Area guide · Berkshire

Living in Slough

A snapshot of life in Slough, South East — house prices, crime, schools, broadband and more, drawn straight from official UK datasets.

At a glance

Slough is a city in Berkshire, South East with a population of 166,868. The average house price is £506,166 and the overall crime rate is 86.3 per 1,000 residents.

Where Slough ranks

Population

166,868

Avg House Price

£506,166

Crime Rate

86.3/1k

Top-Two School Inspection Bands

97%

Avg Download Speed

457 Mbps

EPC Rating

Median Income

£34,494

Median Age

39.5

House Prices (2025)

Average Price by Property Type (2025)

Slough's detached homes (£713,318) command roughly 3.1× the price of a flat (£231,781).

Price Trend (11 Years)

Slough prices have risen 22% over the last 9 years (£414,422 → £506,166).

Property Type	Average	Median	Sales Count
Detached	£713,318	£608,750	102
Semi-Detached	£490,960	£465,000	280
Terraced	£402,173	£400,000	371
Flat	£231,781	£224,975	354

Crime & safety

The overall crime rate in Slough is 86.3 per 1,000 residents.

Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)

Most common offence in Slough: violent crime (39% of all recorded crimes).

Schools & Education

School Inspection Breakdown

97% of 44 schools (28 primary, 16 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.

School Details

Total Schools	44
Primary	28
Secondary	16
% Top two bands	97%

Schools in this area

School	Phase	Rating
Baylis Court School	Secondary	Good
Beechwood School	Secondary	No rating available
Burnham Grammar School	Secondary	Good
Castleview Primary School	Primary	Good
Cippenham School	Primary	Good
Claycots School	Primary	Good
Ditton Park Academy	Secondary	Good
Eden Girls' School, Slough	Secondary	Outstanding
Foxborough Primary School	Primary	Good
Grove Academy	Secondary	Inadequate
Herschel Grammar School	Secondary	Outstanding
Holy Family Catholic Primary School	Primary	No rating available
Iqra Slough Islamic Primary School	Primary	Outstanding
James Elliman Academy	Primary	Good
Khalsa Primary School	Primary	Outstanding
Langley Grammar School	Secondary	Outstanding
Langley Hall Primary Academy	Primary	Good
Lent Rise School	Primary	Good
Lynch Hill Enterprise Academy	Secondary	No rating available
Lynch Hill School Primary Academy	Primary	Good
Marish Primary School	Primary	Good
Montem Academy	Primary	Outstanding
Our Lady of Peace Catholic Primary and Nursery School	Primary	No rating available
Penn Wood Primary and Nursery School	Primary	Good
Phoenix Infant Academy	Primary	Good
Priory School	Primary	No rating available
Ryvers School	Primary	Good
Slough and Eton Church of England Business and Enterprise College	Secondary	No rating available
St Anthony's Catholic Primary School	Primary	No rating available
St Bernard's Catholic Grammar School	Secondary	Outstanding
St Ethelbert's Catholic Primary School	Primary	No rating available
St Joseph's Catholic High School	Secondary	Good
St Mary's Church of England Primary School	Primary	No rating available
St Peter's Church of England Primary School	Primary	Good
The Godolphin Junior Academy	Primary	Good
The Langley Academy	Secondary	Good
The Langley Academy Primary	Primary	Outstanding
The Langley Heritage Primary	Primary	Good
The Westgate School	Secondary	No rating available
Upton Court Grammar School	Secondary	Outstanding
Western House Academy	Primary	Good
Wexham Court Primary School	Primary	No rating available
Wexham School	Secondary	Good
Willow Primary School	Primary	Good

Broadband & Connectivity

Slough averages 457 Mbps — 357% above the typical UK download speed.

Energy Efficiency & Running Costs

Most Slough homes sit at band C on the EPC scale. 70.4% of homes reach band C or above.

Average EPC Rating	C
Average EPC Score	71.2
% Rated C or Above	70.4%
Avg Energy Cost (per year)	£1,095

Demographics & Economy

Population	166,868
Median Age	39.5
Median Household Income	£34,494
Employment Rate	61.8%
Owner Occupied	59.2%
Degree-Level Qualified	37.9%

Common questions

Frequently asked questions

What is the average house price in Slough?

The average house price in Slough is £506,166 based on Land Registry sales in 2025.

What is the cheapest type of property to buy in Slough?

The most affordable entry point in Slough is a flat, with an average price of £231,781.

Is Slough a safe place to live?

Slough has a recorded crime rate of 86.3 per 1,000 residents. Whether that feels "safe" depends on the comparison — see how it stacks up against nearby towns in the rankings below.

How are the schools in Slough?

Slough has 44 schools in total, with 97% rated in the top two inspection bands by the relevant inspectorate.

What broadband speeds are available in Slough?

Average broadband download speeds in Slough are around 457 Mbps. Superfast (30 Mbps+) coverage reaches 96% of premises.

How big is Slough?

Slough is a settlement in Berkshire with a population of approximately 166,868.

Most compared with

How does Slough stack up against its neighbours?

Addlestone

Slough

House price: £446,654 · £506,166
Crime rate: 70.8 · 86.3
Distance: 11.0 mi

Amersham

Slough

House price: £743,166 · £506,166
Crime rate: 59.2 · 86.3
Distance: 11.1 mi

Ascot and Sunningdale

Slough

House price: £1,205,601 · £506,166
Crime rate: 58.1 · 86.3
Distance: 8.1 mi

Ashford Common

Slough

House price: £401,849 · £506,166
Crime rate: 76 · 86.3
Distance: 9.4 mi

Ashford (Spelthorne)

Slough

House price: £401,849 · £506,166
Crime rate: 76 · 86.3
Distance: 8.4 mi

Bagshot

Slough

House price: £449,077 · £506,166
Crime rate: 53 · 86.3
Distance: 11.4 mi

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