Shortfern, Slough
House prices, sold prices and local information for SL2 5SL.
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At a glance
3 property sales on Shortfern, Slough have been recorded by HM Land Registry since 2016. The most recent sale was on 30 Jun 2021. Most sales here are terraced homes, which have sold for an average of £381,667. 1 home here has sold more than once since 2016; 1 of them sold for more the second time.
House prices on Shortfern compared
Average sale price over the last 12 months. Shortfern has had fewer than two sales in that time, so it is left out. See all SL2 house prices.
Average sale price by year
Tenure: 100% freehold and 0% leasehold across 3 recorded sales.
Prices by property type
| Type | Sales | Average price | Last sold |
|---|---|---|---|
| Terraced | 3 | £381,667 | 30 Jun 2021 |
Sold prices on Shortfern
| Address | Date | Price | Type | Tenure |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7, Shortfern SL2 5SL | 30 Jun 2021 | £430,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 7, Shortfern SL2 5SL | 24 Feb 2017 | £385,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 8, Shortfern SL2 5SL | 3 Oct 2016 | £330,000 | 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.
Sale history: homes sold more than once
| Address | Sales | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 7, Shortfern | £385,000 (Feb 2017) → £430,000 (Jun 2021) | +12% over 4 yrs |
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Crime and flood risk near Shortfern
Crime
185 crimes were reported within about a mile of Shortfern in August 2026.
Crime level compared with the rest of England (10 = lowest crime):
Higher crime than about 50% of neighbourhoods in England, based on recorded crime rates (English Indices of Deprivation 2025).
| Violence & sexual offences | 68 |
| Vehicle crime | 25 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 23 |
| Criminal damage & arson | 18 |
| Public order | 17 |
| Other theft | 15 |
Source: data.police.uk. Locations are approximate and cover the surrounding area, not just this street.
Flood risk
Shortfern is in or near 2 Environment Agency flood areas:
- Colne Brook at Iver and Colnbrook Flood alert area
- Slough Watercourses Flood alert area
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 Shortfern
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wexham Court Primary School 636 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Report | 0.2 mi |
| Wexham School 1,212 pupils | Secondary | 11–19 | Report | 0.4 mi |
| Khalsa Primary School 529 pupils | Primary Sikh | 3–11 | Outstanding Report | 0.6 mi |
| St Ethelbert's Catholic Primary School 415 pupils | Primary Roman Catholic | 3–11 | Report | 0.6 mi |
| Willow Primary School 454 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Report | 0.7 mi |
| Lea Nursery School 100 pupils | Nursery | 2–4 | Good Report | 0.7 mi |
| Iqra Slough Islamic Primary School 624 pupils | Primary Muslim | 4–11 | Outstanding Report | 0.7 mi |
| Sikh Heritage Girls School 13 pupils | Other independent school | 4–11 | Report | 0.7 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
- Slough station 1.2 mi · 24 min walk
- Langley (Berks) station 1.5 mi · 30 min walk
- Datchet station 2.7 mi · 54 min walk
Nearest bus stops
- Welden (adj, Church Lane) 1 min walk
- Welden (Opp, Church Lane) 1 min walk
- Dornels (opp, Knolton Way) 2 min walk
- Berryfield (nr, Knolton Way) 2 min walk
GP surgeries
- 240 Wexham Road
Wexham Road, Slough · 0.5 mi - Kumar Medical Centre
59 Grasmere Avenue, Slough · 0.7 mi - Slough Treatment, Advice & Recovery Team
Elliman Resource Centre, 27 Pursers Close, Slough · 1.3 mi - Crosby House Surgery
91 Stoke Poges Lane, Slough · 1.3 mi
Supermarkets
- Tesco Express Tesco Slough Wexham Rd Express · 0.5 mi
- Sainsburys Sainsburys Uxbridge Road Slough · 1.0 mi
- Tesco Extra Tesco Slough Extra · 1.2 mi
- Asda Express Asda Good Companions Express Petrol · 1.3 mi
Pharmacies
- Slough Pharmacy · 0.5 mi
- John Ross Chemist · 1.1 mi
- Tesco Instore Pharmacy · 1.2 mi
Dentists
- Dental Surgery · 0.5 mi
- Dental Surgery · 1.2 mi
- Dental Surgery · 1.3 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 4 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 | 3 of 10 |
| Employment | 5 of 10 |
| Education and skills | 3 of 10 |
| Health and disability | 8 of 10 |
| Crime | 5 of 10 |
| Access to housing and services | 1 of 10 |
| Living environment | 9 of 10 |
Each domain ranked in deciles across England (10 = least deprived).
Homes
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned | 51.2% | 62.5% |
| Private rented | 19.3% | 20.3% |
| Social rented | 28.6% | 17.1% |
| Households | 647 |
People
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Under 15 | 22.8% | 17.4% |
| Aged 15–64 | 66.1% | 64.1% |
| Aged 65+ | 11.1% | 18.6% |
| Residents | 2,122 |
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 | 100% | 89% |
| 4G indoors, at least 1 network | 100% | 100% |
| 4G outdoors, all 4 networks | 100% | 99% |
| Calls indoors, all 4 networks | 100% | 92% |
Share of homes across Slough 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.
Energy ratings and home sizes on Shortfern
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Who lives around Shortfern
Ethnic group
| Here | Slough | |
|---|---|---|
| Asian, Asian British or Asian Welsh | 53.8% | 46.7% |
| White | 30.8% | 36% |
| Other ethnic group | 7.5% | 5.7% |
| Black, Black British, Black Welsh, Caribbean or African | 5.5% | 7.6% |
| Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups | 2.3% | 4% |
Religion
| Here | Slough | |
|---|---|---|
| Muslim | 38.8% | 29.4% |
| Christian | 28.8% | 32% |
| Sikh | 13.1% | 11.3% |
| No religion | 9.1% | 13.1% |
| Not answered | 5.8% | 5.4% |
| Hindu | 3.5% | 7.8% |
| Buddhist | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| Other religion | 0.2% | 0.5% |
Country of birth
| Here | Slough | |
|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 58.6% | 56% |
| Born outside the UK | 41.4% | 44% |
Highest qualification
| Here | Slough | |
|---|---|---|
| Level 4 qualifications and above | 29.5% | 34.8% |
| No qualifications | 26.2% | 20.2% |
| Level 3 qualifications | 13.2% | 13.6% |
| Level 2 qualifications | 11.5% | 12.1% |
| Level 1 and entry level qualifications | 10.7% | 10.7% |
| Other qualifications | 5% | 4.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.9% | 4.2% |
General health
| Here | Slough | |
|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 51.6% | 51.7% |
| Good health | 31.8% | 34% |
| Fair health | 11.3% | 10.6% |
| Bad health | 4% | 2.9% |
| Very bad health | 1.2% | 0.8% |
Cars or vans per household
| Here | Slough | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 car or van in household | 38.1% | 42.7% |
| 2 cars or vans in household | 28.9% | 26.9% |
| No cars or vans in household | 19.8% | 20.3% |
| 3 or more cars or vans in household | 13.2% | 10.1% |
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 Slough.
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