New Homes in Slough

Slough is a town that keeps you connected in England’s South East. Located in Berkshire with strong transport links to thriving Central London, new homes in Slough give you great access to the M4, M25 and M40 motorways, as well as the pleasant city of Reading which is around half an hour away by car.

Famous for its booming global corporate hub on the edge of town, take a look at our developments closest to Slough below. Or browse our new homes near Ascot, Maidenhead and Wokingham, which are also close by.

Living in Slough

Whether you’re here for the connections, the major industry hubs or the access you get to a range of natural spaces, Slough is a place which delivers in many areas. And thanks to our Part Exchange scheme, you could enjoy a move so smooth you never thought it was possible. With this, we could act as your guaranteed buyer if you have a home to sell as part of your deal. This means you won’t be bogged down by a chain, feel the stress of finding a buyer, or worry about paying costly estate agent fees. 

Things to see and do in Slough

The centre of town is dotted with pleasant green spaces such as Herschel Park, Salt Hill Park and Upton Court Park, while you can learn about the local area’s past, present and future at Slough Museum. There’s more culture on the southern bank of the Jubilee River in the form of the Eton College Natural History Museum and Eton Museum of Antiquities, while Windsor Castle is a little further south across the Thames. 

You can enjoy views of the famous royal residence from nearby meadow, The Brocas, while Black Park Country Park to the north of town is home to an adventure centre with a treetop rope course. From walks and bike rides alone the Grand Union Canal to a collection of large local reservoirs, Colne Valley Regional Park and the sprawling woodland of the Burnham Beeches, the Chiltern Hills are also only a short drive from Slough. If you have kids, Thorpe Park is nearby too and perfect for a family day out. 

Education

This area has a rich educational background thanks to local independent Eton College, while Slough and Eton Church of England Business and Enterprise College is an outstanding state secondary with academy status. Upton Court Grammar is another local state secondary rated as outstanding by Ofsted, along with St Bernard’s Catholic Grammar School and Langley Grammar. 

The Westgate School, Eden Girls’ School and Herschel Grammar are all outstanding too and have catchment areas which encompass Slough. If your kids are a little younger, Montem Academy, Khalsa Primary and Castleview Primary are among the best local schools and all in Ofsted’s top band. 

Transport links in Slough

Slough has excellent transport links, starting with its convenient location just five miles from Heathrow Airport. The M4 motorway passes just to the south of town, which has a central train station off Stoke Road. Direct services to London Paddington take just 15 minutes, while Crossrail’s Elizabeth line also connects Slough to places like Reading and Maidenhead, as well as a range of stops in the heart of the capital. 

The Slough property market

The arrival of Crossrail gave a massive boost to Slough’s property market, although local housing is still much more affordable than most places inside the M25 boundary. In fact, average prices in town are hundreds of thousands of pounds cheaper than the London average. 

Whether you’re looking to live as close to the centre of Slough as possible or you’re also looking at areas like Wokingham and Spencers Wood near Reading, don’t miss offers like the Government’s Help to Buy scheme to give your budget a pleasant boost.