Postcode report
Is SL2 5QL a Good Place to Live? Crime, Schools & Area Insights
About SL2 5QL: area rating, property, schools and local change
SL2 5QL is a postcode in Slough Central, Slough, South East, England. This postcode area guide brings together crime, schools, demographics, property prices, planning applications, HMO licences and roadworks near SL2 5QL, then scores the surrounding small area 38/100 - bottom 19% nationally across 8 matched LocaleIQ domains.
The strongest signals around SL2 5QL are schools and education 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 SL2 5QL is based on Slough 005 Census 2021. It covers 12,502 residents, 6,583 people per square kilometre. The median age is around 33, helping show whether the area skews younger, family-sized or older. Housing tenure is 47% owner-occupied, 26% privately rented, 26% 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 3/10.
For property prices near SL2 5QL, LocaleIQ uses Land Registry sold-price evidence for the SL2 postcode district. The latest median sold price is £480k from 51 rolling sales. The Property tab separates flats, terraced, semi-detached and detached homes where enough sales exist.
Families checking schools near SL2 5QL can compare 12 state schools within one mile, including 10 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 9 nearby child-friendly activities from open activity feeds, including 5 records marked free and 9 with booking links where the source provides them.
For safety, the Crime tab breaks down recorded crime near SL2 5QL 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 SL2 5QL is tracked through nearby planning permissions, HMO licensing and roadworks. This report currently shows 1 HMO licence, 16 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 SL2 5QL
Is SL2 5QL a good area to live?
LocaleIQ scores the surrounding small area 38/100 (bottom 19% 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 SL2 5QL?
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 SL2 5QL?
12 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 SL2 5QL?
LocaleIQ currently matches 9 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 SL2 5QL?
LocaleIQ matched SL2 5QL to a Census 2021 geography. Figures describe the surrounding statistical area, not individual households.
What are typical property prices in SL2 5QL?
The latest median sold price is £480k based on 51 Land Registry sales. The Property tab breaks down by property type and shows the recent trend.
Is there much building or roadworks around SL2 5QL?
LocaleIQ currently shows 1 HMO licence, 16 roadworks records in this report. Open the Planning tab for individual records; large council source datasets may contain more records than the displayed list.