Addlestone vs Slough
Which is better to live in? Distance: 11.0 miles apart.
The verdict
When it comes to cost of living, Addlestone wins on house prices with a 12% gap. Addlestone has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Addlestone edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Addlestone
£446,654
Slough
£506,166
Crime Rate
Addlestone
70.8
Slough
86.3
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Addlestone
100.0%
Slough
97.0%
Avg Download Speed
Addlestone
438.2
Slough
457.1
EPC Rating
Addlestone
73
Slough
71.2
Median Income
Addlestone
£38,797
Slough
£34,494
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in South EastAt £446,654, Addlestone undercuts Slough (£506,166) by around 12% on average house prices. The most affordable entry point in Addlestone is a flat at £244,519, while in Slough it is a flat at £231,781.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: detached homes are 9% pricier in Slough (£713,318 vs £651,409).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Slough prices grew faster — 22% vs 12%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in South EastResidents of Addlestone experience less crime overall, with a rate of 70.8 per 1,000 versus 86.3 per 1,000 in Slough. The most common crime category in Addlestone is violent-crime, while in Slough it is violent-crime.
Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)
Both towns share the same top crime category: violent crime.
Schools & Education
Best for schools in South EastOf the 4 schools in Addlestone, 100% are in the top two inspection bands. In Slough, which has 44 schools, the figure is 97%.
Addlestone School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 4 schools (3 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Slough School Inspection Breakdown
97% of 44 schools (28 primary, 16 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Addlestone | Slough |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 4 | 44 |
| Primary | 3 | 28 |
| Secondary | 1 | 16 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 97% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Broadband in Slough averages 457.1 Mbps – ahead of Addlestone's 438.2 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 97.1% of premises in Addlestone and 96% in Slough. Gigabit availability stands at 83.6% in Addlestone and 88.7% in Slough.
Slough is the faster of the two by 4% on average download speed (457 vs 438 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Addlestone leads on energy efficiency with an average EPC score of 73 (C), while Slough averages 71.2 (C). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,074 in Addlestone and £1,095 in Slough. 69.6% of homes in Addlestone have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 70.4% in Slough.
Slough has more energy-efficient housing — 70.4% reach band C or above, vs 69.6% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £38,796.5 in Addlestone and £34,494 in Slough. The median age is 42.2 in Addlestone and 39.5 in Slough. Owner-occupancy is 66.4% in Addlestone versus 59.2% in Slough. Employment rates stand at 61% in Addlestone and 61.8% in Slough.
| Indicator | Addlestone | Slough |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 13,748 | 166,868 |
| Median Age | 42.2 | 39.5 |
| Median Household Income | £38,796.5 | £34,494 |
| Employment Rate | 61% | 61.8% |
| Owner Occupied | 66.4% | 59.2% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 40% | 37.9% |
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