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SL1 1EQ

High Street

Herschel Park

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Detailed insights for SL1 1EQ

Overview

Postcode SL1 1EQ is located in an urban city, within the Herschel Park ward of Slough in the South East region, and forms part of the Chalvey area. It has high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 164.6 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 2.0× the South East average of 84 per 1,000. The average income per household in Chalvey is £51,724 per year. The nearest station is Slough, about 0.3 miles away. There are 6 primary and 6 secondary schools in the area. There are 3 parks nearby, the closest large park is Salt Hill Park.

Crime rate
10/10
Crimes per 1k residents
165
Deprivation level
8/10
Income level
2/10
Social housing
36.8%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Very High

Deprivation level

8/10

Chalvey has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 7,070 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 22% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

10/10

Chalvey has a very high crime rate, with approximately 164.6 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

36.8%

Approximately 36.8% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 16.7% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

2/10

The average income per household in Chalvey is £51,724 per year.

Noise Level

Very High

Very High noise level (>=75.0 dB) from road, approximately 26 ft away from SL1 1EQ.

Flood risk

No risk

Chalvey near SL1 1EQ has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Slough located about 0.3 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for SL1 1EQ
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.3 mi

Slough

Elizabeth

Walking directions to Slough

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for SL1 1EQ
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.4 miSalt Hill ParkLargeWalking directions to Salt Hill Park
0.5 miStabmonk ParkSmallWalking directions to Stabmonk Park
0.3 miSalt Hill Parkour ParkSmallWalking directions to Salt Hill Parkour Park

Area Profile

Population
502
Population density
6,426.7 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
83.59(+164%)
Anti-social behaviour
18.46(+50%)
Other theft
17.95(+220%)
Vehicle crime
17.44(+370%)
Criminal damage and arson
14.36(+123%)
South East average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

Other White
98
19.56%
Indian
93
18.56%
British
93
18.56%
Pakistani
65
12.97%
African
57
11.38%
Total population: 501

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
147
40.72%
No qualifications
74
20.5%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
42
11.63%
Level 3 (A level)
37
10.25%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
34
9.42%
Total 16+ residents: 361

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
88
46.32%
Other social rented
63
33.16%
Owns with a mortgage
21
11.05%
Social rents from council
7
3.68%
Shared ownership
5
2.63%
Total households: 190

Property prices in Herschel Park

Median price£295,000
Price per sq ft£399
Sales (last 12 months)43
Typical range (middle 50%)£218K – £343K

Based on 43 recent sales, the median property price is £295,000 (about £399 per square foot) in Herschel Park area, with individual transactions ranging from £125,000 up to £575,000.

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
Detached2£525,000£384
Semi-Detached6£383,500£433
Terraced6£360,500£399
Flats29£243,900£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£214,998£347,500£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£337,500
2026£255,000£410,000
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£390£440£298£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£389£433
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.

Recent sales

There were 39 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SL1 1EQ.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SL1 1EQ
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
28 May 2025Flat 6, 26, High Street, Slough, SL1 1EPFlatsLeasehold£145,000
28 Nov 2025Flat 126, 26, High Street, Slough, SL1 1ERFlatsLeasehold£170,000
24 Feb 2025Flat 121, 26, High Street, Slough, SL1 1ERFlatsLeasehold£260,000
20 Mar 2025Flat 7, 6-8, High Street, Slough, SL1 1EEFlatsLeasehold£165,000
19 Feb 2026Flat 2, Kittiwake House, High Street, Slough, SL1 1AGFlatsLeasehold£140,000

Schools

In the SL1 1EQ postcode area, located within Chalvey, there are 6 primary and 6 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for SL1 1EQ
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.4 miNot applicableLittledown SchoolAcademy special converter

Good

0.4 miNot applicableDarul MadinahOther independent special school

Good

0.4 miSecondarySlough and Eton Church of England Business and Enterprise CollegeAcademy converter

Outstanding

Local amenities

15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of SL1 1EQ

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for SL1 1EQ
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0 miHigh Street Food & Wine18 High Street, Slough, SL1 1EQWalking directions to High Street Food & Wine
0 miFood PlusHigh Street, Slough, SL1 1ERWalking directions to Food Plus
0 miAfroHigh Street, Slough, SL1 1AGWalking directions to Afro
0.1 miFair Price Food & Wine68 High Street, Slough, SL1 1ELWalking directions to Fair Price Food & Wine
0.1 miHeritage Foods78 High Street, Slough, SL1 1ELWalking directions to Heritage Foods

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Slough district (2025-26).

Band A£1,532
Band B£1,788
Band C£2,043
Band D£2,299
Band E£2,809
Band F£3,320
Band G£3,831
Band H£4,597

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

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for SL1 1EQ, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Christine Hulme

Herschel Park - Elected 4 May 2023

Labour Party

Zaffar Iqbal Ajaib

Herschel Park - Elected 4 May 2023

Labour Party

Member of parliament

Tan Dhesi

Slough - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

RegionSouth EastUKJ
DistrictSloughE06000039
Parliamentary ConstituencySloughE14001477
WardHerschel ParkE05015535
ParishSlough, unparished areaE43000235
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)ChalveyE02003415
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Slough 009GE01032730
Police ForceThames Valley
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about SL1 1EQ

Is SL1 1EQ (Chalvey) safe?

The area around SL1 1EQ records about 165 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 10 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level. Across South East as a whole the rate is about 84 per 1,000. The most common offences locally are violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and vehicle crime.

What is the average house price near SL1 1EQ?

The median sale price around SL1 1EQ in Chalvey is £295,000 (about £399 per square foot) based on 43 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near SL1 1EQ?

There are 18 schools close to SL1 1EQ, including Littledown School (Good), Darul Madinah (Good) and Slough and Eton Church of England Business and Enterprise College (Outstanding). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to SL1 1EQ?

The closest station to SL1 1EQ is Slough, about 529 m away, serving the Elizabeth line.

How deprived is the area around SL1 1EQ?

SL1 1EQ scores 8 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 7,070 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents SL1 1EQ (Chalvey) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Slough covering SL1 1EQ is Tan Dhesi (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 2 local councillors: Christine Hulme (Labour Party) and Zaffar Iqbal Ajaib (Labour Party).

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.