Slough is a large town which is located in the County of Berkshire, South East England. Situated just 22 miles west of London, Slough was originally a stopping place for transportation between London and Bath, however, the area developed as a village and later became a thriving, desirable place to live which also provides easy access to both London and Windsor Castle. There are many impressive properties found across Slough, with the area boasting a mix of homes that were built around the 1920s-1940s. Residents are treated to detached and terraced family homes with arched doorways, high ceilings and large open fireplaces, as well as maisonettes and apartments that can be found in the town centre, mostly beneficial to professionals and young couples.
A wonderful selection of entertainment venues are available in Slough as the town centre offers a range of cafes, restaurants, retail stores and eateries. Some popular attractions can also be found within the area, including Windsor Castle, Slough Museum, Go Ape Black Park, Legoland Windsor Resort and Jump In Trampoline Park.
Slough has a 28% higher crime rate than the South East and a 24% higher crime rate than the England, Wales and Northern Ireland overall figure. The town has been named among the top 5 most dangerous of Berkshire's 107 towns, villages and cities.
Hourly, daily and monthly parking spaces are offered around Slough. Residents can find secure paid parking spaces on Stoke Road, Brunel Way, Upton Court Road, Asprey Place and Oakdale Court, which are all available within 15 minutes of the town centre.
Nightlife options vary across Slough with the many Pubs, Bars and Restaurants that are provided. The town centre has a range of popular nightlife options which consists of Deco Bar & Lounge, The Brickhouse, The Wheatsheaf, The Oak Bar, Basement house and more. If residents fancy even more evening venues to choose from, they can head over to the surrounding areas of Maidenhead, Windsor, Reading and London.
Residents of Slough have plenty of education options to choose from with the large amount of Primary Schools, Secondary Schools, Colleges and Universities which are located in and around the area. Popular Schools include Baylis Court School, Beechwood School, Langley College, Oxford Business College, Buckinghamshire New University and Brunel University London.
An abundance of green spaces are accessible to pet owners and residents living in Slough. Nearby parks located in the area include Herschel Park, Upton Court Park, Lascelles Park and Mercian Way Park, giving dog walkers many opportunities to take their furry friends on a scenic adventure.
Slough Railway Station is managed by Great Western Railway service (GWR), whilst situated just between Langley station to the east and Burnham station to the west. The station provides residents with regular trains which run to the popular destinations of London Paddington, Reading, Windsor & Elton Central and Oxford. London Heathrow (LHR) Airport is the nearest to Slough being only 7 miles away and a short 15 minute car journey. Bus routes also serve the area for local travel.