At a Glance
Average Property Price - SL1
£417,183
71
National percentile
12 month avg at 31 Jul 2026
Average Monthly Rent - SL
£1,636
87
National percentile
Estimate at 31 Jul 2026
Average Net Household Income - SL1
£43,933
73
National percentile
2023 census data
Flat / Maisonette Yield - SL
5.0%
13
National percentile
Estimate at 31 Jul 2026
10-Year Annualised Price Growth - SL1
3.7%
70
National percentile
Estimate at 31 Jul 2026
10-Year Annualised Rent Growth - SL
3.7%
34
National percentile
Estimate at 31 Jul 2026
Street Rankings — SL1
Top 5 streets in SL1 ranked by 3-year average sale price.
| # | Street | 3Y Avg |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Rose Hill | £1,875,000 |
| 2 | Linkswood Road | £1,450,000 |
| 3 | Kimbers Drive | £1,348,583 |
| 4 | Wymers Wood Road | £1,256,650 |
| 5 | Bredward Close | £1,210,000 |
Highest Monthly Sales — SL1
The highest-value transaction recorded in SL1 for each of the last 5 months.
Property Price & Volume Trends
The average property price in SL1 is £416,000, placing it among the more expensive districts nationally. Over the past decade, prices have grown at 4.3% annually—a pace faster than the national average. However, transaction activity has weakened noticeably: last year saw 489 sales compared to a 10-year average of 722 per year, suggesting a marked slowdown in market momentum.
Rent & Yield Trends
Average monthly rent in the broader SL area stands at £1,633, well above the national norm. Rental growth over the past decade has been steady at 4.0% per year, tracking close to the national median pace. The flat yield has improved to 4.5% in the latest year from a 10-year average of 3.7%, indicating a modest but welcome uplift for investors.
Income & Affordability Trends
Average household income in SL1 is £43,933, placing the area above the national median. Purchase affordability has deteriorated: the price-to-income ratio now stands at 8.8x, up from 7.6x in 2016, reflecting faster price growth than income gains. Rental affordability has also tightened slightly, with rent now consuming 32.4% of household income compared to 31.4% a decade ago.
Resident Demographic Profile
The area skews noticeably younger and family-oriented: 23.9% are under 15—well above the national average of 17.5%—while those aged 35–49 represent 25.1%, considerably higher than the 18.7% national figure. The housing tenure profile is distinctive, with private rental accounting for 35.2% of households—far above the 21.7% national average—and outright ownership much lower at 20.3% versus 33.7% nationally. Employment is weighted heavily towards elementary roles (13.6% versus 10.2% nationally) and plant/machine operatives (9.1% versus 6.6%), reflecting Slough's industrial and logistics heritage.