Postcode report
Is SL1 2SZ a Good Area? Schools, Crime & Local Insights
About SL1 2SZ: area rating, property, schools and local change
SL1 2SZ is a postcode in Upton, Slough, South East, England. This postcode area guide brings together crime, schools, demographics, property prices, planning applications, HMO licences and roadworks near SL1 2SZ, then scores the surrounding small area 50/100 - bottom 40% nationally across 8 matched LocaleIQ domains.
The strongest signals around SL1 2SZ are health and jobs, while housing is the main area to examine before moving, renting or buying here. LocaleIQ uses these local signals as a practical area rating rather than a single raw statistic, so read the score alongside the detailed map layers and source records.
The demographic profile for SL1 2SZ is based on Slough 008 Census 2021. It covers 13,753 residents, 3,733 people per square kilometre. The median age is around 34, helping show whether the area skews younger, family-sized or older. Housing tenure is 50% owner-occupied, 30% privately rented, 18% social rented, useful context for renters, buyers and landlords comparing the local property market. On the official England neighbourhood wellbeing index the area ranks in decile 5/10.
For property prices near SL1 2SZ, LocaleIQ uses Land Registry sold-price evidence for the SL1 postcode district. The latest median sold price is £450k from 47 rolling sales, up 9.8% month-on-month. The Property tab separates flats, terraced, semi-detached and detached homes where enough sales exist.
Families checking schools near SL1 2SZ can compare 10 state schools within one mile, including 6 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted or the equivalent inspectorate. The Schools tab adds phase, school type, distance, rating and a dedicated school map so the education context is easier to judge.
The Kids & Clubs tab adds 11 nearby child-friendly activities from open activity feeds, including 5 records marked free and 11 with booking links where the source provides them.
For safety, the Crime tab breaks down recorded crime near SL1 2SZ by category and map position. Crime trend is flat or improving month on month. Use it with the LocaleIQ safety score because police data can lag and does not capture every local issue.
Local change around SL1 2SZ is tracked through nearby planning permissions, HMO licensing and roadworks. This report currently shows 7 street-disruption records in the Planning tab, with dates, distance and source links. Large council source datasets may contain more records than the displayed list.
FAQ
Common questions about SL1 2SZ
Is SL1 2SZ a good area to live?
LocaleIQ scores the surrounding small area 50/100 (bottom 40% nationally). The report combines local records with wider official context, so use it as a decision aid rather than a single verdict.
What is crime like near SL1 2SZ?
Crime trend is flat or improving month on month. Crime data can lag real events; check the Crime tab for source labels and proxy notes.
What schools are near SL1 2SZ?
10 open state schools are matched within 1 mile. The Schools tab lists distance, phase and rating where available.
Are there kids clubs or activities near SL1 2SZ?
LocaleIQ currently matches 11 nearby child-friendly activities from open activity feeds. The Kids & Clubs tab lists venue, distance, age range, price and booking links where available.
What demographics are available for SL1 2SZ?
LocaleIQ matched SL1 2SZ to a Census 2021 geography. Figures describe the surrounding statistical area, not individual households.
What are typical property prices in SL1 2SZ?
The latest median sold price is £450k based on 47 Land Registry sales. The Property tab breaks down by property type and shows the recent trend.
Is there much building or roadworks around SL1 2SZ?
LocaleIQ currently shows 7 roadworks records in this report. Open the Planning tab for individual records; large council source datasets may contain more records than the displayed list.