What type of property is 31 Botham Drive, SL1 2LZ?

31 Botham Drive, SL1 2LZ is a 2-bedroom semi-detached house.

When did 31 Botham Drive, SL1 2LZ last change hands?

31 Botham Drive, SL1 2LZ last sold for £175,000 in May 2015, around 11 years ago. Before that, it sold for £104,995 in June 2000, so prices have been rising over 15 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

Has 31 Botham Drive, SL1 2LZ appreciated in value?

Across 2 sales between June 2000 and May 2015, 31 Botham Drive, SL1 2LZ rose from £104,995 to £175,000, a change of £70,005. That works out to roughly +3.5% per year compounded over 15 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What energy rating does 31 Botham Drive, SL1 2LZ have?

The current EPC rating for 31 Botham Drive, SL1 2LZ is D with a score of 66 out of 100, lodged in March 2019. It has dropped from a C recorded in March 2009. The assessor estimates the property could reach a C. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 31 Botham Drive, SL1 2LZ?

31 Botham Drive, SL1 2LZ has a recorded floor area of 56 m² (603 sq ft), around 28 m² per bedroom. That makes it about 12% larger than the median EPC-recorded property in SL1 2LZ. Source: EPC Register.

How is 31 Botham Drive, SL1 2LZ heated?

The latest EPC at 31 Botham Drive, SL1 2LZ records electricity as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 31 Botham Drive, SL1 2LZ?

31 Botham Drive, SL1 2LZ is in council tax band C.

Where is 31 Botham Drive, SL1 2LZ located?

31 Botham Drive, SL1 2LZ sits in Slough. It falls within the SL1 postcode district.

Is 31 Botham Drive, SL1 2LZ in a safe area?

Police records around 31 Botham Drive, SL1 2LZ show an average of 18 reported crimes per month over the last 13 months. Violent crime makes up roughly 45% of reports, the most common category. The overall trend is rising (24% versus the prior period). Source: Police UK.

Which schools serve 31 Botham Drive, SL1 2LZ?

The closest primary school to 31 Botham Drive, SL1 2LZ is Grove Academy (667m), one of 19 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Slough and Eton Church of England Business and Enterprise College (195m), with 13 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What transport links are near 31 Botham Drive, SL1 2LZ?

The closest bus stop to 31 Botham Drive, SL1 2LZ is Albert Street, 198m away. The nearest bus option is Brunel Way, 938m away.

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31 Botham Drive, Slough, SL1 2LZ

Property type

Semi-detached

Floor 2nd

Bedrooms

Bathroom

Floor area

56 m²

603 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 66

Council tax

Band C

Tenure

Private Rental

Overview

About 31 Botham Drive

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

31 Botham Drive is a two-bedroom semi-detached house in Slough (SL1 2LZ). It has a recorded floor area of 56 m² (around 603 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1991-1995 and council tax band C. At 56 m² this is the 32nd smallest of 40 units on EPC record in the building, where floor areas span 35–79 m². The building's EPC ratings span D to B, with this unit at the bottom. The latest certificate (March 2019) shows a D (score 66), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. Earlier certificates rated it C (March 2009); the latest reading is one band lower. Between certificates, lighting went from Poor to Very Good and main heating went from Poor to Average; while roof efficiency dropped from Good to Average and window efficiency dropped from Good to Average. The recommended improvements would push it to C (score 74). Main heating runs on electricity.

It lags the bulk of the postcode on energy efficiency (less efficient than 79% of similar EPCs). Last sold in May 2015, so it's been off the market for around 11 years. Across 2000–2015, sale prices on this property compounded at 3.5% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £229,000 is 30.9% above the 2015 sale price.

Specifications

What this property has

Pulled from EPC certificates, claim submissions and our property model. Empty categories are hidden — we only show what's known.

Inside

Bedrooms2
Bathrooms1

Building

Heating systemElectric
RefurbishedYes

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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)

Mar 2019

EPC Rating

D66

Main Heating

Electric

Main Fuel

Electric

Hot Water

Average

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

3.8 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Mar 2019from Mar 2009

EPC improved fromC77toD66

Low Energy Lighting

14%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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Late 20th century2nd Floor FlatEPC DNo mains gas

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 31 Botham Drive, Slough, SL1 2LZ, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

31 Botham Drive has no planning applications on record.

But the area is active

19 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.

31 Botham Drive valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£229,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 3.5% per year over 15 years.

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Last sold (2015)

£175,000

Growth on file: 3.5% per year over 15 years.

Sales timeline

14 May 2015Most recent
£175,000
+66.7%over 14 years
26 June 2000
£104,995

Median price across the last 5 sales in SL1 2LZ: £156,000 (2025–2021).

Nearby sales in SL1 2LZ

On the street

Versus other Botham Drive homes

Four headline reads against 19 similar flats on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

31 Botham Drive outperforms the street on floor area by a wide margin.

Price per m²

£3,125

Street avg £3,187

On par

Floor Area

56 m²

Street avg 46 m²

Strongly above

Habitable Rooms

2 rooms

Street avg 2 rooms

Below

CO₂ Emissions

3.8 t/year

Street avg 2.3 t/year

Strongly below

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Comparables

Similar properties nearby

A handful of close matches in the same postcode area, ranked by likeness on bedrooms, type and floor area.

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1 Bunten Meade

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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.

Full Slough report

Reported crime in the wider district is trending notably upward year-on-year.

Crime

18/mo

Rising year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.2 km

Albert Street — bus stop.

Closest school

0.2 km

Slough and Eton Church of England Business and Enterprise College. 32 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around SL1 2LZ from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

57.8dB

Moderate

Night-time road noise heatmap for SL1 2LZ

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

50.3dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

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FAQ

Common questions

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