Salt Hill, Berkshire | Local Guide & Postcodes

About Salt Hill

Salt Hill is located in Berkshire, England, within the postcode area SL1. This area is primarily residential, featuring a mix of housing styles that reflect the development of the region over the years. Salt Hill is conveniently situated near Slough, providing easy access to local amenities, shops, and services.

The area is also home to Salt Hill Park, which offers green spaces for leisure activities, walking paths, and a children's play area. The park serves as a community hub, where residents can enjoy outdoor activities and events throughout the year. With its proximity to transport links, Salt Hill is well-connected to nearby towns and cities, making it a practical choice for those commuting in the region.

School Ratings in Salt Hill

There are 139 schools in and around Salt Hill. Chalvey Nursery School & Early Years Centre, Montem Academy, Herschel Grammar School and Eden Girls' School, Slough are each rated Outstanding by Ofsted. A further 16 schools hold a Good rating.

House Prices in Salt Hill

The average property price is £487K, with flats making up the majority of the housing stock at around £245K.

Crime and Anti-Social Behaviour in Salt Hill

Recorded crime levels are higher than the national average. Anti-social behaviour is prevalent across Salt Hill, with 137 recorded incidents in May 2026.

Deprivation and Employment in Salt Hill

Salt Hill sits around the middle of the national deprivation scale, according to the 2025 Index of Multiple Deprivation. Employment levels are broadly typical for the area, sitting close to the national average. Household incomes are broadly in line with the national average.

Healthcare in Salt Hill

There are 37 GP surgeries within three miles of Salt Hill, the nearest being Shreeji Medical Centre (0.3 miles away).

Local Data for Salt Hill

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Property Prices 7,170 sales

Average Price £487K

£200 , £120.25M

Detached £683K 703

Semi £426K 1,543

Terraced £363K 1,604

Flat £245K 2,940

Schools & Education 12 nearby View all schools

63 Primary

23 Secondary

53 Other

Outstanding 4

Good 16

Requires improvement 1

Ofsted ratings for schools in the SL1 postcode area.

Herschel Grammar School Secondary Outstanding 0.3 miles Slough Centre Nursery School Nursery 0.4 miles Eden Girls' School, Slough Secondary Outstanding 0.4 miles Baylis Court Nursery School Nursery Good 0.5 miles The Godolphin Junior Academy Primary Good 0.5 miles Darul Madinah Not applicable Good 0.6 miles Phoenix Infant Academy Primary Good 0.6 miles Islamic Shakhsiyah Foundation Not applicable Good 0.6 miles Chalvey Nursery School & Early Years Centre Nursery Outstanding 0.6 miles Grove Academy All-through 0.6 miles Elliman Avenue Children's Centre 0.7 miles James Elliman Academy Primary 0.7 miles

Household Income in Salt Hill ONS 2023

The average total household income in Salt Hill is approximately £60,838 a year before tax, 10% above the national average of £55,302. After tax and benefits, the average disposable (net) household income is around £45,116. These are modelled estimates from the Office for National Statistics for the financial year ending 2023.

Salt Hill £60,838

England & Wales avg. £55,302

Net (after tax) household income averages £45,116.

Businesses in Salt Hill ONS 2025

There are approximately 3,676 active businesses based in Salt Hill, around 46 for every 1,000 residents. The local economy is dominated by small firms: about 90% are micro-businesses employing fewer than 10 people, while 101 are larger employers with 50 or more staff. Figures are from the Office for National Statistics UK Business Counts.

3,676 Total businesses

46 Per 1,000 residents

Micro, 0-9 90%

Small, 10-49 7%

Medium, 50-249 2%

Large, 250+ 1%

Deprivation and Employment in Salt Hill IMD 2025

Salt Hill sits around the national average for deprivation according to the 2025 Index of Multiple Deprivation. Employment and income levels are broadly typical, reflecting a mixed local economy. The area offers a balance of residential and commercial activity common to most parts of England.

Overall Deprivation

5/10

Income

4/10

Employment

6/10

Education

4/10

Health

7/10

Housing

3/10

Living Environment

6/10

Children 0-15 24%

Working age 65%

Older 65+ 11%

19,266 Children (0-15) 24%

52,793 Working Age 65%

8,720 Older (65+) 11%

Average Child Poverty (IDACI) 39.3% of children in income-deprived families

Average Older Person Poverty (IDAOPI) 26.5% of over-60s in income-deprived households

Data from English Indices of Deprivation 2025 · Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0

Crime in Salt Hill 1,150 crimes · May 2026

High Crime Area

Salt Hill sees higher than average levels of reported crime relative to its population. Violence & sexual offences represents the most frequently recorded category. This pattern is not uncommon in densely populated urban areas and does not necessarily reflect the experience of most residents.

