Central Slough & Upton Court
Slough 011 · 7 sub-areas · 14,181 residents
Slough 011 is a residential neighbourhood within Slough, home to around 14,200 people and one of the more ethnically diverse corners of the South East. A typical two-bedroom flat lets for about £1,430 a month — above the UK median for a 2-bed, but with a rail commute to central London of just over 34 minutes, you're paying a notable discount over comparable commuter zones closer to the capital.
Central Slough & Upton Court is a commuter neighbourhood within Slough — train into London runs in around 28 minutes, and the rhythm of weekday mornings is shaped by it. The demographic profile leans family-aged, with a clear share of households with school-age children; the rental market is active and turnover is high — people move through rather than stay.
Overview
What's it like to live in Central Slough & Upton Court?
3 parks and 2 playgrounds are within five minutes' walk, so greenspace is reliably close at hand; food and drink within walking distance is workable but not dense — around 11 restaurants and 0 pubs in five minutes; Recorded crime is higher than the national norm — common for built-up urban areas, but worth weighing if you're looking for a quieter base; Public transport is genuinely strong; most errands and a fair share of social life don't need a car; rents are roughly in line with the national norm, at around £1,567 a month for a typical home; gigabit broadband is effectively universal.
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Figures are aggregated across 7 sub-areas — population-weighted means for rates, sums for counts. Sources cited beneath each section.
Central Slough & Upton Court in Slough
Living in Central Slough & Upton Court
This part of Slough sits firmly in commuter-belt territory, and that shapes almost everything about it. Around 35% of residents work from home — well above the national norm — and a further 40% drive to work, which tells you something about how people here organise their lives. Public transport use is relatively low at around 12%, so having a car makes daily life considerably easier, even with the rail link into London available.
The cost picture is more nuanced than Slough's reputation suggests. A 2-bed comes in at roughly £1,430 a month — above the UK national median of around £1,200 — and the rent-to-take-home ratio of nearly 69% is genuinely stretched, reflecting how far London's affordability pressure reaches. Council tax (Band D) adds £2,414 a year on top. If you're buying, the median sale price is around £325,000, and the typical deposit takes about 4.6 years to save on a local salary.
Who lives here? The neighbourhood skews younger and family-oriented. Around a quarter of the population is under 18, and households with couples and children make up 28% of the total. Nearly half of residents were born outside the UK, and the ethnic diversity index sits at 58.6 — well above most of the South East. Tenure is fairly split: just over 45% owner-occupied, 41% private rented, with a smaller social rented sector at around 12%.
The nearest mainline rail station is roughly 1.1 km away — about a 14-minute walk — giving access to the London Paddington and Elizabeth line services that make this area viable for London commuters. Greenspace is genuinely accessible: over 83% of residents are within walkable distance of green space, with the nearest just 184 metres away on average. See the streets and sub-areas below for more.
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Frequently asked
- Is Slough 011 a nice place to live?
- It depends on your priorities. The London commute is quick at around 34 minutes by rail, greenspace is genuinely accessible, and the area has a strong sense of community built around diverse, family-oriented households. The trade-off is a high crime rate compared to the UK average and a stretched rent-to-income ratio. It suits commuters who want London access without London prices, but it's not the right fit for everyone.
- What is the rent in Slough 011?
- A typical one-bedroom flat runs around £1,143 a month, a two-bedroom around £1,427, and a three-bedroom roughly £1,711. These are estimates scaled from council-level ONS data using local sale prices. Rents rose about 3.5% over the past year.
- Is Slough 011 safe?
- The crime rate here is around 215 incidents per 1,000 residents annually — well above the UK national average of roughly 80 per 1,000. Slough as a whole sits above regional norms on crime, and this neighbourhood reflects that. It's not the worst in England, but safety-conscious movers should weigh the figures carefully and look at specific crime categories in the detail widgets.
- What's the commute from Slough 011 to London?
- By public transport, the journey to London takes around 34 minutes — one of the faster commutes available at this price level in the South East. The nearest mainline rail station is about 1.1 km away, roughly a 14-minute walk. Around 40% of residents drive rather than use public transport, so road links matter too.
- Who lives in Slough 011?
- Mostly families and younger households. Around a quarter of the population is under 18, and 28% of households are couples with children. Just under half of residents were born in the UK, reflecting Slough's strong international communities. Degree holders make up 46% of residents — above average for the area's deprivation level.
- What schools are near Slough 011?
- There are 112 schools within 2 km, but only around 40% are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted — significantly below the national share of approximately 89%. The nearest Outstanding-rated school is about 723 metres away. Families should use the Ofsted website and Slough council's school finder to check current ratings for specific schools.
- How does Slough 011 compare to other South East commuter areas?
- It's cheaper than many London-fringe zones — the median 2-bed rent of around £1,427 is above the UK average but below comparable areas with similar commute times. The trade-off is higher crime and a weaker Ofsted picture than much of the South East. For London commuters prioritising cost over prestige, it's a functional choice.