Colnbrook & Poyle
Slough 014 · 4 sub-areas · 6,985 residents
Slough 014 is a residential area within Slough, home to around 6,985 people. A typical two-bedroom flat lets for about £1,430 a month — slightly above the UK national median for a two-bed, and reflecting Slough's position as one of the more affordable commuter towns within striking distance of London. Rents here rose around 3.5% over the past year.
Colnbrook & Poyle is a commuter neighbourhood within Slough — train into London runs in around 39 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 Colnbrook & Poyle?
Greenspace is on the doorstep — a park or playing field is within walking distance of most homes; 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 4 sub-areas — population-weighted means for rates, sums for counts. Sources cited beneath each section.
Colnbrook & Poyle in Slough
Living in Colnbrook & Poyle
This part of Slough sits firmly in commuter-town territory. With London reachable in roughly 40 minutes by public transport, it attracts households who want a foothold in the South East without paying central London prices. That trade-off defines the character of the area: practical, mixed, and geared around work rather than weekend tourism.
The cost picture is more forgiving than much of the South East. A two-bed runs about £1,430 a month — well below what you'd pay in most London boroughs, and broadly in line with other Thames Valley commuter spots. One-beds come in around £1,140, and a three-bedroom property is typically £1,710. Council tax (Band D) runs to around £2,414 a year, which is on the higher side for the region. At the current rent-to-take-home ratio — around 69% — this is a stretch for single earners, so most households here are dual-income couples or families sharing costs.
The neighbourhood is notably mixed. Around 41% of households don't identify as UK-born, and the ethnic diversity index sits at 59.6 — one of the higher readings in the South East. Families make up a meaningful share: nearly a quarter of households are couples with children, and almost 25% of residents are under 18. Owner-occupation and private renting are both significant, with 48% owning and 36% renting privately.
For day-to-day practicalities, the nearest mainline rail station is roughly 2.3 km away — about a 29-minute walk, though most residents drive. Nearly 57% of commuters travel by car; just over 10% use public transport. Almost a quarter work from home, which fits the area's professional profile. Broadband coverage is strong: 94.7% of premises have access to gigabit-speed connections. See the streets and sub-areas below for more on how conditions vary across the neighbourhood.
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Frequently asked
- Is Slough 014 a nice place to live?
- It depends on your priorities. The area is practical and affordable by South East standards, with fast London rail links and strong broadband. The trade-offs are a crime rate above the national average and a notably weak local school quality profile. It suits households focused on commuting value over neighbourhood prestige.
- What is the rent in Slough 014?
- A one-bedroom typically runs around £1,140 a month, a two-bed around £1,430, and a three-bed around £1,710. These are estimates scaled from council-level data using local sale prices. Rents rose about 3.5% over the past year.
- Is Slough 014 safe?
- The recorded crime rate here is around 122 per 1,000 residents annually, which is noticeably above the UK national average of roughly 80. It's not uniformly unsafe, but it's worth checking street-level police data for specific roads before moving. The area sits in the lower half of the deprivation scale nationally.
- What's the commute from Slough 014 to London?
- By public transport, London is roughly 40 minutes away — one of the better commute times for a town at this price point. The nearest mainline rail station is about 2.3 km from a typical address, so most residents drive or cycle to catch the train. Nearly a quarter of residents work from home.
- Who lives in Slough 014?
- Mostly families and working-age couples. The 35–49 bracket is the largest age group, under-18s make up around a quarter of residents, and the area has one of the higher ethnic diversity scores in the South East. About 41% of residents were born outside the UK. Tenure is mixed — roughly half own, a third rent privately.
- What schools are near Slough 014?
- There are 26 schools within 2 km of typical residents, but only around 24% are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted — well below the national average of roughly 89%. The nearest Outstanding-rated school is about 2.4 km away. If school quality is a key factor, check individual Ofsted reports carefully before choosing a specific street.