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287a, High Street, Slough, SL1 1BD

Property type
Mid terrace
Floor 01
Habitable rooms
3
From EPC
Floor area
59 m²
635 sq ft
Energy rating
E
Score 39
Tenure
Owner Occupied
Overview

About 287a

A plain-English summary derived from public records, EPC certificates, sold prices and local data.

287a is a mid-terrace house in Slough (SL1 1BD). It has a recorded floor area of 59 m² (around 635 sq ft) and construction records dating it to 1930-1949. The latest certificate (April 2024) shows an E (score 39), well below the UK norm with real room to improve. When first surveyed in September 2010 the rating was F, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, window efficiency went from Very Poor to Average and lighting went from Average to Very Good; while main heating dropped from Poor to Very Poor. Main heating runs on electricity. At 59 m² this is the 21st smallest of 34 units on EPC record in the building, where floor areas span 21–95 m². The building's EPC ratings span G to C across 34 units on file.

Across 2010–2018, sale prices on this property compounded at 7.1% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £352,000 is 36% below the 2018 sale of £550,000, running counter to the wider postcode trend, which makes the EPC and condition history especially worth a look. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£866/sq ft) was about 80.7% above the typical sold price in the postcode. At 59 m² it's 18% larger than the typical home in the postcode (50 m² median across 33 EPCs). It lags the bulk of the postcode on energy efficiency (less efficient than 76% of similar EPCs). 8 years since the last transfer (April 2018).

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The data behind every report

  • HM Land Registry, source of sold price history
  • Department for Education, source of schools data
  • Police.uk, source of crime statistics
  • Department for Transport, source of stations and transport links
  • Environment Agency, source of flood risk data
  • Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs, source of road noise data
  • PlanIt, source of planning application records
Energy

Energy performance

Every EPC certificate filed against this property — current rating, recorded improvements, and where there's headroom to reach a higher band.
Current Certificate(1 of 2)
Apr 2024

EPC Rating

A
B
C
D
E
E39
F
G
Main Heating
Electric & Gas
Main Fuel
Electric
Hot Water
Very Poor
Windows
Average
CO2 Emissions
4.0 t/year
Occupancy
Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Apr 2024from Sept 2010
EPC improved fromF25toE39
Heating System
Storage HeatersGas Boiler

Replaced storage heaters with gas boiler

Heating Controls
ManualProg + Stat

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Hot Water
Immersion (Off-Peak)Main System

Hot water system upgraded

Windows
SingleFull Double

Single glazing replaced with double or better glazing

Low Energy Lighting
30%100%

More low energy lighting installed

SDL Surveying

Get a survey for this property

Level 3 Building Survey

Early 20th century1st Floor FlatEPC EExtended multiple times (2+ extensions)No mains gasSolid (non-cavity) walls

Because the property has been extended more than once, has no mains gas supply, and has solid (non-cavity) walls, we believe a Level 3 building survey should be considered.

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 287a, High Street, Slough, SL1 1BD, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

287a has no planning applications on record.

12

But the area is active

12 notable applications nearby — larger schemes and conversions that could reshape the street. The report maps them all.

Price

Sales history & valuation

Recorded transactions, our model's current estimate, and a quick read on what neighbouring properties have sold for.
Current estimate

£352,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 7.1% per year over 7 years.

See how we calculated this
Last sold (2018)

£550,000

Growth on file: 7.1% per year over 7 years.

Sales timeline

  1. 10 April 2018Most recent

    £550,000

    +65.7%over 7 years
  2. 30 November 2010

    £332,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in SL1 1BD: £490,000 (2020–2014).

On the street

Versus other High Street homes

Four headline reads against 32 similar flats on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

On years held, 287a runs well behind the street norm.

Price per m²

£9,322

Street avg £11,833

On par

Floor Area

59 m²

Street avg 55 m²

Above

Habitable Rooms

3 rooms

Street avg 3 rooms

Above

CO₂ Emissions

4.0 t/year

Street avg 3.0 t/year

Strongly below
Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 287a

The true value, the hidden risks and the full sale history, in one report.

Signs of HMO activity in the areaLarger development activity nearby

Pick your report · every report is £14.99

One time fee only - money back guarantee

Preview of the full property report

The data behind every report

  • HM Land Registry, source of sold price history
  • Department for Education, source of schools data
  • Police.uk, source of crime statistics
  • Department for Transport, source of stations and transport links
  • Environment Agency, source of flood risk data
  • Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs, source of road noise data
  • PlanIt, source of planning application records
Area

The neighbourhood at a glance

A condensed read of the local area. Each tile links through to the full breakdown on the Slough district page.

Rail-style transport is unusually close for this postcode.

Crime

18/mo

Rising year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.0 km

Wexham Road — bus stop.

Closest school

0.3 km

St Mary's Church of England Primary School. 34 schools nearby.

Go deeper on the local area

A Local Area report breaks down crime, transport links, schools and air quality in depth.

Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around SL1 1BD from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.
Daytime road noise heatmap for SL1 1BD

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

54.3dB

Low
Night-time road noise heatmap for SL1 1BD

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

45.8dB

Low
55 dB
60 dB
65 dB
70 dB
75 dB
80 dB
Defra Road Noise Strategic Mapping, Round 4
FAQ

Common questions

The questions buyers, sellers and homeowners most often ask about 287a, High Street, Slough, SL1 1BD. Each answer is also embedded as structured data for search engines.