Is SL2 5AY a nice place to live?

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Crime (Police.uk, 2026-07)

645 crimes recorded

Within roughly a mile of SL2 5AY. Most common: Violence & sexual offences.

Violence & sexual offences
247
Public order
64
Anti-social behaviour
62
Other theft
46
Criminal damage & arson
42
Vehicle crime
41
Shoplifting
40
Drugs
24

House prices

£335,759

Average price in Slough (2026-07, UK House Price Index). Down 1.8% year on year.

Terraced
£355,644
Semi-detached
£457,835
Detached
£671,386
Flat / maisonette
£218,068

Local authority average from HM Land Registry — not a valuation for SL2 5AY specifically.

Flood risk

Official Environment Agency map for rivers, sea, surface water and groundwater risk near this postcode.

No active flood warnings within ~15km.

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GP & dentist ratings

CQC ratings near SL2 5AY on Check My GP

Food hygiene ratings

FSA ratings near SL2 5AY on Check Food Hygiene

Nearby postcodes

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