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SL1 2HS

Chalvey Park

Herschel Park

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Detailed insights for SL1 2HS

Overview

Postcode SL1 2HS is located in an urban city, within the Herschel Park area 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 median sale price in Herschel Park is £292,500 (around £393 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £192,500 and £340,750. The nearest station is Slough, about 0.4 miles away. There are 6 primary and 5 secondary schools in the area. There are 4 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
15.8%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
High

Deprivation level

8/10

Chalvey has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 7,889 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the top 24% 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

15.8%

Approximately 15.8% 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

High

High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 311 ft away from SL1 2HS.

Flood risk

No risk

Chalvey near SL1 2HS 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 0.4 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for SL1 2HS
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.4 mi

Slough

Elizabeth

Walking directions to Slough

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for SL1 2HS
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.5 miSalt Hill ParkLargeWalking directions to Salt Hill Park
0.4 miHerschel ParkLargeWalking directions to Herschel Park
0.5 miStabmonk ParkSmallWalking directions to Stabmonk Park

Area Profile

Population
371
Population density
9,561.9 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
112
30.11%
British
81
21.77%
Indian
57
15.32%
Pakistani
35
9.41%
African
15
4.03%
Total population: 372

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
129
49.62%
No qualifications
43
16.54%
Level 3 (A level)
29
11.15%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
19
7.31%
Apprenticeship
19
7.31%
Total 16+ residents: 260

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
84
55.26%
Owns with a mortgage
26
17.11%
Social rents from council
17
11.18%
Owns outright
12
7.89%
Other social rented
7
4.61%
Total households: 152

Property prices in Herschel Park

Median price: £292,500
Price per sq ft: £393
Sales (last 12 months): 34
Typical range (middle 50%): £193K – £341K

Based on 34 recent sales, the median property price is £292,500 (about £393 per square foot) in Herschel Park area, with individual transactions ranging from £128,000 up to £550,000.

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-Detached6£441,000£383
Terraced2£362,500£449
Flats25£225,000£389

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—£225,000£441,000£362,500
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—£389£383£449
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 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SL1 2HS.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SL1 2HS
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
05 Jun 202677, Beechwood Gardens, Slough, SL1 2HPFlatsLeasehold£250,000
15 Jan 202611, Bronte Close, Slough, SL1 2GGFlatsLeasehold£345,000
28 Nov 202516, Bronte Close, Slough, SL1 2GGFlatsLeasehold£240,000
26 Aug 202571, Chalvey Park, Slough, SL1 2HXTerracedFreehold£325,000
22 Aug 2025Page House, 39, Windsor Road, Slough, SL1 2ELOtherFreehold£135,000

Schools

In the SL1 2HS postcode area, located within Chalvey, there are 6 primary and 5 secondary schools in close proximity.

Ratings include official Ofsted judgements and Area360 summaries of inspection grades. Open a school’s profile for its inspection grades and results.

Nearby schools for SL1 2HS
DistancePhaseNameTypeRatingLinks
0.3 miSecondarySlough and Eton Church of England Business and Enterprise CollegeAcademy converter
Good
0.6 miAll-throughGrove AcademyFree schools
Requires improvement
0.6 miPrimarySt Mary's Church of England Primary SchoolVoluntary controlled school
Good

Local amenities

15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of SL1 2HS

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for SL1 2HS
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miTesco Express86 Windsor Road, Slough, SL1 2EEWalking directions to Tesco Express
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
0.1 miFood PlusHigh Street, Slough, SL1 1ERWalking directions to Food Plus
0.2 miHigh Street Food & Wine18 High Street, Slough, SL1 1EQWalking directions to High Street Food & Wine

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 councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for SL1 2HS, 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 2HS

Is SL1 2HS (Chalvey) safe?

The area around SL1 2HS 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 other theft.

What is the average house price near SL1 2HS?

The median sale price around SL1 2HS in Herschel Park is £292,500 (about £393 per square foot) based on 34 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near SL1 2HS?

There are 14 schools close to SL1 2HS, including Slough and Eton Church of England Business and Enterprise College (Good), Grove Academy (Requires improvement) and St Mary's Church of England Primary School (Good). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.

What is the nearest station to SL1 2HS?

The closest station to SL1 2HS is Slough, about 636 m away, serving the Elizabeth line.

How deprived is the area around SL1 2HS?

SL1 2HS scores 8 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 7,889 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents SL1 2HS (Chalvey) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Slough covering SL1 2HS 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).