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8 Alder Close, Slough, SL1 5DQ

Extendable3 sales on record
Property type
End terrace
Bedroom
1
Bathroom
1
Floor area
79 m²
850 sq ft
Energy rating
C
Score 73
Council tax
Band B
Tenure
Owner Occupied
Overview

About 8 Alder Close

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

8 Alder Close is a one-bedroom end-of-terrace house in Slough (SL1 5DQ). It has a recorded floor area of 79 m² (around 850 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1983-1990 and council tax band B. The latest certificate (December 2025) shows a C (score 73). When first surveyed in November 2015 the rating was D, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, window efficiency went from Poor to Average and lighting went from Average to Good. This certificate was lodged in the last six months, so the rating reflects current condition. Our model identifies extension potential, subject to local planning policy.

At 79 m² the property is well over the postcode median (48 m² across 31 EPCs), placing it in the larger end of the local stock. 10 years since the last transfer (April 2016). Across 1995–2016, sale prices on this property compounded at 7.9% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £321,000 is 33.8% above the 2016 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

  • Bedrooms1
  • Bathrooms1

Outside

  • Private gardenSouth-facing

Building

  • Heating systemGas
  • RefurbishedYes
  • Extension potentialPossible
Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 8 Alder Close

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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.

The EPC has just been inspected, so the rating reflects current condition.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)
Dec 2025

EPC Rating

A
B
C
C73
D
E
F
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Gas
Hot Water
Good
Windows
Average
CO2 Emissions
2.3 t/year
Occupancy
Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Dec 2025from Nov 2015
EPC improved fromD67toC73
Windows
Partial DoubleFull Double

Windows upgraded, improving insulation

Low Energy Lighting
40%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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Late 20th centuryEnd-Terrace HouseEPC C

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 8 Alder Close, Slough, SL1 5DQ, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

8 Alder Close has no planning applications on record.

5

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.

Price for 8 Alder Close has grown more than fourfold since the 1995 starting point.

Current estimate

£321,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 7.9% per year over 21 years.

See how we calculated this
Last sold (2016)

£239,950

Growth on file: 7.9% per year over 21 years.

Sales timeline

  1. 26 April 2016Most recent

    £239,950

    +89.7%over 13 years

  2. 14 March 2003

    £126,500

    +155.6%over 7 years

  3. 27 June 1995

    £49,500

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

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 8 Alder Close runs comfortably ahead of the street norm.

Price per m²

£3,037

Street avg £4,434

Below

Floor Area

79 m²

Street avg 53 m²

Strongly above

Habitable Rooms

2 rooms

Street avg 3 rooms

Strongly below

CO₂ Emissions

2.3 t/year

Street avg 2.4 t/year

On par
Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 8 Alder Close

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

Signs of HMO activity in the area

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
Comparables

Similar properties nearby

A handful of close matches in the same postcode area, ranked by likeness on bedrooms, type and floor area.
£275k

1 Bramber Court

SL1 5SU

1 bed1 bath
£378k

1 Alder Close

SL1 5DQ

2 bed1 bath
£393k

1 Berners Close

SL1 5QX

2 bed1 bath
£254k

1 April Place, Mallard Drive

SL1 5BP

2 bed1 bath
£424k

1 Berrington Mews

SL1 5AZ

2 bed1 bath
£404k

1 Ashmount Crescent

SL1 5AW

3 bed
£451k

1 Abbey Close

SL1 5HZ

3 bed
£507k

1 Abbotts Way

SL1 5JX

3 bed1 bath
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.

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 5DQ from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.
Daytime road noise heatmap for SL1 5DQ

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
Defra Road Noise Strategic Mapping, Round 4
FAQ

Common questions

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