What type of property is 38 Alder Close, SL1 5DQ?

38 Alder Close, SL1 5DQ is a 2-bedroom mid-terrace house.

When did 38 Alder Close, SL1 5DQ last change hands?

38 Alder Close, SL1 5DQ last sold for £200,000 in November 2023, around 3 years ago. Before that, it sold for £116,500 in August 2000, so prices have been rising over 23 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

How has the value of 38 Alder Close, SL1 5DQ changed over time?

Across 2 sales between August 2000 and November 2023, 38 Alder Close, SL1 5DQ rose from £116,500 to £200,000, a change of £83,500. That works out to roughly +2.4% per year compounded over 23 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What energy rating does 38 Alder Close, SL1 5DQ have?

The current EPC rating for 38 Alder Close, SL1 5DQ is C with a score of 69 out of 100, lodged in July 2023. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 38 Alder Close, SL1 5DQ?

38 Alder Close, SL1 5DQ has a recorded floor area of 50 m² (538 sq ft), around 25 m² per bedroom. Source: EPC Register.

How is 38 Alder Close, SL1 5DQ heated?

The latest EPC at 38 Alder Close, SL1 5DQ records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 38 Alder Close, SL1 5DQ?

38 Alder Close, SL1 5DQ is in council tax band C.

Where is 38 Alder Close, SL1 5DQ located?

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

Is 38 Alder Close, SL1 5DQ in a safe area?

Police records around 38 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 38 Alder Close, SL1 5DQ?

The closest primary school to 38 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.

What is the nearest station to 38 Alder Close, SL1 5DQ?

The closest bus stop to 38 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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38 Alder Close, Slough, SL1 5DQ

Property type

Mid terrace

Bedrooms

Bathroom

Floor area

50 m²

538 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 69

Council tax

Band C

Tenure

Private Rental

Overview

About 38 Alder Close

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

38 Alder Close is a two-bedroom mid-terrace house in Slough (SL1 5DQ). It has a recorded floor area of 50 m² (around 538 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1991-1995 and council tax band C. The latest certificate (July 2023) shows a C (score 69), just inside the C band. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 87).

Across 2000–2023, sale prices on this property compounded at 2.4% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £300,000 sits 50% above the 2023 sale of £200,000. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£372/sq ft) was about 31.7% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Last sale on file: £200,000 in November 2023.

Specifications

What this property has

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Inside

Bedrooms2
Bathrooms1

Outside

Private gardenYes
GarageYes

Building

Heating systemGas

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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.

EPC Rating

C69

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Average

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

2.1 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 38 Alder Close, Slough, SL1 5DQ, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

38 Alder Close has no planning applications on record.

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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.

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

Current estimate

£300,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 2.4% per year over 23 years.

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Last sold (2023)

£200,000

Growth on file: 2.4% per year over 23 years.

Sales timeline

22 November 2023Most recent
£200,000
+71.7%over 23 years
22 August 2000
£116,500

Median price across the last 5 sales in SL1 5DQ: £345,000 (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.

38 Alder Close is notably below the street on years held.

Price per m²

£4,000

Street avg £4,395

Above

Floor Area

50 m²

Street avg 54 m²

On par

Habitable Rooms

3 rooms

Street avg 3 rooms

On par

CO₂ Emissions

2.1 t/year

Street avg 2.4 t/year

On par

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Comparables

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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

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