Alpha Street South is in Slough and in Slough district. SL1 1QH is located in the Herschel Park electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Slough. This postcode has been in use since 1990-02-01.
StreetScan combines information about Alpha Street South, Slough, SL1 1QH and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SL1 1QX, SL1 1QZ, SL1 2BW, SL1 1QJ, SL1 2BX, SL1 1RE, SL1 1RF, SL1 1QS, SL1 2BN.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding SL1 1QH has a slightly higher male population, with 51% of residents being male. Several factors can contribute to this, including areas with industries or sectors that predominantly employ men, proximity to universities or technical schools with a higher enrollment of male students, presence of all-male or predominantly male institutions (military academies, boarding schools).
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 48.8% | 49% | 0.2% | 51.0% | -2.0% |
| Male | 51.2% | 51% | -0.2% | 49.0% | 2.0% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 37.5% | 35.9% | -1.6% | 37.9% | -2.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 45.1% | 46% | 0.9% | 44.2% | 1.8% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Separated | 3.5% | 3.3% | -0.2% | 2.2% | 1.1% |
| Divorced | 9.4% | 10.4% | 1.0% | 9.1% | 1.3% |
| Widowed | 4.5% | 3.9% | -0.6% | 6.1% | -2.2% |
Across the UK, the average 48.4% rated their health as Very Good, 33.6% as Good, 12.7% as Fair, 4% as Bad, and 1.2% as Very Bad.
Population age significantly impacts residents' health. Additionally, socioeconomic status plays a crucial role: higher income levels and lower poverty rates are linked to better health outcomes. Affluent areas benefit from higher living standards, access to private healthcare, and healthier lifestyle choices.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (86.2%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either a younger population or more affluent area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 47.9% | 52.3% | 4.4% | 48.4% | 3.9% |
| Good health | 37.8% | 33.9% | -3.9% | 33.6% | 0.3% |
| Fair health | 10.1% | 10.2% | 0.1% | 12.7% | -2.5% |
| Bad health | 3% | 3% | 0.0% | 4.0% | -1.0% |
| Very bad health | 1.1% | 0.6% | -0.5% | 1.2% | -0.6% |
During the 2021 census, the educational qualifications of residents across the UK were as follows: 18.2% had no qualifications, 9.6% had 1-4 GCSEs, 13.4% had 5 or more GCSEs and 1-2 A/AS Levels, 16.9% had 2 or more A Levels, 33.8% held a degree (or equivalent), and 5.4% had completed an apprenticeship.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 14.9% | 16% | 1.1% | 18.2% | -2.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 8.3% | 10.4% | 2.1% | 9.6% | 0.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 10.4% | 8.9% | -1.5% | 13.4% | -4.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.1% | 8.3% | 6.2% | 5.3% | 3.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13.2% | 12.2% | -1.0% | 16.9% | -4.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 38.5% | 40.9% | 2.4% | 33.8% | 7.1% |
| Other | 12.5% | 3.3% | -9.2% | 2.8% | 0.5% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 41.4% of the residents identify as white, which is lower than the UK average of 81.4%, there are significant representations of other ethnic groups.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.1% | -0.7% |
| Chinese | 1.6% | 0% | -1.6% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 18.1% | 14.2% | -3.9% | 3.1% | 11.1% |
| Pakistani | 7.4% | 12.9% | 5.5% | 2.7% | 10.2% |
| Other Asian | 3.3% | 4.7% | 1.4% | 1.6% | 3.1% |
| Black African | 6% | 13.9% | 7.9% | 2.5% | 11.4% |
| Black Caribbean | 2.5% | 2.1% | -0.4% | 1.0% | 1.1% |
| Other Black | 0.8% | 1.1% | 0.3% | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.6% | 1.3% | -0.3% | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.4% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% | 0.9% | 0.0% |
| Mixed Other | 1.9% | 1.7% | -0.2% | 0.8% | 0.9% |
| White | 51.5% | 41.4% | -10.1% | 81.4% | -40.0% |
