What type of property is 1 Alder Close, SL1 5DQ?

1 Alder Close, SL1 5DQ is a 2-bedroom semi-detached house.

What did 1 Alder Close, SL1 5DQ sell for?

1 Alder Close, SL1 5DQ last sold for £194,950 in September 2011, around 15 years ago. Before that, it sold for £183,000 in August 2006, so prices have been rising over 5 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the price history for 1 Alder Close, SL1 5DQ?

Across 2 sales between August 2006 and September 2011, 1 Alder Close, SL1 5DQ rose from £183,000 to £194,950, a change of £11,950. That works out to roughly +1.2% per year compounded over 5 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What energy rating does 1 Alder Close, SL1 5DQ have?

The current EPC rating for 1 Alder Close, SL1 5DQ is D with a score of 68 out of 100, lodged in April 2021. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 1 Alder Close, SL1 5DQ?

1 Alder Close, SL1 5DQ has a recorded floor area of 59 m² (635 sq ft), around 30 m² per bedroom. That makes it about 20% larger than the median EPC-recorded property in SL1 5DQ. Source: EPC Register.

How is 1 Alder Close, SL1 5DQ heated?

The latest EPC at 1 Alder Close, SL1 5DQ records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 1 Alder Close, SL1 5DQ?

1 Alder Close, SL1 5DQ is in council tax band D.

Where is 1 Alder Close, SL1 5DQ located?

1 Alder Close, SL1 5DQ sits in Slough. It falls within the SL1 postcode district.

What is crime like near 1 Alder Close, SL1 5DQ?

Police records around 1 Alder Close, SL1 5DQ 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 1 Alder Close, SL1 5DQ?

The closest primary school to 1 Alder Close, SL1 5DQ is Western House Academy (436m), one of 17 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is The Westgate School (546m), with 8 secondaries in the surrounding area.

How well connected is 1 Alder Close, SL1 5DQ?

The closest bus stop to 1 Alder Close, SL1 5DQ is Lower Cippenham La, 75m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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1 Alder Close, Slough, SL1 5DQ

Property type

Semi-detached

Bedrooms

Bathroom

Floor area

59 m²

635 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 68

Council tax

Band D

Tenure

Private Rental

Overview

About 1 Alder Close

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

1 Alder Close is a two-bedroom semi-detached house in Slough (SL1 5DQ). It has a recorded floor area of 59 m² (around 635 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1983-1990 and council tax band D. The latest certificate (April 2021) shows a D (score 68), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. The rating has held steady at D across 2 certificates since March 2011. Between certificates, window efficiency went from Poor to Average and lighting went from Poor to Very Good. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 85), a 2-band jump.

Across 2006–2011, sale prices on this property compounded at 1.2% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £378,000 sits 93.9% above the 2011 sale of £194,950. At 59 m² it's 22.9% larger than the typical home in the postcode (48 m² median across 31 EPCs). On the market in September 2011 and unlisted since — roughly 15 years.

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
CloakroomYes
EnsuiteYes

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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.

Recommended upgrades on file would lift this property by multiple EPC bands.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Apr 2021

EPC Rating

D68

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

2.4 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Apr 2021from Mar 2011

Heating Controls

Prog + StatFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Windows

Partial DoubleFull Double

Windows upgraded, improving insulation

Low Energy Lighting

20%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 1 Alder Close, Slough, SL1 5DQ, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

1 Alder Close has no planning applications on record.

But the area is active

5 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.

1 Alder Close valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£378,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 1.2% per year over 5 years.

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Last sold (2011)

£194,950

Growth on file: 1.2% per year over 5 years.

Sales timeline

21 September 2011Most recent
£194,950
+6.5%over 5 years
7 August 2006
£183,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in SL1 5DQ: £337,000 (2025–2023).

Nearby sales in SL1 5DQ

On the street

Versus other Alder Close homes

Four headline reads against 26 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

Floor Area for 1 Alder Close runs comfortably ahead of the street norm.

Price per m²

£3,304

Street avg £4,423

Below

Floor Area

59 m²

Street avg 54 m²

Above

Habitable Rooms

3 rooms

Street avg 3 rooms

On par

CO₂ Emissions

2.4 t/year

Street avg 2.4 t/year

On par

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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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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

0.1 km

Lower Cippenham La — bus stop.

Closest school

0.4 km

Western House Academy. 25 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around SL1 5DQ from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

52.9dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for SL1 5DQ

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

43.4dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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FAQ

Common questions

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