Violence & Sexual Offences 467

Anti-Social Behaviour 137

Public Order 108

Shoplifting 91

Criminal Damage & Arson 75

Other Theft 62

Vehicle Crime 62

Drugs 51

Burglary 25

Other Crime 21

Robbery 15

Bicycle Theft 14

Weapons 13

Theft from Person 9

Local Policing

Thames Valley Chalvey, Town Centre & Upton [email protected] Visit force website →

Data from data.police.uk · Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0
Crime figures depend on reporting by individual police forces and may not reflect the full picture in all areas.

Nearest Train Stations 6 stations

Slough Train Station 0.9 miles

Burnham (Buckinghamshire) Train Station 1.6 miles

Windsor And Eton Riverside Train Station 2 miles

Datchet Train Station 2.6 miles

Taplow Train Station 3 miles

Langley (Berks) Train Station 3.1 miles

Location

Nearby Towns & Villages 12 found

Chalvey 0.6 miles Manor Park 0.6 miles Cippenham 1.2 miles Upton 1.4 miles Upton Lea 1.4 miles South Field 1.4 miles Britwell 1.4 miles Eton Wick 1.8 miles Stoke Green 1.8 miles Lynch Hill 1.8 miles Eton 1.9 miles Farnham Park 1.9 miles

Local Government

District Slough

Ward Central

Constituency Slough

Parish Slough, unparished area

Region South East

Home Ownership in Salt Hill

Of the 27,869 households in and around Salt Hill, 50% are owned, 16% are socially rented and 33% are privately rented. Home ownership here is lower than the England and Wales average of 63%.

Owned 50% Social rented 16% Private rented 33%

Tenure from the 2021 Census (ONS), for the postcode districts covering Salt Hill.

Frequently Asked Questions about Salt Hill

What is the population of Salt Hill?

Salt Hill has a population of approximately 80,774 residents, based on the latest census figures for the surrounding postcode area.

What is the average house price in Salt Hill?

The average property in and around Salt Hill sold for about £487,412, based on HM Land Registry Price Paid records. That is around 40% above the England and Wales average of £349,091.

Is Salt Hill a deprived area?

Salt Hill sits around the national average for deprivation, with an Index of Multiple Deprivation decile of 5 out of 10, where 1 is the most deprived and 10 the least deprived.

What postcodes cover Salt Hill?

Salt Hill is covered by the SL1 postcode district.

How many schools are there in Salt Hill?

There are 12 schools within easy reach of Salt Hill, spanning primary, secondary and other phases.

Where is the nearest train station to Salt Hill?

The nearest railway station to Salt Hill is Slough Train Station, about 0.9 miles away.

Streets in SL1 30 shown View all streets

A412 2 Abbey Close 1 Abbey Park lane 2 Abbotts Way 3 Aberdeen Avenue 2 Adam Close 1 Adelaide Close 2 Adelphi Gardens 2 Ajax Avenue 3 Albert Close 1 Albert Street 8 Aldborough Spur 1 Aldbourne Road 1 Alder Close 1 Aldin Avenue North 1 Aldin Avenue South 2 Alexandra Road 2 Alice Lane 2 Almond Road 4 Alpha Street North 2 Alpha Street South 3 Amerden Way 2 Amesbury Road 1 Anslow Place 1 Anthony Way 2 Arborfield Close 1 Argyll Avenue 1 Arthur Road 2 Ashcroft Court 1 Ashmount Crescent 1

Postcodes in SL1 50 shown View all postcodes

SL1 0AB SL1 0AF SL1 0AH SL1 0AL SL1 0AS SL1 0AT SL1 0BB SL1 0BF SL1 0BG SL1 0BQ SL1 0BR SL1 0BS SL1 0BU SL1 0BW SL1 0BX SL1 0DA SL1 0DE SL1 0DG SL1 0DH SL1 0DJ SL1 0DL SL1 0DQ SL1 0DR SL1 0DS SL1 0DU SL1 0DW SL1 0DX SL1 0DZ SL1 0EA SL1 0EB SL1 0ED SL1 0EE SL1 0EF SL1 0EH SL1 0EJ SL1 0EL SL1 0EN SL1 0ES SL1 0EW SL1 0EZ SL1 0FA SL1 0FB SL1 0FF SL1 0FJ SL1 0FQ SL1 0FX SL1 0FY SL1 0FZ SL1 0GG SL1 0GH

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