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Slough SL1 5 area guide

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Is Slough SL1 5 a good place to live?

In Slough (SL1 5), recorded crime is 48% above the national average, homes sell for around £389,546 on average, there are 6 schools in the area, flood risk from rivers and the sea is high, and it ranks as close to the national average for deprivation (deprivation decile 5/10, where 1 is most deprived).

Official UK open data · crime to 2026-04 · HM Land Registry, Police.uk, Environment Agency, GIAS/Ofsted, ONS 2021. Free to browse.

Avg sold price
£389,546
from 139 sales
Population
21,658
Deprivation decile 5/10 (1 = most deprived)
Recorded crime
396.0
per 1,000 · +48% vs UK avg · 2026-04
Schools
6
2 primary · 1 secondary
Broadband
99%
gigabit-ready · 100% superfast
Flood risk
High
20.2% of homes · rivers & sea

Flood risk in Slough SL1 5

Flood risk from rivers and the sea in Slough SL1 5 is rated high. Around 20.2% of properties (1,110 of 5,500) sit in a modelled flood zone, of which 563 are at significant risk.

Source: Environment Agency, Risk of Flooding from Rivers and Sea, updated 2026-06-27. Surface-water and groundwater flooding are modelled separately and are not included here. Commission an official flood search before purchase.

Sold-price trend (1995–2026)

Annual average (mean) sold price in SL1 5, 1995–2026. 2026 is a part year (34 sales so far) — shown greyed. Hover a point to read its value. Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid.

Recorded crime trend

Recorded crimes per month in SL1 5 (May 24–Apr 26, average 91/month). Hover a point to read the count. Source: Police.uk street-level data.

Who lives here

Median age: 35
One-person households: 25%
Households with children: 43%
Households: 7,670

Owned 52% · Social rent 16% · Private rent 30%

Census 2021 (ONS), for SL1 5.

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Slough SL1 5: frequently asked questions

Is Slough SL1 5 a good place to live?

What is the crime rate in Slough SL1 5?

Recorded crime in Slough SL1 5 runs at 396.0 per 1,000 properties, 48% above the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).

Is Slough SL1 5 safe?

Crime in Slough SL1 5 is above the national average. Recorded crime in Slough SL1 5 runs at 396.0 per 1,000 properties, 48% above the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).

How much are house prices in Slough SL1 5?

Homes in Slough SL1 5 sell for around £389,546 on average, based on 139 recorded sales (HM Land Registry).

Is Slough SL1 5 at risk of flooding?

Flood risk from rivers and the sea in Slough SL1 5 is rated high. Around 20.2% of properties (1,110 of 5,500) sit in a modelled flood zone, of which 563 are at significant risk.

How many schools are there in Slough SL1 5?

There are 6 schools in Slough SL1 5 (2 primary, 1 secondary), per the DfE Get Information about Schools register.

Is Slough SL1 5 a deprived area?

Slough SL1 5 sits in deprivation decile 5 of 10 (1 = most deprived), making it around the national average for England (English Indices of Deprivation, ONS).