| Arab | 0.8% | 1.7% | 0.9% | 0.6% | 1.1% |
| Other | 3% | 3.4% | 0.4% | 1.6% | 1.8% |
In this area, just 41.8% of residents were born in the United Kingdom, meaning that the majority of residents originate from outside the UK.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 47.9% | 41.8% | -6.1% | 83.2% | -41.4% |
| European Union | 21.9% | 19.9% | -2.0% | 6.1% | 13.8% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.9% | 3% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 2.2% |
| Africa | 7.9% | 13.6% | 5.7% | 2.7% | 10.9% |
| Middle East and Asia | 18.6% | 19.7% | 1.1% | 5.6% | 14.1% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.6% | 1.9% | 0.3% | 1.3% | 0.6% |
In this area majority of residents originate from outside the UK. Only 41.8% of residents were born in the United Kingdom. 29.2% of residents have lived in the UK for 10 years or more.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 46.8% | 41.7% | -5.1% | 83.2% | -41.5% |
| 10+ Years | 6.8% | 29.2% | 22.4% | 9.8% | 19.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 13.2% | 12.3% | -0.9% | 2.9% | 9.4% |
| 2-5 Years | 18.6% | 11.7% | -6.9% | 2.2% | 9.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 14.5% | 5.2% | -9.3% | 1.9% | 3.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 53.5% | 76.7% | -23.2% |
| Ireland | 1.3% | 0.6% | 0.7% |
| France | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Germany | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Italy | 2.4% | 0.6% | 1.8% |
| Portugal | 2.4% | 0.5% | 1.9% |
| Spain | 0.2% | 0.4% | -0.2% |
| Lithuania | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Poland | 10.3% | 1.3% | 9.0% |
| Romania | 5.8% | 0.9% | 4.9% |
| Other EU countries | 3.4% | 1.5% | 1.9% |
| Turkey | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Other Europe | 1.1% | 0.2% | 0.9% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 1.9% | 0.2% | 1.7% |
| Southern Asia | 6.9% | 1.2% | 5.7% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 1.1% | 0.3% | 0.8% |
| No passport held | 7.9% | 13.5% | -5.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 10.4% | 37.2% | -26.8% |
| Christian | 35.1% | 46.2% | -11.1% |
| Buddhist | 0.2% | 0.5% | -0.3% |
| Hindu | 6.1% | 1.7% | 4.4% |
| Muslim | 34.3% | 6.5% | 27.8% |
| Sikh | 6.5% | 0.9% | 5.6% |
| Other religion | 1.5% | 0.6% | 0.9% |
| Not answered | 5.9% | 6.0% | -0.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Alpha Street South was 96.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 59.9% lower than the Herschel Park average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Alpha Street South has the 17th highest crime rate of 35 local areas in Herschel Park and the 145th highest crime rate of 393 local areas in Slough .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 43.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -60.1%.

Households in this area have a much higher level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 92% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Dartmouth Court Alpha Street South, Slough, Slough Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £140,000 | 2020-04-28 | £152,385 |
| 2 Dartmouth Court Alpha Street South, Slough, Slough Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £180,000 | 2016-10-12 | £181,306 |
| 2 Dartmouth Court Alpha Street South, Slough, Slough Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £110,000 | 2012-09-21 | £180,914 |
| 6 Dartmouth Court Alpha Street South, Slough, Slough Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £140,500 | 2011-08-31 | £234,247 |
| 5 Dartmouth Court Alpha Street South, Slough, Slough Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £125,000 | 2010-10-15 | £202,500 |
SL1 1QH area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 12% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 14% of population in this area is self-employed, while the average in the UK is 9.7%. High number of entrepreneurs usually leads to relatively high economic growth, higher paid jobs and better quality of life in the area.
