Akerman Close Slough
8 addresses across 1 postcode (SL3), about 70 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 34901453.
- Sales: 7 recorded sales since 1995; in 2017 the median was £599,995 across 1 sale.
- Energy: 7 homes have an energy certificate (B: 7).
- Flood: No address on its postcodes is in an area at high or medium risk of flooding from rivers, the sea or surface water.
- Council tax: Most homes around it are in council tax band E; Band D in Slough costs £2,414 a year in 2026-27.
- Broadband: Gigabit broadband is available to 100% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is Datchet, about 1.6 km (1 mile) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden, Upton Court Park, is about 240 m away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 12.4 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 7.7 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 21 to 22 m above sea level.
- Noise: 2 of its 8 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Datchet Health Centre, about 1.7 km (1 mile) away.
- People: About 510 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 71% of households owned their home and 72% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 68 crimes were recorded within 250 m between September 2025 and August 2026, most often violence and sexual offences.
Sales on this street
| Year | Sales | Median price | Lowest | Highest |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | 1 | £599,995 | £599,995 | £599,995 |
| 2016 | 6 | £590,000 | £489,995 | £595,000 |
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16 Dec 2017 | 1 SL3 7SY | Detached | £599,995 | |
| 16 Dec 2016 | 3 SL3 7SY | Semi-detached | £489,995 | New build. |
| 13 Dec 2016 | 5 SL3 7SY | Semi-detached | £489,995 | |
| 28 Nov 2016 | 4 SL3 7SY | Detached | £595,000 | |
| 28 Nov 2016 | 8 SL3 7SY | Detached | £595,000 | |
| 28 Nov 2016 | 2 SL3 7SY | Detached | £590,000 | |
| 28 Nov 2016 | 6 SL3 7SY | Detached | £590,000 | New build. |
Energy performance certificates
7 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 114 m². Most common: House (7). Built: 2016 (7).
Council tax
What each band costs in Slough in 2026-27: Band D £2,414 a year on average, including the police, fire and any county and parish charges.
| A | B | C | D | E | F | G | H |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| £1,610 | £1,878 | £2,146 | £2,414 | £2,951 | £3,488 | £4,024 | £4,829 |
Homes by band in the neighbourhood around this street: most are in band E (63% of about 480 homes).
Planning and heritage
- Conservation area: no postcode centre in this street's postcodes is in one.
- Listed buildings on or by this street: none.
- Article 4 direction (removing permitted development rights): none recorded, though not every council has published theirs.
- Tree preservation orders: none recorded, though not every council has published theirs.
- Green belt: no.
Roadworks
No street works under way, planned or finished in the last three months on this street, in permits up to 30 September 2026.
Flood risk
No address in this street's postcodes is in an area at high, medium or low risk of flooding from rivers, the sea or surface water. The rest are in areas at very low risk: less than a 0.1% (1 in 1,000) chance a year.
Rivers and the sea alone: no home is in an area at risk.
High: 3.3% (1 in 30) or more chance of flooding a year. Medium: 1% to 3.3%. Low: 0.1% to 1%. Very low: under 0.1%. The rivers and sea figures allow for flood defences. Counts cover whole postcodes, which can include other streets.
Flood zone for planning: no postcode centre is in flood zone 2 or 3.
Height above sea level
The street's 8 addresses are between 21 m and 22 m above sea level (22 m on average).
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SL3 7SY | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Datchet 228,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 1.6 km (1 mile) |
| Slough 5.5 million journeys in 2024–25 | 2.2 km (1.4 miles) | |
| Langley (Berks) 1.2 million journeys in 2024–25 | 2.4 km (1.5 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 0 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 6 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Upton Court Road Junction Langley | 610 m (0.4 miles) |
| Bus or coach station | Brunel Way Slough Town Centre | 2.2 km (1.4 miles) |
| Ferry terminal | Shepperton Ferry Landing | 15 km (9.3 miles) |
| Car parks | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Heathrow Parking Day & Night | 620 m (0.4 miles) |
| EV charging points | 2 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest bp pulse Charging Station | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | London Heathrow Airport LHR | 8.2 km (5.1 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | Datchet Health Centre | 1.7 km (1 mile) |
| Pharmacies | 2 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest H A Mcparland LTD | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) |
| NHS dentists | 4 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Westwood Dental Practice | 720 m (0.4 miles) |
| Hospital | Upton Hospital | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) |
| Police station | Thames Valley Police - Langley Police Station | 1.6 km (1 mile) |
| Cash machines | Payzone | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Upton Court Park 63 ha | 240 m |
| Play area | 4 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 820 m² | 310 m |
| Playing field | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 14 ha | 0 m |
| Allotments | Unnamed 3.3 ha | 1.2 km (0.8 miles) |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 1 park or garden, 63 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Ditton Park, a registered park or garden (Grade II), 750 m (0.5 miles) south-east. 4 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles).
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Ditton Park | Registered park or garden, Grade II | 750 m (0.5 miles) south-east |
| Herschel Park (Formerly Upton Park) | Registered park or garden, Grade II | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) west |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Sumptermead Ait | Island | 1.7 km (1.1 miles) south-west |
| Black Potts Ait | Island | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) west |
| Brands Hill | Hill | 2 km (1.3 miles) east |
| Romney Island | Island | 2.2 km (1.4 miles) west |
| The Queen Mother Reservoir | Lake or reservoir | 2.3 km (1.4 miles) south-east |
| Oak Plantation | Wood | 3.3 km (2 miles) east |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 12.4 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 7.7 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 12.3 | 40 | 15 |
All three are within the UK legal limits; nitrogen dioxide and PM2.5 are above the WHO guideline, as in most towns and cities.
