Side-by-side comparison of SL2 Slough and SL8 Bourne end covering house prices, crime, schools, broadband, council tax, green space and energy performance.
SL2 is the more affordable option at £420,000 median vs £563,750 in SL8. SL8 has lower recorded crime (326 vs 4,709 offences over 13 months). Both areas have comparable broadband quality.
| Metric | SL2 Slough | SL8 Bourne end |
|---|---|---|
| Median House Price | £420,000 | £563,750 |
| Band D Council Tax | £2,414 | £2,527 |
| Total Crimes (13 months) | 4,709 | 326 |
| Outstanding Schools | 3.0 | — |
| Broadband Score (/100) | 49.3 | 48.6 |
| Green Space Access (%) | 93.3 | 92.5 |
| EPC Median Score | 70.0 | 68.0 |
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.