# 1 bedroom flat for sale (SL1 2GB)

## Property Details

| Key | Value |
|-----|-------|
| Address | FLAT 17, 55 UPTON PARK, SLOUGH, SLOUGH SL1 2GB |
| Price | £199,950 |
| Bedrooms | 1 |
| Bathrooms | 1 |
| Construction age | England and Wales: before 1900 |
| Floor area | 47 m² |
| Last sold | £192,000 Feb 2025 |

## EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost

- **Current rating:** E
- **Potential rating:** C
- **Expiry date:** 23/09/2034
- **Current heating cost:** £1,382/year
- **Est. upgrade cost to C:** £18,075

### Recommendations
- A2 (£850 - £1,500)
- Q (£4,000 - £14,000)
- G (£350 - £450)
- I (£2,200 - £3,000)
- O (£3,300 - £6,500)

[View full EPC on gov.uk](https://find-energy-certificate.service.gov.uk/energy-certificate/2043-3042-3201-6004-3204)

## Description

This charming split level penthouse apartment must be viewed to be truly appreciated. 

With beautiful views overlooking Windsor Castle and Herschel, the property boasts a light and airy feel.

Located in the popular Upton Park development, the character property offers gas central heating, open plan lounge & fitted kitchen, bathroom, and double bedroom with fitted wardrobes and other inbuilt storage areas. The property benefits from well maintained communal spaces and gardens and includes off street parking. 

The property is located a short walking distance from Slough Town Centre, walking distance from Slough Elizabeth Line Train and Bus Stations and all local amenities. It is also walking distance to Eton High Street.

The property would make an excellent first time home and is currently achieving a very good rental yield. 

Viewing is highly recommended.

EPC band: E

**Disclaimer**

Whilst we make enquiries with the Seller to ensure the information provided is accurate, Yopa makes no representations or warranties of any kind with respect to the statements contained in the particulars which should not be relied upon as representations of fact. All representations contained in the particulars are based on details supplied by the Seller. Your Conveyancer is legally responsible for ensuring any purchase agreement fully protects your position. Please inform us if you become aware of any information being inaccurate.

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## Property Photos

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## Floorplans

- ![UptonPark-High](/listings/photos/151597490/1356588) - UptonPark-High

## Sales History

*Recorded sales for this property. Data from Land Registry Price Paid.*

| Address | Price | Date | Type |
|---------|-------|------|------|
| 55 FLAT 17 UPTON PARK, SLOUGH, SL1 2GB | £192,000 | 18/02/2025 | Flat |
| 55 FLAT 17 UPTON PARK, SLOUGH, SL1 2GB | £155,000 | 10/11/2014 | Flat |

## Sold Comparables

*Same street and nearby sales within 0.25 miles. Data from Land Registry Price Paid. Last 5 years.*

| Address | Price | Date | Type |
|---------|-------|------|------|
| TREVENNA, 97 - 111 APARTMENT 16 WINDSOR ROAD, SLOUGH, SL1 2JL | £305,000 | 23/01/2026 | Flat |
| 134 WINDSOR ROAD, SLOUGH, SL1 2JA | £400,000 | 20/11/2025 | Flat |
| CHAPMAN COURT, 44D ALBERT STREET, SLOUGH, SL1 2ET | £140,000 | 27/06/2025 | Flat |
| 41B HENCROFT STREET SOUTH, SLOUGH, SL1 1RF | £104,000 | 28/03/2025 | Flat |
| 60 ARBORFIELD CLOSE, SLOUGH, SL1 2JW | £110,000 | 03/03/2025 | Flat |
| 112 ARBORFIELD CLOSE, SLOUGH, SL1 2JW | £178,000 | 09/01/2025 | Flat |
| 55 FLAT 1 HENCROFT STREET SOUTH, SLOUGH, SL1 1RF | £187,000 | 30/11/2023 | Flat |
| TRESCO, 83 - 95 APARTMENT 9 WINDSOR ROAD, SLOUGH, SL1 2JF | £324,000 | 06/11/2023 | Flat |
| DATCHET HOUSE, 35 FLAT 7 UPTON PARK, SLOUGH, SL1 2DA | £224,500 | 19/10/2023 | Flat |
| 6 ALBERT CLOSE, SLOUGH, SL1 2BB | £240,000 | 04/08/2023 | Flat |
| 64 ARBORFIELD CLOSE, SLOUGH, SL1 2JW | £219,000 | 16/05/2023 | Flat |
| TREVENNA, 97 - 111 APARTMENT 24 WINDSOR ROAD, SLOUGH, SL1 2JL | £310,000 | 28/04/2023 | Flat |
| TREVENNA, 97 - 111 APARTMENT 20 WINDSOR ROAD, SLOUGH, SL1 2JL | £330,000 | 11/04/2023 | Flat |
| LINCOLN COURT, 3 FLAT 4 ARBORFIELD CLOSE, SLOUGH, SL1 2JP | £235,000 | 28/02/2023 | Flat |
| 53 FLAT 7 UPTON PARK, SLOUGH, SL1 2GB | £145,000 | 17/02/2023 | Flat |
| 9 WINVALE, SLOUGH, SL1 2JQ | £278,000 | 06/01/2023 | Flat |
| BULSTRODE PLACE 4 UPTON PARK, SLOUGH, SL1 2DT | £226,000 | 20/12/2022 | Flat |
| 100A ALBERT STREET, SLOUGH, SL1 2AY | £280,000 | 12/12/2022 | Flat |
| ST ANDREWS COURT FLAT 2 UPTON PARK, SLOUGH, SL1 2DA | £175,000 | 18/11/2022 | Flat |
| 61 ARBORFIELD CLOSE, SLOUGH, SL1 2JP | £177,500 | 04/11/2022 | Flat |

