of 81.3). The most common crime types recorded are violent crime (26.3 per 1,000) and antisocial behaviour (5.1 per 1,000). Crime figures are sourced from data.police.uk rolling 12-month data.
What is the population of SL2 SLOUGH?
The population of SL2 (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 SL2?
The average broadband download speed in SL2 is 325 Mbps. Superfast broadband (30 Mbps+) is available to 94% of premises, ultrafast to 82%, and full-fibre (FTTP) to 0%. Source: Ofcom Connected Nations.
What are schools like in SL2 SLOUGH?
There are 24 schools in or near SL2. 29% are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted — 2 Outstanding and 5 Good. None require improvement.

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