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Herschel Park

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About

Herschel Park ward is situated in the centre of Slough, encompassing a mix of residential and commercial zones. The area is defined by several key roads, including the busy Uxbridge Road and the more local Herschel Street. Housing primarily consists of Victorian and Edwardian terraced homes, alongside some modern apartment developments. The ward functions as a central residential district with a range of local shops and services catering to everyday needs.

The ward's namesake and central feature is Herschel Park itself, a formal Victorian park with manicured gardens, a bandstand, and a children's play area. This green space provides a distinct contrast to the surrounding urban environment. The area is also home to the Slough Museum, located within the town's former library building, which documents local industrial and social history.

Area overview

On average Herschel Park has high deprivation and high crime levels. Approximately 15.3% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Herschel Park is £60,535 per year. The median sale price in Herschel Park is £297,500 (around £398 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £236,250 and £352,500. There are 2 schools in Herschel Park: 1 primary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good).

Crime rate
8/10
Crimes per 1k residents
N/A
Deprivation level
8/10
Income level
5/10
Social housing
15.3%
Connectivity
N/A

Property prices in Herschel Park

Median price: £297,500
Price per sq ft: £398
Sales (last 12 months): 32
Typical range (middle 50%): £236K – £353K

Based on 32 recent sales, the median property price is £297,500 (about £398 per square foot) in Herschel Park area, with individual transactions ranging from £128,000 up to £475,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Herschel Park over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached1£475,000£290
Semi-Detached5£387,000£435
Terraced4£370,000£398
Flats22£249,450£397

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Herschel Park

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Herschel Park.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£435,000£215,000£375,000£290,000
2017£490,000£269,500£332,500£332,000
2018£647,500£242,750£342,500£295,129
2019£550,000£308,000£370,000£307,500
2020£557,500£250,000£325,000£327,500
2021£600,000£237,000£370,000£351,250
2022£507,500£228,000£370,000£328,500
2023£560,000£222,250£420,000£311,700
2024£508,500£205,000£392,500£407,000
2025£575,000£240,000£387,000£360,000
2026—£272,500£410,000£360,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Herschel Park.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Herschel Park.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£416£442£276£379
2017£410£444£334£343
2018£399£448£348£387
2019£424£421£352£384
2020£458£390£391£355
2021£563£386£352£400
2022£445£420£366£427
2023£548£397£420£324
2024£410£393£405£386
2025£363£397£389£403
2026—£398£433£499
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Herschel Park.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Herschel Park in the last year.

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Slough district.

Band A£1,610
Band B£1,878
Band C£2,146
Band D£2,414
Band E£2,951
Band F£3,488
Band G£4,024
Band H£4,829

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local government

Elected councillors for Herschel Park ward.

Local councillors

Christine Hulme

Herschel Park - Elected 4 May 2023

Labour Party

Zaffar Iqbal Ajaib

Herschel Park - Elected 4 May 2023

Labour Party