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5 Elmcroft, Datchet, Slough, SL3 9DS

Extendable2 planning records
Property type
Detached
Bedrooms
3
Bathroom
1
Floor area
102 m²
1098 sq ft
Energy rating
D
Score 65
Council tax
Band F
Tenure
Owner Occupied
Overview

About 5 Elmcroft

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

5 Elmcroft is a three-bedroom detached house in Datchet, Slough, Slough (SL3 9DS). It has a recorded floor area of 102 m² (around 1098 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1967-1975 and council tax band F. The latest certificate (March 2023) shows a D (score 65), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. When first surveyed in March 2013 the rating was E, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, lighting went from Poor to Very Good; while wall efficiency dropped from Average to Poor. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 83), a 2-band jump. Other recorded features include attached land beyond the plot. Our model identifies extension potential, subject to local planning policy.

Most recent transfer was March 2025 at £670,000 — fresh data. At 102 m² it sits well below the postcode median (155 m² across 4 EPCs), making it one of the more compact homes locally. It lags the bulk of the postcode on energy efficiency (less efficient than 75% of similar EPCs). 2 planning records sit against the property, 1 approved, 1 refused. Past consents include an extension, meaningful when judging how the property has evolved. Across 1996–2025, sale prices on this property compounded at 6.4% per year. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£610/sq ft) was about 66.5% above the typical sold price in the postcode.

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

  • Bedrooms3
  • Bathrooms1
  • Dining roomYes

Outside

  • GarageYes
  • LandYes

Building

  • Extension potentialPossible
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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.

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

Current Certificate(1 of 3)
Mar 2023

EPC Rating

A
B
C
D
D65
E
F
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Gas
Hot Water
Good
Windows
Average
CO2 Emissions
4.2 t/year
Occupancy
Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Apr 2015from Mar 2013
EPC improved fromE54toD61
Heating Controls
Prog + StatFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Mar 2023from Apr 2015
Roof Insulation
PartialInsulated

Roof insulation improved

Low Energy Lighting
0%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 5 Elmcroft, Datchet, Slough, SL3 9DS, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

A a loft conversion application was refused at 5 Elmcroft in 2025.

2 applications on record at 5 Elmcroft, Datchet, Slough, SL3 9DS

2decisions2extensions33documents
  1. Jul 2025
    Loft ConversionFull
    Outcome in report

    Single storey front/side extension, new barn hipped roof, raising of the ridge, loft conversion with 3no. front dormers and 3no. rear dormers and alterations to the external finish and fenestration.

    Extension
    Documents
    18 docs on file
    Reference
    25/01364/FULL
    Full record in report
  2. More recent applications — locked
  3. ExtensionDecision

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  • All 2 applications on this property in full
  • The 33 documents, officer reports & conditions
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Price

Sales history & valuation

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

Price for 5 Elmcroft has grown more than fourfold since the 1996 starting point.

Current estimate

£726,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 6.4% per year over 29 years.

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Last sold (2025)

£670,000

Growth on file: 6.4% per year over 29 years.

Sales timeline

  1. 26 March 2025Most recent

    £670,000

    +482.6%over 28 years
  2. 27 August 1996

    £115,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in SL3 9DS: £725,000 (2025–2012).

On the street

Versus other Elmcroft homes

Four headline reads against 4 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

5 Elmcroft outperforms the street on price per m² by a wide margin.

Price per m²

£6,569

Street avg £5,498

Above

Floor Area

102 m²

Street avg 166 m²

Below

Habitable Rooms

5 rooms

Street avg 6 rooms

Below

CO₂ Emissions

4.2 t/year

Street avg 5.3 t/year

Above
Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 5 Elmcroft

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

Environmental risk flagged

Pick your report · every report is £14.99

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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

5/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.4 km

Green Lane — bus stop.

Closest school

0.5 km

Datchet St Mary's CofE Primary School. 16 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 SL3 9DS from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.
Daytime road noise heatmap for SL3 9DS

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

50.0dB

Low
Night-time road noise heatmap for SL3 9DS

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

43.8dB

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 5 Elmcroft, Datchet, Slough, SL3 9DS. Each answer is also embedded as structured data for search engines.