Crime level in Slough is moderate with about 96 crimes per 1,000 residents.

What's the Slough population and density?

Slough population is 158,500 with density 4871.5 per km².

What's the average income in Slough?

Average resident income is about £62,244 per year.

What home types are most common in Slough?

Housing mix: purpose-built flat 29.6%, semi-detached 29.6%.

What are house prices in Slough?

Based on 871 recent sales, the median price is £386,000.

How much social housing is near Slough?

About 18.4% across the Slough area.

How deprived is Slough?

Deprivation score 6/10 (rank 12939 of 32844 in country).

What are prices by property type in Slough?

Latest medians: Detached £599,975, Semi-detached £474,600, Terraced £399,000, Flats £240,000.

How many households are in Slough?

There are 52,422 households in Slough

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Q: What schools in Slough and how are they rated?

There are 58 schools in Slough: 29 primary (5 Outstanding and 23 Good) and 15 secondary (7 Outstanding and 5 Good)

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About

Slough is a large town in Berkshire, located within the South East of England. It sits just west of Greater London, making it part of the capital's commuter belt. The area is known for its industrial and business parks, including the Slough Trading Estate, one of the largest in Europe. The town has strong transport links, with the M4 motorway and direct rail connections to London Paddington.

Slough has a mix of residential and commercial areas, with a growing population. The town centre features shopping facilities, including the Queensmere Observatory shopping centre. Nearby attractions include Windsor Castle and Legoland, which draw visitors to the region. Slough's proximity to Heathrow Airport also adds to its connectivity. The area has seen redevelopment in recent years, with new housing and infrastructure projects.

Area overview

On average Slough has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 96 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 18.4% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income of residents in Slough is £62,244 per year. There are 58 schools in Slough: 29 primary (5 Outstanding and 23 Good) and 15 secondary (7 Outstanding and 5 Good).

Crime rate

6/10

Crimes per 1k residents

Deprivation level

6/10

Income level

8/10

Social housing

18.4%

Connectivity

N/A

Area Profile

Slough Population

158,500

Population density

4,871.5 per km²

Demographics

British

38,101

24.04%

Pakistani

34,317

21.65%

Indian

30,209

19.06%

Other White

17,296

10.91%

Other Asian

8,063

5.09%

Total population: 158,500

Housing

Owns with a mortgage

15,186

28.97%

Private landlord or letting agency

15,101

28.81%

Owns outright

10,215

19.49%

Social rents from council

6,304

12.03%

Other social rented

3,962

7.56%

Total households: 52,423

Property prices in Slough

Based on 871 recent sales, the median property price is £386,000 in Slough area, with individual transactions ranging from £100,000 up to £1,300,000.

Price per property type (last year)

Type	Sales	Median	5th percentile	25th percentile (Lower quartile)	75th percentile (Upper quartile)	95th percentile
Detached	76	£599,975	£415,000	£515,000	£752,500	£1,052,500
Flats	280	£240,000	£141,898	£180,000	£284,999	£379,276
Semi-Detached	210	£474,600	£304,500	£410,000	£550,000	£710,000
Terraced	305	£399,000	£281,200	£360,500	£435,000	£505,800

10 years price trend in Slough

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/09/2025.

HM Land Registry • Police.uk • DfE • ONS • TfL • National Rail