Bagshot vs Slough
Which is better to live in? Distance: 11.4 miles apart.
The verdict
Overall, Bagshot offers lower property prices by roughly 11%. Bagshot has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Bagshot edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Bagshot
£449,077
Slough
£506,166
Crime Rate
Bagshot
53.0
Slough
86.3
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Bagshot
100.0%
Slough
97.0%
Avg Download Speed
Bagshot
427.6
Slough
457.1
EPC Rating
Bagshot
71.8
Slough
71.2
Median Income
Bagshot
£38,501
Slough
£34,494
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in South EastBuyers will find Bagshot more wallet-friendly, where the average price is £449,077 versus £506,166 in Slough. The most affordable entry point in Bagshot is a flat at £287,929, while in Slough it is a flat at £231,781.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: flat homes are 24% pricier in Bagshot (£287,929 vs £231,781).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Slough prices grew faster — 22% vs 12%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in South EastWith 53 offences per 1,000 people, Bagshot is the safer of the two – 63% lower than Slough's 86.3 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Bagshot 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 EastSchool quality favours Bagshot: 100% of its schools are in the top two inspection bands, compared with 97% in Slough.
Bagshot School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 2 schools (2 primary) 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 | Bagshot | Slough |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 2 | 44 |
| Primary | 2 | 28 |
| Secondary | 0 | 16 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 97% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Internet users in Slough enjoy 457.1 Mbps on average, while Bagshot lags behind at 427.6 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 95.6% of premises in Bagshot and 96% in Slough. Gigabit availability stands at 83.4% in Bagshot and 88.7% in Slough.
Slough is the faster of the two by 7% on average download speed (457 vs 428 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
The average EPC rating in Bagshot is band C (score 71.8), ahead of Slough's band C (score 71.2). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,202 in Bagshot and £1,095 in Slough. 71.1% of homes in Bagshot have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 70.4% in Slough.
Bagshot has more energy-efficient housing — 71.1% reach band C or above, vs 70.4% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Bagshot has a population of 5,930 while Slough has 166,868. Median household income is £38,500.5 in Bagshot and £34,494 in Slough. The median age is 42.8 in Bagshot and 39.5 in Slough. Employment rates stand at 64% in Bagshot and 61.8% in Slough.
| Indicator | Bagshot | Slough |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 5,930 | 166,868 |
| Median Age | 42.8 | 39.5 |
| Median Household Income | £38,500.5 | £34,494 |
| Employment Rate | 64% | 61.8% |
| Owner Occupied | 70.4% | 59.2% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 37.4% | 37.9% |
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