Farnham Road
Slough, England
Reality check: At £259,999, this is a premium entry point. Strong 14% growth over 5 years supports the investment case.
Who Is This Street For?
Scored by profile based on what matters most to each group.
Strong case: liquid market (score 90), 14% 5-year growth.
Workable for families, but safety (15) may concern parents.
How this is calculated
Safety 30%, Schools 30%, Environment 20%, Amenities 10%, Energy 10%
Decent connectivity, but transport (40) could be better.
How this is calculated
Transport 35%, Walkability 30%, Amenities 25%, Market 10%
Strong case: liquid market (score 90), 14% 5-year growth.
How this is calculated
Liquidity 35%, Market 35%, Price trend bonus up to +30
Good with limitations — good daily access, walkable.
How this is calculated
Safety 25%, Environment 25%, Amenities 20%, Energy 15%, Walkability 15%
Possible first step at £259,999 — price is manageable but connectivity (40) or environment (83) may be a compromise.
How this is calculated
Affordability 40%, Transport 25%, Amenities 20%, Safety 15%
Things You Should Know
Area safety score 15/100 — crime rates in this area (LSOA, not this specific street) are well above average. Exercise caution, especially at night.
How Life Works Here
Farnham Road is located in Slough. Crime is a significant concern, with 534 incidents recorded in 12 months — well above the national average. Violence and sexual offences dominate reports. 266 violent offences were recorded (50% of total). This level of crime reflects a high-footfall transport hub rather than a typical residential street. Daily amenities are excellent, with 10 facilities within walking distance, including fast_food (6), cafe (1), and convenience (1). The closest is Peri Peri Chicken (fast food, 15m). The nearest transport stop is 139m away (bus). Rail links may require a connecting journey. The median property price is £259,999, with moderate growth of 14% over five years. Based on 239 transactions recorded since 2014. The market is highly active with frequent sales. The local area has a moderate population, with a high proportion of rented accommodation, with larger households suggesting families. There are 11 schools within 2 km, 10 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. 3 are rated Outstanding. Both primary and secondary options are available locally. The nearest school is just 279m away. However, high local crime rates are a serious concern for families with children, regardless of school proximity. This street may particularly suit property investors. Overall, this street scores 59 out of 100 for liveability, placing it in the top 12% within its district. Note that the composite score masks a serious safety concern that may outweigh other strengths for many residents.
Score Breakdown
Each dimension scored 0-100 from open government data. Source listed under each bar.
police.uk crime data (12-month rolling), LSOA-level area, not street-level
OpenStreetMap amenities within 2km
DfT NaPTAN + TfL stops
DEFRA noise & air quality, OS green space
HM Land Registry price paid data
GIAS schools + Ofsted ratings
OSM footpath density + connectivity
EPC Register — awaiting public API access
Environment Agency flood zones
Property Market
Flat/Maisonette | Leasehold | Market: hot
Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data (Open Government Licence v3.0)
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Nearby Amenities
Public Services Nearby
Public facilities within walking distance from Farnham Road, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (3)
- Absolutely Fitness 543m · 7 min walk
- The Gym 609m · 8 min walk
- PureGym 1830m · 23 min walk
parks & green spaces (5)
- Sheffield Road Rest Garden 149m · 2 min walk
- Buckingham Ave Rest Garden 337m · 4 min walk
- Godolphin Recreation Ground 696m · 9 min walk
- Faraday Road Park and Outdoor Gym 780m · 10 min walk
- Manor Park 850m · 11 min walk
schools (5)
- Phoenix Infant Academy 280m · 4 min walk
- Baylis Court Nursery School 411m · 5 min walk
- The Godolphin Junior Academy 411m · 5 min walk
- Herschel Grammar School 494m · 6 min walk
- Baylis Court School 526m · 7 min walk
Transport Links
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- Furnival Avenue — Slough56
Data Transparency
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- OS Open Roads — Crown copyright and database right
- HM Land Registry Price Paid Data — Crown copyright
- police.uk crime data — Open Government Licence v3.0
- OpenStreetMap — ODbL licence
- DfT NaPTAN — Open Government Licence v3.0
- GIAS schools data — Crown copyright
- Environment Agency flood data — OGL v3.0
- DEFRA noise and air quality — OGL v3.0
- ONS Census 2021 — Open Government Licence v3.0
All scores are computed from publicly available government and open data. No proprietary data is used. Scores reflect statistical patterns, not guarantees.
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