Postcode SL2 5LB is located in an urban city, within the Upton Lea ward of Slough in the South East region, and forms part of the Wexham Lea area. It has high deprivation and low crime levels, with around 38.9 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 54% below the South East average of 84 per 1,000. The average income per household in Wexham Lea is £53,956 per year. The nearest station is Slough, about 0.9 miles away. There are 5 primary and 5 secondary schools in the area. There are 3 parks nearby, the closest large park is Bloom Park.
Wexham Lea has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 12,476 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 38% most deprived areas in England.
Wexham Lea has a low crime rate, with approximately 38.9 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 8.8% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 25.7% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Wexham Lea is £53,956 per year.
Very High noise level (>=75.0 dB) from road, approximately 310 ft away from SL2 5LB.
Wexham Lea near SL2 5LB has medium flood risk (between 1% and 3.3% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Slough located about 0.9 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.9 mi | Slough | Elizabeth | Walking directions to Slough |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Bloom Park | Large | Walking directions to Bloom Park |
| 0.1 mi | Rochfords Gardens Park | Small | Walking directions to Rochfords Gardens Park |
| 0.1 mi | Upton Lea Recreation Ground | Small | Walking directions to Upton Lea Recreation Ground |
Based on 21 recent sales, the median property price is £440,000 (about £446 per square foot) in Upton Lea area, with individual transactions ranging from £165,000 up to £595,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 1 | £595,000 | £406 |
| Semi-Detached | 11 | £463,000 | £463 |
| Terraced | 8 | £353,500 | £421 |
| Flats | 1 | £165,000 | £341 |
Sale price
| Year | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £182,750 | £350,000 | £325,000 |
| 2017 | £196,750 | £397,000 | £320,000 |
| 2018 | £190,975 | £375,000 | £310,000 |
| 2019 | £215,000 | £358,750 | £336,750 |
| 2020 | £185,000 | £482,500 | £310,000 |
| 2021 | £167,500 | £381,000 | £370,000 |
| 2022 | £137,500 | £417,500 | £388,625 |
| 2023 | £195,000 | £435,000 | £380,000 |
| 2024 | £178,500 | £387,500 | £380,000 |
| 2025 | — | £437,500 | £385,000 |
| 2026 | £165,000 | £550,000 | £320,000 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £378 | £433 | £364 |
| 2017 | £386 | £394 | £376 |
| 2018 | £403 | £406 | £398 |
| 2019 | £380 | £372 | £380 |
| 2020 | £292 | £394 | £335 |
| 2021 | £339 | £446 | £371 |
| 2022 | £330 | £518 | £393 |
| 2023 | £378 | £398 | £465 |
| 2024 | £426 | £448 | £420 |
| 2025 | — | £481 | £465 |
| 2026 | £341 | £601 | £332 |
There were 46 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SL2 5LB.
In the SL2 5LB postcode area, located within Wexham Lea, there are 5 primary and 5 secondary schools in close proximity.
10 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of SL2 5LB
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Nisa | 12-14 Mirador Crescent, Slough, SL2 5JX | Walking directions to Nisa |
| 0.3 mi | Virk Winestore | 249 Wexham Road, Slough, SL2 5JT | Walking directions to Virk Winestore |
| 0.3 mi | Virk Superstore | 245 Wexham Road, Slough, SL2 5JT | Walking directions to Virk Superstore |
| 0.3 mi | Pound Plus Citi | Wexham Road, Slough, SL2 5JT | Walking directions to Pound Plus Citi |
| 0.3 mi | Polski Smak | Wexham Road, Slough, SL2 5JU | Walking directions to Polski Smak |
Annual council tax rates for Slough district (2025-26).
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for SL2 5LB, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Andrea Escott
Upton Lea - Elected 4 May 2023
Haqeeq Ashraf Dar
Upton Lea - Elected 4 May 2023
Tan Dhesi
Slough - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around SL2 5LB records about 39 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a low crime rate for England: it scores 4 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, vehicle crime and public order.
The median sale price around SL2 5LB in Wexham Lea is £440,000 (about £446 per square foot) based on 21 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 14 schools close to SL2 5LB, including Lea Nursery School (Good), Willow Primary School (Good) and Iqra Slough Islamic Primary School (Outstanding). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to SL2 5LB is Slough, about 1,483 m away, serving the Elizabeth line.
SL2 5LB scores 7 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 12,476 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).
The Member of Parliament for Slough covering SL2 5LB is Tan Dhesi (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 2 local councillors: Andrea Escott (Labour and Co-operative Party) and Haqeeq Ashraf Dar (Labour and Co-operative Party).
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.