Slough is located 22 miles to the west of London and 5 miles to the west of Heathrow. The rise of Slough in recent years has resulted in a number of close by villages being absorbed and becoming suburbs of Slough, such as Cippenham, Colnbrook, Wexham and Upton. It is possible to rent a wide variety of properties in these areas, as well as in the town centre itself.
Slough town centre is very modern and has seen a good amount of development recently. In addition to new development in progress, for example the Heart of Slough Project, existing facilities have benefitted from further improvement and enhancements such as the Queensmere Shopping Centre. Slough shall receive further investment into the local transport infrastructure because of renovations to the railway station due to the London 2012 Olympics. However, there has been condemnation, however, of the destruction of several noted buildings, such as Art Deco design manufacturing facilities dating back to the 1920s.
Transport routes to Slough are outstanding, and a frequent running train service runs to London in one way, and to Reading in the other. The motorway network is easily reached via the M4, which connects to the M25 and the M40 which provides access to Oxford, Banbury and the West Midlands. Slough Trading Estate was established in the early part of the last century and is still an important trading and industrial location, complete with its own power station. The trading estate assisted Slough in surviving the global recession.
For those interested in property to rent in Slough you will find a wide range of properties. For those wishing to live in proximity to the central amenities such as transport routes to London, there are a considerable number of flats to rent in Slough in the various new developments. The town has rapidly become a popular location for those working in London and communiting by train into Paddington Station takes approximately 30 to 40 minutes depending on the time of day. Apartments in Slough are competitively priced and the town compares favourably to nearby towns in terms of price and facilities.
If you are a landlord looking for a letting agents Slough offers a number who can aid with the renting on your behalf.
The town is a suitable location for a family and the choice of of major employers means that excellent quality housing is plentiful. For those wanting to find houses to let in Slough there is a wide choice of substantial homes in villages such as Langley and Cippenham Village.
