Slough SL2
Slough 016 · 4 sub-areas · 8,641 residents
Slough 016 is a residential neighbourhood within Slough, home to around 8,600 people and positioned as one of the area's more affordable pockets for renters. A typical two-bedroom flat lets for about £1,430 a month — noticeably below the national median for comparable commuter-belt locations — while the rail commute into London takes under 25 minutes, making it a practical base for city workers.
Slough SL2 is a commuter neighbourhood within Slough — train into London runs in around 23 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 Slough SL2?
Day-to-day life sits close to greenery — a park or playing field is within easy walking distance of most addresses; food and drink within walking distance is workable but not dense — around 20 restaurants and 0 pubs in five minutes; Crime sits around the national average — neither a notable concern nor a notable selling point; 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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Slough SL2 in Slough
Living in Slough SL2
Slough 016 stands out within Slough for its blend of family households and younger working residents, underpinned by relatively accessible rents for a place this close to London. Nearly a quarter of households are couples with children, and the age spread is unusually even — roughly similar shares of under-18s, young adults and 35-to-49-year-olds each make up about a quarter of the population. It doesn't feel like a neighbourhood skewed toward any single life stage.
The cost picture here is one of the stronger arguments for the area. A two-bedroom home runs around £1,430 a month and a three-bedroom around £1,710 — considerably less than you'd pay in most commuter towns at this distance from central London. Council tax (Band D) comes to about £2,414 a year, broadly in line with the wider borough. The median home sale price sits at around £371,000, and on a typical local salary you'd be looking at just over five years to save a deposit — tight, but not unusual for the South East.
Who lives here is one of the more interesting things about Slough 016. Just over half of residents were born outside the UK, and the ethnic diversity index of 53 puts it among the more diverse neighbourhoods in the South East. Tenure splits fairly evenly: around 47% of homes are owner-occupied, nearly 40% are privately rented, and just over 11% are social housing. That's a broader private-rented share than many suburban areas, which keeps the neighbourhood accessible for people who haven't yet bought.
Practically speaking, the nearest mainline rail station is roughly 770 metres away — about a ten-minute walk — and central London is under 25 minutes by rail. Around half of residents commute by car, while just over one in ten use public transport and about a quarter work from home at least some of the time. Gigabit broadband is available to every home in the area, which matters if you're working remotely. See the streets and sub-areas below for more detail on specific pockets within the neighbourhood.
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Frequently asked
- Is Slough 016 a nice place to live?
- It depends on your priorities. The rail commute to London is under 25 minutes and rents are competitive for the distance. The neighbourhood has a strong family character and excellent broadband. Crime rates are above the national average, and the share of Ofsted-rated Good or Outstanding schools within catchment is lower than you'd find elsewhere in the South East — so it suits commuters and price-conscious renters more than those prioritising school performance.
- What is the rent in Slough 016?
- A one-bedroom typically runs around £1,140 a month, a two-bedroom about £1,430 and a three-bedroom around £1,710. These are estimates scaled from borough-level data using local sale prices. Rents rose roughly 3.5% in the past year. At around 69% of typical take-home pay, renting here on a single income is a stretch.
- Is Slough 016 safe?
- Crime runs at around 126 incidents per 1,000 residents a year — above the UK national rate of roughly 80. Slough as a whole sits higher than many South East towns, and this neighbourhood reflects that broader pattern. It's not an outlier within the borough, but it's worth checking police.uk street-level data for your specific street before committing.
- What's the commute from Slough 016 to London?
- Under 25 minutes by rail — one of the better commuter connections in the South East at this rent level. The nearest mainline station is roughly a ten-minute walk away. About half of residents commute by car rather than public transport, and around a quarter now work from home.
- Who lives in Slough 016?
- A genuinely mixed community — about 55% of residents were born outside the UK, and the ethnic diversity index is 53. The age spread is unusually even across under-18s, young adults and 35-to-49s. Around a quarter of households are couples with children. Tenure is split roughly between owners (47%) and private renters (39%), with a smaller social-housing share.
- What schools are near Slough 016?
- There are 74 schools within 2km, so choice isn't the issue. Around 40% of those within typical catchment distance are rated Good or Outstanding — well below the national average of roughly 89%. The nearest Outstanding-rated school is under 450 metres away. Check current catchment maps with Slough Borough Council, as admissions boundaries change regularly.
- How does Slough 016 compare to other Slough neighbourhoods for renters?
- It sits in the more affordable half of Slough, with two-bed rents around £1,430 a month and good rail access to London. The deprivation score (IMD decile 4) places it in the lower-middle range — not the most deprived part of the borough, but not the most prosperous either. Gigabit broadband coverage is 100%, which beats many neighbouring areas.