The Silks, Ascot
House prices, sold prices and local information for SL5 8FN.
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At a glance
2 property sales on The Silks, Ascot have been recorded by HM Land Registry since 2021. The most recent sale was on 16 Jun 2023. Most sales here are terraced homes, which have sold for an average of £495,000.
House prices on The Silks compared
Average sale price over the last 12 months. The Silks has had fewer than two sales in that time, so it is left out. See all SL5 house prices.
Average sale price by year
Prices by property type
| Type | Sales | Average price | Last sold |
|---|---|---|---|
| Terraced | 2 | £495,000 | 16 Jun 2023 |
Sold prices on The Silks
| Address | Date | Price | Type | Tenure |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1, The Silks SL5 8FN | 16 Jun 2023 | £525,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 3, The Silks SL5 8FN | 26 May 2021 | £465,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
Sale prices are as recorded by HM Land Registry. Some sales (for example repossessions and company purchases) are listed but left out of the averages.
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Crime and flood risk near The Silks
Crime
24 crimes were reported within about a mile of The Silks in August 2026.
Crime level compared with the rest of England (10 = lowest crime):
Lower crime than about 70% of neighbourhoods in England, based on recorded crime rates (English Indices of Deprivation 2025).
| Violence & sexual offences | 8 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 4 |
| Other theft | 4 |
| Public order | 4 |
| Burglary | 2 |
| Criminal damage & arson | 1 |
Source: data.police.uk. Locations are approximate and cover the surrounding area, not just this street.
Flood risk
The Silks is in or near 1 Environment Agency flood area:
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Flood warning areas cover places at risk from rivers and the sea. Surface water risk isn't included. Check the long-term flood risk for a postcode on GOV.UK.
Schools near The Silks
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LVS Ascot 730 pupils | Other independent school | 4–19 | Report | 0.3 mi |
| International School of Creative Arts 42 pupils | Other independent school | 14–19 | Report | 0.4 mi |
| Heathfield School 157 pupils | Other independent school Church of England | 10–19 | Report | 0.4 mi |
| Ascot Heath Primary School 403 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Good Report | 1.0 mi |
| Papplewick School 211 pupils | Other independent school | 6–13 | Report | 1.2 mi |
| South Ascot Village Primary School 144 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Report | 1.2 mi |
| Whitegrove Primary School 418 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Report | 1.4 mi |
| Holly Spring Primary School 603 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Good Report | 1.4 mi |
Source: Department for Education (Get Information about Schools) and Ofsted. Grades are from each school's last graded inspection; newer inspections use report cards without a single overall grade, so check the full report. Distances are straight-line. Check catchment areas with the local council.
Getting around, shops and health
Train stations
- Martins Heron station 1.1 mi · 22 min walk
- Ascot station 1.1 mi · 23 min walk
- Bracknell station 2.2 mi · 44 min walk
Nearest bus stops
- Fernbank Corner (E-bound, London Road) 1 min walk
- Fernbank Corner (N-bound, Fernbank Road) 1 min walk
- Fernbank Corner (W-bound, London Road) 2 min walk
- Gainsborough Drive (Stop GG, London Road) 4 min walk
GP surgeries
- Ascot Medical Centre
Brook House, Heatherwood Hospital, Ascot · 0.6 mi - Green Meadows Surgery
Brook House, Heatherwood Hospital, Ascot · 0.6 mi - The Waterfield Practice
Ralphs Ride, Harmans Water, Bracknell · 1.5 mi - Crown Wood Medical Centre
4A Crown Row, Bracknell · 1.9 mi
Supermarkets
- Tesco Tesco Bracknell Superstore · 1.1 mi
- Tesco Express Tesco Ascot High St Express · 1.2 mi
- Asda Express Asda Ascot Express Petrol · 1.2 mi
- Sainsburys Local Sainsburys Ascot High Street Local · 1.2 mi
Pharmacies
- Boots · 1.1 mi
- David Pharmacy · 1.4 mi
- Ascot Pharmacy · 1.4 mi
Dentists
- J M Frankel And Associates · 1.3 mi
- Ascot Dental Surgery · 1.4 mi
- Ascot Dental Practice · 1.4 mi
Sources: Department for Transport (NaPTAN), NHS England organisation data, and GEOLYTIX Retail Points (open data). Walking times are estimates from straight-line distance.
