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SL2 5XJ

Rochfords Gardens

Upton Lea

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Overview

Postcode SL2 5XJ 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 1 miles away. There are 7 primary and 6 secondary schools in the area. There are 3 parks nearby, the closest large park is Bloom Park.

Crime rate
4/10
Crimes per 1k residents
39
Deprivation level
7/10
Income level
3/10
Social housing
0.9%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
Medium
Noise Level
Low

Deprivation level

7/10

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.

Crime level

4/10

Wexham Lea has a low crime rate, with approximately 38.9 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

0.9%

Approximately 0.9% 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.

Income level

3/10

The average income per household in Wexham Lea is £53,956 per year.

Noise Level

Low

Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 247 ft away from SL2 5XJ.

Flood risk

Medium

Wexham Lea near SL2 5XJ has medium flood risk (between 1% and 3.3% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

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

Nearby public transport stations for SL2 5XJ
DistanceNameLinesDirections
1 mi

Slough

Elizabeth

Walking directions to Slough

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for SL2 5XJ
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.3 miBloom ParkLargeWalking directions to Bloom Park
0.1 miRochfords Gardens ParkSmallWalking directions to Rochfords Gardens Park
0.3 miUpton Lea Recreation GroundSmallWalking directions to Upton Lea Recreation Ground

Area Profile

Population
315
Population density
11,977.2 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
19.71(-38%)
Vehicle crime
6.22(+68%)
Criminal damage and arson
5.71(-11%)
Other theft
3.63(-35%)
Anti-social behaviour
3.11(-75%)
South East average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

Indian
83
26.52%
Pakistani
73
23.32%
British
42
13.42%
Other White
39
12.46%
Other Asian
19
6.07%
Total population: 313

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
73
29.2%
No qualifications
48
19.2%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
38
15.2%
Level 3 (A level)
38
15.2%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
26
10.4%
Total 16+ residents: 250

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
44
40%
Owns outright
34
30.91%
Owns with a mortgage
29
26.36%
Shared ownership
1
0.91%
Social rents from council
1
0.91%
Total households: 110

Property prices in Upton Lea

Median price£440,000
Price per sq ft£446
Sales (last 12 months)21
Typical range (middle 50%)£350K – £495K

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.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Upton Lea over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached1£595,000£406
Semi-Detached11£463,000£463
Terraced8£353,500£421
Flats1£165,000£341

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Upton Lea

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Upton Lea.
YearFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
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
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Upton Lea.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Upton Lea.
YearFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
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
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Upton Lea.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Upton Lea in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 25 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SL2 5XJ.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SL2 5XJ
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
10 Mar 202558, Rochfords Gardens, Slough, SL2 5XJTerracedFreehold£385,000
06 Mar 202574, Rochfords Gardens, Slough, SL2 5XJTerracedFreehold£265,000
31 Mar 2025324, Rochfords Gardens, Slough, SL2 5XWTerracedFreehold£255,000
31 Mar 2025328, Rochfords Gardens, Slough, SL2 5XWSemi-DetachedFreehold£255,000
02 May 202565, Rochfords Gardens, Slough, SL2 5XASemi-DetachedFreehold£400,000

Schools

In the SL2 5XJ postcode area, located within Wexham Lea, there are 7 primary and 6 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for SL2 5XJ
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.4 miNurseryLea Nursery SchoolLocal authority nursery school

Good

0.5 miPrimaryIqra Slough Islamic Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school

Outstanding

0.5 miPrimaryWillow Primary SchoolAcademy sponsor led

Good

Local amenities

8 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of SL2 5XJ

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for SL2 5XJ
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.4 miRK Superstores98 Uxbridge Road, Slough, SL2 5NBWalking directions to RK Superstores
0.4 miNisa12-14 Mirador Crescent, Slough, SL2 5JXWalking directions to Nisa
0.4 miSabar Brothers215 Wexham Road, Slough, SL2 5JTWalking directions to Sabar Brothers
0.5 miPound Plus CitiWexham Road, Slough, SL2 5JTWalking directions to Pound Plus Citi
0.5 miPolski SmakWexham Road, Slough, SL2 5JUWalking directions to Polski Smak

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 SL2 5XJ, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Andrea Escott

Upton Lea - Elected 4 May 2023

Labour and Co-operative Party

Haqeeq Ashraf Dar

Upton Lea - Elected 4 May 2023

Labour and Co-operative Party

Member of parliament

Tan Dhesi

Slough - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

RegionSouth EastUKJ
DistrictSloughE06000039
Parliamentary ConstituencySloughE14001477
WardUpton LeaE05015544
ParishSlough, unparished areaE43000235
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Wexham LeaE02003411
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Slough 005CE01016518
Police ForceThames Valley
Postcode Introduced1981-06-01

Frequently asked questions about SL2 5XJ

Is SL2 5XJ (Wexham Lea) safe?

The area around SL2 5XJ 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.

What is the average house price near SL2 5XJ?

The median sale price around SL2 5XJ in Wexham Lea is £440,000 (about £446 per square foot) based on 21 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near SL2 5XJ?

There are 16 schools close to SL2 5XJ, including Lea Nursery School (Good), Iqra Slough Islamic Primary School (Outstanding) and Willow Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to SL2 5XJ?

The closest station to SL2 5XJ is Slough, about 1,584 m away, serving the Elizabeth line.

How deprived is the area around SL2 5XJ?

SL2 5XJ 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).

Who represents SL2 5XJ (Wexham Lea) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Slough covering SL2 5XJ 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).

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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.