| Full-Time Employee | 140 |
| Self-Employed | 48 |
| Retired | 33 |
| Part-Time Employee | 33 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 18 |
| Looking after home or family | 17 |
| Other | 15 |
| Unemployed | 15 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 8 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 8 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 30 |
| Information and communication | 30 |
| Human health and social work activities | 16 |
| Transport and storage | 16 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 15 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 15 |
| Construction | 15 |
| Manufacturing | 14 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 12 |
| Other | 10 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 9 |
| Education | 8 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 5 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lea Nursery School Wexham Road , SL2 5JW | 4out of 4 | 1,452 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Chalvey Nursery School & Early Years Centre Ladbrooke Road , Chalvey SL1 2SR | 4out of 4 | 1,513 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Slough Centre Nursery School Buckingham Avenue East , SL1 3EA | 4out of 4 | 2,400 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Baylis Court Nursery School Oatlands Drive , SL1 3HS | 3out of 4 | 2,507 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Lawns Nursery School Imperial Road , SL4 3RU | 4out of 4 | 4,401 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Mary's Church of England Primary School Yew Tree Road , SL1 2AR | 3out of 4 | 406 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Willow Primary School Fernside Off Wexham Rd , SL2 5FF | 3out of 4 | 1,479 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Iqra Slough Islamic Primary School Fernside, Wexham Road , SL2 5FF | 3out of 4 | 1,494 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| James Elliman Academy Elliman Avenue , SL2 5BA | 3out of 4 | 1,694 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Ethelbert's Catholic Primary School Wexham Road , SL2 5QR | 3out of 4 | 2,028 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Upton Court Grammar School Lascelles Road , SL3 7PR | 4out of 4 | 951 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Slough and Eton Church of England Business and Enterprise College Ragstone Road , SL1 2PU | 4out of 4 | 970 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Bernard's Catholic Grammar School 1 Langley Road , SL3 7AF | 4out of 4 | 1,311 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Joseph's Catholic High School Shaggy Calf Lane , SL2 5HW | 3out of 4 | 1,697 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ditton Park Academy Kings Reach , SL3 7UX | 3out of 4 | 1,708 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Edward's Royal Free Ecumenical Middle School, Windsor Parsonage Lane , SL4 5EN | 3out of 4 | 4,171 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Trevelyan Middle School Wood Close , SL4 3LL | 2out of 4 | 4,766 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Dedworth Middle School Smiths Lane , SL4 5PE | 2out of 4 | 5,153 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Windsor Forest Colleges Group Station Road , Langley SL3 8BY | - not rated | 3,469 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grove Academy Ladbrooke Road , SL1 2SR | - not rated | 1,510 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Long Close School Upton Court Road , Upton SL3 7LU | - not rated | 653 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Bernard's Preparatory School Hawtrey Close , SL1 1TB | - not rated | 1,151 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Darul Madinah 50 Darvills Lane , slough SL1 2PH | - not rated | 1,176 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Littledown School Queens Road , SL1 3QW | 3out of 4 | 1,210 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Eton End School Trust (Datchet) Limited 35 Eton Road , Datchet SL3 9AX | - not rated | 1,881 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| HOLA Cafe | The Urban Building, 3-9 Albert Street | 210 yd | |
| Caffe Kix Ltd. | The Urban Building, 3-9 Albert Street | 210 yd | |
| Shree Krishna Vada Pav | 2a Alpha Street North | 267 yd | |
| Cake Shop | 240 High Street | 301 yd | |
| Treatz Dessert Parlour | 254 High Street | 309 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Alpha Arms | Alpha Arms, 26 Alpha Street North | 213 yd | |
| The Brickhouse | 230 High Street | 309 yd | |
| Pinner Cricket Club | Montesoles Playing Fields, Uxbridge Road | 704 yd | |
| The Moon and Spoon | The Moon And Spoon, 86 High Street | 769 yd | |
| Slough Bowls Club | 50 Chalvey Road East | 887 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mariana Bakery & Food | 2 Winsford Parade, Albert Street | 174 yd | |
| Rumi Pizza | 37-38 Herschel Street | 250 yd | |
| Biryani Nation | 23 Park Street | 275 yd | |
| Bully's Caribbean Cuisine | 23c Park Street | 275 yd | |
| Phat Buns | 242 High Street | 300 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Iceland Foods Limited | 206-216 High Street | 316 yd | |
| Wonder Supermarket Ltd | 6 Park Street | 333 yd | |
| Tesco | Tesco Stores Limited, Wellington Street | 685 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 78 Uxbridge Road | 868 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Easygym (Slough) High Street | health and fitness suite | 438 yd |
| Buzz Gym (Slough) HERSCHEL STREET | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 573 yd |
| Lascelles Park Lascelles Road | grass pitches, tennis courts | 594 yd |
| Anytime Fitness (Slough) (Closed) 2 - 8 2 - 8 Windsor Road | health and fitness suite | 665 yd |
| Upton Court Grammar School LASCELLES ROAD | grass pitches | 858 yd |
| Thames Valley University - College Gym (Closed) Wellington Street | health and fitness suite | 902 yd |
| Activ8 Gym Ltd MILL STREET | health and fitness suite | 970 yd |
| Slough & Eton School RAGSTONE ROAD | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 1,080 yd |
This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England
| Percentage of premises that have Superfast Broadband (30Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Median download speed | 100 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 127.7 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 15.2 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.