Area profile
Deprivation
This neighbourhood is in decile 8 of 10 on the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, where 1 is the most deprived 10% of areas in England and 10 the least deprived.
| Income | 7 of 10 |
| Employment | 9 of 10 |
| Education and skills | 7 of 10 |
| Health and disability | 10 of 10 |
| Crime | 8 of 10 |
| Access to housing and services | 2 of 10 |
| Living environment | 9 of 10 |
Each domain ranked in deciles across England (10 = least deprived).
Homes
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned | 68.6% | 62.5% |
| Private rented | 15.5% | 20.3% |
| Social rented | 15.3% | 17.1% |
| Households | 542 |
People
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Under 15 | 18.4% | 17.4% |
| Aged 15–64 | 61.8% | 64.1% |
| Aged 65+ | 19.8% | 18.6% |
| Residents | 1,288 |
Broadband
| Here | UK | |
|---|---|---|
| Superfast (30Mbit+) | 100% | 95% |
| Ultrafast (300Mbit+) | 100% | 80% |
| Gigabit-capable | 100% | 80% |
Share of homes on this street's postcodes that can get each speed. UK figure is the average across all postcodes. Source: Ofcom Connected Nations.
Mobile signal
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| 4G indoors, all 4 networks | 95% | 89% |
| 4G indoors, at least 1 network | 100% | 100% |
| 4G outdoors, all 4 networks | 100% | 99% |
| Calls indoors, all 4 networks | 98% | 92% |
Share of homes across Bracknell Forest with good coverage (Jul 2025). Signal varies street by street; check your exact address on Ofcom's checker. Source: Ofcom Connected Nations.
Neighbourhood figures cover the surrounding Lower Layer Super Output Area (about 1,500 residents). Sources: Census 2021 (ONS) and the English Indices of Deprivation 2025.
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Who lives around The Silks
Ethnic group
| Here | Bracknell Forest | |
|---|---|---|
| White | 85.9% | 86.1% |
| Asian, Asian British or Asian Welsh | 7.8% | 7.1% |
| Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups | 4.9% | 3.1% |
| Black, Black British, Black Welsh, Caribbean or African | 0.9% | 2.4% |
| Other ethnic group | 0.5% | 1.3% |
Religion
| Here | Bracknell Forest | |
|---|---|---|
| Christian | 53.8% | 47.5% |
| No religion | 33.3% | 40.4% |
| Not answered | 6.8% | 5.6% |
| Muslim | 2% | 1.8% |
| Sikh | 2% | 0.8% |
| Hindu | 1% | 2.4% |
| Other religion | 0.8% | 0.6% |
| Jewish | 0.2% | – |
Country of birth
| Here | Bracknell Forest | |
|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 83.1% | 82.6% |
| Born outside the UK | 16.9% | 17.4% |
Highest qualification
| Here | Bracknell Forest | |
|---|---|---|
| Level 4 qualifications and above | 38.5% | 35.6% |
| Level 3 qualifications | 20.3% | 17.9% |
| Level 2 qualifications | 12.8% | 14.9% |
| No qualifications | 11.8% | 13.2% |
| Level 1 and entry level qualifications | 7.7% | 10.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 7% | 5.2% |
| Other qualifications | 1.8% | 2.6% |
General health
| Here | Bracknell Forest | |
|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 52.6% | 52.8% |
| Good health | 32.2% | 34.1% |
| Fair health | 11.2% | 9.8% |
| Bad health | 3.4% | 2.5% |
| Very bad health | 0.6% | 0.7% |
Cars or vans per household
| Here | Bracknell Forest | |
|---|---|---|
| 2 cars or vans in household | 38.9% | 37.5% |
| 1 car or van in household | 37.9% | 38.3% |
| No cars or vans in household | 11.8% | 11.5% |
| 3 or more cars or vans in household | 11.4% | 12.6% |
Source: Census 2021 (ONS), via Nomis. Percentages of usual residents or households, as recorded in March 2021.
Figures cover the surrounding neighbourhood (Lower Layer Super Output Area, about 1,500 residents). Full demographics of Bracknell Forest.
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