Road, rail and aircraft noise
| Level | Road traffic | Railways | Aircraft |
|---|---|---|---|
| 55 to 59 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 6 | 8 | 8 |
2 of the street's 8 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic, above the WHO guidelines.
Climate, daylight and earthquakes
Monthly temperatures and rainfall, sunrise and sunset through the year, and earthquakes recorded nearby since 1970 are much the same across the area, so they are worked out once for Slough: see them on the Slough page.
Nearest schools
| School | Phase | Ages | Distance | Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ditton Park Academy | Secondary | 11–19 | 150 m | No published inspection |
| Castleview Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 420 m (0.3 miles) | Report card (Feb 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Expected standard; Achievement: Expected standard; Attendance and behaviour: Expected standard; Personal development and wellbeing: Expected standard; Inclusion: Needs attention; Leadership and governance: Expected standard; Early years: Needs attention; Safeguarding standards: Met |
| Upton Court Grammar School | Secondary | 11–18 | 1 km (0.6 miles) | Outstanding (Nov 2022, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Ryvers School | Primary | 3–11 | 1 km (0.6 miles) | No overall grade (Mar 2025, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good |
| St Bernard's Catholic Grammar School Roman Catholic | Secondary | 11–18 | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) | Outstanding (Nov 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Langley Grammar School | Secondary | 11–18 | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) | Report card (Feb 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Strong standard; Achievement: Strong standard; Attendance and behaviour: Strong standard; Personal development and wellbeing: Strong standard; Inclusion: Expected standard; Leadership and governance: Strong standard; Post-16 provision: Strong standard; Safeguarding standards: Met |
| Churchmead Church of England (VA) School | Secondary | 11–18 | 1.4 km (0.8 miles) | No overall grade (Nov 2024, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Good |
| The Langley Academy Primary | Primary | 3–11 | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) | Report card (Jul 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Expected standard; Achievement: Expected standard; Attendance and behaviour: Strong standard; Personal development and wellbeing: Strong standard; Inclusion: Strong standard; Leadership and governance: Expected standard; Early years: Strong standard; Safeguarding standards: Met |
| St Mary's Church of England Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) | No published inspection |
| The Langley Academy | Secondary | 11–18 | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) | Good (May 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Holy Family Catholic Primary School Roman Catholic | Primary | 2–11 | 1.6 km (1 mile) | Report card (Mar 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Expected standard; Achievement: Strong standard; Attendance and behaviour: Strong standard; Personal development and wellbeing: Strong standard; Inclusion: Strong standard; Leadership and governance: Expected standard; Early years: Expected standard; Safeguarding standards: Met |
| Datchet St Mary's CofE Primary School Church of England | Primary | 3–11 | 1.6 km (1 mile) | No published inspection |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Slough Hockey Club SL3 7LT | Pub/bar/nightclub | 90 m | 4 Good | 25 Feb 2025 |
| Kric Events @ Slough Cricket Club SL3 7LT | Pub/bar/nightclub | 190 m | 4 Good | 25 Mar 2026 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 25 |
| Vehicle crime | 9 |
| Public order | 8 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 7 |
| Possession of weapons | 5 |
| Drugs | 4 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 4 |
| Bicycle theft | 2 |
| Other theft | 2 |
| Burglary | 1 |
| Other crime | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Litten Close (18); On or near Florence Mews (14); On or near Starling Crescent (12); On or near Summersby Court (7); On or near Spicer Mews (5).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 30 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 40% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | under 1% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 71% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 5% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 7% | 1% |
| Social rented | 12% | 17% |
| Private rented | 10% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 80% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 2% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 2% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 0% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 56% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 37% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 4% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 5% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 2% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 55% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 9% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 72% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 7% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 2% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 67% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | under 1% | 2% |
Deprivation
The neighbourhood around this street is in decile 8 of 10 on the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, where 1 is the most deprived tenth of England's 33,755 neighbourhoods and 10 the least.
What has changed
Nothing new since the change feed started on 30 October 2026. New sales and energy certificates, and hygiene ratings, school inspections and flood figures nearby, will be listed here as the sources update.
Postcodes on this street
- SL3 7SY: 8 addresses
Nearby streets
Florence Mews · Oxlade Drive · Poppy Close · Blackwell Court · Spicer Mews · Thorn Road · Boxall Way · Starling Crescent · Dumbarton Way · Litten Close · Summersby Court · Willis Place
What this page cannot tell you
- Whether a particular house is at risk of flooding, subsiding or anything else: the flood map is a model of areas and there is no property-level data here.
- What a home is worth now: sales are historic prices for the homes that happened to sell.
- How safe the street is: crime points are moved to anonymised locations and many crimes are never reported.
- Whether you would get a place at a school: distances are straight lines, not catchments.
- Who lives on the street now: census figures describe the small areas around it in March 2021, during a lockdown.
- How long a journey takes or how often anything runs: transport distances are straight lines to the nearest stops.
- Whether a GP practice is taking new patients, or a dentist new NHS patients.
- How loud a home is inside, or noise from industry, neighbours or smaller airfields: noise figures are models of road, rail and air traffic outside.
How each figure on this page is matched to the street and worked out: methodology.