Slough's SL1 postcode shows modest price appreciation at 0.9% annually over five years, placing it in the 9th percentile nationally with a trajectory score of 41.3. Rental growth significantly outpaces capital appreciation at 5.4% per annum, indicating stronger investor returns through income yields than property value increases. Population growth remains minimal at 0.6% over the period, contrasting with the active gentrification stage currently underway. This dynamic suggests the district is transitioning, though population expansion has not yet matched infrastructural or housing development activity. Investors should note the rental-to-capital growth divergence when assessing portfolio allocation and risk profiles.
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- 1Property prices up 0.8% over 5 years (5yr CAGR)
- 2Rents growing at 5.4% per year
- 3Population growing at 0.6% per year
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What's changing in Slough · June 2026
The trajectory score moved up 1.4 points this month to 43/100, driven mainly by risk.
Slough (SL1) common questions
Is Slough up and coming?
Praesago's gentrification model currently classifies Slough (SL1) as Active. Its trajectory score is 43/100 (Average), in the top 86% of districts nationally. The score is down 0.7 points over the last 12 months.
Is Slough safe?
Slough has a safety score of 29/100 on Praesago's index, based on police.uk recorded crime data.
What is the average house price in Slough?
The average property price in Slough (SL1) is £485k as of January 2026, based on UK House Price Index data. Prices have grown at 0.8% per year over the last five years.
What is the average rent in Slough?
The median monthly rent in Slough (SL1) is £1,448 (2026), based on ONS private rental data.
Which areas are near Slough?
Neighbouring postcode districts include Slough (SL2), Slough (SL3), Bourne End (SL8), Egham (TW20), Maidenhead (SL6). Each has its own monthly data page on Praesago.
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