**Area average:** £229,400 (20 sales)

## Price vs local average

*Outcode + property type (HousePrices, last 2 years).*

- **Local average:** £232,186 (64 Flat, SL1, 2024–2026)
- **Deviation:** -13.9%

## Rental Range

*ONS Price Index of Private Rents (Slough). Low / Realistic / Optimistic = conservative / average / best case.*

- **Low:** £1,418/mo
- **Realistic:** £1,575/mo
- **Optimistic:** £1,733/mo

## LHA (Local Housing Allowance)

*VOA 30th percentile rent floor for East Thames Valley (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026).*

- **LHA floor (this property size):** £898/mo

## Rental Comparables

*Residential lets from OpenRent and Rightmove for the area (same bedroom count). Use to validate rent estimates. Student lets are excluded.*

| Title | Rent | Beds | Distance | As seen on |
|------|------|------|------|------|
| 1 Bed Flat, Upton Park, SL1 | £1,100/mo | 1 | 0.09 miles | OpenRent |
| 1 Bed Flat, Crossways, SL1 | £1,650/mo | 1 | 0.2 miles | OpenRent |
| Studio Flat, Park St, SL1 | £675/mo | 1 | 0.21 miles | OpenRent |
| Studio Flat, Hencroft Street South, SL1 | £1,000/mo | 1 | 0.21 miles | OpenRent |
| 1 Bed Flat, Aspects Court, SL1 | £1,400/mo | 1 | 0.22 miles | OpenRent |
| Studio Flat, Kings Road, SL1 | £898/mo | 1 | 0.27 miles | OpenRent |
| 1 Bed Flat, Nova House, SL1 | £1,299/mo | 1 | 0.28 miles | OpenRent |
| Studio Flat, Ragstone Road, SL1 | £898/mo | 1 | 0.29 miles | OpenRent |

**Average rent: £1,115/mo (8 listings)**

## 1% Rule

- **Rent ratio:** 0.53% (weak for cashflow)
- **Max investor price (0.8%):** £131,250
- **Target investor price (1%):** £105,000

*Monthly rent ÷ price. 1%+ = strong, 0.8–1% = okay, <0.8% = weak. Max investor price = rent ÷ 0.8% (Stoke-style target). Target investor price = rent ÷ 1% (strong cashflow band). Based on OpenRent comparables.*

## Rent-driven metrics

*Based on OpenRent comparables (median £1,050/mo).*

- **Gross yield:** 6.3%
- **Cost-to-rent:** 15.9×
- **Monthly cashflow:** £133/mo (75% LTV, 3.95% APR (5yr fixed), 25yr term)
- **Cash-on-cash ROI:** 2.7%

*Gross yield = annual rent as % of price (no costs). Cost-to-rent = price ÷ annual rent (from OpenRent comparables); under 14× = strong, 14–16× = acceptable, 17×+ = compressed. Cashflow = rent − mortgage − 10% maintenance − £25/mo compliance; assumes 75% LTV, 3.95% APR (5yr fixed), 25yr term. ROI = annual profit ÷ cash in (deposit + 4% purchase costs).*

## Price per Square Metre

- **£/m²:** £4,254/m²

## Capital growth trend

*Land Registry outcode average from sold prices: last 12 months vs 5y and 10y ago.*

- **5y growth:** -8%
- **10y growth:** -9.6%

## House Price Index (HM Land Registry)

*Official index for Slough; Flats and maisonettes series; as of April 2026.*

- **1y growth (index):** -7%
- **5y growth (index):** -0.7%
- **10y growth (index):** 5.1%

## Flood risk

- **Zone:** 1
- **Risk:** Low
- **Source:** Job (default Low)

[Check long-term flood risk (GOV.UK)](https://check-long-term-flood-risk.service.gov.uk/postcode)