Side-by-side comparison of SL1 Slough and SL5 Ascot covering house prices, crime, schools, broadband, council tax, green space and energy performance.
SL1 is the more affordable option at £385,000 median vs £620,000 in SL5. SL5 has lower recorded crime (1,113 vs 11,410 offences over 13 months). SL1 has notably better broadband connectivity.
| Metric | SL1 Slough | SL5 Ascot |
|---|---|---|
| Median House Price | £385,000 | £620,000 |
| Band D Council Tax | £2,414 | £1,953 |
| Total Crimes (13 months) | 11,410 | 1,113 |
| Outstanding Schools | 4.0 | 1.0 |
| Broadband Score (/100) | 78.6 | 60.8 |
| Green Space Access (%) | 93.5 | 85.1 |
| EPC Median Score | 71.0 | 70.0 |
House prices: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data (2025–2026). Crime: police.uk (Apr 2025–Apr 2026). Schools: Ofsted inspection outcomes. Broadband: Ofcom Connected Nations. Council tax: DLUHC. Green space: OS OpenData.
House prices: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data (2025–2026). Crime: police.uk (Apr 2025–Apr 2026). Schools: Ofsted inspection outcomes. Broadband: Ofcom Connected Nations. Council tax: DLUHC. Green space: OS OpenData. EPC: DLUHC Energy Performance of Buildings Register.